SB 167 is sponsored by Anderson, Bates, Bigelow, Brown, Runner, Cannella, Chávez, Cooper, Fuller, Gatto, Huff, Dahle, Megan (Republican), Allen, Benjamin (Democratic), Jackson, Lackey, Tom (Republican), Leno, Mayes, Mathis, McGuire, Mike (Democratic), Morrell, Nielsen, Obernolte, Rodriguez, Roth, Jones, Brian W. (Republican), Beth Gaines, Mark Stone, and Bill Berryhill.

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California 2015-2016 Regular Session Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 3 R · 2 D cosponsors

SB 167 — Fires: interference: unmanned aircraft.

Last action February 01, 2016 — Returned to Secretary of Senate pursuant to Joint Rule 56.

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Introduced
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In Committee
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Passed Senate
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Passed Assembly
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To Executive
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Enacted

This bill died with 2015-2016 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

Existing law makes it a misdemeanor to engage in disorderly conduct that delays or prevents a fire from being timely extinguished or to resist or interfere with the lawful efforts of a firefighter in the discharge of an official duty. Existing law makes it a misdemeanor to impede police officers, firefighters, emergency personnel, or military personnel, in the performance of their duties in coping with an emergency. This bill would make it unlawful to knowingly, intentionally, or recklessly operate an unmanned aircraft or unmanned aircraft system, as defined, in a manner that prevents or delays the extinguishment of a fire, or in any way interferes with the efforts of firefighters to control, contain, or extinguish a fire. The bill would make a violation of this prohibition punishable by imprisonment in a county jail not to exceed 6 months, by a fine not to exceed $5,000, or by both that fine and imprisonment. By creating a new crime, this bill would impose a state-mandated local program. The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement. This bill would provide that no reimbursement is required by this act for a specified reason. This bill would declare that it is to take effect immediately as an urgency statute.

Bill Text

Amended 08/17/15 - Amended Senate Current pdf August 17, 2015
Amended 07/14/15 - Amended Senate pdf July 14, 2015
Introduced 02/05/15 - Introduced pdf February 05, 2015
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Action History

February 01, 2016
Returned to Secretary of Senate pursuant to Joint Rule 56.
August 17, 2015
Re-referred to Com. on PUB. S.
August 17, 2015
From committee with author's amendments. Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on RLS.
July 14, 2015
From committee with author's amendments. Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on RLS.
February 19, 2015
Referred to Com. on RLS.
February 06, 2015
From printer. May be acted upon on or after March 8.
February 05, 2015
Introduced. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. To print.

Sponsorship breakdown

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Sponsors (1)

Beth Gaines

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 167 do?: Existing law makes it a misdemeanor to engage in disorderly conduct that delays or prevents a fire from being timely extinguished or to resist or interfere with the lawful efforts of a firefighter in the discharge of an official duty. Existing law makes it a misdemeanor to impede police officers, firefighters, emergency personnel, or military personnel, in the performance of their duties in coping with an emergency. This bill would make it unlawful to knowingly, intentionally, or recklessly operate an unmanned aircraft or unmanned aircraft system, as defined, in a manner that prevents or delays the extinguishment of a fire, or in any way interferes with the efforts of firefighters to control, contain, or extinguish a fire. The bill would make a violation of this prohibition punishable by imprisonment in a county jail not to exceed 6 months, by a fine not to exceed $5,000, or by both that fine and imprisonment. By creating a new crime, this bill would impose a state-mandated local program. The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement. This bill would provide that no reimbursement is required by this act for a specified reason. This bill would declare that it is to take effect immediately as an urgency statute.
Who sponsors SB 167?: SB 167 is sponsored by Anderson, Bates, Bigelow, Brown, Runner, Cannella, Chávez, Cooper, Fuller, Gatto, Huff, Dahle, Megan (Republican), Allen, Benjamin (Democratic), Jackson, Lackey, Tom (Republican), Leno, Mayes, Mathis, McGuire, Mike (Democratic), Morrell, Nielsen, Obernolte, Rodriguez, Roth, Jones, Brian W. (Republican), Beth Gaines, Mark Stone, and Bill Berryhill.
What is the current status of SB 167?: This bill died with 2015-2016 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track SB 167?: Track SB 167 free on One Click Politics — get push/email alerts when it moves.

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At a glance

Identifier: SB 167
Jurisdiction: California
Session: 2015-2016 Regular Session
Type: Bill
Introduced: February 05, 2015
Status: In Committee
Prime sponsor: Beth Gaines

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