Medical cannabis: agreements with tribal governments.
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AB 2545 — Medical cannabis: agreements with tribal governments.
Last action — In committee: Held under submission.
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✓Introduced
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2In Committee
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3Passed Assembly
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4Passed Senate
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.
Summary
The Compassionate Use Act of 1996, an initiative measure enacted by the approval of Proposition 215 at the November 5, 1996, statewide general election, allows the use of marijuana for medical purposes. The Medical Marijuana Regulation and Safety Act, enacted by the Legislature, provides for the state licensure and regulation of certain commercial cannabis activities by the Department of Consumer Affairs, the Department of Food and Agriculture, or the State Department of Public Health, as specified. The act establishes the Bureau of Medical Marijuana Regulation within the Department of Consumer Affairs, under the supervision and control of the Director of Consumer Affairs, and requires the director to administer and enforce the provisions of the act. Existing law requires the Governor to appoint a chief of the bureau, subject to confirmation by the Senate, to serve under the direction and supervision of the director and at the pleasure of the Governor. Existing law, the doctrine of tribal immunity and the Indian Commerce Clause, precludes the state, with certain exceptions, from asserting authority over the activities of federally recognized Indian tribes on their own lands. This bill would authorize the Governor to enter into agreements concerning medical cannabis with federally recognized sovereign Indian tribes, as defined. The bill would authorize these agreements to include provisions regulating activities between licensees operating on and off the land of federally recognized sovereign Indian tribes. The bill would require these agreements to include a provision requiring individuals conducting medical cannabis business activity on tribal land to meet the state and local licensure requirements that are required of licensees operating in the jurisdiction of the local government in which the tribal land is located. The bill would authorize the Governor to delegate to the chief of the bureau authority to negotiate these agreements.
Bill Text
- Amended 04/26/16 - Amended Assembly Current pdf April 26, 2016
- Amended 03/18/16 - Amended Assembly pdf March 18, 2016
- Introduced 02/19/16 - Introduced pdf February 19, 2016
- AB2545 View text html
Action History
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In committee: Held under submission.
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In committee: Set, first hearing. Referred to APPR. suspense file.
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Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
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Read second time and amended.
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From committee: Amend, and do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 10. Noes 1.) (April 19).
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Re-referred to Com. on B. & P.
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From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on B. & P. Read second time and amended.
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Referred to Com. on B. & P.
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Read first time.
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From printer. May be heard in committee March 22.
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Introduced. To print.
Sponsors
- Mia Bonta · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 121 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
- Bonta, Mia Democratic
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (121)
121 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 121 →"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.
Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 10 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Republican | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Total | 10 | 1 | 0 | 5 |
| % of votes cast | 63% | 6% | 0% | 31% |
How each member voted (16)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Brough | — | Not Voting |
| Ting | — | Yea |
| Wood | — | Yea |
| Eggman | — | Yea |
| Campos | — | Yea |
| Dodd | — | Yea |
| Bloom | — | Yea |
| Gomez | — | Yea |
| Holden | — | Yea |
| Mullin | — | Yea |
| Salas | — | Yea |
| Gatto | — | Nay |
| Chávez | — | Not Voting |
| Baker | — | Not Voting |
| Dahle, Megan | Republican | Not Voting |
| Jones, Brian W. | Republican | Not Voting |
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does AB 2545 do?
- The Compassionate Use Act of 1996, an initiative measure enacted by the approval of Proposition 215 at the November 5, 1996, statewide general election, allows the use of marijuana for medical purposes. The Medical Marijuana Regulation and Safety Act, enacted by the Legislature, provides for the state licensure and regulation of certain commercial cannabis activities by the Department of Consumer Affairs, the Department of Food and Agriculture, or the State Department of Public Health, as specified. The act establishes the Bureau of Medical Marijuana Regulation within the Department of Consumer Affairs, under the supervision and control of the Director of Consumer Affairs, and requires the director to administer and enforce the provisions of the act. Existing law requires the Governor to appoint a chief of the bureau, subject to confirmation by the Senate, to serve under the direction and supervision of the director and at the pleasure of the Governor. Existing law, the doctrine of tribal immunity and the Indian Commerce Clause, precludes the state, with certain exceptions, from asserting authority over the activities of federally recognized Indian tribes on their own lands. This bill would authorize the Governor to enter into agreements concerning medical cannabis with federally recognized sovereign Indian tribes, as defined. The bill would authorize these agreements to include provisions regulating activities between licensees operating on and off the land of federally recognized sovereign Indian tribes. The bill would require these agreements to include a provision requiring individuals conducting medical cannabis business activity on tribal land to meet the state and local licensure requirements that are required of licensees operating in the jurisdiction of the local government in which the tribal land is located. The bill would authorize the Governor to delegate to the chief of the bureau authority to negotiate these agreements.
- Who sponsors AB 2545?
- AB 2545 is sponsored by Bonta, Mia (Democratic).
- What is the current status of AB 2545?
- 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 AB 2545?
- Track AB 2545 free on One Click Politics — get push/email alerts when it moves.
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