California 2015-2016 Regular Session Status: In Committee

AB 2305 — Protection of orcas: unlawful activities.

Last action — Re-referred to Com. on RLS.

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Assembly
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

(1) Existing law makes it unlawful to take any marine mammal, as defined, except as provided under specified federal laws. This bill would make it unlawful to hold in captivity an orca, whether wild-caught or captive-bred, for any purpose, including for display, performance, or entertainment purposes; to breed or impregnate an orca held in captivity; to export, collect, or import the semen, other gametes, or embryos of an orca held in captivity for the purpose of artificial insemination; or to export, transport, move, or sell an orca located in the state to another state or country, except as provided. The bill would provide that a person, corporation, or institution that intentionally or negligently violates these provisions is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed $100,000. By creating a new crime, the bill would impose a state-mandated local program. (2) 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.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Re-referred to Com. on RLS.

  2. Read second time and amended.

  3. From committee: Amend, and do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on RLS. (Ayes 12. Noes 1.) (April 12).

  4. Re-referred to Com. on W., P., & W.

  5. From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on W., P., & W. Read second time and amended.

  6. Re-referred to Com. on W., P., & W.

  7. From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on W., P., & W. Read second time and amended.

  8. Referred to Com. on W., P., & W.

  9. From printer. May be heard in committee March 20.

  10. Read first time. To print.

Sponsors

  • Bloom · Primary
  • Levine · Cosponsor

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 120 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • Bloom

Co-sponsors (1)

  • Levine

Not signed on (120)

120 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

Do pass as amended and be re-referred to the Committee on [Rules]

Passed 12 Yea · 1 Nay · 2 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 11102
Republican 1000
Total 12102
% of votes cast 80%7%0%13%
How each member voted (15)
Member Party Vote
Mathis — Not Voting
Medina — Yea
Olsen — Not Voting
Eggman — Yea
Levine — Yea
Lopez — Yea
Salas — Yea
Bigelow — Yea
Dodd — Yea
Williams — Yea
Harper — Nay
Gomez — Yea
Cristina Garcia — Yea
Eduardo Garcia — Yea
Gallagher, James Republican Yea

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Subjects

public-safety environment
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Frequently asked questions

What does AB 2305 do?
(1) Existing law makes it unlawful to take any marine mammal, as defined, except as provided under specified federal laws. This bill would make it unlawful to hold in captivity an orca, whether wild-caught or captive-bred, for any purpose, including for display, performance, or entertainment purposes; to breed or impregnate an orca held in captivity; to export, collect, or import the semen, other gametes, or embryos of an orca held in captivity for the purpose of artificial insemination; or to export, transport, move, or sell an orca located in the state to another state or country, except as provided. The bill would provide that a person, corporation, or institution that intentionally or negligently violates these provisions is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed $100,000. By creating a new crime, the bill would impose a state-mandated local program. (2) 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.
Who sponsors AB 2305?
AB 2305 is sponsored by Bloom and Levine.
What is the current status of AB 2305?
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 2305?
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