Bill Text: CA AB2787 | 2017-2018 | Regular Session | Amended

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Bill Title: Long duration bulk energy storage: procurement.

Spectrum: Moderate Partisan Bill (Democrat 10-1-1)

Status: (Engrossed - Dead) 2018-08-31 - Ordered to inactive file at the request of Senator Hueso. [AB2787 Detail]

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Amended  IN  Assembly  May 25, 2018
Amended  IN  Assembly  April 26, 2018
Amended  IN  Assembly  April 03, 2018

CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE— 2017–2018 REGULAR SESSION

Assembly Bill No. 2787


Introduced by Assembly Member Quirk

February 16, 2018


An act to add and repeal Chapter 7.1 (commencing with Section 1710) of Division 2 of the Fish and Game Code, relating to lead.


LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST


AB 2787, as amended, Quirk. Lead fishing tackle.
Existing law authorizes the Fish and Game Commission, by regulation, to prescribe the manner and means of taking fish, reptiles, and amphibians for noncommercial purposes. Under existing law, the Department of Fish and Wildlife exercises various functions with regard to the taking of fish and wildlife.
This bill would require the department, on or before March 1, 2020, to conduct a study, in consultation with specified entities, on the use of lead fishing tackle, including review existing research and data on the impacts of lead fishing tackle on on, at minimum, the environment, including wildlife, rivers, lakes, streams, and potential drinking water sources, review efforts in other jurisdictions to regulate the use of lead fishing tackle, and to submit a report on the findings of the study review to the Governor and the Legislature, as provided.
Vote: MAJORITY   Appropriation: NO   Fiscal Committee: YES   Local Program: NO  

The people of the State of California do enact as follows:


SECTION 1.

 Chapter 7.1 (commencing with Section 1710) is added to Division 2 of the Fish and Game Code, to read:
CHAPTER  7.1. Lead Fishing Tackle

1710.
 (a) On or before March 1, 2020, the department shall do both of the following:

(1)Conduct a study, in consultation with the Department of Toxic Substances Control, the State Water Resources Control Board, and any relevant stakeholders, including, but not limited to, sport fishing groups or associations and public health and environmental health organizations, on the use of lead fishing tackle, including the impacts of lead fishing tackle on wildlife, rivers, lakes, streams, and potential drinking water sources. The department may enter contracts to conduct this study.

(1) Review existing research and data on the impacts of lead fishing tackle on, at minimum, the environment, including wildlife, rivers, lakes, streams, and potential drinking water sources, and review efforts in other jurisdictions to regulate the use of lead fishing tackle.
(2) Submit a report to the Governor and the Legislature, in compliance with Section 9795 of the Government Code, on the findings of the study conducted review pursuant to paragraph (1). The report shall include recommendations for the safe use of lead fishing tackle that protects public human health and the environment, including wildlife, rivers, lakes, streams, and potential drinking water sources.
(b) Pursuant to Section 10231.5 of the Government Code, this chapter is repealed on January 1, 2024.

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