BILL NUMBER: AB 2689INTRODUCED BILL TEXT INTRODUCED BY Assembly Member Smyth FEBRUARY 19, 2010 An act relating to public health. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST AB 2689, as introduced, Smyth. Rabies vaccinations. Existing law requires, in areas designated as rabies areas, that a city, county, or city and county, provide or arrange for dog vaccination clinics and for the issuance of a dog license for a dog that has been vaccinated against rabies. This bill would declare the intent of the Legislature to enact legislation that would allow licensing agencies the ability to verify rabies vaccinations using modern communication and technology, including, but not limited to, computer systems, facsimile, and e-mail. Vote: majority. Appropriation: no. Fiscal committee: no. State-mandated local program: no. THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. It is the intent of the Legislature to enact legislation that would allow licensing agencies the ability to verify rabies vaccinations using modern communication and technology, including, but not limited to, computer systems, facsimile, and e-mail.