California 2021-2022 Regular Session

California Assembly Bill AB1903 Compare Versions

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1	1	CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20212022 REGULAR SESSION Assembly Bill No. 1903Introduced by Assembly Member SmithFebruary 09, 2022 An act to amend Section 25254 of the Health and Safety Code, relating to hazardous materials. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTAB 1903, as introduced, Smith. Hazardous materials: Green Ribbon Science Panel: meetings.Existing law establishes the Green Ribbon Science Panel and authorizes the panel to, among other things, assist the Department of Toxic Substances Control in developing green chemistry and chemical policy recommendations and implementation strategies and details. Existing law requires the department to provide for staff and administrative support to the panel. Existing law requires the panel to meet at least twice each year.This bill would increase the number of times the panel is required to meet to at least 3 times each year.Digest Key Vote: MAJORITY Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: YES Local Program: NO Bill TextThe people of the State of California do enact as follows:SECTION 1. Section 25254 of the Health and Safety Code is amended to read:25254. (a) In implementing this article, the department shall establish a Green Ribbon Science Panel. The panel shall be composed of members whose expertise shall encompass all of the following disciplines:(1) Chemistry.(2) Chemical engineering.(3) Environmental law.(4) Toxicology.(5) Public policy.(6) Pollution prevention.(7) Cleaner production methods.(8) Environmental health.(9) Public health.(10) Risk analysis.(11) Materials science.(12) Nanotechnology.(13) Chemical synthesis.(14) Research.(15) Maternal and child health.(b) The department shall appoint all members to the panel on or before July 1, 2009. The department shall appoint the members for staggered three-year terms, and may reappoint a member for additional terms, without limitation.(c) The panel shall meet as often as the department deems necessary, with consideration of available resources, but not less than twice three times each year. The department shall provide for staff and administrative support to the panel.(d) The panel meetings shall be open to the public and are subject to the Bagley-Keene Open Meeting Act (Article 9 (commencing with Section 11120) of Chapter 1 of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code).
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3	3	CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20212022 REGULAR SESSION Assembly Bill No. 1903Introduced by Assembly Member SmithFebruary 09, 2022 An act to amend Section 25254 of the Health and Safety Code, relating to hazardous materials. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTAB 1903, as introduced, Smith. Hazardous materials: Green Ribbon Science Panel: meetings.Existing law establishes the Green Ribbon Science Panel and authorizes the panel to, among other things, assist the Department of Toxic Substances Control in developing green chemistry and chemical policy recommendations and implementation strategies and details. Existing law requires the department to provide for staff and administrative support to the panel. Existing law requires the panel to meet at least twice each year.This bill would increase the number of times the panel is required to meet to at least 3 times each year.Digest Key Vote: MAJORITY Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: YES Local Program: NO
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9	9	CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20212022 REGULAR SESSION
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13	13	No. 1903
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15	15	Introduced by Assembly Member SmithFebruary 09, 2022
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17	17	Introduced by Assembly Member Smith
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20	20	An act to amend Section 25254 of the Health and Safety Code, relating to hazardous materials.
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22	22	LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
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24	24	## LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
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26	26	AB 1903, as introduced, Smith. Hazardous materials: Green Ribbon Science Panel: meetings.
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28	28	Existing law establishes the Green Ribbon Science Panel and authorizes the panel to, among other things, assist the Department of Toxic Substances Control in developing green chemistry and chemical policy recommendations and implementation strategies and details. Existing law requires the department to provide for staff and administrative support to the panel. Existing law requires the panel to meet at least twice each year.This bill would increase the number of times the panel is required to meet to at least 3 times each year.
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30	30	Existing law establishes the Green Ribbon Science Panel and authorizes the panel to, among other things, assist the Department of Toxic Substances Control in developing green chemistry and chemical policy recommendations and implementation strategies and details. Existing law requires the department to provide for staff and administrative support to the panel. Existing law requires the panel to meet at least twice each year.
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32	32	This bill would increase the number of times the panel is required to meet to at least 3 times each year.
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34	34	## Digest Key
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36	36	## Bill Text
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38	38	The people of the State of California do enact as follows:SECTION 1. Section 25254 of the Health and Safety Code is amended to read:25254. (a) In implementing this article, the department shall establish a Green Ribbon Science Panel. The panel shall be composed of members whose expertise shall encompass all of the following disciplines:(1) Chemistry.(2) Chemical engineering.(3) Environmental law.(4) Toxicology.(5) Public policy.(6) Pollution prevention.(7) Cleaner production methods.(8) Environmental health.(9) Public health.(10) Risk analysis.(11) Materials science.(12) Nanotechnology.(13) Chemical synthesis.(14) Research.(15) Maternal and child health.(b) The department shall appoint all members to the panel on or before July 1, 2009. The department shall appoint the members for staggered three-year terms, and may reappoint a member for additional terms, without limitation.(c) The panel shall meet as often as the department deems necessary, with consideration of available resources, but not less than twice three times each year. The department shall provide for staff and administrative support to the panel.(d) The panel meetings shall be open to the public and are subject to the Bagley-Keene Open Meeting Act (Article 9 (commencing with Section 11120) of Chapter 1 of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code).
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40	40	The people of the State of California do enact as follows:
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42	42	## The people of the State of California do enact as follows:
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44	44	SECTION 1. Section 25254 of the Health and Safety Code is amended to read:25254. (a) In implementing this article, the department shall establish a Green Ribbon Science Panel. The panel shall be composed of members whose expertise shall encompass all of the following disciplines:(1) Chemistry.(2) Chemical engineering.(3) Environmental law.(4) Toxicology.(5) Public policy.(6) Pollution prevention.(7) Cleaner production methods.(8) Environmental health.(9) Public health.(10) Risk analysis.(11) Materials science.(12) Nanotechnology.(13) Chemical synthesis.(14) Research.(15) Maternal and child health.(b) The department shall appoint all members to the panel on or before July 1, 2009. The department shall appoint the members for staggered three-year terms, and may reappoint a member for additional terms, without limitation.(c) The panel shall meet as often as the department deems necessary, with consideration of available resources, but not less than twice three times each year. The department shall provide for staff and administrative support to the panel.(d) The panel meetings shall be open to the public and are subject to the Bagley-Keene Open Meeting Act (Article 9 (commencing with Section 11120) of Chapter 1 of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code).
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46	46	SECTION 1. Section 25254 of the Health and Safety Code is amended to read:
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50	50	25254. (a) In implementing this article, the department shall establish a Green Ribbon Science Panel. The panel shall be composed of members whose expertise shall encompass all of the following disciplines:(1) Chemistry.(2) Chemical engineering.(3) Environmental law.(4) Toxicology.(5) Public policy.(6) Pollution prevention.(7) Cleaner production methods.(8) Environmental health.(9) Public health.(10) Risk analysis.(11) Materials science.(12) Nanotechnology.(13) Chemical synthesis.(14) Research.(15) Maternal and child health.(b) The department shall appoint all members to the panel on or before July 1, 2009. The department shall appoint the members for staggered three-year terms, and may reappoint a member for additional terms, without limitation.(c) The panel shall meet as often as the department deems necessary, with consideration of available resources, but not less than twice three times each year. The department shall provide for staff and administrative support to the panel.(d) The panel meetings shall be open to the public and are subject to the Bagley-Keene Open Meeting Act (Article 9 (commencing with Section 11120) of Chapter 1 of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code).
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52	52	25254. (a) In implementing this article, the department shall establish a Green Ribbon Science Panel. The panel shall be composed of members whose expertise shall encompass all of the following disciplines:(1) Chemistry.(2) Chemical engineering.(3) Environmental law.(4) Toxicology.(5) Public policy.(6) Pollution prevention.(7) Cleaner production methods.(8) Environmental health.(9) Public health.(10) Risk analysis.(11) Materials science.(12) Nanotechnology.(13) Chemical synthesis.(14) Research.(15) Maternal and child health.(b) The department shall appoint all members to the panel on or before July 1, 2009. The department shall appoint the members for staggered three-year terms, and may reappoint a member for additional terms, without limitation.(c) The panel shall meet as often as the department deems necessary, with consideration of available resources, but not less than twice three times each year. The department shall provide for staff and administrative support to the panel.(d) The panel meetings shall be open to the public and are subject to the Bagley-Keene Open Meeting Act (Article 9 (commencing with Section 11120) of Chapter 1 of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code).
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54	54	25254. (a) In implementing this article, the department shall establish a Green Ribbon Science Panel. The panel shall be composed of members whose expertise shall encompass all of the following disciplines:(1) Chemistry.(2) Chemical engineering.(3) Environmental law.(4) Toxicology.(5) Public policy.(6) Pollution prevention.(7) Cleaner production methods.(8) Environmental health.(9) Public health.(10) Risk analysis.(11) Materials science.(12) Nanotechnology.(13) Chemical synthesis.(14) Research.(15) Maternal and child health.(b) The department shall appoint all members to the panel on or before July 1, 2009. The department shall appoint the members for staggered three-year terms, and may reappoint a member for additional terms, without limitation.(c) The panel shall meet as often as the department deems necessary, with consideration of available resources, but not less than twice three times each year. The department shall provide for staff and administrative support to the panel.(d) The panel meetings shall be open to the public and are subject to the Bagley-Keene Open Meeting Act (Article 9 (commencing with Section 11120) of Chapter 1 of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code).
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58	58	25254. (a) In implementing this article, the department shall establish a Green Ribbon Science Panel. The panel shall be composed of members whose expertise shall encompass all of the following disciplines:
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60	60	(1) Chemistry.
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62	62	(2) Chemical engineering.
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64	64	(3) Environmental law.
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66	66	(4) Toxicology.
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68	68	(5) Public policy.
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70	70	(6) Pollution prevention.
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72	72	(7) Cleaner production methods.
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74	74	(8) Environmental health.
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76	76	(9) Public health.
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78	78	(10) Risk analysis.
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80	80	(11) Materials science.
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82	82	(12) Nanotechnology.
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84	84	(13) Chemical synthesis.
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86	86	(14) Research.
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88	88	(15) Maternal and child health.
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90	90	(b) The department shall appoint all members to the panel on or before July 1, 2009. The department shall appoint the members for staggered three-year terms, and may reappoint a member for additional terms, without limitation.
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92	92	(c) The panel shall meet as often as the department deems necessary, with consideration of available resources, but not less than twice three times each year. The department shall provide for staff and administrative support to the panel.
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94	94	(d) The panel meetings shall be open to the public and are subject to the Bagley-Keene Open Meeting Act (Article 9 (commencing with Section 11120) of Chapter 1 of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code).