CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20212022 REGULAR SESSION Senate Bill No. 945Introduced by Senator LairdFebruary 08, 2022 An act to amend Section 255 of the Fish and Game Code, relating to fish and wildlife. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTSB 945, as introduced, Laird. Fish and Game Commission: regulations: procedures.The California Constitution provides for the delegation to the Fish and Game Commission of powers relating to the protection and propagation of fish and game. Existing statutory law delegates to the commission the power to regulate the taking or possession of birds, mammals, fish, amphibians, and reptiles, except as provided, and establishes procedures that are specific to regulations adopted by the commission pursuant to this authority. Existing law requires, within 45 days after the commission makes a final decision to adopt, amend, or repeal a regulation, the Department of Fish and Wildlife to publish and distribute the regulation to each county clerk, district attorney, and judge of the superior court in the state.This bill would extend the deadline for the department to publish and distribute a regulation from 45 days to 60 days after the commission makes a final decision to adopt, amend, or repeal the regulation.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 255 of the Fish and Game Code is amended to read:255. (a) When adopting, amending, or repealing a regulation governed by this article, the commission shall conduct the following steps at separate public meetings:(1) Approve the submission of a notice of proposed action to the Office of Administrative Law.(2) Consider public comment on the proposed action. The department shall participate in this process by reviewing and responding to all public comment.(3) Make a final decision on the proposed action.(b) The meetings required by this section may be regular or special meetings.(c) The meetings required by this section shall be duly noticed to the public in accordance with subdivision (c) of Section 110 and the Administrative Procedure Act (Chapter 3.5 (commencing with Section 11340) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code).(d) Within 45 60 days after the commission makes a final decision to adopt, amend, or repeal a regulation governed by this article, the department shall publish and distribute the regulation to each county clerk, district attorney, and judge of the superior court in the state.
CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20212022 REGULAR SESSION Senate Bill No. 945Introduced by Senator LairdFebruary 08, 2022 An act to amend Section 255 of the Fish and Game Code, relating to fish and wildlife. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTSB 945, as introduced, Laird. Fish and Game Commission: regulations: procedures.The California Constitution provides for the delegation to the Fish and Game Commission of powers relating to the protection and propagation of fish and game. Existing statutory law delegates to the commission the power to regulate the taking or possession of birds, mammals, fish, amphibians, and reptiles, except as provided, and establishes procedures that are specific to regulations adopted by the commission pursuant to this authority. Existing law requires, within 45 days after the commission makes a final decision to adopt, amend, or repeal a regulation, the Department of Fish and Wildlife to publish and distribute the regulation to each county clerk, district attorney, and judge of the superior court in the state.This bill would extend the deadline for the department to publish and distribute a regulation from 45 days to 60 days after the commission makes a final decision to adopt, amend, or repeal the regulation.Digest Key Vote: MAJORITY Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: YES Local Program: NO
CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20212022 REGULAR SESSION
Senate Bill
No. 945
Introduced by Senator LairdFebruary 08, 2022
Introduced by Senator Laird
February 08, 2022
An act to amend Section 255 of the Fish and Game Code, relating to fish and wildlife.
LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
## LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
SB 945, as introduced, Laird. Fish and Game Commission: regulations: procedures.
The California Constitution provides for the delegation to the Fish and Game Commission of powers relating to the protection and propagation of fish and game. Existing statutory law delegates to the commission the power to regulate the taking or possession of birds, mammals, fish, amphibians, and reptiles, except as provided, and establishes procedures that are specific to regulations adopted by the commission pursuant to this authority. Existing law requires, within 45 days after the commission makes a final decision to adopt, amend, or repeal a regulation, the Department of Fish and Wildlife to publish and distribute the regulation to each county clerk, district attorney, and judge of the superior court in the state.This bill would extend the deadline for the department to publish and distribute a regulation from 45 days to 60 days after the commission makes a final decision to adopt, amend, or repeal the regulation.
The California Constitution provides for the delegation to the Fish and Game Commission of powers relating to the protection and propagation of fish and game. Existing statutory law delegates to the commission the power to regulate the taking or possession of birds, mammals, fish, amphibians, and reptiles, except as provided, and establishes procedures that are specific to regulations adopted by the commission pursuant to this authority. Existing law requires, within 45 days after the commission makes a final decision to adopt, amend, or repeal a regulation, the Department of Fish and Wildlife to publish and distribute the regulation to each county clerk, district attorney, and judge of the superior court in the state.
This bill would extend the deadline for the department to publish and distribute a regulation from 45 days to 60 days after the commission makes a final decision to adopt, amend, or repeal the regulation.
## Digest Key
## Bill Text
The people of the State of California do enact as follows:SECTION 1. Section 255 of the Fish and Game Code is amended to read:255. (a) When adopting, amending, or repealing a regulation governed by this article, the commission shall conduct the following steps at separate public meetings:(1) Approve the submission of a notice of proposed action to the Office of Administrative Law.(2) Consider public comment on the proposed action. The department shall participate in this process by reviewing and responding to all public comment.(3) Make a final decision on the proposed action.(b) The meetings required by this section may be regular or special meetings.(c) The meetings required by this section shall be duly noticed to the public in accordance with subdivision (c) of Section 110 and the Administrative Procedure Act (Chapter 3.5 (commencing with Section 11340) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code).(d) Within 45 60 days after the commission makes a final decision to adopt, amend, or repeal a regulation governed by this article, the department shall publish and distribute the regulation to each county clerk, district attorney, and judge of the superior court in the state.
The people of the State of California do enact as follows:
## The people of the State of California do enact as follows:
SECTION 1. Section 255 of the Fish and Game Code is amended to read:255. (a) When adopting, amending, or repealing a regulation governed by this article, the commission shall conduct the following steps at separate public meetings:(1) Approve the submission of a notice of proposed action to the Office of Administrative Law.(2) Consider public comment on the proposed action. The department shall participate in this process by reviewing and responding to all public comment.(3) Make a final decision on the proposed action.(b) The meetings required by this section may be regular or special meetings.(c) The meetings required by this section shall be duly noticed to the public in accordance with subdivision (c) of Section 110 and the Administrative Procedure Act (Chapter 3.5 (commencing with Section 11340) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code).(d) Within 45 60 days after the commission makes a final decision to adopt, amend, or repeal a regulation governed by this article, the department shall publish and distribute the regulation to each county clerk, district attorney, and judge of the superior court in the state.
SECTION 1. Section 255 of the Fish and Game Code is amended to read:
### SECTION 1.
255. (a) When adopting, amending, or repealing a regulation governed by this article, the commission shall conduct the following steps at separate public meetings:(1) Approve the submission of a notice of proposed action to the Office of Administrative Law.(2) Consider public comment on the proposed action. The department shall participate in this process by reviewing and responding to all public comment.(3) Make a final decision on the proposed action.(b) The meetings required by this section may be regular or special meetings.(c) The meetings required by this section shall be duly noticed to the public in accordance with subdivision (c) of Section 110 and the Administrative Procedure Act (Chapter 3.5 (commencing with Section 11340) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code).(d) Within 45 60 days after the commission makes a final decision to adopt, amend, or repeal a regulation governed by this article, the department shall publish and distribute the regulation to each county clerk, district attorney, and judge of the superior court in the state.
255. (a) When adopting, amending, or repealing a regulation governed by this article, the commission shall conduct the following steps at separate public meetings:(1) Approve the submission of a notice of proposed action to the Office of Administrative Law.(2) Consider public comment on the proposed action. The department shall participate in this process by reviewing and responding to all public comment.(3) Make a final decision on the proposed action.(b) The meetings required by this section may be regular or special meetings.(c) The meetings required by this section shall be duly noticed to the public in accordance with subdivision (c) of Section 110 and the Administrative Procedure Act (Chapter 3.5 (commencing with Section 11340) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code).(d) Within 45 60 days after the commission makes a final decision to adopt, amend, or repeal a regulation governed by this article, the department shall publish and distribute the regulation to each county clerk, district attorney, and judge of the superior court in the state.
255. (a) When adopting, amending, or repealing a regulation governed by this article, the commission shall conduct the following steps at separate public meetings:(1) Approve the submission of a notice of proposed action to the Office of Administrative Law.(2) Consider public comment on the proposed action. The department shall participate in this process by reviewing and responding to all public comment.(3) Make a final decision on the proposed action.(b) The meetings required by this section may be regular or special meetings.(c) The meetings required by this section shall be duly noticed to the public in accordance with subdivision (c) of Section 110 and the Administrative Procedure Act (Chapter 3.5 (commencing with Section 11340) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code).(d) Within 45 60 days after the commission makes a final decision to adopt, amend, or repeal a regulation governed by this article, the department shall publish and distribute the regulation to each county clerk, district attorney, and judge of the superior court in the state.
255. (a) When adopting, amending, or repealing a regulation governed by this article, the commission shall conduct the following steps at separate public meetings:
(1) Approve the submission of a notice of proposed action to the Office of Administrative Law.
(2) Consider public comment on the proposed action. The department shall participate in this process by reviewing and responding to all public comment.
(3) Make a final decision on the proposed action.
(b) The meetings required by this section may be regular or special meetings.
(c) The meetings required by this section shall be duly noticed to the public in accordance with subdivision (c) of Section 110 and the Administrative Procedure Act (Chapter 3.5 (commencing with Section 11340) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code).
(d) Within 45 60 days after the commission makes a final decision to adopt, amend, or repeal a regulation governed by this article, the department shall publish and distribute the regulation to each county clerk, district attorney, and judge of the superior court in the state.