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Mahigeer · 08-03-2020, 01:14 PM

The bill that could “close the coast’ - AB 3030 – is headed for an important committee vote this week.

TELL THE SENATE - OPPOSE AB 3030

The bill that could "close the coast" – AB 3030 – is headed for an important committee vote this Wednesday.

Don’t wait. Tell your Senator to oppose AB 3030 in its current form.

This proposed law directs the state to consider new marine protected areas in which recreational fishing may be banned. These arbitrary closures would significantly impact your ability to access your favorite fishing areas.

While every angler understands the importance of conservation, California’s existing laws have already achieved this goal – and more!

Please contact your Senator today and urge them to oppose AB 3030 as it currently stands.
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Mahigeer · 08-05-2020, 08:38 AM

I called the number and at 9:15, I heard the chair of the commity. He later listed the bills that were on the agenda.
I did NOT hear the AB3030 on the list. Did I miss it?
I did hear that there are more than 300 on call waiting. Not sure all related to AB 3030.
Well, I tried.
Can anybody figure out what happened?

Please post. Thanks.

chris138 · 08-05-2020, 02:08 PM

I saw an explanation on Sea Samurai instagram page.... the hearing will be continued next weds at 9am.

Mahigeer · 08-05-2020, 02:51 PM

Thanks.

Saba Slayer · 08-05-2020, 06:49 PM

This is from the CCA CAL facebook page and Wayne Kotow...

"So after a grueling 3.5 hours, the Senate Natural Resources and Water Committee only got part way through the 9 items on their list. AB345 took up most of the meeting and it was a heated debate. We expect and need the same on AB3030. The next meeting is on Wed, Aug 12th. We need to come out in opposition and hopefully we can get the 5 votes needed to defeat this bill. It is possible and we need everyone to help us succeed. Thank you to everyone who hung in there today!!!! Special Thanks to Senator Brian Jones for his continued leadership and support. This bill should not even be on the list as it doesn't meet the Senate requirements as Covid, Homeless or Wildfires."

Mahigeer · 08-22-2020, 07:09 AM

I got this email yesterday:

THANK YOU FOR TAKING ACTION

California anglers are celebrating yesterday’s decision by the Senate Appropriations Committee not to advance Assembly Bill 3030. This is great news as AB 3030 poses a serious threat to recreational fishing access.

AB 3030 aims to protect 30 percent of California’s lands and waters by 2030 but never clearly stated what those protections would be, nor how they would be put into place. The unwillingness by the sponsors of the bill to clearly identify recreational fishing as a compatible use in conservation areas was problematic and ultimately forced the recreational fishing community to oppose the bill.

While there’s a slight chance the bill could still resurface in a different form before the legislative session ends on August 31, it is highly likely that the bill is dead for this year. Keep America Fishing will continue to monitor and engage on issues important to the American angler.

Thank you again for taking action. Your participation made a difference.

08-03-2020, 01:14 PM	#1
Mahigeer Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,862	Action needed. The bill that could “close the coast’ - AB 3030 – is headed for an important committee vote this week. TELL THE SENATE - OPPOSE AB 3030 The bill that could "close the coast" – AB 3030 – is headed for an important committee vote this Wednesday. Don’t wait. Tell your Senator to oppose AB 3030 in its current form. This proposed law directs the state to consider new marine protected areas in which recreational fishing may be banned. These arbitrary closures would significantly impact your ability to access your favorite fishing areas. While every angler understands the importance of conservation, California’s existing laws have already achieved this goal – and more! Please contact your Senator today and urge them to oppose AB 3030 as it currently stands. ________________________________________ 1001 North Fairfax Street, Suite 501, Alexandria, VA 22314 American Sportfishing Association © 2018 All rights reserved. To ensure delivery of Keep America Fishing emails, please add info@keepamericafishing.org and votervoice.net to your email address or Safe Senders List. Click here to unsubscribe from this mailing list.

08-05-2020, 06:49 PM	#5
Saba Slayer Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Palos Verdes Posts: 1,833	CCA This is from the CCA CAL facebook page and Wayne Kotow... "So after a grueling 3.5 hours, the Senate Natural Resources and Water Committee only got part way through the 9 items on their list. AB345 took up most of the meeting and it was a heated debate. We expect and need the same on AB3030. The next meeting is on Wed, Aug 12th. We need to come out in opposition and hopefully we can get the 5 votes needed to defeat this bill. It is possible and we need everyone to help us succeed. Thank you to everyone who hung in there today!!!! Special Thanks to Senator Brian Jones for his continued leadership and support. This bill should not even be on the list as it doesn't meet the Senate requirements as Covid, Homeless or Wildfires." __________________ Jim / Saba Slayer

08-05-2020, 08:38 AM	#2
Mahigeer Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,862	I called the number and at 9:15, I heard the chair of the commity. He later listed the bills that were on the agenda. I did NOT hear the AB3030 on the list. Did I miss it? I did hear that there are more than 300 on call waiting. Not sure all related to AB 3030. Well, I tried. Can anybody figure out what happened? Please post. Thanks.

08-05-2020, 02:08 PM	#3
chris138 donkey roper Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Pacific Beach Posts: 968	I saw an explanation on Sea Samurai instagram page.... the hearing will be continued next weds at 9am.

08-05-2020, 02:51 PM	#4
Mahigeer Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,862	Thanks.

08-22-2020, 07:09 AM	#6
Mahigeer Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,862	I got this email yesterday: THANK YOU FOR TAKING ACTION California anglers are celebrating yesterday’s decision by the Senate Appropriations Committee not to advance Assembly Bill 3030. This is great news as AB 3030 poses a serious threat to recreational fishing access. AB 3030 aims to protect 30 percent of California’s lands and waters by 2030 but never clearly stated what those protections would be, nor how they would be put into place. The unwillingness by the sponsors of the bill to clearly identify recreational fishing as a compatible use in conservation areas was problematic and ultimately forced the recreational fishing community to oppose the bill. While there’s a slight chance the bill could still resurface in a different form before the legislative session ends on August 31, it is highly likely that the bill is dead for this year. Keep America Fishing will continue to monitor and engage on issues important to the American angler. Thank you again for taking action. Your participation made a difference.