9/30/08-Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger has vetoed a bill that would have prohibited people from driving while holding a live animal in their arms or lap.
Current law in California prohibits people from driving with their view obstructed or if there is interference with their control of the vehicle. There is no limitation that prevents pets from roaming freely in vehicles.
Sponsored by Assemblyman Bill Maze, R-Visalia, AB2233 would have fined violators between $35 and $100.
Schwarzenegger gave no specific explanation for his decision other than to say that he was only signing bills of the “highest priority” to beat the Sept. 30 deadline.

9/2/08-A bill on its way to Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger’s desk would prohibit people from driving while holding a live animal in their arms or lap. It would take effect July 1, 2009.
Current state law prohibits people from driving with their view obstructed or if there is interference with their control of the vehicle. There is no limitation that prevents pets from roaming freely in vehicles.
Sponsored by Assemblyman Bill Maze, R-Visalia, AB2233 would fine violators between $35 and $100.
For bill status, call (916) 319-2856.

8/26/08-The Senate voted 21-17 to send a bill back to the Assembly for approval of changes before moving to Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger’s desk that would prohibit people from driving while holding a live animal in their arms or lap. It would take effect July 1, 2009.
Current state law prohibits people from driving with their view obstructed or if there is interference with their control of the vehicle. There is no limitation that prevents pets from roaming freely in vehicles.
Sponsored by Assemblyman Bill Maze, R-Visalia, AB2233 would fine violators between $35 and $100.
For bill status, call (916) 319-2856.

8/11/08-The Senate Transportation and Housing Committee voted to advance the bill to the full Senate that would prohibit people from driving while holding a live animal in their arms or lap.
Current state law prohibits people from driving with their view obstructed or if there is interference with their control of the vehicle. There is no limitation that prevents pets from roaming freely in vehicles.
Sponsored by Assemblyman Bill Maze, R-Visalia, AB2233 would fine violators between $35 and $100.
If approved by the Senate, the bill would head back to the Assembly for approval of changes before moving to Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger’s desk.
For bill status, call (916) 319-2856.

6/10/08-The Assembly voted 44-20 to advance a bill to the Senate that would prohibit people from driving while holding a live animal in their arms or lap.
Current state law prohibits people from driving with their view obstructed or if there is interference with their control of the vehicle. There is no limitation that prevents pets from roaming freely in vehicles.
Sponsored by Assemblyman Bill Maze, R-Visalia, AB2233 would fine violators between $35 and $100.
The bill is in the Senate Transportation and Housing Committee.