AB352 debate is not over yet. Cam Edwards‘ blog linked to an article which had this dispatch regarding the California State Assembly ammunition microstamping bill AB252:
BULLETS – The Assembly also rejected legislation by Assemblyman Paul Koretz, D-West Hollywood, that was intended to help police solve shootings by creating a tracking system for bullets. The measure, AB352, would require new semiautomatic pistols sold in California after 2008 to stamp bullets with an identifying mark that would allow police to trace them. It got only 38 votes, three short of the bare majority it needed to move to the governor’s desk.
However, the Assembly has sent the bill back to the Conference Committee, so it will be back when the Legislature again convenes it’s next session. From the Official California Legislative Information webpage (HISTORY of AB352 – emphasis mine):
BILL HISTORY
2006
Aug. 31 Reconsideration granted. Assembly refused to concur in Senate amendments. To Conference Committee.
Aug. 30 Assembly refused to concur in Senate amendments. (Ayes 40. Noes 37. Page 7438.) Motion to reconsider made by Assembly Member Frommer.
Aug. 28 In Assembly. Concurrence in Senate amendments pending. May be considered on or after August 30 pursuant to Assembly Rule 77.
Watch for this to return next session. Meanwhile, let your State Assemblyman and State Senator know what you think about this issue.