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CA SB624

Bill

Status

Engrossed

5/18/2009

Primary Sponsor

Gloria Romero

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Origin

Senate

2009-2010 Session

AI Summary

  • Repeals Section 425.2 of the Government Code, removing serpentine as the official state rock and lithologic emblem
  • Serpentine was originally designated as the state rock in 1965 and is found in 49 California counties
  • Serpentine contains chrysotile asbestos, a known carcinogen linked to increased risk of mesothelioma
  • California has the highest rate of mesothelioma deaths in the nation
  • Requires majority vote; no appropriation or fiscal impact

Legislative Description

State rock.

Last Action

Assembly Rule 69(d) suspended. (Ayes 45. Noes 28. Page 6303.) Re-referred to Com. On RULES pursuant to Assembly Rule 77.2.

8/17/2010

Committee Referrals

Appropriations4/28/2009
Environmental Quality4/16/2009
Rules2/27/2009

Full Bill Text

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