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CA AB2364

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

6/28/2014

Primary Sponsor

Manuel Perez

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Origin

State Assembly

2013-2014 Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes the California red-legged frog (Rana draytonii) as the official state amphibian of California
  • Recognizes the species' cultural significance, including its appearance in Mark Twain's "The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County" and its role during the 19th century Gold Rush when miners consumed approximately 80,000 frogs per year
  • Notes the species has disappeared from nearly 70 percent of its historically known habitat and was listed as a federal threatened species in May 1996 due to invasive species and habitat loss
  • Declares that establishing an official state amphibian acknowledges the species' ecological and historical importance and reinforces California's commitment to protecting endangered species
  • Adds Section 422.7 to the Government Code to codify the designation

Legislative Description

State amphibian: California red-legged frog.

Last Action

Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 77, Statutes of 2014.

6/28/2014

Committee Referrals

Governmental Organization5/8/2014
Rules4/24/2014
Water, Parks and Wildlife3/10/2014

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