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CA AB1894
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/12/2026
Primary Sponsor
Blanca Rubio
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AI Summary
- Establishes exclusive state authority over the regulation, control, management, and prevention of invasive mussels, including quagga mussels, zebra mussels, and golden mussels
- Prohibits cities, counties, districts, and other local agencies from adopting, enforcing, or implementing any ordinances, rules, regulations, or policies pertaining to invasive mussels unless expressly authorized by state law
- Preempts any local ordinances or regulations that conflict with this state authority, rendering them without force or effect
- Allows local agencies to continue cooperating with or implementing measures required by the Department of Fish and Wildlife under state-approved invasive mussel prevention or control programs
- Declares that invasive mussel regulation is a matter of statewide concern, applying to all cities and counties including charter cities and charter counties
Legislative Description
Fish and wildlife: invasive mussels.
Last Action
From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on W., P., & W. Read second time and amended.
3/16/2026
Committee Referrals
Water, Parks and Wildlife3/16/2026
Full Bill Text
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