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CA SB1286
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/20/2026
Primary Sponsor
Laura Richardson
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AI Summary
- Designates the California sea lion (Zalophus californianus) as California's official state pinniped
- Adds to existing state emblems that include the California Grizzly Bear (state animal), California gray whale (state marine mammal), and Pacific leatherback sea turtle (state marine reptile)
- Notes California sea lions rebounded from severe decline due to the federal Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972
- Requires no appropriation and has no fiscal impact
- Introduced by Senator Richardson with bipartisan coauthors including Senators Allen, Blakespear, McGuire, Strickland, Weber Pierson, and Wiener
Legislative Description
State pinniped.
Last Action
Referred to Com. on G.O.
3/4/2026
Committee Referrals
Governmental Organization3/4/2026
Rules2/20/2026
Full Bill Text
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