Department of Fish and Wildlife: San Gabriel Valley Bear Management and Community Safety Act.

Summary

The bill adds a new chapter to the Fish and Game Code that obligates the California Department of Fish and Wildlife to draft a regional bear‑management plan for all San Gabriel Valley cities by Jan. 1, 2027. It also mandates measurable goals for reducing bear sightings and the tagging and tracking of any bear that enters a residential neighborhood. The goal is to improve public safety and better understand bear behavior in the area.

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Vote

From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 13. Noes 0.) (April 8). Re-referred to Com. on APPR. · Apr 9, 2025

Hearings

• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · May 23, 2025
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · Apr 23, 2025
• Water, Parks, and Wildlife Committee Hearing
  Water, Parks, and Wildlife · Apr 8, 2025

History

1. Feb 2, 2026From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56.
2. Jan 31, 2026Died pursuant to Art. IV, Sec. 10(c) of the Constitution.
3. May 23, 2025In committee: Held under submission.
4. Apr 23, 2025In committee: Set, first hearing. Referred to suspense file.
5. Apr 9, 2025From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 13. Noes 0.) (April 8). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
6. Mar 10, 2025Referred to Com. on W. P., & W.
7. Feb 21, 2025From printer. May be heard in committee March 23.
8. Feb 20, 2025Read first time. To print.

Sponsors

• Harabedian · sponsor

Bill text

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