California Rice Commission: purpose.

Legislative status

1. Introduced
2. In Committee
3. Reported by Committee
4. Floor Vote Scheduled
5. Passed One Chamber
6. Passed Both Chambers
7. Sent to Executive
8. Enacted

Summary

The bill amends the Food and Agricultural Code to declare that the California Rice Commission is needed not only for promotion, education, and research on rice, but also to keep enough annual rice acreage to meet the state’s wildlife habitat goals. It affects the commission’s mandate and the rice industry’s land‑use planning. By linking rice acreage to habitat objectives, the measure aims to balance agricultural productivity with environmental stewardship.

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Vote

Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Senate. (Ayes 64. Noes 0. Page 4556.) · Apr 9, 2026

Hearings

• Agriculture Committee Hearing
  Agriculture · Jun 16, 2026
• Agriculture Committee Hearing
  Agriculture · Mar 25, 2026
• Agriculture
  Agriculture · Mar 25, 2026

History

1. May 6, 2026Referred to Com. on AGRI.
2. Apr 9, 2026Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Senate. (Ayes 64. Noes 0. Page 4556.)
3. Apr 9, 2026In Senate. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment.
4. Apr 6, 2026Read second time. Ordered to Consent Calendar.
5. Mar 26, 2026From committee: Do pass. To Consent Calendar. (Ayes 8. Noes 0.) (March 25).
6. Feb 2, 2026Referred to Com. on AGRI.
7. Jan 8, 2026From printer. May be heard in committee February 7.
8. Jan 7, 2026Read first time. To print.

Sponsors

• Maggy Krell (D) · sponsor
• Krell

Bill text

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