Marine resources: copper-based antifouling paint: standards, studies, and best methods.

Summary

AB 773 would halt enforcement of existing rules on copper‑based boat paint until the Department of Pesticide Regulation, the State Water Resources Control Board, regional water boards and CalEPA finish coordinated studies and agree on best‑practice guidelines. Boats painted with department‑approved copper paint would be deemed compliant during the pause. The bill aims to better address copper pollution in California harbors.

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Vote

From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 7. Noes 0.) (April 29). Re-referred to Com. on APPR. · Apr 30, 2025

Hearings

• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · May 23, 2025
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · May 14, 2025
• Environmental Safety and Toxic Materials Committee Hearing
  Environmental Safety and Toxic Materials · Apr 29, 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. May 14, 2025In committee: Set, first hearing. Referred to APPR. suspense file.
5. Apr 30, 2025From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 7. Noes 0.) (April 29). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
6. Apr 22, 2025Re-referred to Com. on E.S & T.M.
7. Apr 21, 2025From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on E.S & T.M. Read second time and amended.
8. Mar 3, 2025Referred to Com. on E.S & T.M.
9. Feb 19, 2025From printer. May be heard in committee March 21.
10. Feb 18, 2025Read first time. To print.

Sponsors

• Dixon · sponsor

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