California State Library: study: state butterfly.

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. Signed into Law

Summary

SB 1214 designates the western monarch (Danaus plexippus) as the state butterfly. It tasks the California State Library with researching the best candidate for the emblem, consulting the public, and submitting a recommendation report to the Legislature by Jan. 1, 2028. The study requirement expires on Jan. 1, 2032.

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Vote

From committee: Do pass as amended. (Ayes 15. Noes 0. Page 3866.) (April 14). · Apr 14, 2026

Hearings

• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · May 14, 2026
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · Apr 27, 2026
• Governmental Organization Committee Hearing
  Governmental Organization · Apr 14, 2026
• Governmental Organization
  Senate Governmental Organization Committee · Apr 14, 2026

History

1. May 14, 2026May 14 hearing: Held in committee and under submission.
2. May 8, 2026Set for hearing May 14.
3. Apr 27, 2026April 27 hearing: Placed on APPR. suspense file.
4. Apr 17, 2026Set for hearing April 27.
5. Apr 16, 2026Re-referred to Com. on APPR. pursuant to Joint Rule 10.5.
6. Apr 15, 2026Read second time and amended. Ordered to third reading.
7. Apr 14, 2026From committee: Do pass as amended. (Ayes 15. Noes 0. Page 3866.) (April 14).
8. Apr 13, 2026Set for hearing April 14.
9. Mar 23, 2026From committee with author's amendments. Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on G.O.
10. Mar 4, 2026Referred to Com. on G.O.
11. Feb 20, 2026From printer. May be acted upon on or after March 22.
12. Feb 19, 2026Introduced. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. To print.

Sponsors

• Ochoa Bogh · sponsor

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