Mountain Lions: human-mountain lion conflicts program: scientific research.

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

The bill directs the Department of Fish and Wildlife to keep and grow a program that reduces human‑mountain lion clashes, adds research on deterrence methods, and mandates public outreach. It applies to the department, local agencies, and communities in counties with the most incidents, and it sets reporting and legislative oversight requirements. The measures are temporary, ending in the early 2030s.

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Vote

Read third time. Passed. (Ayes 39. Noes 0. Page 4526.) Ordered to the Assembly. · May 28, 2026

Hearings

• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · Aug 13, 2026
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · Aug 5, 2026
• Water, Parks, and Wildlife Committee Hearing
  Water, Parks, and Wildlife · Jun 30, 2026
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · May 14, 2026
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · Apr 27, 2026

History

1. Jun 4, 2026Referred to Com. on W., P., & W.
2. May 28, 2026Read third time. Passed. (Ayes 39. Noes 0.) Ordered to the Assembly.
3. May 28, 2026In Assembly. Read first time. Held at Desk.
4. May 26, 2026Ordered to special consent calendar.
5. May 18, 2026Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
6. May 14, 2026Read second time and amended. Ordered to second reading.
7. May 14, 2026From committee: Do pass as amended. (Ayes 7. Noes 0.) (May 14).
8. May 8, 2026Set for hearing May 14.
9. Apr 27, 2026April 27 hearing: Placed on APPR. suspense file.
10. Apr 17, 2026Set for hearing April 27.
11. Apr 14, 2026From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. with recommendation: To consent calendar. (Ayes 7. Noes 0. Page 3870.) (April 14). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
12. Apr 2, 2026Set for hearing April 14.

The 12 most recent of 16 recorded actions.

Sponsors

• Marie Alvarado-Gil (R) · sponsor
• Alvarado-Gil

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