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AB 1551: California Rice Commission: purpose.
What AB 1551 does, verified September 30, 2026
The bill aims to amend a section of the food and agricultural code to expand the purpose of the California Rice Commission. The commission will be necessary for carrying out the state's commitment to responsible stewardship and efficient cultural practices in the rice industry. Furthermore, the bill declares the commission necessary for maintaining a sufficient footprint of annual rice acreage to support the state's wildlife habitat objectives.
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Last action: Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 521, Statutes of 2026. (2026-09-27)Alert me
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| Sep. 27, 2026 | Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 521, Statutes of 2026. |
| Sep. 27, 2026 | Approved by the Governor. |
| Aug. 24, 2026 | Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 4:30 p.m. |
| Aug. 17, 2026 | In Assembly. Ordered to Engrossing and Enrolling. |
| Aug. 17, 2026 | Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Assembly. (Ayes 39. Noes 0.). |
Latest bill textChaptered version, September 27, 2026 · 282 words
Assembly Bill No. 1551
CHAPTER 521
An act to amend Section 71003 of the Food and Agricultural Code, relating to the California Rice Commission.
[ Approved by Governor September 27, 2026. Filed with Secretary of State September 27, 2026. ]
LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
AB 1551, Krell. California Rice Commission: purpose.
Existing law creates the California Rice Commission with a prescribed membership and authorizes the commission, among other things, to promote the sale of rice, educate and instruct the wholesale and retail trade with respect to proper methods of handling and selling rice, and conduct scientific research. Existing law declares the California Rice Commission to be necessary for, among other things, carrying out the California rice industry’s commitment to responsible stewardship and increasingly efficient cultural practices.
This bill would additionally declare the commission to be necessary for maintaining a sufficient footprint of annual rice acreage to support the wildlife habitat objectives of the state.
The people of the State of California do enact as follows:
SECTION 1.
Section 71003 of the Food and Agricultural Code is amended to read:71003.
The establishment of the commission is necessary for the efficient development and management of a national and international advertising and promotion program that will enhance the reputation of the California rice industry, create a more receptive environment for the industry and its products, and increase competitiveness of the California rice industry within the national and international marketplace. In addition, the commission is necessary to carry out the California rice industry’s commitment to responsible stewardship and increasingly efficient cultural practices, and to maintain a sufficient footprint of annual rice acreage to support the wildlife habitat objectives of the state.Text of AB 1551 as chaptered, from the official record. Connect Plus keeps every version and highlights what changed.Compare versions