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AB 2778: Food and agriculture.
What AB 2778 does, verified August 22, 2026
This bill aims to amend certain laws related to food and agriculture in California. The Nutrition Incentive Matching Grant Program will be administered to maximize eligibility for and alignment with federal grant programs supporting nutrition incentives. Certified mobile farmers' markets will be eligible to receive funding through the program, expanding its scope. The California Seed Law provisions regarding the subvention program will be made inoperative on July 1, 2032, and repealed on January 1, 2036. The bill also makes an appropriation to carry out these changes. Additionally, the bill clarifies that no reimbursement is required for certain costs mandated by the state.
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Last action: Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 4 p.m. (2026-08-20)Alert me
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| Aug. 20, 2026 | Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 4 p.m. |
| Aug. 13, 2026 | Senate amendments concurred in. To Engrossing and Enrolling. (Ayes 74. Noes 0.). |
| Aug. 11, 2026 | In Assembly. Concurrence in Senate amendments pending. |
| Aug. 10, 2026 | Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Assembly. (Ayes 39. Noes 0.). |
| Aug. 04, 2026 | Read second time. Ordered to Consent Calendar. |