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AB 581: State shrub.
What AB 581 does, verified December 13, 2025
The bill establishes a new official state emblem, the bigberry manzanita (arctostaphylos glauca), to be recognized as the official state shrub. This addition aligns with the state's existing tradition of designating official flowers, trees, and grasses. The new designation aims to promote awareness and appreciation of the bigberry manzanita, a native California plant.
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Last action: Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 481, Statutes of 2025. (2025-09-02)Alert me
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| Oct. 09, 2025 | Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 481, Statutes of 2025. |
| Oct. 09, 2025 | Approved by the Governor. |
| Sep. 09, 2025 | Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 3 p.m. |
| Sep. 02, 2025 | Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Assembly. (Ayes 40. Noes 0. Page 2410.). |
| Sep. 02, 2025 | In Assembly. Ordered to Engrossing and Enrolling. |