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AB 230

Pest control: Pierce's disease.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Cecilia Aguiar-Curry and 5 co-sponsors

AB 230 establishes Pierce's disease pest control measures in California, potentially restricting plant movement and requiring enhanced agricultural enforcement to protect the state's wine and horticultural industries.

From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. with recommendation: To Consent Calendar. (Ayes 13. Noes 0.) (June 23). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
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Bill Summary · AB 230

Legislative bill overview

AB 230 addresses Pierce's disease control in California through pest management regulations and enforcement mechanisms. The bill has progressed through multiple committee reviews with amendments and currently awaits appropriations committee consideration. The measure involves coordination across agricultural, transportation, and budgetary committees, suggesting multi-sector implementation requirements.

Why is this important

Pierce's disease, spread by the glassy-winged sharpshooter insect, causes significant economic damage to California's wine grape industry and threatens other plants. California's $5+ billion wine industry depends on effective disease management, making legislative action a critical economic and agricultural issue. The bill's referral to transportation committee suggests potential quarantine or movement restrictions on affected plants or materials.

Potential points of contention

  • Economic burden allocation: Whether costs of pest control, quarantine measures, or replanting fall on individual growers, industry associations, or state resources
  • Regulatory restrictions: How stringent movement controls on potentially affected plants/nursery stock might impact horticultural commerce across regions
  • Implementation feasibility: Whether existing pest control infrastructure can execute new requirements, or if significant funding and new enforcement mechanisms are needed

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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