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AB 2032CALIFORNIASession 20252026

California AB 2032 exempts water agencies from restricted species permits for invasive mussel control

Original title: Fish and wildlife: invasive mussels: golden mussels.

August 30, 2026

Fish and Wildlife Invasive Species Water Supply Environmental Regulation Fishandwildlife goldenmussels invasivemussels

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Where This Stands

Currently Unknown. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Introduced.

Version history & redline

6 versions on file

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Comparing 05/18/26 - Amended Assembly → 04/16/26 - Amended Assembly

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The Frame

What this does

The bill changes the regulatory burden for water providers by streamlining the permitting process for mussel management, which affects how local water systems respond to ecological threats and potential service disruptions.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Public and private water supply agencies

These agencies are granted exemptions from restricted species permits for invasive mussel management activities.

Department of Fish and Wildlife

The department is tasked with reviewing control plans, developing guidance, and updating infestation maps.

What changed

Last recorded activity August 30, 2026.

What's next

Introduced.

Summary

This bill exempts public and private water supply agencies from needing s to manage or research invasive mussels, provided they have submitted a control plan to the Department of Fish and Wildlife. It also mandates that the state develop voluntary control guidance by April 2027 and requires faster inter-agency coordination to respond to invasive species threats like golden mussels.

Key Facts

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Why It Matters

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this bill apply to all water agencies?

It applies to public or private agencies that operate a water supply system and have submitted a control plan to the Department of Fish and Wildlife.

What happens if an agency's control plan is rejected?

The permit exemption remains in effect until the Department determines the plan does not meet statutory requirements or until the plan is approved.

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Connected Entities

organizationInvasive Species Program“Department of Fish and Wildlife division tasked with developing control guidance”Map →

organizationDepartment of Fish and Wildlife“Primary agency responsible for invasive species management and permit issuance.”Map →

organizationDepartment of Food and Agriculture“Collaborates on restricted species permits.”Map →

organizationState Water Resources Control Board“Regulates water quality and coordinates with regional boards on invasive species”Map →

Sources

Open source document

openstates.org

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