AB-1551 • 2026

California Rice Commission: purpose.

Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor: Krell
Last action: 2026-04-09
Official status: In Senate. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment.
Effective date: Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official source material does not provide specific details on actions or requirements related to environmental friendliness, teaching proper selling methods, or conducting research about rice.

California Rice Commission: Purpose

This law states that the California Rice Commission is necessary for maintaining enough land dedicated to growing rice each year to support wildlife habitats.

What This Bill Does

Adds a reason why the California Rice Commission exists, which is to maintain sufficient annual rice acreage to support state wildlife habitat objectives.

Who It Names or Affects

The California Rice Commission

Terms To Know

stewardship: Taking care of something, like land or resources, responsibly.

Limits and Unknowns

Does not specify the exact amount of rice acreage needed for wildlife.
Does not detail specific actions the commission will take to support wildlife habitats.

Bill History

2026-04-09 California Legislative Information
In Senate. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment.
2026-04-09 California Legislative Information
Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Senate. (Ayes 64. Noes 0.)
2026-04-06 California Legislative Information
Read second time. Ordered to Consent Calendar.
2026-03-26 California Legislative Information
From committee: Do pass. To Consent Calendar. (Ayes 8. Noes 0.) (March 25).
2026-02-02 California Legislative Information
Referred to Com. on AGRI.
2026-01-08 California Legislative Information
From printer. May be heard in committee February 7.
2026-01-07 California Legislative Information
Read first time. To print.

Official Summary Text

AB 1551, as introduced, 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.

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