AB-2326 • 2026

Broomrape Program: extension.

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Passed Legislature

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

Sponsor: Committee on Agriculture (A) - (Assembly Members Soria (Chair), Hadwick (Vice Chair), Aguiar-Curry, Alanis, Connolly, Jeff Gonzalez, Irwin, and Ransom)
Last action: 2026-04-08
Official status: In committee: Set, first hearing. Referred to APPR. suspense file.
Effective date: Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official source material does not provide specific details on whether the board's role or continued suggestions are explicitly mandated by this extension bill. The same applies to the continuation of funding through the Broomrape Management Account.

Broomrape Program Extension

The bill extends the Broomrape Program, which deals with broomrape issues in agriculture, until July 1, 2030.

What This Bill Does

Extends the operation of the Broomrape Program by two years to July 1, 2030.

Who It Names or Affects

The Department of Food and Agriculture
Tomato producers and handlers who pay annual assessments

Terms To Know

Broomrape Program: A program within the California Department of Food and Agriculture that deals with managing broomrape, a parasitic plant affecting crops.
Broomrape Board: An advisory board within the Broomrape Program that provides recommendations to the Secretary of Food and Agriculture on matters related to broomrape management.

Limits and Unknowns

The bill does not specify new funding sources for the extension.
It is unclear how many tomato producers and handlers will be affected by continuing annual assessments.

Bill History

2026-04-08 California Legislative Information
In committee: Set, first hearing. Referred to APPR. suspense file.
2026-03-26 California Legislative Information
From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. with recommendation: To Consent Calendar. (Ayes 8. Noes 0.) (March 25). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
2026-03-09 California Legislative Information
Referred to Com. on AGRI.
2026-02-20 California Legislative Information
From printer. May be heard in committee March 22.
2026-02-19 California Legislative Information
Read first time. To print.

Official Summary Text

AB 2326, as introduced, Committee on Agriculture.
Broomrape Program: extension.
Existing law, until July 1, 2028, establishes in the Department of Food and Agriculture a Broomrape Program. Existing law establishes the Broomrape Board within the department to advise the Secretary of Food and Agriculture and make recommendations on all matters relating to broomrape, as specified. Existing law requires the board to recommend specified actions to the secretary, including, among other things, conducting research related to broomrape, surveying, detecting, analyzing, and treating causes of broomrape, and establishing an annual assessment rate or schedule of rates to be paid equally by producers and handlers of tomatoes.
Existing law creates the Broomrape Management Account, a continuously appropriated account, in the Department of Food and Agriculture Fund and specifies the funds to be deposited into the account. Existing law
provides that a violation of the Food and Agricultural Code is a misdemeanor, unless a different penalty is expressly provided.
This bill would extend the operation of the Broomrape Program by 2 years until July 1, 2030. By extending the secretary’s authority to expend moneys in a continuously appropriated account, the bill would make an appropriation. By extending the operation of crimes within the program, the bill would impose a state-mandated local program.
The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement.
This bill would provide that no reimbursement is required by this act for a specified reason.

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