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SB 12862025–2026 SessionIN COMMITTEEBIPARTISAN

State pinniped.

Introduced Feb 20, 2026Laura Richardson (D-CA)6 cosponsors

Summary

Existing law establishes the state flag and the state's emblems, including, among other things, the California Grizzly Bear as the state animal, the California gray whale as the state marine mammal, and the Pacific leatherback sea turtle as the state marine reptile. This bill would establish the California sea lion as the official state pinniped. The bill would also make related findings and declarations.

Bill text versions

Legislative Journey

  1. Introduced
  2. Committee
  3. Floor
  4. Passed Chamber 1
  5. Passed Chamber 2
  6. Signed
Feb 20, 2026

Introduced. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. To print.

Senate
Feb 23, 2026

From printer. May be acted upon on or after March 23.

Senate
Feb 23, 2026

Read first time.

Senate
Mar 4, 2026

Referred to Com. on G.O.

Senate