California Seed Law: annual registration fee: Seed Advisory Board.

California AB1848 updates the state's Seed Law by changing the annual registration fee for seed sellers and growers. This bill aims to ensure that the registration process is more efficient and adequately funded. By making these adjustments, it seeks to support the agricultural industry and maintain oversight of seed quality and safety.

CA AB1848 is a house bill in the California 2025-2026 Regular Session, sponsored by Rhodesia Ransom (D), currently “Passed” since September 14, 2026.

We track 5,060 California bills this session, 35 of them sponsored by Rhodesia Ransom.

The key recorded vote (A, August 26, 2026) ended 75–1 and passed.

Supporters of AB1848 argue that the bill is a necessary step to modernize the state's Seed Law and ensure that California's agricultural sector remains competitive. They believe that the updated registration fees will provide essential funding for seed regulation, which is crucial for maintaining high-quality crops and protecting farmers' interests.

Critics of AB1848 contend that increasing the annual registration fees could place an unnecessary financial burden on small farmers and seed sellers. They argue that the bill may disproportionately affect those who are already struggling in a competitive market, potentially leading to fewer options for consumers and harming local agriculture.

Source: LegiScan roll call vote data.