Fish and wildlife: invasive mussels: golden mussels.

California AB2032 aims to address the issue of golden mussels, an invasive species that can harm local ecosystems. The bill introduces new regulations in the Fish and Game Code, Food and Agricultural Code, and Water Code to manage and control the spread of these mussels. It is considered urgent and is set to take effect immediately.

CA AB2032 is a house bill in the California 2025-2026 Regular Session, sponsored by Rhodesia Ransom (D), currently “Passed” since September 29, 2026.

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

The key recorded vote (Senate, August 30, 2026) ended 40–0 and passed.

Supporters of AB2032 would highlight the bill as a proactive measure to protect California's native fish and wildlife from the threats posed by invasive golden mussels. They would emphasize the importance of swift action to safeguard the state's biodiversity and ensure the health of aquatic environments.

Critics of AB2032 might argue that the bill could impose unnecessary regulations on farmers and water agencies, potentially leading to increased costs and bureaucratic hurdles. They may also express concern about the urgency of the bill, suggesting that it could rush the implementation without thorough consideration of its impacts.

Source: LegiScan roll call vote data.