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Cal-IPC provides comments on policy related to invasive species, including funding for Weed Management Areas and rules on importation of new plants for the horticultural industry. Our policy activities are conducted in cooperation with CALIWAC, the California Invasive Weeds Awareness Coalition. We participate in National Invasive Weeds Awareness Week, held in Washington, D.C. in February, and Weeds Day at the Capitol in Sacramento. Report from the 2005 Day at the Capitol Cal-IPC's comments on USDA APHIS rules on Importation of Plants for Planting (April 2005)
Updates on Legislation and Other News To follow the progress of a California bill or to contact your state representatives, go to the Official California Legislative Information Page. 4/13/05 State Assembly Bill AB577, sponsored by Lois Wolk (D-Davis), has been approved by the Assembly Water, Parks, and Wildlife committee with a 12-0 vote. The bill, which would require the formation of a statewide plan for management and control of invasive species by Jan. 1, 2007, is supported by Cal-IPC along with several other partners. It now goes to the Assembly Appropriations Committee. 7/8/04 Federal bill proposes IS funding 6/16/04 Bill proposes creation of State Invasive Species Council
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