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    AB-482
    Agriculture & Food

    California Table Grape Commission.

    Engrossed
    CA
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    2025-2026 Regular Session
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    Key Takeaways

    • Restructures the California Table Grape Commission to include three producers from each of seven districts and one public member.
    • Increases the maximum assessment rate on fresh grapes from $0.006522 to $0.02 per pound to fund commission activities.
    • Expands commission powers to include accepting contributions, conducting research, and administering industry programs.
    • Establishes a two-year deadline for legal actions involving the commission and creates formal grievance procedures.

    Summary

    Assembly Member Solache's legislation restructures the California Table Grape Commission, modifying its membership from 21 grape producers and one public member to three producers from each of seven districts plus a public member appointed by the Secretary of Food and Agriculture. The bill establishes new procedures requiring the commission to maintain and certify an annual list of eligible producers for commissioner elections at least 30 days before nomination meetings.

    The legislation expands the commission's authority to include accepting and matching external funding contributions, administering industry-related programs, and conducting promotional activities. It increases the maximum allowable assessment on fresh grapes from $0.006522 to $0.02 per pound, while maintaining exemptions for direct-to-consumer shipments under 150 pounds.

    The bill creates a formal grievance process allowing producers to file complaints with the commission or designated committees, with decisions appealable to the Secretary. It establishes a two-year statute of limitations for both commission enforcement actions and stakeholder claims against the commission. The legislation also requires the commission to reimburse the Secretary for election supervision expenses and mandates that shippers maintain detailed shipment records while protecting confidential information.

    For commission continuation, the bill requires periodic referendums where at least 40% of producers representing 40% of production volume must participate. Continuation requires either 65% of voting producers representing 51% of volume, or 51% of voting producers representing 65% of volume, to approve. Upon suspension, remaining funds would be distributed pro rata to recent assessment payers or directed to programs benefiting the industry.

    Key Dates

    Next Step
    Referred to the Senate Standing Committee on Agriculture
    Next Step
    Senate Committee
    Referred to the Senate Standing Committee on Agriculture
    Hearing has not been scheduled yet
    Vote on Assembly Floor
    Assembly Floor
    Vote on Assembly Floor
    AB 482 Solache Assembly Third Reading
    Assembly Appropriations Hearing
    Assembly Committee
    Assembly Appropriations Hearing
    Do pass
    Assembly Agriculture Hearing
    Assembly Committee
    Assembly Agriculture Hearing
    Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations]
    Introduced
    Assembly Floor
    Introduced
    Read first time. To print.

    Contacts

    Profile
    Melissa HurtadoD
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    Profile
    Dave CorteseD
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    Profile
    Marie Alvarado-GilR
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    Profile
    Steve PadillaD
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    Profile
    Jose SolacheD
    Assemblymember
    Bill Author
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
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    Melissa HurtadoD
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Dave CorteseD
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Marie Alvarado-GilR
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Steve PadillaD
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Jose SolacheD
    Assemblymember
    Bill Author
    Profile
    Jerry McNerneyD
    Senator
    Committee Member

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    Introduced By

    Jose Solache
    Jose SolacheD
    California State Assembly Member
    40% progression
    Bill has passed all readings in its first house and is ready to move to the other house (5/19/2025)

    Latest Voting History

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    May 19, 2025
    PASS
    Assembly Floor
    Vote on Assembly Floor
    AyesNoesNVRTotalResult
    741479PASS

    Key Takeaways

    • Restructures the California Table Grape Commission to include three producers from each of seven districts and one public member.
    • Increases the maximum assessment rate on fresh grapes from $0.006522 to $0.02 per pound to fund commission activities.
    • Expands commission powers to include accepting contributions, conducting research, and administering industry programs.
    • Establishes a two-year deadline for legal actions involving the commission and creates formal grievance procedures.

    Get Involved

    Act Now!

    Email the authors or create an email template to send to all relevant legislators.

    Introduced By

    Jose Solache
    Jose SolacheD
    California State Assembly Member

    Summary

    Assembly Member Solache's legislation restructures the California Table Grape Commission, modifying its membership from 21 grape producers and one public member to three producers from each of seven districts plus a public member appointed by the Secretary of Food and Agriculture. The bill establishes new procedures requiring the commission to maintain and certify an annual list of eligible producers for commissioner elections at least 30 days before nomination meetings.

    The legislation expands the commission's authority to include accepting and matching external funding contributions, administering industry-related programs, and conducting promotional activities. It increases the maximum allowable assessment on fresh grapes from $0.006522 to $0.02 per pound, while maintaining exemptions for direct-to-consumer shipments under 150 pounds.

    The bill creates a formal grievance process allowing producers to file complaints with the commission or designated committees, with decisions appealable to the Secretary. It establishes a two-year statute of limitations for both commission enforcement actions and stakeholder claims against the commission. The legislation also requires the commission to reimburse the Secretary for election supervision expenses and mandates that shippers maintain detailed shipment records while protecting confidential information.

    For commission continuation, the bill requires periodic referendums where at least 40% of producers representing 40% of production volume must participate. Continuation requires either 65% of voting producers representing 51% of volume, or 51% of voting producers representing 65% of volume, to approve. Upon suspension, remaining funds would be distributed pro rata to recent assessment payers or directed to programs benefiting the industry.

    40% progression
    Bill has passed all readings in its first house and is ready to move to the other house (5/19/2025)

    Key Dates

    Next Step
    Referred to the Senate Standing Committee on Agriculture
    Next Step
    Senate Committee
    Referred to the Senate Standing Committee on Agriculture
    Hearing has not been scheduled yet
    Vote on Assembly Floor
    Assembly Floor
    Vote on Assembly Floor
    AB 482 Solache Assembly Third Reading
    Assembly Appropriations Hearing
    Assembly Committee
    Assembly Appropriations Hearing
    Do pass
    Assembly Agriculture Hearing
    Assembly Committee
    Assembly Agriculture Hearing
    Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations]
    Introduced
    Assembly Floor
    Introduced
    Read first time. To print.

    Latest Voting History

    View History
    May 19, 2025
    PASS
    Assembly Floor
    Vote on Assembly Floor
    AyesNoesNVRTotalResult
    741479PASS

    Contacts

    Profile
    Melissa HurtadoD
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    Profile
    Dave CorteseD
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    Profile
    Marie Alvarado-GilR
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    Profile
    Steve PadillaD
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    Profile
    Jose SolacheD
    Assemblymember
    Bill Author
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    0 of 6 row(s) selected.
    Page 1 of 2
    Select All Legislators
    Profile
    Melissa HurtadoD
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Dave CorteseD
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Marie Alvarado-GilR
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Steve PadillaD
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Jose SolacheD
    Assemblymember
    Bill Author
    Profile
    Jerry McNerneyD
    Senator
    Committee Member