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AB 454 clarifies that state law still protects migratory birds, even where Trump Administration has weakened federal law.

September 3 ,2019

With a California Senate vote of 29-9, a bill strengthening the state’s protections for migratory birds beyond those specified under federal law today cleared the California Legislature. Assembly Bill 454 clarifies existing state safeguards for native birds and closes loopholes where California law defers to federal statutes, seriously weakened by the White House. The bill was authored by Assembly Member Ash Kalra (D-San Jose) and sponsored by the National Audubon Society.

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