California AB1319 adds provisional candidate species protections under state law for federally listed species facing reduced federal protections.

California AB1319 amends the Fish and Game Code to allow the Department of Fish and Wildlife to list federally listed species as provisional candidate species if they face a decrease in federal protections. This listing can significantly reduce the impact of reduced federal protections. The department must monitor federal actions that could reduce protections and report findings to the Fish and Game Commission. Provisional candidate species receive the same protections as candidate species. The provisional candidate species status lasts until December 31, 2031.

California AB1319 adds provisional candidate species protections under state law for federally listed species facing reduced federal protections.

California AB1319 amends the Fish and Game Code to allow the Department of Fish and Wildlife to list federally listed species as provisional candidate species if they face a decrease in federal protections. This listing can significantly reduce the impact of reduced federal protections. The department must monitor federal actions that could reduce protections and report findings to the Fish and Game Commission. Provisional candidate species receive the same protections as candidate species. The provisional candidate species status lasts until December 31, 2031.