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Urgent action needed on the California seed pre-emption bill – We know we asked you to contact your legislators before, but the bill is still in play, and we need your help again!

Right now, the California Legislature is considering Senate Bill 1056, the bill that would pre-empt local government restrictions over genetically engineered seeds and nursery stock. If this bill passes into law, it will override future restrictions on genetically engineered crops and seeds, as well as all other regulations of seeds, at the local level. 

According to a recent media report, the bill’s sponsor, Senator Florez, is considering amending the bill to make it a two-year moratorium on local seed regulations, likely to make the bill easier to pass. Whether temporary or permanent, SB 1056 is an anti-democratic end-run that addresses none of the legitimate concerns that have been raised by citizens and local governments. Until meaningful regulation is in place at the state level that protects farmers, the environment and public health from the risks of genetically engineered crops, we must retain the right to make decisions at the local level.

We have very little time left to stop this bill. SB 1056 may be heard by the Assembly any day now, and will then go to the Senate. Contact your state legislators and Senate President pro Tem Perata NOW and tell them to stop SB 1056!

After you have sent your email, please call Senate Pro Tem Perata and your legislators! You can look up your state legislators HERE for their phone numbers, and you will be taken to a page with sample phone rap and Senator Perata's phone number after you've sent your message. If for any reason you are not taken there, click HERE to access the call-in page.