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SB 765 Enacted

State snake.

Introduced
In Committee
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Existing law establishes the state flag and the state's emblems, including, among other things, the poppy as the official state flower, the California redwood as the official state tree, and the California desert tortoise as the official state reptile.

This bill would establish the giant garter snake (Thamnophis gigas) as the official state snake.

Chamber
Senate
Introduced
Feb 21, 2025
Last action
Oct 9, 2025 — Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 482, Statutes of 2025.
Session
20252026
Momentum
83 · Very high