California 2021-2022 Regular Session

California Assembly Bill AB2078

Introduced
2/14/22  
Introduced
2/14/22  
Refer
2/24/22  
Refer
2/24/22  
Report Pass
3/22/22  
Report Pass
3/22/22  
Refer
3/23/22  
Report Pass
4/5/22  
Report Pass
4/5/22  
Refer
4/5/22  
Refer
4/5/22  
Refer
4/27/22  

Caption

Atmospheric Rivers: Research, Mitigation, and Climate Forecasting Program.

Companion Bills

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