The California Assembly has passed Assembly Bill 1963 (AB 1963) requiring an expedited review of paraquat, an herbicide commonly used statewide on almonds, pistachios, pomegranates, grapes, and other crops. The chemical has been linked to increased risk of diseases like Parkinson’s disease and cancer.
Sponsored by California Assemblymember Laura Friedman (D-44), AB 1963 now awaits signature into law by Governor Gavin Newsom.