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CA SB1006

Bill

Status

Passed

9/30/2010

Primary Sponsor

Fran Pavley

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Origin

Senate

2009-2010 Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Public Resources Code Section 75129 to expand eligible recipients for Strategic Growth Council financial assistance to include special districts and joint powers agreement entities, in addition to cities, counties, and nonprofits

  • Requires the council to award revolving loans or grants (up to 25% of allocated moneys) for urban greening plans and projects that provide multiple benefits such as improved air and water quality, reduced energy consumption, increased water reliability, or climate change adaptability

  • Establishes minimum project requirements including use of natural systems or creation of community green spaces, with eligible projects encompassing tree canopy, urban forestry, parks, green roofs, stormwater management, urban streams, and nonmotorized trails

  • Directs the council to prioritize funding for projects that use interagency cooperation, leverage public lands and resources, or are proposed by economically disadvantaged communities

  • Requires urban greening plans funded through this provision to serve as master documents coordinating greening projects and be consistent with applicable general plans or regional plans

Legislative Description

Natural resources: climate change: Strategic Growth

Last Action

Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 632, Statutes of 2010.

9/30/2010

Committee Referrals

Appropriations6/29/2010
Local Government6/21/2010
Appropriations4/26/2010
Environmental Quality4/13/2010
Natural Resources and Water4/5/2010
Rules2/10/2010

Full Bill Text

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