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CA AB2371
Bill
Status
6/8/2020
Primary Sponsor
Laura Friedman
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AI Summary
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Requires the Office of Planning and Research to establish a climate science advisory team by July 1, 2021 to provide independent, science-based advice on the state's climate adaptation and hazard mitigation efforts.
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Team composition includes scientists from geographically diverse California institutions with expertise in climate change and adaptation, at least one representative from organizations with climate adaptation project experience, and other members as deemed appropriate by the office.
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Team shall serve as a working group under the Integrated Climate Adaptation and Resiliency Program technical advisory council and provide input to improve climate adaptation planning across state agencies, including the Safeguard California Plan.
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Office must produce by January 1, 2022 an evidence-based list of recommended projects of statewide significance to advance climate resilience, including those addressing extreme heat, wildfire, sea level rise, drought, and flooding, with updates within six months of plan revisions.
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Office must submit a report to the Legislature by July 1, 2024 summarizing the team's actions, contributions to climate resiliency and adaptation planning, and recommendations to improve the team's effectiveness.
Legislative Description
Climate change: Office of Planning and Research: science advisory team: climate adaptation and hazard mitigation.
Last Action
From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to committee. Read second time, amended, and re-referred to Com. on EQ.
7/8/2020