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CA SB1077

Bill

Status

Engrossed

5/26/2022

Primary Sponsor

Patricia Bates

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Origin

Senate

2021-2022 Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes the State Coastal Conservancy to award grants to public agencies and nonprofit organizations for removing nonnative and invasive plants from coastal features, habitats, and ecosystems and replacing them with native plant species.

  • Requires the conservancy to prioritize grant projects that remove invasive plants threatening coastal bluffs, with priority given to those projects where invasive species threaten coastal bluffs.

  • Allows the conservancy to consult with the Department of Fish and Wildlife, the Invasive Species Council of California, and other entities to determine the invasive status of any species.

  • Specifies that any grants for invasive plant removal and native plant replacement must be contingent upon an appropriation by the Legislature.

Legislative Description

Coastal resources: Climate Ready Program: grants: nonnative and invasive plants: removal and restoration.

Last Action

August 11 hearing: Held in committee and under submission.

8/11/2022

Committee Referrals

Appropriations6/28/2022
Natural Resources6/9/2022
Appropriations3/22/2022
Natural Resources and Water2/23/2022
Rules2/15/2022

Full Bill Text

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