CA AB1159

State Air Resources Board must ensure all greenhouse gas emissions reductions and removals used in market-based compliance mechanisms are in addition to reductions that would otherwise occur, preventing double-counting.

Natural Resources Agency must establish ambitious targets for natural carbon sequestration and nature-based climate solutions for 2030, 2038, and 2045 to support carbon neutrality goals by January 1, 2024.

State board must develop standard methods by January 1, 2025 for consistently tracking greenhouse gas emissions, carbon sequestration, and additional benefits from natural and working lands across state agencies.

Natural Resources Agency must review and update the Natural and Working Lands Climate Smart Strategy by January 1, 2025, including quantified progress, emissions calculations, benefits to disadvantaged communities, and recommendations to address implementation barriers.

Natural Resources Agency must publish biennial progress data on state website starting January 1, 2025, reporting achievements toward established targets and state expenditures for implementation.