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CA AB2254
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/19/2026
Primary Sponsor
Dawn Addis
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AI Summary
- Requires the California Coastal Commission to develop model policies for protecting monarch butterfly overwintering habitat by July 1, 2027
- Mandates local governments with monarch butterfly overwintering habitat sites in their jurisdiction and coastal zone to incorporate habitat protection policies into their local coastal programs upon their next amendment
- Uses the Department of Fish and Wildlife's "Monarch Overwintering Areas, Areas of Conservation Emphasis" dataset to determine habitat site locations
- Provides for state reimbursement to local agencies if the Commission on State Mandates determines the bill imposes state-mandated costs
Legislative Description
Coastal resources: local coastal program: monarch butterfly habitat.
Last Action
From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on NAT. RES. Read second time and amended.
3/16/2026
Committee Referrals
Natural Resources3/16/2026
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