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CA SB1250
Bill
Status
2/19/2026
Primary Sponsor
Dave Cortese
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AI Summary
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Requires the California Transportation Commission to adopt targets and performance measures for wildlife connectivity assets, including wildlife crossings, improved culverts and bridges, habitat corridors, and animal-guiding fencing
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Mandates Caltrans to include wildlife connectivity assets in its state highway asset management plan, which guides project selection for highway operation and protection programs
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Changes from legislative intent to an explicit requirement that Caltrans review the entire state highway system to develop a comprehensive approach addressing wildlife connectivity needs statewide
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Requires Caltrans and the Department of Fish and Wildlife to jointly establish and update (biennially) an inventory of connectivity needs where wildlife passage features could reduce vehicle-wildlife collisions or enhance habitat connectivity
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Defines "wildlife connectivity asset" as infrastructure that links fragmented habitats, reduces roadkill, maintains species movements, or improves ecosystem health while enhancing road safety
Legislative Description
State highway system: wildlife connectivity.
Last Action
Referred to Coms. on TRANS. and N.R. & W.
3/4/2026