AB 1156·CA·house
Williamson Act contracts: cancellation fees: photovoltaic solar facilities.
EnactedFiled Feb 20, 2025
Sponsor: Buffy Wicks (D)
Latest Action
Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 875, Statutes of 2026.
Sep 30, 2026
Summary
AB 1156 changes the Government Code so that agricultural land with poor water or soil conditions can be converted to photovoltaic solar‑use easements. It sets new eligibility criteria, forces the Department of Conservation to decide within 120 days, and requires landowners to file management plans and community‑benefit agreements. The changes aim to boost solar development while protecting farmers and local communities.
AI-generated summary — may be incomplete or inaccurate. Verify against the official bill text.
Track this bill
Get an email when AB 1156 moves: committee action, floor votes, amendments and hearings. Free, no card.
Track AB 1156 freeOr ask your AI assistant about AB 1156 directly:
Add to Claude, ChatGPT or Cursor