Coastal resources: California Coastal Sanctuary: tidelands and submerged lands: oil and gas development.

Legislative status

1. Introduced
2. In Committee
3. Reported by Committee
4. Floor Vote Scheduled
5. Passed One Chamber
6. Passed Both Chambers
7. Sent to Executive
8. Enacted

Summary

AB 1448 repeals the state’s authority to lease tidelands and submerged lands in the California Coastal Sanctuary for oil and gas, and tightens how existing offshore leases can be renewed, transferred or expanded. It forces all offshore oil to be moved onshore by pipeline using the best available technology, adds new environmental and financial safeguards, and makes local governments bear the permit‑review costs without state reimbursement unless a cost‑mandate is found. The changes affect the State Lands Commission, local trustees, oil companies, and coastal communities.

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Vote

Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Senate. (Ayes 42. Noes 26. Page 2063.) · Jun 4, 2025

Hearings

• Natural Resources and Water Committee Hearing
  Natural Resources and Water · Jun 9, 2026
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · Aug 29, 2025
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · Aug 18, 2025
• Natural Resources and Water Committee Hearing
  Natural Resources and Water · Jul 8, 2025
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · May 23, 2025

History

1. May 13, 2026Re-referred to Com. on N.R. & W.
2. Apr 30, 2026Re-referred to Com. on RLS. pursuant to Senate Rule 29.10(b).
3. Apr 29, 2026Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
4. Apr 28, 2026Read second time and amended. Ordered returned to second reading.
5. Apr 28, 2026Ordered to second reading.
6. Apr 28, 2026From inactive file.
7. Sep 12, 2025Ordered to inactive file at the request of Senator Limón.
8. Sep 8, 2025Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
9. Sep 5, 2025Read third time and amended. Ordered to second reading.
10. Sep 2, 2025Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
11. Aug 29, 2025Read second time and amended. Ordered returned to second reading.
12. Aug 29, 2025From committee: Amend, and do pass as amended. (Ayes 5. Noes 2.) (August 29).

The 12 most recent of 30 recorded actions.

Sponsors

• Gregg Hart (D) · sponsor
• Hart
• Stern

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