Greenhouse gases: soil carbon sequestration.

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. Signed into Law

Summary

The bill directs the Natural Resources Agency and partner agencies to create a statewide plan that links organic waste composting with soil‑health practices on farms, rangelands and other natural lands. It also requires counties and regional agencies to report future organic‑waste volumes, needed recycling capacity, and potential sites for new compost facilities. The goal is to cut at least 5 million metric tons of greenhouse gases each year while improving soil health and supporting vulnerable communities.

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Vote

From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. with recommendation: To Consent Calendar. (Ayes 14. Noes 0.) (April 20). Re-referred to Com. on APPR. · Apr 21, 2026

Hearings

• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · May 14, 2026
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · May 6, 2026
• Natural Resources Committee Hearing
  Natural Resources · Apr 20, 2026
• Natural Resources
  Natural Resources · Apr 20, 2026

History

1. May 14, 2026In committee: Held under submission.
2. May 6, 2026In committee: Set, first hearing. Referred to APPR. suspense file.
3. Apr 21, 2026From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. with recommendation: To Consent Calendar. (Ayes 14. Noes 0.) (April 20). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
4. Apr 14, 2026Re-referred to Com. on NAT. RES.
5. Apr 13, 2026From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on NAT. RES. Read second time and amended.
6. Mar 2, 2026Referred to Com. on NAT. RES.
7. Feb 19, 2026From printer. May be heard in committee March 21.
8. Feb 18, 2026Read first time. To print.

Sponsors

• Bains · sponsor

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