California State Park Stewardship Act of 2026.

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 adds new law directing the California Department of Parks and Recreation to adopt best‑practice climate‑stewardship projects across all state park units. It creates the Wildfire Safety and Climate Stewardship Fund, which can receive legislative appropriations and outside contributions to finance grants for activities such as reforestation, prescribed burns, fuel reduction, and habitat restoration. The goal is to boost carbon storage, lower greenhouse‑gas emissions, and make parks more resilient to wildfire, sea‑level rise, and other climate impacts.

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Vote

From committee: Amend, and do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 11. Noes 1.) (April 14). · Apr 15, 2026

Hearings

• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · May 14, 2026
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · Apr 29, 2026
• Water, Parks, and Wildlife Committee Hearing
  Water, Parks, and Wildlife · Apr 14, 2026
• Water, Parks, And Wildlife
  Water, Parks, And Wildlife · Apr 14, 2026

History

1. May 14, 2026In committee: Held under submission.
2. Apr 29, 2026In committee: Set, first hearing. Referred to APPR. suspense file.
3. Apr 20, 2026Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
4. Apr 16, 2026Read second time and amended.
5. Apr 15, 2026From committee: Amend, and do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 11. Noes 1.) (April 14).
6. Mar 10, 2026Re-referred to Com. on W., P., & W.
7. Mar 9, 2026Referred to Com. on W., P., & W.
8. Mar 9, 2026From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on W., P., & W. Read second time and amended.
9. Feb 20, 2026From printer. May be heard in committee March 22.
10. Feb 19, 2026Read first time. To print.

Sponsors

• Schultz · sponsor
• Caloza

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