The California Coastal Act: local coastal program: sea level rise plan: neighborhood-scale adaptation approach.

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 a new section to the Public Resources Code that lets cities and counties in the coastal zone use a neighborhood‑scale adaptation approach when drafting their local coastal programs or sea‑level‑rise plans. It requires identifying specific areas or assets and adopting policies—especially nature‑based solutions—to reduce sea‑level impacts. The change gives localities more flexibility while keeping statewide coastal‑act standards.

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Vote

From committee: Amend, and do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 12. Noes 0.) (April 20). · 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 23, 2026Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
4. Apr 22, 2026Read second time and amended.
5. Apr 21, 2026From committee: Amend, and do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 12. Noes 0.) (April 20).
6. Mar 9, 2026Referred to Com. on NAT. RES.
7. Feb 20, 2026From printer. May be heard in committee March 22.
8. Feb 19, 2026Read first time. To print.

Sponsors

• Dixon · sponsor

Bill text

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