Coastal resources: coastal development permits: blue carbon demonstration projects.

Legislative status

1. Introduced
2. In Committee
3. Reported by Committee
4. Floor Vote Scheduled
5. Passed One Chamber
6. Passed Both Chambers
7. Vetoed
8. Signed into Law

Summary

The bill adds new sections to the Public Resources Code that define “blue carbon demonstration projects” and give the Coastal Commission authority to require developers to restore coastal wetlands, seagrasses, or other marine habitats to offset impacts. It applies to non‑residential projects that affect coastal ecosystems and aims to generate data on carbon sequestration to support the state’s climate goals. The measures only take effect if the Legislature appropriates funding.

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Vote

Senate amendments concurred in. To Engrossing and Enrolling. (Ayes 58. Noes 18. Page 3025.). · Sep 8, 2025

Hearings

• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · Aug 29, 2025
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · Jul 7, 2025
• Natural Resources and Water Committee Hearing
  Natural Resources and Water · Jun 24, 2025
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · May 23, 2025
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · Apr 9, 2025

History

1. Jan 22, 2026Consideration of Governor's veto stricken from file.
2. Oct 1, 2025Vetoed by Governor.
3. Oct 1, 2025Consideration of Governor's veto pending.
4. Sep 15, 2025Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 4:30 p.m.
5. Sep 8, 2025Senate amendments concurred in. To Engrossing and Enrolling. (Ayes 58. Noes 18. Page 3025.).
6. Sep 4, 2025Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Assembly. (Ayes 29. Noes 10. Page 2519.).
7. Sep 4, 2025In Assembly. Concurrence in Senate amendments pending.
8. Sep 2, 2025Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
9. Aug 29, 2025Read second time and amended. Ordered returned to second reading.
10. Aug 29, 2025From committee: Amend, and do pass as amended. (Ayes 5. Noes 2.) (August 29).
11. Jul 7, 2025In committee: Referred to APPR. suspense file.
12. Jun 25, 2025Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on APPR.

The 12 most recent of 24 recorded actions.

Sponsors

• Boerner · sponsor
• Bryan
• Kalra
• Muratsuchi

Bill text

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