Coastal recreation: designated state surfing reserves.

Summary

The bill directs the State Coastal Conservancy to create criteria and an application process for local governments to request that a stretch of coast be designated a state surfing reserve. If the area meets the criteria, the Conservancy would officially label it, add it to maps, and could place signage, while also being able to revoke the designation if standards are no longer met. The measure ties these reserves to California’s 30x30 conservation goal and recognizes surfing’s cultural and economic importance.

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Vote

From committee: Amend, and do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 10. Noes 0.) (April 7). · Apr 8, 2025

Hearings

• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · May 23, 2025
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · Apr 23, 2025
• Natural Resources Committee Hearing
  Natural Resources · Apr 7, 2025

History

1. Feb 2, 2026From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56.
2. Jan 31, 2026Died pursuant to Art. IV, Sec. 10(c) of the Constitution.
3. May 23, 2025In committee: Held under submission.
4. Apr 23, 2025In committee: Set, first hearing. Referred to suspense file.
5. Apr 10, 2025Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
6. Apr 9, 2025Read second time and amended.
7. Apr 8, 2025From committee: Amend, and do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 10. Noes 0.) (April 7).
8. Feb 24, 2025Referred to Com. on NAT. RES.
9. Feb 7, 2025From printer. May be heard in committee March 9.
10. Feb 6, 2025Read first time. To print.

Sponsors

• Irwin · sponsor
• Kalra
• Pellerin

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