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    SB-360
    Natural Resources & Water

    Land conservation: California Wildlife, Coastal, and Park Land Conservation Act: County of San Bernardino.

    Engrossed
    CA
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    2025-2026 Regular Session
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    Key Takeaways

    • Expands permitted uses of conserved lands in San Bernardino County to include parks and recreational facilities.
    • Authorizes the county to use land sale revenues for maintaining and improving conservation areas.
    • Prohibits granting conservation funds to private entities except for specific land acquisitions.
    • Requires detailed land management plans and conservation easements to protect preserved areas.

    Summary

    Senator Rubio's land conservation measure expands permissible uses for protected properties within San Bernardino County's Chino Agricultural Preserve, adding recreational facilities and historical preservation to existing agricultural and wildlife conservation purposes. The bill modifies how the county can utilize revenues from land transactions within the preserve, while maintaining requirements that such properties serve public conservation goals.

    The legislation adjusts financial protocols by removing specific procedures for unexpended proceeds from land sales and exchanges. Instead, it authorizes the county to direct these revenues, along with income from preserve properties, toward acquiring additional land, maintaining existing parcels, and developing recreational amenities like playgrounds and venues. The bill prohibits granting these funds to private entities except for land acquisition and necessary maintenance services.

    To implement these changes, the county must maintain detailed land planning requirements, including environmental reviews, public hearings, and Department of Parks and Recreation approvals. The department retains oversight through mandatory reviews of conservation easements, deed restrictions, and property appraisals. The county must also report comprehensively on all land transactions, expenditures, and acreage changes once its approved land plan is executed.

    Key Dates

    Next Step
    Referred to the Assembly Standing Committee on Water, Parks, and Wildlife
    Next Step
    Assembly Committee
    Referred to the Assembly Standing Committee on Water, Parks, and Wildlife
    Hearing has not been scheduled yet
    Vote on Senate Floor
    Senate Floor
    Vote on Senate Floor
    Senate 3rd Reading SB360 Rubio
    Senate Appropriations Hearing
    Senate Committee
    Senate Appropriations Hearing
    Do pass as amended
    Senate Appropriations Hearing
    Senate Committee
    Senate Appropriations Hearing
    Placed on suspense file
    Senate Natural Resources and Water Hearing
    Senate Committee
    Senate Natural Resources and Water Hearing
    Do pass, but first be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations]
    Introduced
    Senate Floor
    Introduced
    Introduced. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. To print.

    Contacts

    Profile
    Susan RubioD
    Senator
    Bill Author
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    Profile
    Diane PapanD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    Profile
    Jeff GonzalezR
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
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    Profile
    Susan RubioD
    Senator
    Bill Author
    Profile
    Diane PapanD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Jeff GonzalezR
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member

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    Introduced By

    Susan Rubio
    Susan RubioD
    California State Senator
    40% progression
    Bill has passed all readings in its first house and is ready to move to the other house (5/28/2025)

    Latest Voting History

    View History
    May 28, 2025
    PASS
    Senate Floor
    Vote on Senate Floor
    AyesNoesNVRTotalResult
    370340PASS

    Key Takeaways

    • Expands permitted uses of conserved lands in San Bernardino County to include parks and recreational facilities.
    • Authorizes the county to use land sale revenues for maintaining and improving conservation areas.
    • Prohibits granting conservation funds to private entities except for specific land acquisitions.
    • Requires detailed land management plans and conservation easements to protect preserved areas.

    Get Involved

    Act Now!

    Email the authors or create an email template to send to all relevant legislators.

    Introduced By

    Susan Rubio
    Susan RubioD
    California State Senator

    Summary

    Senator Rubio's land conservation measure expands permissible uses for protected properties within San Bernardino County's Chino Agricultural Preserve, adding recreational facilities and historical preservation to existing agricultural and wildlife conservation purposes. The bill modifies how the county can utilize revenues from land transactions within the preserve, while maintaining requirements that such properties serve public conservation goals.

    The legislation adjusts financial protocols by removing specific procedures for unexpended proceeds from land sales and exchanges. Instead, it authorizes the county to direct these revenues, along with income from preserve properties, toward acquiring additional land, maintaining existing parcels, and developing recreational amenities like playgrounds and venues. The bill prohibits granting these funds to private entities except for land acquisition and necessary maintenance services.

    To implement these changes, the county must maintain detailed land planning requirements, including environmental reviews, public hearings, and Department of Parks and Recreation approvals. The department retains oversight through mandatory reviews of conservation easements, deed restrictions, and property appraisals. The county must also report comprehensively on all land transactions, expenditures, and acreage changes once its approved land plan is executed.

    40% progression
    Bill has passed all readings in its first house and is ready to move to the other house (5/28/2025)

    Key Dates

    Next Step
    Referred to the Assembly Standing Committee on Water, Parks, and Wildlife
    Next Step
    Assembly Committee
    Referred to the Assembly Standing Committee on Water, Parks, and Wildlife
    Hearing has not been scheduled yet
    Vote on Senate Floor
    Senate Floor
    Vote on Senate Floor
    Senate 3rd Reading SB360 Rubio
    Senate Appropriations Hearing
    Senate Committee
    Senate Appropriations Hearing
    Do pass as amended
    Senate Appropriations Hearing
    Senate Committee
    Senate Appropriations Hearing
    Placed on suspense file
    Senate Natural Resources and Water Hearing
    Senate Committee
    Senate Natural Resources and Water Hearing
    Do pass, but first be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations]
    Introduced
    Senate Floor
    Introduced
    Introduced. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. To print.

    Latest Voting History

    View History
    May 28, 2025
    PASS
    Senate Floor
    Vote on Senate Floor
    AyesNoesNVRTotalResult
    370340PASS

    Contacts

    Profile
    Susan RubioD
    Senator
    Bill Author
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    Profile
    Diane PapanD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    Profile
    Jeff GonzalezR
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    0 of 3 row(s) selected.
    Page 1 of 1
    Select All Legislators
    Profile
    Susan RubioD
    Senator
    Bill Author
    Profile
    Diane PapanD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Jeff GonzalezR
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member