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    AB-807
    Energy & Environment

    Conservation and mitigation bank: marine artificial reefs.

    Introduced
    CA
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    2025-2026 Regular Session
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    Key Takeaways

    • Authorizes the creation of marine artificial reefs as conservation and mitigation banks for environmental protection.
    • Requires environmental review and ongoing monitoring to ensure reefs meet designated performance standards.
    • Mandates a 1% trust fund from credit sales for long-term reef management on state lands.
    • Allows both nonprofit and for-profit organizations to establish and operate marine artificial reef banks.

    Summary

    Assembly Member Dixon's marine conservation initiative would allow artificial reefs to qualify as mitigation and conservation banks in California, creating new opportunities for habitat protection while establishing specific requirements for their creation and maintenance. The legislation expands existing definitions of conservation and mitigation banks to encompass marine artificial reefs, enabling both nonprofit and for-profit organizations to establish and operate these underwater habitats.

    For artificial reefs placed on state sovereign land, the bill requires entities to obtain a lease from the State Lands Commission and deposit 1% of all bank credit sales into a dedicated trust fund. These funds would remain untouched during the lease period and transfer to the Commission upon lease completion to support perpetual reef management. The lease agreement would satisfy requirements for both the bank enabling instrument and conservation easement documentation.

    The measure outlines specific monitoring protocols, mandating that artificial reefs meet performance standards set by permitting authorities throughout their operational period. This oversight aims to verify the reefs' effectiveness as mitigation sites. Upon lease expiration, if no renewal occurs, the State Lands Commission assumes responsibility for protecting the reef in perpetuity.

    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
    Introduced
    Assembly Floor
    Introduced
    Read first time. To print.

    Contacts

    Profile
    Diane DixonR
    Assemblymember
    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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    Diane DixonR
    Assemblymember
    Bill Author
    Profile
    Diane PapanD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Jeff GonzalezR
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member

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    Introduced By

    Diane Dixon
    Diane DixonR
    California State Assembly Member
    10% progression
    Bill has been formally introduced and read for the first time in its house of origin (2/18/2025)

    Key Takeaways

    • Authorizes the creation of marine artificial reefs as conservation and mitigation banks for environmental protection.
    • Requires environmental review and ongoing monitoring to ensure reefs meet designated performance standards.
    • Mandates a 1% trust fund from credit sales for long-term reef management on state lands.
    • Allows both nonprofit and for-profit organizations to establish and operate marine artificial reef banks.

    Get Involved

    Act Now!

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

    Introduced By

    Diane Dixon
    Diane DixonR
    California State Assembly Member

    Summary

    Assembly Member Dixon's marine conservation initiative would allow artificial reefs to qualify as mitigation and conservation banks in California, creating new opportunities for habitat protection while establishing specific requirements for their creation and maintenance. The legislation expands existing definitions of conservation and mitigation banks to encompass marine artificial reefs, enabling both nonprofit and for-profit organizations to establish and operate these underwater habitats.

    For artificial reefs placed on state sovereign land, the bill requires entities to obtain a lease from the State Lands Commission and deposit 1% of all bank credit sales into a dedicated trust fund. These funds would remain untouched during the lease period and transfer to the Commission upon lease completion to support perpetual reef management. The lease agreement would satisfy requirements for both the bank enabling instrument and conservation easement documentation.

    The measure outlines specific monitoring protocols, mandating that artificial reefs meet performance standards set by permitting authorities throughout their operational period. This oversight aims to verify the reefs' effectiveness as mitigation sites. Upon lease expiration, if no renewal occurs, the State Lands Commission assumes responsibility for protecting the reef in perpetuity.

    10% progression
    Bill has been formally introduced and read for the first time in its house of origin (2/18/2025)

    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
    Introduced
    Assembly Floor
    Introduced
    Read first time. To print.

    Contacts

    Profile
    Diane DixonR
    Assemblymember
    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
    Diane DixonR
    Assemblymember
    Bill Author
    Profile
    Diane PapanD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Jeff GonzalezR
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member