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    SB-427
    Natural Resources & Water

    Habitat Conservation Fund.

    Engrossed
    CA
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    2025-2026 Regular Session
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    Key Takeaways

    • Extends the $30 million annual Habitat Conservation Fund through 2035 to protect California wildlife habitats.
    • Allocates funds to state parks, coastal areas, and mountain conservation projects across California.
    • Requires equal distribution of funds between northern and southern California conservation efforts.
    • Limits administrative costs to 1.5 percent of total conservation funding.

    Summary

    Senators Blakespear and Stern propose extending California's annual $30 million transfer from the General Fund to the Habitat Conservation Fund through 2035, maintaining critical funding for wildlife habitat protection across the state. The measure continues appropriations to four key conservation entities: the Department of Parks and Recreation ($4.5 million), State Coastal Conservancy ($4 million), Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy ($5 million), and California Tahoe Conservancy ($500,000), with remaining funds directed to the Wildlife Conservation Board.

    The legislation preserves existing allocation requirements, including regional balance between northern and southern California projects. The Wildlife Conservation Board must direct approximately one-third of expenditures toward deer and mountain lion habitat, with two-thirds supporting other wildlife habitat and natural areas. Additional provisions ensure $6 million biennial allocations for both rare species recovery and wetlands protection.

    The bill builds upon the 1990 California Wildlife Protection Act and subsequent 2019 legislation that authorized these annual transfers through 2030. By extending the funding mechanism for an additional five years, the measure aims to provide sustained support for habitat acquisition, enhancement and restoration projects across California's diverse ecosystems.

    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 scheduled for , State Capitol, Room 444
    Vote on Senate Floor
    Senate Floor
    Vote on Senate Floor
    Senate 3rd Reading SB427 Blakespear et al
    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
    Benjamin AllenD
    Senator
    Bill Author
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    Profile
    Ash KalraD
    Assemblymember
    Bill Author
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    Profile
    Henry SternD
    Senator
    Bill Author
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    Profile
    Damon ConnollyD
    Assemblymember
    Bill Author
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    Profile
    Diane PapanD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
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    Benjamin AllenD
    Senator
    Bill Author
    Profile
    Ash KalraD
    Assemblymember
    Bill Author
    Profile
    Henry SternD
    Senator
    Bill Author
    Profile
    Damon ConnollyD
    Assemblymember
    Bill Author
    Profile
    Diane PapanD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Catherine BlakespearD
    Senator
    Bill Author
    Profile
    Jeff GonzalezR
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member

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    Introduced By

    Henry Stern
    Henry SternD
    California State Senator
    Catherine Blakespear
    Catherine BlakespearD
    California State Senator
    Co-Authors
    Ash Kalra
    Ash KalraD
    California State Assembly Member
    Damon Connolly
    Damon ConnollyD
    California State Assembly Member
    Benjamin Allen
    Benjamin AllenD
    California State Senator
    40% progression
    Bill has passed all readings in its first house and is ready to move to the other house (6/2/2025)

    Latest Voting History

    View History
    June 2, 2025
    PASS
    Senate Floor
    Vote on Senate Floor
    AyesNoesNVRTotalResult
    380240PASS

    Key Takeaways

    • Extends the $30 million annual Habitat Conservation Fund through 2035 to protect California wildlife habitats.
    • Allocates funds to state parks, coastal areas, and mountain conservation projects across California.
    • Requires equal distribution of funds between northern and southern California conservation efforts.
    • Limits administrative costs to 1.5 percent of total conservation funding.

    Get Involved

    Act Now!

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

    Introduced By

    Henry Stern
    Henry SternD
    California State Senator
    Catherine Blakespear
    Catherine BlakespearD
    California State Senator
    Co-Authors
    Ash Kalra
    Ash KalraD
    California State Assembly Member
    Damon Connolly
    Damon ConnollyD
    California State Assembly Member
    Benjamin Allen
    Benjamin AllenD
    California State Senator

    Summary

    Senators Blakespear and Stern propose extending California's annual $30 million transfer from the General Fund to the Habitat Conservation Fund through 2035, maintaining critical funding for wildlife habitat protection across the state. The measure continues appropriations to four key conservation entities: the Department of Parks and Recreation ($4.5 million), State Coastal Conservancy ($4 million), Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy ($5 million), and California Tahoe Conservancy ($500,000), with remaining funds directed to the Wildlife Conservation Board.

    The legislation preserves existing allocation requirements, including regional balance between northern and southern California projects. The Wildlife Conservation Board must direct approximately one-third of expenditures toward deer and mountain lion habitat, with two-thirds supporting other wildlife habitat and natural areas. Additional provisions ensure $6 million biennial allocations for both rare species recovery and wetlands protection.

    The bill builds upon the 1990 California Wildlife Protection Act and subsequent 2019 legislation that authorized these annual transfers through 2030. By extending the funding mechanism for an additional five years, the measure aims to provide sustained support for habitat acquisition, enhancement and restoration projects across California's diverse ecosystems.

    40% progression
    Bill has passed all readings in its first house and is ready to move to the other house (6/2/2025)

    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 scheduled for , State Capitol, Room 444
    Vote on Senate Floor
    Senate Floor
    Vote on Senate Floor
    Senate 3rd Reading SB427 Blakespear et al
    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
    June 2, 2025
    PASS
    Senate Floor
    Vote on Senate Floor
    AyesNoesNVRTotalResult
    380240PASS

    Contacts

    Profile
    Benjamin AllenD
    Senator
    Bill Author
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    Profile
    Ash KalraD
    Assemblymember
    Bill Author
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    Profile
    Henry SternD
    Senator
    Bill Author
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    Profile
    Damon ConnollyD
    Assemblymember
    Bill Author
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    Profile
    Diane PapanD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    0 of 7 row(s) selected.
    Page 1 of 2
    Select All Legislators
    Profile
    Benjamin AllenD
    Senator
    Bill Author
    Profile
    Ash KalraD
    Assemblymember
    Bill Author
    Profile
    Henry SternD
    Senator
    Bill Author
    Profile
    Damon ConnollyD
    Assemblymember
    Bill Author
    Profile
    Diane PapanD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Catherine BlakespearD
    Senator
    Bill Author
    Profile
    Jeff GonzalezR
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member