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    AB-996
    Energy & Environment

    Public Resources: sea level rise plans.

    Engrossed
    CA
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    2025-2026 Regular Session
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    Key Takeaways

    • Requires coastal cities to develop comprehensive sea level rise plans by January 2034.
    • Establishes a voluntary early consultation process with the Coastal Commission by January 2029.
    • Mandates vulnerability assessments that specifically address impacts on at-risk communities.
    • Allows existing sea level rise plans to satisfy requirements if approved by state commissions.

    Summary

    Assembly Member Pellerin's coastal resources legislation modifies California's sea level rise planning requirements by allowing state commissions to accept existing local plans and establishing a voluntary early consultation process for coastal communities. The measure affects local governments within the coastal zone or San Francisco Bay Conservation and Development Commission jurisdiction, which must incorporate sea level rise plans into their local coastal programs by 2034.

    The bill authorizes the California Coastal Commission and San Francisco Bay Conservation and Development Commission to deem existing local sea level rise information or plans as meeting statutory requirements. These plans must address specific elements including current scientific data, vulnerability assessments for at-risk communities, adaptation strategies, implementation leadership, and update timelines. The legislation maintains existing requirements for economic impact analyses covering critical infrastructure costs and adaptation strategy implementation approaches.

    A new early consultation framework encourages local governments to engage with the California Coastal Commission before 2029 while developing or amending their coastal programs. Under this voluntary process, municipalities submit draft plans and status reports, after which commission staff provide written recommendations about certification requirements through single or recurring meetings. The timeframe for feedback is determined by mutual agreement between local officials and commission staff.

    Key Dates

    Next Step
    Referred to the Senate Standing Committee on Appropriations
    Next Step
    Senate Committee
    Referred to the Senate Standing Committee on Appropriations
    Hearing has not been scheduled yet
    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] with the recommendation: To Consent Calendar
    Vote on Assembly Floor
    Assembly Floor
    Vote on Assembly Floor
    AB 996 Pellerin Assembly Third Reading
    Assembly Appropriations Hearing
    Assembly Committee
    Assembly Appropriations Hearing
    Do pass as amended
    Assembly Natural Resources Hearing
    Assembly Committee
    Assembly Natural Resources Hearing
    Do pass as amended, and be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations] with recommendation: To Consent Calendar
    Introduced
    Assembly Floor
    Introduced
    Read first time. To print.

    Contacts

    Profile
    Anna CaballeroD
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Not Contacted
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    Profile
    Tim GraysonD
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    Profile
    Megan DahleR
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    Profile
    Kelly SeyartoR
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    Profile
    Gail PellerinD
    Assemblymember
    Bill Author
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
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    Anna CaballeroD
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Tim GraysonD
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Megan DahleR
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Kelly SeyartoR
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Gail PellerinD
    Assemblymember
    Bill Author
    Profile
    Aisha WahabD
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Christopher CabaldonD
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Laura RichardsonD
    Senator
    Committee Member

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    Introduced By

    Gail Pellerin
    Gail PellerinD
    California State Assembly Member
    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
    July 7, 2025
    PASS
    Senate Committee
    Senate Appropriations Hearing
    AyesNoesNVRTotalResult
    6017PASS

    Key Takeaways

    • Requires coastal cities to develop comprehensive sea level rise plans by January 2034.
    • Establishes a voluntary early consultation process with the Coastal Commission by January 2029.
    • Mandates vulnerability assessments that specifically address impacts on at-risk communities.
    • Allows existing sea level rise plans to satisfy requirements if approved by state commissions.

    Get Involved

    Act Now!

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

    Introduced By

    Gail Pellerin
    Gail PellerinD
    California State Assembly Member

    Summary

    Assembly Member Pellerin's coastal resources legislation modifies California's sea level rise planning requirements by allowing state commissions to accept existing local plans and establishing a voluntary early consultation process for coastal communities. The measure affects local governments within the coastal zone or San Francisco Bay Conservation and Development Commission jurisdiction, which must incorporate sea level rise plans into their local coastal programs by 2034.

    The bill authorizes the California Coastal Commission and San Francisco Bay Conservation and Development Commission to deem existing local sea level rise information or plans as meeting statutory requirements. These plans must address specific elements including current scientific data, vulnerability assessments for at-risk communities, adaptation strategies, implementation leadership, and update timelines. The legislation maintains existing requirements for economic impact analyses covering critical infrastructure costs and adaptation strategy implementation approaches.

    A new early consultation framework encourages local governments to engage with the California Coastal Commission before 2029 while developing or amending their coastal programs. Under this voluntary process, municipalities submit draft plans and status reports, after which commission staff provide written recommendations about certification requirements through single or recurring meetings. The timeframe for feedback is determined by mutual agreement between local officials and commission staff.

    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 Senate Standing Committee on Appropriations
    Next Step
    Senate Committee
    Referred to the Senate Standing Committee on Appropriations
    Hearing has not been scheduled yet
    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] with the recommendation: To Consent Calendar
    Vote on Assembly Floor
    Assembly Floor
    Vote on Assembly Floor
    AB 996 Pellerin Assembly Third Reading
    Assembly Appropriations Hearing
    Assembly Committee
    Assembly Appropriations Hearing
    Do pass as amended
    Assembly Natural Resources Hearing
    Assembly Committee
    Assembly Natural Resources Hearing
    Do pass as amended, and be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations] with recommendation: To Consent Calendar
    Introduced
    Assembly Floor
    Introduced
    Read first time. To print.

    Latest Voting History

    View History
    July 7, 2025
    PASS
    Senate Committee
    Senate Appropriations Hearing
    AyesNoesNVRTotalResult
    6017PASS

    Contacts

    Profile
    Anna CaballeroD
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    Profile
    Tim GraysonD
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    Profile
    Megan DahleR
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    Profile
    Kelly SeyartoR
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    Profile
    Gail PellerinD
    Assemblymember
    Bill Author
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    0 of 8 row(s) selected.
    Page 1 of 2
    Select All Legislators
    Profile
    Anna CaballeroD
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Tim GraysonD
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Megan DahleR
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Kelly SeyartoR
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Gail PellerinD
    Assemblymember
    Bill Author
    Profile
    Aisha WahabD
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Christopher CabaldonD
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Laura RichardsonD
    Senator
    Committee Member