AB-996
Energy & Environment

Public Resources: California Coastal Act of 1976: California Coastal Planning Fund.

Introduced
CA
2025-2026 Regular Session
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Key Takeaways

  • Establishes a new state fund to help local governments protect coastal resources and ensure public beach access.
  • Provides grants and loans to cities and counties for developing local coastal programs and sea level rise plans.
  • Allows funding from federal contributions, voluntary donations, and public agency participation.
  • Limits administrative costs to 20 percent of annual fund deposits.
10% progression
Bill has been formally introduced and read for the first time in its house of origin (2/20/2025)
Probability of Passing
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Summary

Assembly Member Pellerin's proposal to establish the California Coastal Planning Fund aims to provide local governments with financial resources for coastal resource protection and public access planning through a new dedicated account in the State Treasury.

The fund would support three primary activities: development and revision of local coastal programs, creation of sea level rise plans, and regulatory review costs. Local governments could receive grants, loans, and contracted services for planning efforts that demonstrate clear public benefits related to coastal protection and accessibility. The California Coastal Commission and San Francisco Bay Conservation and Development Commission would be authorized to use up to 20 percent of annual deposits to cover staff review of these plans.

The bill outlines multiple funding sources for the account, including federal contributions, voluntary donations, grants, and participation by public agencies. The California Coastal Commission would administer the fund with authority to enter agreements, direct resources to eligible applicants, and establish funding conditions. While the commission's administrative actions would be exempt from the Administrative Procedure Act, the bill specifies that it creates no additional state funding obligations beyond monies deposited in the account.

The Legislature's findings note that the fund serves the public purpose of protecting coastal resources and access, addressing constitutional considerations regarding the use of public funds. Implementation would begin after legislative appropriation, with cities, counties, and the two commissions eligible to receive support for qualified planning activities.

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Introduced By

Gail Pellerin
Gail PellerinD
California State Assembly Member

Community Outlook

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Key Dates

Next Step
Referred to the Assembly Standing Committee on Natural Resources
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Referred to the Assembly Standing Committee on Natural Resources
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Assembly Floor
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Relevant Contacts

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Al MuratsuchiD
Assembly Member
Committee Member
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Ash KalraD
Assembly Member
Committee Member
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Heath FloraR
Assembly Member
Committee Member
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Buffy WicksD
Assembly Member
Committee Member
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Isaac BryanD
Assembly Member
Committee Member
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Al MuratsuchiD
Assembly Member
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Ash KalraD
Assembly Member
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Heath FloraR
Assembly Member
Committee Member
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Buffy WicksD
Assembly Member
Committee Member
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Isaac BryanD
Assembly Member
Committee Member
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Matt HaneyD
Assembly Member
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Juan AlanisR
Assembly Member
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Damon ConnollyD
Assembly Member
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Josh HooverR
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Gail PellerinD
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Rick ZburD
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Robert GarciaD
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Alexandra MacedoR
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Rhodesia RansomD
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Nick SchultzD
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Key Takeaways

  • Establishes a new state fund to help local governments protect coastal resources and ensure public beach access.
  • Provides grants and loans to cities and counties for developing local coastal programs and sea level rise plans.
  • Allows funding from federal contributions, voluntary donations, and public agency participation.
  • Limits administrative costs to 20 percent of annual fund deposits.

Get Involved

Act Now!

This bill was recently introduced. Email the authors to let them know what you think about it.

Introduced By

Gail Pellerin
Gail PellerinD
California State Assembly Member

Summary

Assembly Member Pellerin's proposal to establish the California Coastal Planning Fund aims to provide local governments with financial resources for coastal resource protection and public access planning through a new dedicated account in the State Treasury.

The fund would support three primary activities: development and revision of local coastal programs, creation of sea level rise plans, and regulatory review costs. Local governments could receive grants, loans, and contracted services for planning efforts that demonstrate clear public benefits related to coastal protection and accessibility. The California Coastal Commission and San Francisco Bay Conservation and Development Commission would be authorized to use up to 20 percent of annual deposits to cover staff review of these plans.

The bill outlines multiple funding sources for the account, including federal contributions, voluntary donations, grants, and participation by public agencies. The California Coastal Commission would administer the fund with authority to enter agreements, direct resources to eligible applicants, and establish funding conditions. While the commission's administrative actions would be exempt from the Administrative Procedure Act, the bill specifies that it creates no additional state funding obligations beyond monies deposited in the account.

The Legislature's findings note that the fund serves the public purpose of protecting coastal resources and access, addressing constitutional considerations regarding the use of public funds. Implementation would begin after legislative appropriation, with cities, counties, and the two commissions eligible to receive support for qualified planning activities.

10% progression
Bill has been formally introduced and read for the first time in its house of origin (2/20/2025)
Probability of Passing
We're working on it! Check back later.

Key Dates

Next Step
Referred to the Assembly Standing Committee on Natural Resources
Next Step
Assembly Committee
Referred to the Assembly Standing Committee on Natural Resources
Hearing has not been scheduled yet
Read first time. To print.
Assembly Floor
Read first time. To print.
Read first time. To print.

Community Outlook

No votes yet
Positive
0%
Negative
0%

Relevant Contacts

Profile
Al MuratsuchiD
Assembly Member
Committee Member
Not Contacted
Not Contacted
Profile
Ash KalraD
Assembly Member
Committee Member
Not Contacted
Not Contacted
Profile
Heath FloraR
Assembly Member
Committee Member
Not Contacted
Not Contacted
Profile
Buffy WicksD
Assembly Member
Committee Member
Not Contacted
Not Contacted
Profile
Isaac BryanD
Assembly Member
Committee Member
Not Contacted
Not Contacted
0 of 15 row(s) selected.
Page 1 of 3
Select All Legislators
Profile
Al MuratsuchiD
Assembly Member
Committee Member
Profile
Ash KalraD
Assembly Member
Committee Member
Profile
Heath FloraR
Assembly Member
Committee Member
Profile
Buffy WicksD
Assembly Member
Committee Member
Profile
Isaac BryanD
Assembly Member
Committee Member
Profile
Matt HaneyD
Assembly Member
Committee Member
Profile
Juan AlanisR
Assembly Member
Committee Member
Profile
Damon ConnollyD
Assembly Member
Committee Member
Profile
Josh HooverR
Assembly Member
Committee Member
Profile
Gail PellerinD
Assembly Member
Bill Author
Profile
Rick ZburD
Assembly Member
Committee Member
Profile
Robert GarciaD
Assembly Member
Committee Member
Profile
Alexandra MacedoR
Assembly Member
Committee Member
Profile
Rhodesia RansomD
Assembly Member
Committee Member
Profile
Nick SchultzD
Assembly Member
Committee Member