Wildlife grants: Shared Habitat Alliance for Recreational Enhancement program.
- Expands public access to private lands for wildlife recreation by increasing landowner compensation rates through 2031.
- Requires the Department of Fish and Wildlife to provide grants to nonprofits and others supporting the SHARE program.
- Mandates a comprehensive program evaluation report to the Legislature by October 2029.
- Increases landowner payments to $52 per acre or $87 per participant daily, with annual inflation adjustments.
Assembly Member Jeff Gonzalez proposes modifications to California's Shared Habitat Alliance for Recreational Enhancement (SHARE) program that would increase financial incentives for private landowners who make their land available for wildlife-dependent recreation. The legislation raises compensation caps from $30 to $52 per acre, or from $50 to $87 per public participant per day, with annual inflation adjustments starting in 2026.
The bill requires, rather than merely authorizes, the Department of Fish and Wildlife to provide grants to nonprofit organizations and other entities when necessary for program implementation. It allows the department to reimburse organizations and landowners for program-related services while maintaining existing protections regarding liability waivers and restrictions on taking nongame species.
The Director of Fish and Wildlife must submit a report to the Legislature by October 1, 2029, analyzing program changes, including data on landowner participation, recreational opportunities, funding sources and expenditures, outreach efforts, and hunter/angler engagement. The amendments contain sunset provisions, with key sections repealing on January 1, 2031, at which time compensation rates would revert to previous levels unless renewed by future legislation.
 Anna CaballeroD Senator | Committee Member |  Not Contacted | |
 Tim GraysonD Senator | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
 Megan DahleR Senator | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
 Kelly SeyartoR Senator | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
 Aisha WahabD Senator | Committee Member | Not Contacted |
Email the authors or create an email template to send to all relevant legislators.
Introduced By
Latest Voting History
| Ayes | Noes | NVR | Total | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 0 | 0 | 7 | PASS |
- Expands public access to private lands for wildlife recreation by increasing landowner compensation rates through 2031.
- Requires the Department of Fish and Wildlife to provide grants to nonprofits and others supporting the SHARE program.
- Mandates a comprehensive program evaluation report to the Legislature by October 2029.
- Increases landowner payments to $52 per acre or $87 per participant daily, with annual inflation adjustments.
Email the authors or create an email template to send to all relevant legislators.
Introduced By
Assembly Member Jeff Gonzalez proposes modifications to California's Shared Habitat Alliance for Recreational Enhancement (SHARE) program that would increase financial incentives for private landowners who make their land available for wildlife-dependent recreation. The legislation raises compensation caps from $30 to $52 per acre, or from $50 to $87 per public participant per day, with annual inflation adjustments starting in 2026.
The bill requires, rather than merely authorizes, the Department of Fish and Wildlife to provide grants to nonprofit organizations and other entities when necessary for program implementation. It allows the department to reimburse organizations and landowners for program-related services while maintaining existing protections regarding liability waivers and restrictions on taking nongame species.
The Director of Fish and Wildlife must submit a report to the Legislature by October 1, 2029, analyzing program changes, including data on landowner participation, recreational opportunities, funding sources and expenditures, outreach efforts, and hunter/angler engagement. The amendments contain sunset provisions, with key sections repealing on January 1, 2031, at which time compensation rates would revert to previous levels unless renewed by future legislation.
Latest Voting History
| Ayes | Noes | NVR | Total | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 0 | 0 | 7 | PASS |
Anna CaballeroD Senator | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
Tim GraysonD Senator | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
Megan DahleR Senator | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
Kelly SeyartoR Senator | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
Aisha WahabD Senator | Committee Member | Not Contacted |