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AB2045

Habitat Restoration and Enhancement Act.

Chamber Passed·5/21/26

California AB2045 amends the Fish and Game Code to streamline approval for voluntary habitat restoration projects.

California AB2045 modifies the Fish and Game Code to simplify the approval process for voluntary habitat restoration and enhancement projects. The bill allows the Department of Fish and Wildlife to approve such projects in lieu of other permits, provided they meet specific criteria. These criteria include voluntary project nature, compliance with environmental laws, and avoidance of significant cumulative impacts. The bill also establishes a Habitat Restoration and Enhancement Account to manage funds for these projects.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Assembly · 7–0 · May 21
Current
Appropriations Committee
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

D
1
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

7 Yea

DDDDDRR

0 Nay

Calendar

Jul 1

9:00 AM

Senate Natural Resources and Water Hearing

May 14

12:00 AM

Assembly Appropriations Hearing

History

Jul 6

Senate

From committee: Amend, and do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on APPR. with recommendation: To Consent Calendar. (Ayes 7. Noes 0.) (July 1).

Jul 6

Senate

Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on APPR.

Jun 23

Senate

From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to committee. Read second time, amended, and re-referred to Com. on N.R. & W.