California Sea Otter Voluntary Tax Contribution Fund established for sea otter conservation.

The bill establishes the California Sea Otter Voluntary Tax Contribution Fund, allowing taxpayers to voluntarily contribute excess tax liability to support sea otter conservation. Contributions are used for investigation, prevention, enforcement actions, and public outreach. The fund is active from 2026 to 2033, with 50% of remaining revenues allocated to the State Coastal Conservancy for research and projects. The State Coastal Conservancy seeks additional funding to maximize benefits. The fund is continuously appropriated and reimbursed for administrative costs.

California Sea Otter Voluntary Tax Contribution Fund established for sea otter conservation.

The bill establishes the California Sea Otter Voluntary Tax Contribution Fund, allowing taxpayers to voluntarily contribute excess tax liability to support sea otter conservation. Contributions are used for investigation, prevention, enforcement actions, and public outreach. The fund is active from 2026 to 2033, with 50% of remaining revenues allocated to the State Coastal Conservancy for research and projects. The State Coastal Conservancy seeks additional funding to maximize benefits. The fund is continuously appropriated and reimbursed for administrative costs.