SB 1281
Public resources: certified community conservation corps.
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Bill overview
This bill clarifies the definition of ‘certified community conservation corps’ within California’s Public Resources Code. It reaffirms that these corps, which focus on litter abatement and recycling, must have been established by either September 30, 1999, or later and be designated by a city or county with a population exceeding 250,000 residents. The bill also defines ‘community conservation corps’ and references the Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery. It makes minor adjustments to existing language regarding these conservation programs.
Key provisions
- Defines ‘certified community conservation corps’ based on establishment date and city/county population.
- Defines ‘community conservation corps’ referencing Section 14507.5.
- Specifies the Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery as the relevant department.
- Requires corps to be certified by the California Conservation Corps after operating for at least two years.
Who is affected
- Cities with populations over 250,000
- City and County governments
- California Conservation Corps
- Community conservation corps organizations
- Residents of affected cities and counties
Notable changes
- Reaffirms the established criteria for certification of community conservation corps.
- Clarifies the definition of ‘community conservation corps’.
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SB1281:v99#DOCUMENT
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CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE— 2025–2026 REGULAR SESSION
Senate Bill
No. 1281
| Introduced by Senator Valladares |
| February 20, 2026 |
An act to amend Section 17000 of the Public Resources Code, relating to public resources.
LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
SB 1281, as introduced, Valladares. Public resources: certified community conservation corps.
Existing law provides for certified community conservation corps, defined as a community conservation corps that was in existence on September 30, 1999, or that is formed subsequent to that date, and that is designated by a city or a city and county to perform litter abatement, recycling, and related activities, if the city or the city and county has a population, as determined by the most recent census, of more than 250,000 persons.
This bill would make nonsubstantive changes to that provision.
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Vote: MAJORITY Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: NO Local Program: NO
Bill Text
The people of the State of California do enact as follows:
SECTION 1.
Section 17000 of the Public Resources Code is amended to read:
17000.
For purposes of this division, the following definitions shall apply:
(a) “Certified community conservation corps” means a community conservation corps that was in existence on on, or that is formed subsequent to, September 30, 1999, or that is formed subsequent to that date, and that is designated by a city or a city and county to perform litter abatement, recycling, and related activities, if the city or the city and county has a population, as determined by the most recent census, of more than 250,000 persons.
(b) “Community conservation corps” means a community conservation corps, as defined in Section 14507.5, that is designated by a county to perform litter abatement, recycling, and related activities, and that is certified by the California Conservation Corps as having operated for a minimum of two years and as meeting all other criteria of Section 14507.5.
(c) “Department” means the Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery.