Coastal resources: monarch butterfly habitat.
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- Introduced
- Passed Assembly
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill directs the Department of Fish and Wildlife and the California Coastal Commission to identify monarch butterfly overwintering habitat sites along the coast and develop model policies for local governments to protect these habitats. It requires local governments with such sites to create and implement their own enforceable protection policies by 2031, aligning with state guidance. The bill also addresses potential state-mandated costs and outlines a process for reimbursement to local agencies.
Key provisions
- Identifies monarch butterfly overwintering habitat sites in the coastal zone by January 1, 2028.
- Develops and provides guidance on model policies for local governments to protect these habitats by July 1, 2028.
- Requires local governments with overwintering sites to create and implement enforceable protection policies by July 1, 2031.
- Defines key terms such as ‘coastal zone’ and ‘local coastal program’.
- Establishes a process for reimbursement to local agencies for any state-mandated costs associated with the bill.
- Encourages local governments to apply for grants to support habitat protection efforts.
- Requires the Department to post guidance on its website.
- Specifies that model policies should include measurable outcomes.
Who is affected
- California Coastal Commission
- Department of Fish and Wildlife
- Local governments (particularly those with coastal areas)
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