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CA AB948

Coyote Valley Conservation Program.


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Introduced
02/20/2019
In Committee
08/12/2019
Crossed Over
05/22/2019
Passed
09/03/2019
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
09/27/2019

Introduced Session

2019-2020 Regular Session

Bill Summary

An act to add Chapter 6 (commencing with Section 35180) to Division 26 of the Public Resources Code, relating to the Coyote Valley Conservation Program.

AI Summary

This bill establishes the Coyote Valley Conservation Program, which authorizes the Santa Clara Valley Open-Space Authority to collaborate with state, regional, and local partners to address the resource and recreational goals of the Coyote Valley. The bill defines Coyote Valley as a unique landscape covering approximately 17,200 acres in southern Santa Clara County, providing agricultural, wildlife, recreational, climate, and other natural infrastructure benefits. The bill allows the Authority to acquire and dispose of interests and options in real property, undertake projects to improve outdoor recreation and natural resource protection, and provide technical assistance to landowners to enhance carbon sequestration and climate resilience. The bill also requires proposed development projects in Coyote Valley to provide notice to the Authority and for Coyote Valley to be recognized as an area of statewide significance in local planning documents.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance, Government Affairs

Sponsors (6)

Last Action

Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 356, Statutes of 2019. (on 09/27/2019)

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