Bill > AB149

This bill addresses multiple aspects of public resources management, with several key provisions. First, it expands existing regulations about invasive mussels by broadening the definition and creating more comprehensive prevention and control measures for water systems, including requiring updated prevention plans that address all known invasive mussel species by 2026. The bill also increases the invasive mussel infestation prevention fee for vessel registrations, with fees rising to between $15-$21 in even-numbered years and $30-$42 in odd-numbered years, and adjusts these amounts for inflation. Additionally, the bill establishes a new Regional Farmer Equipment and Cooperative Resources Assistance Pilot Program to support socially disadvantaged farmers by providing financial and technical assistance for equipment sharing. The legislation also includes provisions related to the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games, such as exempting certain temporary facilities from environmental review requirements and coastal development permit regulations. Furthermore, the bill appropriates $20 million to the Wildlife Conservation Board to address invasive mussel infestations, including the golden mussel, and makes several technical changes to various state codes related to resource management, firefighting personnel, and administrative procedures. The bill is designed to take effect immediately and is related to the state budget.

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