Bill > SB124

This bill is a comprehensive public resources trailer bill that makes various changes across multiple state agencies and codes. It authorizes the Natural Resources Agency to enter into a noncompetitive grant with a nonprofit organization to plan, construct, and maintain a Holocaust memorial at Exposition Park, with the Department of General Services providing oversight and review of design plans and construction. The bill expands the Bay Fill Clean-Up and Abatement Fund to allow funds to be used for enforcement activities and supporting technologies. It modifies underground storage tank regulations by redefining "project tanks" and extending deadlines for tank removal and replacement grants. The bill increases fees for professional foresters registration and requires CAL-FIRE to begin employing more permanent firefighting personnel. It increases the annual budget allocation for state park highway purposes from $3.4 million to $12 million. The Department of Water Resources is granted new authorities to enter into habitat restoration contracts, with compensation based on environmental outcomes, and is required to report on groundwater basins only in years ending in 5. The bill is designed to take effect immediately as part of the state budget process and includes provisions for appropriations and implementation across various state agencies and programs.

Budget and Finance

Budget and Fiscal Review (Senate)

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