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This bill extends and modifies provisions of the California Wildlife Protection Act of 1990 related to the Habitat Conservation Fund. Specifically, the bill requires the Controller to continue annually transferring $30 million from the General Fund to the Habitat Conservation Fund, now extending this requirement indefinitely until June 30, 2035 (previously set to expire in 2030). The bill maintains the existing allocation structure, which distributes funds to various state conservation agencies like the Department of Parks and Recreation, State Coastal Conservancy, Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy, and California Tahoe Conservancy. Each agency receives a predetermined amount annually for specific wildlife habitat conservation, acquisition, and restoration purposes. The bill also continues the requirement that approximately one-third of fund expenditures support habitat acquisition and two-thirds support habitat enhancement and restoration, with provisions to balance spending between northern and southern California. These provisions aim to ensure continued funding and support for wildlife habitat protection and conservation efforts across California, building upon the original 1990 wildlife protection initiative.

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance

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