Bill > AB946

This bill aims to promote equitable access to natural resources and outdoor spaces, particularly in urban and historically underserved communities, by enhancing the state's commitment to the "30x30 goal" (conserving 30% of California's lands and coastal waters by 2030) and the "Outdoors for All" initiative. It encourages state officials and legislative bodies to prioritize investments in these communities when distributing resources for environmental and conservation efforts, considering unique urban challenges like higher land costs and existing health disparities due to lack of green space. The bill also encourages regulatory agencies, such as the Department of Toxic Substances Control, to work with local communities on restoring degraded lands for conservation and public access, and requires state funding agencies, including conservancies and the Wildlife Conservation Board, to make urban nature-based projects on degraded lands eligible for state funds. Additionally, it makes a technical change regarding the appointment of a chief probation officer's designee in very large counties.

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance, Justice

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