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CA SCR50

CA SCR50
Maladaptation.


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Introduced
03/26/2025
In Committee
06/05/2025
Crossed Over
05/27/2025
Passed
07/18/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
07/18/2025

Introduced Session

2025-2026 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This measure would, among other things, recognize the serious and urgent threat maladaptation poses to the success and cost effectiveness of the state’s climate resilience actions.

AI Summary

This resolution recognizes the critical importance of avoiding maladaptation—actions that are ineffective or potentially increase climate-related risks—in California's climate resilience efforts. Highlighting the severe impacts of climate change, including wildfires, droughts, extreme heat, and storms that have caused significant economic and human losses, the resolution calls on the Governor's Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation (GO-LCI) to develop a statewide policy with a clear definition of maladaptation. The resolution emphasizes that while climate change affects all Californians, marginalized communities are particularly vulnerable, and that proactive, carefully considered adaptation strategies are crucial. By requesting GO-LCI to review existing policies in the state's Adaptation Clearinghouse database and evaluate their potential for maladaptation, the resolution aims to ensure that climate resilience actions are not only well-intentioned but also scientifically sound and effectively targeted. The document underscores the economic argument that every dollar spent preparing for climate disasters can save $13 in future costs, making a strategic approach to adaptation both environmentally and fiscally responsible.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (58)

Henry Stern (D)* Dawn Addis (D),  Cecilia Aguiar-Curry (D),  Patrick Ahrens (D),  David Alvarez (D),  Joaquin Arambula (D),  Anamarie Avila Farias (D),  Jasmeet Bains (D),  Steve Bennett (D),  Marc Berman (D),  Tasha Boerner Horvath (D),  Mia Bonta (D),  Isaac Bryan (D),  Lisa Calderon (D),  Jessica Caloza (D),  Damon Connolly (D),  Laurie Davies (R),  Sade Elhawary (D),  Mike Fong (D),  Jesse Gabriel (D),  Robert Garcia (D),  Mike Gipson (D),  Mark González (D),  Matt Haney (D),  John Harabedian (D),  Gregg Hart (D),  Jacqui Irwin (D),  Corey Jackson (D),  Ash Kalra (D),  Maggy Krell (D),  Alex Lee (D),  Josh Lowenthal (D),  Tina McKinnor (D),  Al Muratsuchi (D),  Stephanie Nguyen (D),  Liz Ortega (D),  Blanca Pacheco (D),  Diane Papan (D),  Darshana Patel (D),  Gail Pellerin (D),  Cottie Petrie-Norris (D),  Sharon Quirk-Silva (D),  James Ramos (D),  Rhodesia Ransom (D),  Celeste Rodriguez (D),  Michelle Rodriguez (D),  Chris Rogers (D),  Blanca Rubio (D),  Pilar Schiavo (D),  Nick Schultz (D),  LaShae Sharp-Collins (D),  Jose Solache (D),  Esmeralda Soria (D),  Catherine Stefani (D),  Avelino Valencia (D),  Chris Ward (D),  Lori Wilson (D),  Rick Zbur (D), 

Last Action

Chaptered by Secretary of State. Res. Chapter 149, Statutes of 2025. (on 07/18/2025)

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