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California Public Resources bills, 2025-2026

Every California bill filed under Public Resources in the 2025-2026 session, newest action first. Status, author, and last action are public; tracking, alerts, and analysis open with Connect Plus.

270
Public Resources bills
93
Signed into law
94
Still moving

California's 2025-2026 session has 270 bills filed under Public Resources. 93 have been signed into law, 20 vetoed, 63 failed, and 94 are still moving. By status: 47 introduced, 47 passed first house, 93 signed into law, 20 vetoed, and 63 failed. The most recent recorded action in this group was on September 30, 2026.

Asm. Gregg Hart (8), Asm. Steve Bennett (8), and Asm. Chris Rogers (7) have the most bills in this group. 177 started in the Assembly and 93 in the Senate. Every bill below links to its own page with the official summary, author and coauthors, recent actions, and committee of record.

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270 bills · showing the 100 with the most recent action · California 2025–2026 Regular Session

BillTitleStatusLast actionAuthor
AB 40California Environmental Quality Act: environmental impact reports: coal handling, storage, and export.California · last action 2026-09-30Chaptered/Signed2026-09-30Asm. Mia BontaAB 706Forest Organic Residue, Energy, and Safety Transformation (FOREST) and Wildfire Prevention Fund Act.California · last action 2026-09-30Chaptered/Signed2026-09-30Asm. Cecilia Aguiar-CurryAB 982Mining: The Surface Mining and Reclamation Act of 1975: mining operations status: idle reserve mine status.California · last action 2026-09-30Chaptered/Signed2026-09-30Asm. Juan CarrilloAB 1301Electricity.California · last action 2026-09-30Chaptered/Signed2026-09-30Asm. Cottie Petrie-NorrisAB 1666Forest management: biomass innovation parks: wood products.California · last action 2026-09-30Vetoed2026-09-30Asm. Chris RogersAB 1740Coastal resources: local coastal program: coastal development permits: City of Santa Monica.California · last action 2026-09-30Chaptered/Signed2026-09-30Asm. Rick Chavez ZburAB 2231California Environmental Quality Act: hospital projects.California · last action 2026-09-30Chaptered/Signed2026-09-30Asm. Patrick AhrensAB 2234California Environmental Quality Act: geothermal exploratory projects.California · last action 2026-09-30Chaptered/Signed2026-09-30Asm. Diane PapanAB 2647Energy: nuclear powerplants: assessment.California · last action 2026-09-30Chaptered/Signed2026-09-30Asm. Lisa CalderonSB 832Upper Los Angeles River and Tributaries Working Group: membership: revitalization plan.California · last action 2026-09-30Chaptered/Signed2026-09-30Sen. Ben AllenSB 925Fusion energy: State Energy Resources Conservation and Development Commission: strategic plan: certification and environmental review.California · last action 2026-09-30Chaptered/Signed2026-09-30Sen. Jerry McNerneySB 1158Energy: reliability planning assessment.California · last action 2026-09-30Chaptered/Signed2026-09-30Sen. Henry SternSB 1375California Environmental Quality Act: exemption: urban intermodal rail station project.California · last action 2026-09-30Chaptered/Signed2026-09-30Sen. Dave CorteseAB 1448Coastal resources: California Coastal Sanctuary: tidelands and submerged lands: oil and gas development.California · last action 2026-09-29Chaptered/Signed2026-09-29Asm. Gregg HartAB 1699Good Fire Act: Prescribed Fire Liability Pilot Program: burn bosses: California Environmental Quality Act.California · last action 2026-09-29Chaptered/Signed2026-09-29Asm. Chris RogersAB 1732California Environmental Quality Act: exemption: affordable housing projects: public university or public college housing projects.California · last action 2026-09-29Chaptered/Signed2026-09-29Asm. David AlvarezAB 1804State parks: parks passes: libraries.California · last action 2026-09-29Chaptered/Signed2026-09-29Asm. Gregg HartAB 1960Wildfire Prevention Grants Program: wildfire mitigation validation.California · last action 2026-09-29Chaptered/Signed2026-09-29Asm. Steve BennettAB 2075Forestry: safety requirements: fire equipment: internal combustion engines.California · last action 2026-09-29Chaptered/Signed2026-09-29Asm. Steve BennettAB 2152California Environmental Quality Act: essential local fire station projects: infrastructure project streamlining.California · last action 2026-09-29Chaptered/Signed2026-09-29Asm. Mark GonzálezSB 344California Environmental Quality Act: City of San Diego: mixed-use development project.California · last action 2026-09-29Chaptered/Signed2026-09-29Sen. Akilah Weber PiersonSB 894Wildfire resiliency: financial assistance.California · last action 2026-09-29Chaptered/Signed2026-09-29Sen. Ben AllenSB 958California Environmental Quality Act: environmental impacts: building height.California · last action 2026-09-29Chaptered/Signed2026-09-29Sen. Akilah Weber PiersonSB 973Wildfire County Coordinator Program.California · last action 2026-09-29Chaptered/Signed2026-09-29Sen. Josh BeckerSB 1268Outdoor public recreation spaces: equitable access.California · last action 2026-09-29Chaptered/Signed2026-09-29Sen. Lena GonzalezSB 1370Covered wildfire mitigation projects: consolidated and expedited review.California · last action 2026-09-29Chaptered/Signed2026-09-29Sen. Henry SternAB 442Z’berg-Nejedly Forest Practice Act of 1973: working forest management plans: nonindustrial timber management plans.California · last action 2026-09-27Chaptered/Signed2026-09-27Asm. Heather HadwickAB 904Carpet recycling.California · last action 2026-09-27Chaptered/Signed2026-09-27Asm. Cecilia Aguiar-CurryAB 1661Oil and gas: low-production wells: Baldwin Hills Conservancy: Equitable Community Repair and Reinvestment Account: health impacts.California · last action 2026-09-27Chaptered/Signed2026-09-27Asm. Isaac BryanAB 1891Forestry: Beneficial Fire Capacity Program.California · last action 2026-09-27Vetoed2026-09-27Asm. Damon ConnollyAB 1976Streets and highways: pedestrian and bicycle facilities.California · last action 2026-09-27Chaptered/Signed2026-09-27Asm. Buffy WicksAB 2051Public resources: coastal resources: Coastal Resilience Permitting Working Group.California · last action 2026-09-27Chaptered/Signed2026-09-27Asm. Buffy WicksAB 2059California Environmental Quality Act: transportation impacts: vehicle miles traveled: mitigation.California · last action 2026-09-27Chaptered/Signed2026-09-27Asm. Lori WilsonAB 2163Energy: Strategic Clean Energy and Critical Mineral Development Zones.California · last action 2026-09-27Chaptered/Signed2026-09-27Asm. Jeff GonzalezAB 2253Solid waste: products: recycled content claims.California · last action 2026-09-27Vetoed2026-09-27Asm. Tasha BoernerAB 2483Wildland firefighters: Formerly Incarcerated Firefighter Certification and Employment Program.California · last action 2026-09-27Chaptered/Signed2026-09-27Asm. Sade ElhawarySB 1337State Energy Resources Conservation and Development Commission: air districts and local governments: transportation fuels refining facilities: memoranda of understanding.California · last action 2026-09-27Chaptered/Signed2026-09-27Sen. Laura RichardsonSB 1341Beverage containers: wine and distilled spirits: processing fees.California · last action 2026-09-27Chaptered/Signed2026-09-27Sen. Christopher CabaldonAB 1592California Indian Heritage Center support organization.California · last action 2026-09-25Chaptered/Signed2026-09-25Asm. James RamosSB 887California Environmental Quality Act: environmental leadership development projects: data centers: geothermal powerplant projects.California · last action 2026-09-21Chaptered/Signed2026-09-21Sen. Stephen PadillaAB 28Solid waste landfills: subsurface temperatures.California · last action 2026-09-20Chaptered/Signed2026-09-20Asm. Pilar SchiavoAB 643Climate change: short-lived climate pollutants: organic waste reduction.California · last action 2026-09-20Chaptered/Signed2026-09-20Asm. Lori WilsonAB 2111Electricity: transmission planning and transmission facilities.California · last action 2026-09-20Chaptered/Signed2026-09-20Asm. Diane PapanAB 2481Beverage containers: recycling: glass: quality incentive payments.California · last action 2026-09-20Chaptered/Signed2026-09-20Asm. Esmeralda SoriaAB 2734Vehicles: special interest license plates.California · last action 2026-09-20Chaptered/Signed2026-09-20Asm. Gregg HartSB 299California Environmental Quality Act: exemption: day care center: zoning.California · last action 2026-09-20Chaptered/Signed2026-09-20Sen. Christopher CabaldonSB 501Responsible Battery Recycling Act of 2022: covered batteries.California · last action 2026-09-20Chaptered/Signed2026-09-20Sen. Ben AllenSB 1180Plastic Pollution Prevention and Packaging Producer Responsibility Act: California Plastic Pollution Mitigation Fund.California · last action 2026-09-20Vetoed2026-09-20Sen. Ben AllenAB 2494State forests: forest management.California · last action 2026-09-18Vetoed2026-09-18Asm. Chris RogersSB 178Public resources trailer bill.California · last action 2026-09-18Chaptered/Signed2026-09-18Budget & Fiscal Review CommitteeSB 633Plastic beverage containers: recycling.California · last action 2026-09-18Chaptered/Signed2026-09-18Sen. Catherine BlakespearSB 741Low Carbon Transit Operations Program.California · last action 2026-09-18Chaptered/Signed2026-09-18Sen. Catherine BlakespearSB 949Environmental protection: Natural Resources Agency: resource of statewide significance: Santa Cruz Mountains.California · last action 2026-09-18Chaptered/Signed2026-09-18Sen. Josh BeckerSB 954California Environmental Quality Act: advanced manufacturing facilities: exemption.California · last action 2026-09-18Vetoed2026-09-18Sen. Catherine BlakespearSB 955Beverage containers: supermarkets: reverse vending machines.California · last action 2026-09-18Chaptered/Signed2026-09-18Sen. Catherine BlakespearAB 1153Illegal disposal site abatement.California · last action 2026-09-15Chaptered/Signed2026-09-15Asm. Mia BontaAB 178Public resources trailer bill.California · last action 2026-08-31Passed first house2026-08-31Asm. Jesse GabrielAB 196School Energy Efficiency Stimulus Program.California · last action 2026-08-31Passed first house2026-08-31Asm. Jesse GabrielAB 2458Energy: appliance standards and cost-effective measures.California · last action 2026-08-31Chaptered/Signed2026-08-31Asm. Steve BennettSB 1229Coastal resources: coastal development permits: disaster exemption.California · last action 2026-08-30Passed first house2026-08-30Sen. Ben AllenSB 1008California Environmental Quality Act: exemption: railroad grade crossing closure.California · last action 2026-08-27Chaptered/Signed2026-08-27Sen. Rosilicie Ochoa BoghAB 1149Recycling: market development payments: polyethylene terephthalate plastic.California · last action 2026-08-25Passed first house2026-08-25Asm. Corey JacksonAB 839California Environmental Quality Act: expedited judicial review: sustainable aviation fuel projects.California · last action 2026-08-13Passed first house2026-08-13Asm. Blanca RubioAB 946Natural resources: equitable outdoor access: 30x30 goal: urban nature-based projects.California · last action 2026-08-13Passed first house2026-08-13Asm. Isaac BryanAB 1613Vehicles: off-highway motor vehicle safety.California · last action 2026-08-13Passed first house2026-08-13Asm. Lori WilsonAB 1780Beverage containers: redemption payments: exemption.California · last action 2026-08-13Passed first house2026-08-13Asm. Michelle RodriguezAB 1812Solid waste: compostable products.California · last action 2026-08-13Passed first house2026-08-13Asm. Cecilia Aguiar-CurryAB 2216Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta Conservancy.California · last action 2026-08-13Passed first house2026-08-13Asm. Cecilia Aguiar-CurryAB 2410Wildfire safety: fuels reduction projects: California Environmental Quality Act.California · last action 2026-08-13Passed first house2026-08-13Asm. Stan EllisAB 2461Oil and gas: bonding requirements.California · last action 2026-08-13Passed first house2026-08-13Asm. Gregg HartAB 2549Electronic Waste Recycling Act of 2003: manufacturer notices.California · last action 2026-08-13Passed first house2026-08-13Asm. Rick Chavez ZburAB 2711Oil and gas: notice of intention.California · last action 2026-08-13Passed first house2026-08-13Asm. Stan EllisAB 2716Oil and gas: bonding requirements.California · last action 2026-08-13Passed first house2026-08-13Asm. Anamarie Avila FariasSB 10Climate change: plans: gender impacts.California · last action 2026-08-13Passed first house2026-08-13Sen. Stephen PadillaSB 899Fire prevention: Wildfire and Forest Resilience Task Force: wildfire smoke.California · last action 2026-08-13Passed first house2026-08-13Sen. Shannon GroveSB 929State Energy Resources Conservation and Development Commission: chair: report to the Legislature.California · last action 2026-08-13Passed first house2026-08-13Sen. Brian JonesSB 1031Solid waste: compostable products.California · last action 2026-08-13Passed first house2026-08-13Sen. Catherine BlakespearSB 1245Sale of gasoline: petroleum: branded and unbranded: report.California · last action 2026-08-13Passed first house2026-08-13Sen. Henry SternSB 1326California Environmental Quality Act: tribal cultural resources: mitigation measures.California · last action 2026-08-13Passed first house2026-08-13Sen. Aisha WahabAB 2188Regional park and open-space districts: Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District.California · last action 2026-08-06Passed first house2026-08-06Asm. Gail PellerinAB 35Safe Drinking Water, Wildfire Prevention, Drought Preparedness, and Clean Air Bond Act of 2024: Administrative Procedure Act: exemption: program guidelines and selection criteria.California · last action 2026-07-16Chaptered/Signed2026-07-16Asm. David AlvarezAB 2559Solid waste: construction debris: diversion: deposits.California · last action 2026-07-16Chaptered/Signed2026-07-16Asm. Christopher WardAB 2791Public resources.California · last action 2026-07-06Chaptered/Signed2026-07-06Natural Resources CommitteeSB 963California Coastal Act of 1976: coastal development permits: appeal: de novo review.California · last action 2026-07-02Chaptered/Signed2026-07-02Sen. John LairdSB 1350Energy: renewable electrical generation facilities: definition.California · last action 2026-06-29Chaptered/Signed2026-06-29Sen. Jerry McNerneySB 1265California Alternative Energy and Advanced Transportation Financing Authority: GoGreen Program.California · last action 2026-06-24Passed first house2026-06-24Sen. Laura RichardsonSB 1428Gravity-Based Energy Storage Well Pilot Program: marine invasive species: Wildfire and Forest Resilience Task Force: public lands.California · last action 2026-06-15Chaptered/Signed2026-06-15Natural Resources & Water CommitteeAB 2464Energy: firm zero-carbon resources.California · last action 2026-06-10Passed first house2026-06-10Asm. Buffy WicksAB 1691Marine resources: copper-based antifouling paint: standards, studies, and best methods.California · last action 2026-05-14Introduced2026-05-14Asm. Diane DixonAB 1702State park system: admission: veterans and military personnel.California · last action 2026-05-14Introduced2026-05-14Asm. Natasha JohnsonAB 1893Wildfire prevention: local assistance grant program: eligible activities.California · last action 2026-05-14Introduced2026-05-14Asm. Vacant MemberAB 1938Coastal recreation: designated state surfing reserves.California · last action 2026-05-14Introduced2026-05-14Asm. Jacqui IrwinAB 2088Public Utilities: thermal energy networks.California · last action 2026-05-14Introduced2026-05-14Asm. Diane PapanAB 2170California Environmental Quality Act: overburdened communities: notices and hearings: translations.California · last action 2026-05-14Introduced2026-05-14Asm. Tasha BoernerAB 2245Lubricants waste: packaging: producer responsibility.California · last action 2026-05-14Introduced2026-05-14Asm. Michelle RodriguezAB 2277California State Park Stewardship Act of 2026.California · last action 2026-05-14Introduced2026-05-14Asm. Nick SchultzAB 2334Solid waste: methane reduction: working group.California · last action 2026-05-14Introduced2026-05-14Asm. Steve BennettAB 2373The California Coastal Act: local coastal program: sea level rise plan: neighborhood-scale adaptation approach.California · last action 2026-05-14Introduced2026-05-14Asm. Diane DixonAB 2508Public Utilities Public Purpose Programs Fund.California · last action 2026-05-14Introduced2026-05-14Asm. Josh HooverAB 2566Huron Hawk Conservancy.California · last action 2026-05-14Introduced2026-05-14Asm. Esmeralda Soria

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