SB 427: Habitat Conservation Fund.

The bill aims to amend the Fish and Game Code to extend the funding for the Habitat Conservation Fund. The fund was originally established in 1990 to acquire, enhance, or restore wildlife habitats. Until 2020, the controller transferred $30 million annually from the general fund to the fund. After 2020, the funding was continued until 2030. The bill would extend the funding until 2035, maintaining the same annual transfer of $30 million and proportional allocation to the specified entities. The funds will support the acquisition, enhancement, or restoration of wildlife habitats, benefiting fish and wildlife conservation efforts in California.