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AB 2045

Habitat Restoration and Enhancement Act.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Damon Connolly

California bill establishes habitat restoration framework to coordinate ecosystem recovery efforts and protect wildlife across the state's degraded natural areas.

From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to committee. Read second time, amended, and re-referred to Com. on N.R. & W.
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Bill Summary · AB 2045

Legislative bill overview

AB 2045 is a California bill sponsored by Damon Connolly that establishes a framework for habitat restoration and enhancement projects across the state. The bill appears designed to coordinate and fund efforts to restore degraded ecosystems and protect wildlife habitats through state programs and partnerships.

Why this is important

Habitat loss is a primary driver of biodiversity decline in California, affecting endangered species recovery and ecosystem services like water filtration and carbon sequestration. The bill could meaningfully expand restoration capacity if adequately funded and could improve coordination among agencies currently working on fragmented habitat projects.

Potential points of contention

  • Funding mechanisms: Unclear whether restoration efforts will be funded through general revenue, bonds, or fees, which affects political feasibility and fiscal impact
  • Property rights and land access: Habitat restoration often requires working on private land, raising questions about voluntary participation, easements, or potential regulatory requirements
  • Implementation priorities: Disagreement likely over which habitats receive priority (coastal, forest, wetland, grassland) and which species are prioritized, potentially favoring some regions over others

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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