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SCR 136

Relative to the California Coastal Act of 1976.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Dawn Addis and 37 co-sponsors

Concurrent resolution regarding California's Coastal Act of 1976; specific impacts pending full bill text disclosure and committee review.

From committee: Be adopted. Ordered to third reading. (Ayes 10. Noes 2.) (June 8).
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Bill Summary · SCR 136

Legislative bill overview

SCR 136 is a concurrent resolution concerning the California Coastal Act of 1976, one of the nation's landmark environmental laws that regulates development and land use along California's coastline. The bill's specific provisions are not detailed in the available information, but concurrent resolutions typically express legislative intent, establish policy positions, or call for studies and reports rather than create binding law.

Why is this important

The California Coastal Act governs over 1,000 miles of coastline and affects major decisions about beach access, environmental protection, development permits, and resource conservation. Any legislative action related to this act could influence how coastal resources are managed, potentially impacting real estate development, environmental protections, public beach access, and local economies in coastal communities.

Potential points of contention

  • Development vs. Environmental Protection: The Coastal Act has long faced tension between those favoring economic development and those prioritizing environmental conservation and public access
  • Local Government Authority: Questions about whether coastal decisions should be made locally versus through state-level Coastal Commission oversight
  • Specificity Unknown: Without the bill's actual language, it's unclear whether this resolution supports, modifies, or challenges existing Coastal Act provisions—making unified support or opposition difficult to predict

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

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