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AB 98

State property: City of Moreno Valley.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Corey Jackson

Directs the state to quitclaim at no cost 10 Lake Perris Fairgrounds parcels to Moreno Valley for wildfire mitigation, open space, and local uses; exempts from surplus rules.

From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56.
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Bill Summary · AB 98

AB 98 — State property: City of Moreno Valley

Author: Jackson
Introduced: January 7, 2025
Adds Government Code Section 14673.13

Purpose / Intent

AB 98 directs the State to transfer specified state interests in largely undeveloped parcels within the Lake Perris Fairgrounds to the City of Moreno Valley at no cost, so the city can use the land primarily for wildfire mitigation, expanded open-space opportunities, and other similar local uses. The bill includes legislative findings that a special statute is required for Moreno Valley and states the transfer does not constitute a prohibited gift of public funds.

Key provisions

  • Adds Section 14673.13 to the Government Code.
  • Requires the Director of General Services to quitclaim to the City of Moreno Valley, at no cost, all interests of the state in 10 specified parcels within the Lake Perris Fairgrounds. The parcels are described by Assessor’s Parcel Numbers (APNs):
    • 304-020-008
    • 304-280-009
    • 308-030-004
    • 308-030-006
    • 308-030-008
    • 308-030-009
    • 308-030-010
    • 308-030-013
    • 308-030-014
    • 308-050-008
  • Describes the parcels as mainly undeveloped open-space land (including mountains and hills).
  • Requires the City of Moreno Valley to use the transferred land to:
    • conduct wildfire mitigation to ensure fire protection for residents and businesses;
    • increase open-space opportunities;
    • and for any other similar uses the city deems necessary.
  • Exempts the identified parcels from Section 11011.1 of the Government Code (provisions that govern the disposal of surplus state real property).
  • Includes legislative findings declaring a special statute is necessary for Moreno Valley (Article IV, Section 16) and that the transfer serves a public purpose and is not a prohibited gift (Article XVI, Section 6).

Who is affected / potential impact

  • City of Moreno Valley: gains local control of the specified parcels without purchase cost and may implement wildfire mitigation, land management, and open-space programs.
  • State agencies: relinquishes state interests in the listed parcels; parcels are removed from statutory surplus property procedures.
  • Local residents and businesses: may benefit from improved wildfire protection and increased open space; local planning and management decisions will be made by the city.

Procedural status & timeline

  • 2025-01-07: Read first time; to print.
  • 2025-01-08: From printer. May be heard in committee Feb 7.
  • 2025-02-03: Referred to Committee on Governmental Organization (G.O.).
  • 2025-04-24: Committee chair returned bill with author’s amendments; read second time and amended; re-referred to G.O.
  • 2025-04-28: Re-referred to Committee on G.O.

Notes: Digest indicates "Fiscal Committee: YES" (the bill was referred for fiscal review). The bill contains no appropriation and would be enacted as a special statute applicable to Moreno Valley.

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

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