Plain English Breakdown
The effective date is not listed in the source material, so it cannot be confirmed when this law officially takes effect.
Marine Carbon Initiative
This law requires the State Air Resources Board to create a new initiative with an advisory council and a research program focused on removing carbon dioxide from the ocean.
What This Bill Does
- Requires the state board to establish the Marine Carbon Council by July 1, 2027.
- Sets up a seven-member council chosen by the state board to advise on marine carbon removal methods.
- Creates a research program that awards competitive grants and other financial incentives for eligible projects.
- Requires the council to submit recommendations on ocean carbon storage to the state board by July 1, 2028.
- Orders the council to send progress reports to the Legislature starting in January 2029 and every two years after.
Who It Names or Affects
- The State Air Resources Board
- Members of the new Marine Carbon Council
- Organizations applying for grants on marine carbon projects
Terms To Know
- Marine Carbon Initiative
- A state program designed to advance research and understanding of removing and storing carbon dioxide in the ocean.
- Sequestration
- The process of capturing and storing carbon dioxide so it does not enter or return to the atmosphere.
Limits and Unknowns
- Funding for this program depends on whether the Legislature approves spending $2 million per year.
- The law sets a minimum funding period of seven years but requires legislative approval each time money is allocated.