AB-2051 • 2026

Public resources: Coastal Resilience Permitting Working Group.

Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor: Wicks
Last action: 2026-06-10
Official status: Referred to Com. on N.R. & W.
Effective date: Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

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Public resources: Coastal Resilience Permitting Working Group.

AB 2051, as amended, Wicks.

What This Bill Does

AB 2051, as amended, Wicks.
Public resources: Coastal Resilience Permitting Working Group.
Existing law establishes the Natural Resources Agency and vests the agency with jurisdiction over various public resources.
Existing law establishes the California Environmental Protection Agency and sets out its mission for programs, policies, and standards.

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Bill History

2026-06-10 California Legislative Information
Referred to Com. on N.R. & W.
2026-06-01 California Legislative Information
In Senate. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment.
2026-05-28 California Legislative Information
Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Senate. (Ayes 65. Noes 6.)
2026-05-18 California Legislative Information
Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
2026-05-14 California Legislative Information
From committee: Do pass. (Ayes 12. Noes 2.) (May 14).
2026-05-14 California Legislative Information
Coauthors revised.
2026-04-29 California Legislative Information
In committee: Set, first hearing. Referred to APPR. suspense file.
2026-04-15 California Legislative Information
From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 12. Noes 0.) (April 14). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
2026-03-26 California Legislative Information
Re-referred to Com. on W., P., & W.
2026-03-25 California Legislative Information
Read second time and amended.
2026-03-24 California Legislative Information
From committee: Amend, and do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on W., P., & W. (Ayes 12. Noes 1.) (March 23).
2026-03-09 California Legislative Information
Referred to Coms. on NAT. RES. and W., P., & W.
2026-02-19 California Legislative Information
From printer. May be heard in committee March 21.
2026-02-18 California Legislative Information
Read first time. To print.

Official Summary Text

AB 2051, as amended, Wicks.
Public resources: Coastal Resilience Permitting Working Group.
Existing law establishes the Natural Resources Agency and vests the agency with jurisdiction over various public resources. Existing law establishes the California Environmental Protection Agency and sets out its mission for programs, policies, and standards. Under existing law, various state entities, including the California Coastal Commission, the California Environmental Protection Agency, and the Department of Fish and Wildlife have responsibilities with respect to coastal permitting and development.
This bill would require the Secretary of the Natural Resources Agency, in consultation with the Secretary for Environmental Protection, to convene a Coastal Resilience Permitting Working Group for the purpose of developing a Coastal Resilience Permitting Roadmap for coastal resilience projects proposed in specified areas. The bill would require
the Coastal Resilience Permitting Working Group to consist of representatives from federal, state, and local agencies, including, among others, the California Coastal Commission, the California Environmental Protection Agency, and the Department of Fish and Wildlife. The bill would, on or before January 1, 2028, require the Secretary of the Natural Resources Agency to submit the Coastal Resilience Permitting Roadmap to the Governor and the relevant fiscal and policy committees of the Legislature. The bill would require, on or before April 1, 2027,
the Secretary of the Natural Resources Agency, in collaboration with
the California Coastal
Commission and
Commission,
the San Francisco Bay Conservation and Development
Commission,
in collaboration with
the Department of Fish and
Wildlife
Wildlife,
and the California Regional Water Quality Boards with jurisdiction over the coast and the San Francisco Bay, to convene a Coastal Resilience Permit Advisory Group to support the deliberations of the Coastal Resilience Permitting Working Group.

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