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AB-2051 • 2026

Public resources: Coastal Resilience Permitting Working Group.

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
2026-04-15
Official status
From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 12. Noes 0.) (April 14). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The bill summary does not provide specific details about the exact composition of the advisory group or the areas specified for coastal resilience projects.

Coastal Resilience Permitting Working Group

This law requires the Secretary of the Natural Resources Agency to create a working group that will develop a roadmap for coastal resilience projects in specified areas.

What This Bill Does

  • Requires the Secretary of the Natural Resources Agency, in consultation with the Secretary for Environmental Protection, to convene a Coastal Resilience Permitting Working Group.
  • The Coastal Resilience Permitting Working Group must consist of representatives from federal, state, and local agencies including the California Coastal Commission, the California Environmental Protection Agency, and the Department of Fish and Wildlife.
  • Requires the Secretary of the Natural Resources Agency to submit a Coastal Resilience Permitting Roadmap to the Governor and relevant fiscal and policy committees by January 1, 2028.

Who It Names or Affects

  • The Secretary of the Natural Resources Agency
  • Representatives from federal, state, and local agencies including the California Coastal Commission, the California Environmental Protection Agency, and the Department of Fish and Wildlife

Terms To Know

Coastal Resilience Permitting Roadmap
A plan that outlines steps for approving and carrying out projects designed to make coastal areas more resistant to natural disasters.
Working Group
A team of people from different organizations who work together on a specific project or task.

Limits and Unknowns

  • The bill does not specify the exact composition and roles of the advisory group.
  • It is unclear which areas are specified for coastal resilience projects.

Bill History

  1. 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.

  2. 2026-03-26 California Legislative Information

    Re-referred to Com. on W., P., & W.

  3. 2026-03-25 California Legislative Information

    Read second time and amended.

  4. 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).

  5. 2026-03-09 California Legislative Information

    Referred to Coms. on NAT. RES. and W., P., & W.

  6. 2026-02-19 California Legislative Information

    From printer. May be heard in committee March 21.

  7. 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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