California 20252026 Regular Session Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors

AB 2277 — California State Park Stewardship Act of 2026.

Last action — In committee: Held under submission.

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  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Assembly
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Assembly. Introduced February 19, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Prognosis

Stalled 28% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

How often bills like it became law.

  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 D).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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In plain language

The bill establishes the California State Park Stewardship Act to tackle climate change impacts in state parks.

This bill requires the Department of Parks and Recreation to implement projects aimed at mitigating climate change effects in the state park system. It also creates the Wildfire Safety and Climate Stewardship Fund to support associated activities.

What this means for you
  • Environment: This bill emphasizes climate stewardship in state parks, directly impacting environmental conservation efforts.

Summary

Existing law designates all parks, public campgrounds, monument sites, landmark sites, and sites of historical interest established or acquired by the state, or that are under its control, as the state park system, except as specified. Under existing law, the Department of Parks and Recreation controls the state park system, which is made up of units. This bill would establish the California State Park Stewardship Act of 2026. The bill would require the department to conduct projects and programs addressing and mitigating climate change impacts in the state park system through stewardship, as provided. The bill would establish the Wildfire Safety and Climate Stewardship Fund, to be administered by the department, to support climate stewardship activities in the state park system, and would authorize the department to enter into an agreement with specified entities to accept funding for these purposes, as provided.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. In committee: Held under submission.

  2. In committee: Set, first hearing. Referred to APPR. suspense file.

  3. Re-referred to Com. on APPR.

  4. Read second time and amended.

  5. From committee: Amend, and do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 11. Noes 1.) (April 14).

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

  7. From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on W., P., & W. Read second time and amended.

  8. Referred to Com. on W., P., & W.

  9. From printer. May be heard in committee March 22.

  10. Read first time. To print.

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 121 not signed on · 1 voted No

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (121)

121 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Votes

Do pass as amended and be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations]

Passed 11 Yea · 1 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democratic 9000
Republican 1101
Unaffiliated 1000
Total 11101
% of votes cast 85%8%0%8%
How each member voted (13)
Member Party Vote
Ávila Farías — Yea
Alvarez, David Democratic Yea
Bains, Jasmeet Democratic Yea
Bennett, Steve Democratic Yea
Boerner, Tasha Democratic Yea
Caloza, Jessica Democratic Yea
Hart, Gregg Democratic Yea
Muratsuchi, Al Democratic Yea
Papan, Diane Democratic Yea
Rogers, Chris Democratic Yea
Alanis, Juan Republican Yea
Gallagher, James Republican Not Voting
Gonzalez, Jeff Republican Nay

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does AB 2277 do?
Existing law designates all parks, public campgrounds, monument sites, landmark sites, and sites of historical interest established or acquired by the state, or that are under its control, as the state park system, except as specified. Under existing law, the Department of Parks and Recreation controls the state park system, which is made up of units. This bill would establish the California State Park Stewardship Act of 2026. The bill would require the department to conduct projects and programs addressing and mitigating climate change impacts in the state park system through stewardship, as provided. The bill would establish the Wildfire Safety and Climate Stewardship Fund, to be administered by the department, to support climate stewardship activities in the state park system, and would authorize the department to enter into an agreement with specified entities to accept funding for these purposes, as provided.
Who sponsors AB 2277?
AB 2277 is sponsored by Schultz, Nick (Democratic).
What is the current status of AB 2277?
This bill has been introduced in the Assembly. Introduced February 19, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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