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AB 2045: Habitat Restoration and Enhancement Act

Signed into law (Chapter 818) ✔ Sept. 29, 2026
Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 818, Statutes of 2026.

Author: Damon Connolly

From the Legislative Counsel's digest: This bill would extend the operation of the act until January 1, 2032, and would require the department to submit a report on the implementation of the act to the Legislature no later than December 31, 2029.

Votes

DateWhereMotionYes-NoConnollyMcGuire
Aug. 26, 2026Assembly FloorAB 2045 Connolly Concurrence in Senate Amendments79-0 (passed)YesDid not vote
Aug. 25, 2026Senate FloorAssembly 3rd Reading AB2045 Connolly By Becker40-0 (passed)--
Aug. 13, 2026Senate Standing Committee on AppropriationsDo pass as amended7-0 (passed)--
Aug. 3, 2026Senate Standing Committee on AppropriationsPlaced on suspense file7-0 (passed)--
July 1, 2026Senate Standing Committee on Natural Resources and WaterDo pass as amended, but first amend, and re-refer to the Committee on [Appropriations] with the recommendation: To Consent Calendar7-0 (passed)Did not vote-
May 21, 2026Assembly FloorAB 2045 Connolly Assembly Third Reading73-0, 7 not voting (passed)--
May 14, 2026Assembly Standing Committee on AppropriationsDo pass.15-0 (passed)--
April 14, 2026Assembly Standing Committee on Water, Parks, and WildlifeDo pass as amended and be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations]12-0, 1 not voting (passed)--

A dash means the legislator doesn't sit on that committee.

From CalMatters' Digital Democracy: full text, analyses and who supports and opposes it. Updated Oct. 29, 2026.

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