BILL NUMBER: SB 954INTRODUCED BILL TEXT INTRODUCED BY Senator Gaines FEBRUARY 6, 2014 An act to amend Section 66905.2 of the Government Code, relating to the California Tahoe Conservancy. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST SB 954, as introduced, Gaines. California Tahoe Conservancy. Existing law establishes the California Tahoe Conservancy and makes various legislative findings and declarations relating to the need to have a governmental agency with power to acquire, hold, and manage property in the Lake Tahoe region. This bill would make various technical, nonsubstantive changes in those legislative findings and declarations. Vote: majority. Appropriation: no. Fiscal committee: no. State-mandated local program: no. THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. Section 66905.2 of the Government Code is amended to read: 66905.2. It is further found and declared that there is a need to maintainan equilibriuma balance between the region's natural endowment and its manmade environment,; to protect the natural environment, including water quality, air quality, wildlife, and habitat areas,; to acquire, restore, and manage property,; and to preserve the scenic beauty and recreational opportunities of the region. It is recognized that for the purpose ofenhancingimproving the efficiency and governmental effectiveness of the region, it is imperative that there be established a governmental agency with power to acquire , hold, and manage property in the Lake Tahoe region.