CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20192020 REGULAR SESSION Assembly Bill No. 1300Introduced by Assembly Member Kamlager-DoveFebruary 22, 2019 An act to amend Section 31013 of, and to add Chapter 11 (commencing with Section 31450) to Division 21 of, the Public Resources Code, relating to coastal resources. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTAB 1300, as introduced, Kamlager-Dove. State Coastal Conservancy: Explore the Coast Program.Existing law establishes the State Coastal Conservancy with prescribed powers and responsibilities relating to the acquisition, protection, preservation, and enhancement of coastal lands within the coastal zone, as defined. Existing law, for purposes of those provisions, defines a nonprofit organization to mean any private, nonprofit organization, that qualifies as a nonprofit organization under a specified provision of the Internal Revenue Code, and whose purposes are consistent with those provisions governing the conservancy.This bill would revise that definition by eliminating the requirement that a nonprofit organization have purposes that are consistent with those provisions governing the conservancy. This bill would create the Explore the Coast Program in the conservancy to expand opportunities for all Californians to access and enjoy the states coastal resources, as provided. The bill would authorize the conservancy to award grants to public agencies and nonprofit organizations to carry out projects, as provided, that help achieve the goals of the program, which are to increase the recreational, educational, and stewardship opportunities for people to explore Californias coastal resources, especially people from communities that face barriers to accessing and enjoying coastal resources.Digest Key Vote: MAJORITY Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: YES Local Program: NO Bill TextThe people of the State of California do enact as follows:SECTION 1. Section 31013 of the Public Resources Code is amended to read:31013. Nonprofit organization means any private, nonprofit organization, that qualifies under Section 501(c)(3) of the United States Internal Revenue Code, and whose purposes are consistent with this division. Code.SEC. 2. Chapter 11 (commencing with Section 31450) is added to Division 21 of the Public Resources Code, to read: CHAPTER 11. Explore the Coast Program31450. The Legislature finds and declares all of the following:(a) California beaches provide recreational and educational opportunities for residents across the state, as well as for visitors from around the world.(b) Too many Californians never get to visit or experience the states beaches and coastal state parks due to obstacles such as low income, language barriers, disability barriers, or under-resourced schools.(c) In order to develop opportunities for all Californians to access and enjoy the coast, there is a demonstrated need for the conservancy to assist nonprofit organizations and public agencies by providing guidance and grant funds for coastal access opportunities that benefit all Californians in exploring the coastal areas of the state.31451. (a) The Explore the Coast Program (hereafter the program) is hereby created in the conservancy to expand opportunities for all Californians to access and explore the states coastal resources.(b) The goals of
CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20192020 REGULAR SESSION Assembly Bill No. 1300Introduced by Assembly Member Kamlager-DoveFebruary 22, 2019 An act to amend Section 31013 of, and to add Chapter 11 (commencing with Section 31450) to Division 21 of, the Public Resources Code, relating to coastal resources. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTAB 1300, as introduced, Kamlager-Dove. State Coastal Conservancy: Explore the Coast Program.Existing law establishes the State Coastal Conservancy with prescribed powers and responsibilities relating to the acquisition, protection, preservation, and enhancement of coastal lands within the coastal zone, as defined. Existing law, for purposes of those provisions, defines a nonprofit organization to mean any private, nonprofit organization, that qualifies as a nonprofit organization under a specified provision of the Internal Revenue Code, and whose purposes are consistent with those provisions governing the conservancy.This bill would revise that definition by eliminating the requirement that a nonprofit organization have purposes that are consistent with those provisions governing the conservancy. This bill would create the Explore the Coast Program in the conservancy to expand opportunities for all Californians to access and enjoy the states coastal resources, as provided. The bill would authorize the conservancy to award grants to public agencies and nonprofit organizations to carry out projects, as provided, that help achieve the goals of the program, which are to increase the recreational, educational, and stewardship opportunities for people to explore Californias coastal resources, especially people from communities that face barriers to accessing and enjoying coastal resources.Digest Key Vote: MAJORITY Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: YES Local Program: NO
CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20192020 REGULAR SESSION
Assembly Bill No. 1300
Introduced by Assembly Member Kamlager-DoveFebruary 22, 2019
Introduced by Assembly Member Kamlager-Dove
February 22, 2019
An act to amend Section 31013 of, and to add Chapter 11 (commencing with Section 31450) to Division 21 of, the Public Resources Code, relating to coastal resources.
LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
## LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
AB 1300, as introduced, Kamlager-Dove. State Coastal Conservancy: Explore the Coast Program.
Existing law establishes the State Coastal Conservancy with prescribed powers and responsibilities relating to the acquisition, protection, preservation, and enhancement of coastal lands within the coastal zone, as defined. Existing law, for purposes of those provisions, defines a nonprofit organization to mean any private, nonprofit organization, that qualifies as a nonprofit organization under a specified provision of the Internal Revenue Code, and whose purposes are consistent with those provisions governing the conservancy.This bill would revise that definition by eliminating the requirement that a nonprofit organization have purposes that are consistent with those provisions governing the conservancy. This bill would create the Explore the Coast Program in the conservancy to expand opportunities for all Californians to access and enjoy the states coastal resources, as provided. The bill would authorize the conservancy to award grants to public agencies and nonprofit organizations to carry out projects, as provided, that help achieve the goals of the program, which are to increase the recreational, educational, and stewardship opportunities for people to explore Californias coastal resources, especially people from communities that face barriers to accessing and enjoying coastal resources.
Existing law establishes the State Coastal Conservancy with prescribed powers and responsibilities relating to the acquisition, protection, preservation, and enhancement of coastal lands within the coastal zone, as defined. Existing law, for purposes of those provisions, defines a nonprofit organization to mean any private, nonprofit organization, that qualifies as a nonprofit organization under a specified provision of the Internal Revenue Code, and whose purposes are consistent with those provisions governing the conservancy.
This bill would revise that definition by eliminating the requirement that a nonprofit organization have purposes that are consistent with those provisions governing the conservancy.
This bill would create the Explore the Coast Program in the conservancy to expand opportunities for all Californians to access and enjoy the states coastal resources, as provided. The bill would authorize the conservancy to award grants to public agencies and nonprofit organizations to carry out projects, as provided, that help achieve the goals of the program, which are to increase the recreational, educational, and stewardship opportunities for people to explore Californias coastal resources, especially people from communities that face barriers to accessing and enjoying coastal resources.
## Digest Key
## Bill Text
The people of the State of California do enact as follows:SECTION 1. Section 31013 of the Public Resources Code is amended to read:31013. Nonprofit organization means any private, nonprofit organization, that qualifies under Section 501(c)(3) of the United States Internal Revenue Code, and whose purposes are consistent with this division. Code.SEC. 2. Chapter 11 (commencing with Section 31450) is added to Division 21 of the Public Resources Code, to read: CHAPTER 11. Explore the Coast Program31450. The Legislature finds and declares all of the following:(a) California beaches provide recreational and educational opportunities for residents across the state, as well as for visitors from around the world.(b) Too many Californians never get to visit or experience the states beaches and coastal state parks due to obstacles such as low income, language barriers, disability barriers, or under-resourced schools.(c) In order to develop opportunities for all Californians to access and enjoy the coast, there is a demonstrated need for the conservancy to assist nonprofit organizations and public agencies by providing guidance and grant funds for coastal access opportunities that benefit all Californians in exploring the coastal areas of the state.31451. (a) The Explore the Coast Program (hereafter the program) is hereby created in the conservancy to expand opportunities for all Californians to access and explore the states coastal resources.(b) The goals of
The people of the State of California do enact as follows:
## The people of the State of California do enact as follows:
SECTION 1. Section 31013 of the Public Resources Code is amended to read:31013. Nonprofit organization means any private, nonprofit organization, that qualifies under Section 501(c)(3) of the United States Internal Revenue Code, and whose purposes are consistent with this division. Code.
SECTION 1. Section 31013 of the Public Resources Code is amended to read:
### SECTION 1.
31013. Nonprofit organization means any private, nonprofit organization, that qualifies under Section 501(c)(3) of the United States Internal Revenue Code, and whose purposes are consistent with this division. Code.
31013. Nonprofit organization means any private, nonprofit organization, that qualifies under Section 501(c)(3) of the United States Internal Revenue Code, and whose purposes are consistent with this division. Code.
31013. Nonprofit organization means any private, nonprofit organization, that qualifies under Section 501(c)(3) of the United States Internal Revenue Code, and whose purposes are consistent with this division. Code.
31013. Nonprofit organization means any private, nonprofit organization, that qualifies under Section 501(c)(3) of the United States Internal Revenue Code, and whose purposes are consistent with this division. Code.
SEC. 2. Chapter 11 (commencing with Section 31450) is added to Division 21 of the Public Resources Code, to read: CHAPTER 11. Explore the Coast Program31450. The Legislature finds and declares all of the following:(a) California beaches provide recreational and educational opportunities for residents across the state, as well as for visitors from around the world.(b) Too many Californians never get to visit or experience the states beaches and coastal state parks due to obstacles such as low income, language barriers, disability barriers, or under-resourced schools.(c) In order to develop opportunities for all Californians to access and enjoy the coast, there is a demonstrated need for the conservancy to assist nonprofit organizations and public agencies by providing guidance and grant funds for coastal access opportunities that benefit all Californians in exploring the coastal areas of the state.31451. (a) The Explore the Coast Program (hereafter the program) is hereby created in the conservancy to expand opportunities for all Californians to access and explore the states coastal resources.(b) The goals of
SEC. 2. Chapter 11 (commencing with Section 31450) is added to Division 21 of the Public Resources Code, to read:
### SEC. 2.
CHAPTER 11. Explore the Coast Program31450. The Legislature finds and declares all of the following:(a) California beaches provide recreational and educational opportunities for residents across the state, as well as for visitors from around the world.(b) Too many Californians never get to visit or experience the states beaches and coastal state parks due to obstacles such as low income, language barriers, disability barriers, or under-resourced schools.(c) In order to develop opportunities for all Californians to access and enjoy the coast, there is a demonstrated need for the conservancy to assist nonprofit organizations and public agencies by providing guidance and grant funds for coastal access opportunities that benefit all Californians in exploring the coastal areas of the state.31451. (a) The Explore the Coast Program (hereafter the program) is hereby created in the conservancy to expand opportunities for all Californians to access and explore the states coastal resources.(b) The goals of
CHAPTER 11. Explore the Coast Program31450. The Legislature finds and declares all of the following:(a) California beaches provide recreational and educational opportunities for residents across the state, as well as for visitors from around the world.(b) Too many Californians never get to visit or experience the states beaches and coastal state parks due to obstacles such as low income, language barriers, disability barriers, or under-resourced schools.(c) In order to develop opportunities for all Californians to access and enjoy the coast, there is a demonstrated need for the conservancy to assist nonprofit organizations and public agencies by providing guidance and grant funds for coastal access opportunities that benefit all Californians in exploring the coastal areas of the state.31451. (a) The Explore the Coast Program (hereafter the program) is hereby created in the conservancy to expand opportunities for all Californians to access and explore the states coastal resources.(b) The goals of
CHAPTER 11. Explore the Coast Program
CHAPTER 11. Explore the Coast Program
31450. The Legislature finds and declares all of the following:(a) California beaches provide recreational and educational opportunities for residents across the state, as well as for visitors from around the world.(b) Too many Californians never get to visit or experience the states beaches and coastal state parks due to obstacles such as low income, language barriers, disability barriers, or under-resourced schools.(c) In order to develop opportunities for all Californians to access and enjoy the coast, there is a demonstrated need for the conservancy to assist nonprofit organizations and public agencies by providing guidance and grant funds for coastal access opportunities that benefit all Californians in exploring the coastal areas of the state.
31450. The Legislature finds and declares all of the following:
(a) California beaches provide recreational and educational opportunities for residents across the state, as well as for visitors from around the world.
(b) Too many Californians never get to visit or experience the states beaches and coastal state parks due to obstacles such as low income, language barriers, disability barriers, or under-resourced schools.
(c) In order to develop opportunities for all Californians to access and enjoy the coast, there is a demonstrated need for the conservancy to assist nonprofit organizations and public agencies by providing guidance and grant funds for coastal access opportunities that benefit all Californians in exploring the coastal areas of the state.
31451. (a) The Explore the Coast Program (hereafter the program) is hereby created in the conservancy to expand opportunities for all Californians to access and explore the states coastal resources.(b) The goals of
31451. (a) The Explore the Coast Program (hereafter the program) is hereby created in the conservancy to expand opportunities for all Californians to access and explore the states coastal resources.
(b) The goals of