RBOC testified in the State Capitol again today, this time in the Senate Appropriations Committee, urging that AB 3030 [Kalra] be amended to include critical protections for boating and fishing opportunities in the measure.
RBOC is participating in a unified effort together with our national partner BoatU.S., boating industry associations, and fishing and hunting organizations.
Our communities are urging amendments to AB 3030 to specifically acknowledge the extent and impacts of existing protections of the state’s waters.
Following extensive public testimony, the committee placed AB 3030 “on suspense” due to the projected state costs. The committee plans to announce tomorrow which bills on the suspense list pass through committee and on to the Senate Floor for consideration prior to an August 31 deadline.
RBOC will issue a new call-to-action if the bill passes committee without the essential amendments.
AB 3030 would establish new land, water, and ocean protection goals, including the protection of 30 percent of the state’s land areas and water by 2030.