SB 1108CALIFORNIASession 20252026

California creates Grassland Ecological Area Conservancy to manage regional land and tourism

Original title: Grassland Ecological Area Conservancy.

August 13, 2026

Conservation Land Management State Government Natural Resources Tourism GrasslandEcologicalAreaConservancy

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The Frame

What this does

This bill creates a new state entity with the power to acquire and manage land, potentially impacting local land-use planning and requiring local agencies to participate in board governance.

Who is mentioned in the record

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Natural Resources Agency

The agency will house the newly created Grassland Ecological Area Conservancy.

Local agencies

Local agencies are required to appoint members to the conservancy's governing board and may incur costs associated with these new duties.

What changed

Last recorded activity August 13, 2026.

What's next

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Summary

SB 1108 establishes the Grassland Ecological Area Conservancy within the Natural Resources Agency to protect, restore, and manage resources within the Grassland Ecological Area and Grassland Focus Area. The bill creates a new requiring local agency participation in the conservancy's governing board and establishes a dedicated fund for its operations.

Key Facts

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Why It Matters

This bill creates a new state entity with the power to acquire and manage land, potentially impacting local land-use planning and requiring local agencies to participate in board governance.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of the new Grassland Ecological Area Conservancy?

Its purpose is to protect, conserve, and restore the physical, cultural, archaeological, historical, and living resources of the Grassland Ecological Area and Grassland Focus Area, while increasing tourism and recreation opportunities.

How will the new conservancy be funded?

It will be funded through the newly created Grassland Ecological Area Conservancy Fund, which will receive income from donations, leases, rentals, sales, or transfers of property, subject to legislative .

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Centralization of regional land management

The bill shifts management of the Grassland Ecological Area from existing authorities to a newly created, dedicated conservancy within the Natural Resources Agency.

Grassland Ecological Area Conservancy Natural Resources Agency

Connected Entities

organizationNatural Resources Agency“The state agency housing the new conservancy.”Map →

otherGrassland Ecological Area Conservancy Fund“New fund created to hold income and donations for the conservancy.”Map →

organizationGrassland Ecological Area Conservancy“New entity created by SB 1108 to manage land and resources.”Map →

organizationCommission on State Mandates“Responsible for determining reimbursement for state-mandated local costs.”Map →

Sources

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openstates.org

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