(1) Existing law requires the Wildlife Conservation Board to establish and administer, through the Department of Fish and Wildlife, the California Riparian Habitat Conservation Program with the purpose and goal of protecting, preserving, and restoring riparian habitats throughout the state, as specified. Existing law authorizes the board to authorize the department to award grants and loans for the purposes of the program to specified entities. This bill would authorize the board to authorize the department to make those awards to federally recognized tribes. (2) Existing law establishes the Inland Wetlands Conservation Program under the board with the purpose and goal of carrying out the programs of the Central Valley Habitat Joint Venture. Existing law authorizes the board to make grants or loans for the purpose of wetland and associated upland habitat acquisition, restoration, or enhancement to specified entities. This bill would authorize the board to make those grants or loans to federally recognized tribes. (3) Existing law authorizes the department to enter into contracts or other agreements with nonprofit conservation groups or resource conservation districts for the management and operation of department-managed lands. This bill would authorize the department to also enter into those contracts or other agreements with federally recognized tribes.
This measure would urge the United States Congress to act favorably in regard to legislation, Senate Bill 2195 and House of Representatives Bill 4901 to award the Congressional Gold Medal to the World War II members of the United States Army Nurse Corps and the United States Navy Nurse Corps.
This measure would urge the Congress and President of the United States to permit states to extend burial and memorial benefits in state cemeteries to Republic of Korea veterans who served in the Vietnam War and who subsequently became United States citizens.
SCR 113 is a ceremonial resolution that designates September 27, 2026, as "Gold Star Mothers' and Families' Day" in California. It does not create new laws or policies but formally recognizes families who have lost a member in military service. The resolution directly affects California residents by establishing an annual day of observance for these families. This is a symbolic gesture with no regulatory or financial impact, as it only proclaims a specific date for recognition.
California Senate Resolution 121 formally recognizes the Killed in Action flag as a symbol honoring military personnel who died in combat. The resolution encourages the voluntary display of this flag at state and local public buildings, schools, and private homes to express remembrance for fallen service members. It also suggests that Californians display the flag during specific observances such as Memorial Day, Veterans Day, and Independence Day. Finally, the bill directs the Secretary of the Senate to send copies of the resolution to the Governor, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and various veterans' service organizations.
This measure would designate a specified portion of State Highway Route 395 in the County of Mono as the Captain Vidar Anderson Memorial Highway. The measure would request that the Department of Transportation determine the cost of appropriate signs showing this special designation and, upon receiving donations from nonstate sources sufficient to cover the cost, to erect those signs.
This Senate resolution honors Korean American veterans who served in the Vietnam War and currently reside in California. It formally recognizes their contributions to freedom and democracy and expresses gratitude for their service. The bill also encourages ongoing cooperation between the United States and South Korea to support the welfare of these aging veterans. Finally, it directs the Senate Secretary to send copies of the resolution to state and federal officials and the South Korean consulate for distribution.
Senate Resolution 120 establishes Filipino American History Month to recognize the long-standing contributions of Filipinos and Filipino Americans to California and the United States. The resolution highlights key historical events, including early immigration, service during World War II, and the significant role Filipino workers played in California's agricultural industry and labor rights movements. By documenting these achievements, the bill aims to honor the resilience and impact of this community throughout American history.
This measure would designate the interchange at State Route 52 and Interstate 805 in the County of San Diego as the Officer Kirk Leland Johnson Memorial Interchange. The measure would request that the Department of Transportation determine the cost of appropriate signs showing this special designation and, upon receiving donations from nonstate sources sufficient to cover the cost, to erect those signs.
This measure would designate a specified portion of State Route 162 in the County of Glenn as the Purple Heart Community. The measure would request that the Department of Transportation determine the cost of appropriate signs showing this special designation and, upon receiving donations from nonstate sources sufficient to cover the cost, to erect those signs.
