By Executive Order No. N-82-20, Governor Gavin Newsom directed the Natural ​Resources Agency to combat the biodiversity and climate crises by, among other things, ​establishing the California Biodiversity Collaborative and conserving at least 30% of ​the state's lands and coastal waters by 2030. Existing law requires the Secretary of the​ Natural Resources Agency to prepare and submit, on or before March 31, 2024, and ​annually thereafter, a report to the Legislature on the progress made in the prior calendar ​year toward achieving the goal to conserve 30% of California's lands and coastal waters ​by 2030. Existing law provides that it is the goal of the state to conserve at least 30% ​of California's lands and coastal waters by 2030, known as the 30x30 goal.
This bill would require all state agencies, including their departments, boards, offices, commissions, and conservancies, to consider the 30x30 goal when adopting, revising, or establishing plans, policies, or regulations, and shall ensure, to the extent feasible, that the plan, policy, or regulation is not inconsistent with the 30x30 goal.