AB-2184 (Wilson): Cap-and-Invest Program: nature-based climate solutions: funding.
AVFCA Commentary: AVFCA appreciates the intent of this bill to invest in California’s natural resources and long-term
environmental resilience. We are supportive of several key components, while also having concerns with
specific provisions that we believe may lead to unintended environmental and economic consequences.
Legislation Details
Bill Name: Cap-and-Invest Program: nature-based climate solutions: funding.
Bill Number: AB-2184
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Legislative Session / Year: 2026
State: California
AVFCA Position: Support If Amended
Bill Synopsis: This bill builds on the California Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006, which authorized the state’s Cap-and-Invest (formerly Cap-and-Trade) program to reduce greenhouse gas emissions cost-effectively. The bill represents a shift toward using carbon revenues to invest directly in nature-based solutions, recognizing their essential role in achieving state climate goals.
LegInfo Bill Link: https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billNavClient.xhtml?bill_id=202520260AB2184
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Referred to Assembly Policy Committee(s)
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03/26/26 From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on NAT. RES. Read second time and amended.
03/09/26 Referred to Com. on NAT. RES.
02/20/26 From printer. May be heard in committee March 22.
02/16/26 Read first time. To print.
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