It has cleared committee and can be brought up at any time, though no date is set.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesCaliforniaEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchHistoric sites and heritage areasLand use and conservationPublic-private cooperation
Why This Matters
This bill requires the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study to see if certain areas in California should be designated as the Monterey Bay National Heritage Area.
If you live in or near Monterey Bay, this study could lead to new heritage area designations that impact your community.
Who this affects
Local residents · Heritage organizations · Tribal governments
What changes is this bill making?
1The Secretary of the Interior will study whether to designate certain areas in California as the Monterey Bay National Heritage Area.
2The study will include Monterey, San Mateo, Santa Cruz, and San Luis Obispo counties, along with nearby areas with similar heritage.
