California 2025-2026 Regular Session

California Assembly Bill ACR107

Introduced
7/15/25  
Refer
8/21/25  
Engrossed
9/13/25  
Refer
9/13/25  

Caption

Relative to the Diablo Range.

Summary

ACR 107 is a nonbinding Assembly Concurrent Resolution that recognizes the Diablo Range as a landscape of statewide importance. The resolution describes the range’s ecological, recreational, agricultural, cultural, and climate-related value, emphasizing its role as a wildlife habitat corridor, a source of outdoor access for nearby communities, and a contributor to water supply, flood attenuation, carbon sequestration, and other natural infrastructure benefits. The measure also highlights the Diablo Range’s geographic scale and its proximity to major population centers, noting that it spans multiple counties and supports conservation, agriculture, and fire-risk reduction efforts. It further states that recognizing the range as a California conservation priority could help build momentum for future efforts, including possible designation as a national monument. The resolution concludes by commending the Natural Resources Agency, related departments, stakeholders, and individuals working to raise awareness and protect the range.

Impact

Because ACR 107 is a concurrent resolution, it does not change statutory law, create new regulatory duties, or appropriate funds. Its practical effect is symbolic and policy-oriented: it places the Legislature on record supporting the Diablo Range and encouraging continued conservation, land management, and public awareness efforts. The resolution may also reinforce existing state priorities such as the 30x30 conservation goal, wildfire resilience, agricultural land preservation, and habitat protection, while drawing attention to programs like the Sustainable Agricultural Lands Conservation Program.

Sentiment

The overall sentiment around the bill appears strongly supportive and noncontroversial. The committee action reported unanimous approval, and the bill later passed on the floor with no recorded opposition, including placement on the consent calendar. That voting pattern suggests broad bipartisan agreement with the resolution’s recognition of the Diablo Range and its conservation and public-benefit themes.

Contention

There is little evidence of substantive opposition in the available record. The resolution is framed in celebratory and aspirational terms, so any potential disagreement would likely be limited to the broader policy implications of elevating the Diablo Range as a conservation priority, including future land-use, habitat, fire-management, or national-monument discussions. However, no specific objections, amendments, or competing viewpoints are reflected in the provided transcripts or votes.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Similar Bills

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