Forest management: biomass innovation parks: wood products.

CA AB1666 aims to establish biomass innovation parks in California to improve forest management. These parks would focus on using biomass materials for energy and other products, helping to reduce wildfire risks and promote sustainable forestry practices. The bill also proposes repealing a previous section of the Public Resources Code related to forestry.

CA AB1666 is a house bill in the California 2025-2026 Regular Session, sponsored by Chris Rogers (D), currently “Vetoed” since September 30, 2026.

We track 5,060 California bills this session, 41 of them sponsored by Chris Rogers.

The key recorded vote (Senate, August 26, 2026) ended 40–0 and passed.

Supporters of CA AB1666 would highlight its potential to create jobs and foster innovation in renewable energy through biomass utilization. They would emphasize that the bill addresses critical forest management issues, helping to prevent wildfires and protect the environment while promoting economic growth in rural areas.

Critics of CA AB1666 may argue that the bill could lead to increased logging and environmental degradation under the guise of biomass innovation. They might express concerns about the potential impact on wildlife habitats and the effectiveness of biomass as a sustainable energy source compared to other renewable options.

Source: LegiScan roll call vote data.