Relates to the disposition of certain fines and penalties

Updated the bill identifier from version A to version B and added a new California bill number.

Changed the legislative status to indicate the bill has been reported favorably by committees and is ready for a third reading.

Increased mandatory surcharges for wildlife offenses from $75 to $112.50 and adjusted the percentage-based surcharge calculation.

Replaced the instruction to pay fines into the 'general fund' with a directive to deposit them into the 'conservation fund' to support enforcement.

Clarified that town or village courts must remit the majority of surcharges to the state comptroller for the conservation fund, with only small portions retained locally.

Added a new requirement for the Department of Environmental Conservation to submit an annual expenditure report to legislative leaders one year after the bill takes effect.

Increased the mandatory court surcharge for general environmental offenses from $75 to $112.50.

Increased the mandatory surcharge percentage for serious environmental offenses from 6% to 9% of any penalty or fine imposed.