California Code, Public Resources Code - PRC § 5096.129

Any project involving state funds only, pursuant to subdivisions (b), (c), and (e) of Section 5096.124, shall originate by resolution of the Legislature or of the State Park and Recreation Commission directing a study of the proposed project or by action of the Secretary of the Resources Agency, either on his own initiative, or, with respect to projects to be funded pursuant to subdivision (e) of Section 5096.124, at the request of the Director of Water Resources, directing a study of the proposed project.

The costs of these project studies shall be borne by the State, Urban, and Coastal Park Fund.

Allocations for the purposes of subdivision (d) of Section 5096.124 that are authorized by the Legislature and approved by the Governor shall be made from the State, Urban, and Coastal Park Fund and shall be expended in accordance with the provisions of the Wildlife Conservation Law of 1947 (Chapter 4 (commencing with Section 1300), Division 2, Fish and Game Code).