States that the legislature will establish a pinto abalone recovery initiative, building on previous efforts of the state and certain federal, tribal, and nongovernmental partners.

Requires the department of fish and wildlife to, in implementing the initiative, coordinate with its federal, tribal, and nongovernmental cooperating partners and develop an action plan to: (1) Develop a new or expanded hatchery program building on previous and current hatchery operations and studies;

(2) Identify an implementation plan and timeline; and

(3) Identify any legislative policy and funding recommendations to promote the initiative.