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CA AB1647

Bill

Status

Failed

11/30/2016

Primary Sponsor

Marie Waldron

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Origin

State Assembly

2015-2016 Session

AI Summary

  • Exempts projects that expand existing surface water storage facilities by no more than 25 percent or replace existing facilities from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) requirements if owned and operated by a public entity
  • Requires the public entity to adopt a resolution at a public meeting with findings that the facility supplies water for both agricultural and nonagricultural purposes and reduces need for imported water
  • Requires findings that the project is necessary to preserve facility operation consistent with historical purposes, complies with federal and state safety guidelines, and is needed because the facility may fail during a significant earthquake
  • Does not exempt projects from compliance with other applicable state or federal laws and regulations

Legislative Description

Environmental quality: water storage facilities.

Last Action

From committee without further action.

11/30/2016

Committee Referrals

Natural Resources2/4/2016

Full Bill Text

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