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CA AB1647
Bill
Status
Failed
11/30/2016
Primary Sponsor
Marie Waldron
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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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