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CA AB647
Bill
Status
Failed
11/30/2016
Primary Sponsor
Susan Eggman
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AI Summary
- Redefines underground water storage as a beneficial use if water is later applied to original purposes OR stored under a sustainable groundwater management plan for water quality protection, land subsidence prevention, or groundwater depletion mitigation
- Requires persons without existing water rights to apply to the State Water Resources Control Board for a permit, and those with pre-1914 water rights to petition for a change to use water for underground storage
- Mandates board-approved permits include conditions prohibiting diversions when other legal users are releasing stored water or when restricted by water quality or endangered species requirements
- Adds special restrictions for diversions from Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta tributaries, prohibiting diversions during balanced water conditions or when the Central Valley Project or State Water Project makes instream releases
- Excludes periods of aquifer or storage area use from water rights forfeiture calculations under Sections 1240 and 1241
Legislative Description
Beneficial use: storing of water underground.
Last Action
From Senate committee without further action.
11/30/2016
Committee Referrals
Natural Resources and Water6/18/2015
Rules6/4/2015
Appropriations4/14/2015
Water, Parks and Wildlife3/9/2015
Full Bill Text
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