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CA SB1469

Bill

Status

Failed

11/30/2016

Primary Sponsor

Jeff Stone

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Origin

Senate

2015-2016 Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 10723 of the Water Code to make a nonsubstantive change to groundwater sustainability agency provisions
  • Clarifies that local agencies overlying a groundwater basin may decide to become a groundwater sustainability agency for that basin after holding a public hearing
  • Designates 15 specific agencies created by statute as exclusive local groundwater management agencies within their statutory boundaries, including Alameda County Water District, Orange County Water District, and Santa Clara Valley Water District
  • Allows designated agencies to opt out of exclusive groundwater management status by notifying the Department of Water Resources, which must post the notice within 15 days
  • Permits agencies with existing basin-specific management authority under their principal act to comply with requirements without exercising prohibited authorities unless the governing board finds sustainable management is impossible without those authorities

Legislative Description

Groundwater sustainability agencies.

Last Action

From committee without further action.

11/30/2016

Committee Referrals

Rules2/19/2016

Full Bill Text

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