CA SB1101

Creates a Water and Climate Science Advisory Board within the Department of Water Resources consisting of 5 members: 3 appointed by the department, 1 by the Natural Resources Agency, and 1 by the State Water Resources Control Board.

Board members must be prominent scientists with hydroclimate expertise and serve 3-year terms, with a maximum of 3 consecutive terms per member.

Requires the board to meet in person at least 3 times per year, with options for teleconference meetings.

Mandates the Department of Water Resources to consult with the board when initiating, reviewing, or expanding policies or guidelines addressing climate change impacts on water resources.

Requires the department to establish a public process for reviewing board work and sharing department responses with the public.