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CA SB1301

Bill

Status

Passed

9/30/2020

Primary Sponsor

Benjamin Hueso

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Origin

Senate

2019-2020 Session

AI Summary

  • Requires the California Environmental Protection Agency and Natural Resources Agency to collaborate on creating a Tijuana River Valley Watershed Action Plan, contingent upon legislative appropriation of funds
  • The plan must be reviewed and updated every 3 years and draw from existing watershed planning efforts in both the United States and Mexico
  • Plan components include identifying key stakeholders, issues of concern, potential projects, short and long-term goals, and strategies to restore water quality, protect public health, and limit beach closures
  • Upon plan completion, agencies must consult with U.S., Mexican, state, and local governments (including San Diego County, Imperial Beach, Tijuana, and Tecate) to develop a binational watershed action plan
  • Addresses cross-border issues including water quality, wildlife habitat, stormwater management, wastewater discharge, and water supply, but no state expenditure is required without legislative appropriation

Legislative Description

Tijuana River Valley: watershed action plan.

Last Action

Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 368, Statutes of 2020.

9/30/2020

Committee Referrals

Appropriations8/10/2020
Natural Resources6/29/2020
Appropriations5/27/2020
Natural Resources and Water5/11/2020
Rules2/21/2020

Full Bill Text

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