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CA AB1635
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/26/2026
Primary Sponsor
Joaquin Arambula
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AI Summary
- Prohibits pit dewatering in areas where subsurface river flow or groundwater levels are shallower than 50 feet below ground
- Defines "pit dewatering" as water that collects in mining pits and is pumped, drained, or otherwise removed by the pit operator
- Includes wet pit overflows caused by direct rainfall or groundwater seepage within the definition of pit dewatering
- Amends the Public Resources Code by adding Section 2770.2 under the Surface Mining and Reclamation Act of 1975
- Introduced by Assembly Member Arambula on January 26, 2026, and amended March 16, 2026
Legislative Description
Pit dewatering: prohibition.
Last Action
From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on NAT. RES. Read second time and amended.
3/16/2026
Committee Referrals
Natural Resources3/16/2026
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