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CA AB2132

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/18/2026

Primary Sponsor

Alexandra Macedo

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Origin

State Assembly

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Exempts groundwater recharge projects from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) review requirements if the Secretary of the Natural Resources Agency determines the project would address land subsidence

  • Adds new Section 21080.74 to the Public Resources Code creating this categorical CEQA exemption

  • Requires lead agencies to determine whether projects qualify for the exemption, creating a state-mandated local program

  • No state reimbursement to local agencies is required because they have authority to levy fees sufficient to cover costs of administering the exemption

  • Introduced by Assembly Member Macedo on February 18, 2026; requires majority vote and fiscal committee review

Legislative Description

California Environmental Quality Act: exemption: groundwater recharge project.

Last Action

Referred to Coms. on NAT. RES. and W., P., & W.

3/9/2026

Committee Referrals

Natural Resources3/9/2026

Full Bill Text

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