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CA AB2132
Bill
Status
2/18/2026
Primary Sponsor
Alexandra Macedo
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AI Summary
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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
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Adds new Section 21080.74 to the Public Resources Code creating this categorical CEQA exemption
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Requires lead agencies to determine whether projects qualify for the exemption, creating a state-mandated local program
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No state reimbursement to local agencies is required because they have authority to levy fees sufficient to cover costs of administering the exemption
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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