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CA AB2630
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/20/2026
Primary Sponsor
Steve Bennett
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AI Summary
- Requires the State Water Resources Control Board to adopt all future water diversion measurement and reporting regulations as emergency regulations, not just initial regulations
- Allows emergency regulations adopted under these provisions to remain in effect indefinitely until revised by the board
- Exempts all future regulations (not just initial ones) from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) review requirements
- Applies to water users holding permits, licenses, registrations for small domestic/irrigation/livestock stockpond use, or livestock stockpond certifications
- Introduced by Assembly Member Bennett on February 20, 2026; requires majority vote and fiscal committee review
Legislative Description
Water diversion and use: adoption of regulations.
Last Action
Referred to Coms. on W., P., & W. and NAT. RES.
3/9/2026
Committee Referrals
Water, Parks and Wildlife3/9/2026
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