CA AB929

Prohibits groundwater sustainability agencies from establishing groundwater extraction allocations for small community water systems (serving 3,300 connections or fewer) in disadvantaged communities and for managed wetland extractors, unless their usage exceeds historical levels

Exempts small community water systems serving disadvantaged communities and managed wetlands from groundwater extraction fees, provided their water use does not increase above historical amounts needed to support operations

Requires groundwater sustainability plans to include water supply and economic impact assessments for managed wetlands and small community water systems serving disadvantaged communities, along with lists of affected systems and wetlands

Defines "managed wetland" as publicly or privately owned property receiving supplemental flooding for habitat purposes, including state wildlife areas, national wildlife refuges, and lands under conservation easements of at least 10 years

Contains sunset provisions repealing the protections for small community water systems and managed wetlands on January 1, 2029, after which standard groundwater sustainability agency authority would apply