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CA SB1417
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/20/2026
Primary Sponsor
Sasha Renee Perez
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AI Summary
- Requires disaster-impacted public water systems to complete a disaster impact assessment within 6 months of a Governor-declared emergency before receiving state funding
- Assessments must evaluate infrastructure damage, ability to provide safe and affordable water, potential rate increases on residents, and whether consolidation with another water system would better serve affected communities
- Mandates coordination between public water systems and disaster-impacted counties, with proceedings subject to the California Public Records Act and Ralph M. Brown Act (open meetings law)
- Requires public comment opportunities at hearings both in-person and remotely, with live translation available in applicable languages when requested 24 hours in advance
- Violations of these requirements by certain public water systems would constitute a misdemeanor under existing California Emergency Services Act enforcement provisions
Legislative Description
Disaster preparedness: public water systems.
Last Action
Referred to Coms. on E.M. and E.Q.
3/4/2026
Committee Referrals
Emergency Management3/4/2026
Rules2/20/2026
Full Bill Text
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