Legislation

New climate resilience bond heads to November ballot

California voters will decide in November if the $10 billion climate resilience bond is worth the price tag. Last week Acting Governor Mike McGuire signed SB 867, the Safe Drinking Water, Wildfire Prevention, Drought Preparedness, and Clean Air Bond Act of 2024. The bond measure would allow the state to borrow …

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Gov. Newsom signs water ratepayers protection act

Gov. Newsom signs water ratepayers protection act

Last week Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law the Water Ratepayers Protection Act of 2023 (Assembly Bill 399) adding affordability safeguards for residents and businesses in the San Diego County Water Authority’s service area.. The legislation, introduced by Encinitas Assemblymember Tasha Boerner and sponsored by the City of San Diego, …

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Newsom signs legislation aimed at enhancing groundwater recharge

Earlier this week Governor Gavin Newsom signed the California Water Supply Solutions Act of 2023 into law. SB 659, authored by California Sen. Angelique V. Ashby (D-Sacramento) and co-sponsored by the Regional Water Authority (RWA) and California Association of Winegrape Growers, aims to enhance groundwater recharge as a sustainable water supply for California. The legislation …

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California Law Taps Science to Improve Water Management

California Law Taps Science to Improve Water Management

Legislation signed into law by California Governor Gavin Newsom ensures the state has the science and weather forecasting tools it needs for more flexible reservoir operations. The bill, AB 30, makes breakthrough water management technology standard for the California Department of Water Resources. The legislation was introduced by San Diego …

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