Sea level rise and groundwater rise: contaminated sites: report.

Summary

The bill directs the Department of Toxic Substances Control and the State Water Resources Control Board to deliver a report on all contaminated sites at risk from sea‑level or groundwater rise by Jan. 1, 2027. It also obligates developers to conduct a sea‑level and groundwater rise risk assessment when a project is within 1,000 feet of such a site and in a vulnerable area. The goal is to inform planning and protect public health as climate impacts increase.

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Vote

From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. with recommendation: To Consent Calendar. (Ayes 7. Noes 0.) (April 29). Re-referred to Com. on APPR. · Apr 30, 2025

Hearings

• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · May 23, 2025
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · May 14, 2025
• Environmental Safety and Toxic Materials Committee Hearing
  Environmental Safety and Toxic Materials · Apr 29, 2025

History

1. Feb 2, 2026From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56.
2. Jan 31, 2026Died pursuant to Art. IV, Sec. 10(c) of the Constitution.
3. May 23, 2025In committee: Held under submission.
4. May 14, 2025In committee: Set, first hearing. Referred to APPR. suspense file.
5. Apr 30, 2025From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. with recommendation: To Consent Calendar. (Ayes 7. Noes 0.) (April 29). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
6. Apr 16, 2025In committee: Hearing postponed by committee.
7. Apr 10, 2025Re-referred to Com. on H. & C.D.
8. Apr 10, 2025Re-referred to Com. on E.S & T.M. pursuant to Assembly Rule 96.
9. Apr 9, 2025From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on H. & C.D. Read second time and amended.
10. Mar 28, 2025Referred to Coms. on H. & C.D. and E.S & T.M.
11. Feb 21, 2025From printer. May be heard in committee March 23.
12. Feb 20, 2025Read first time. To print.

Sponsors

• Boerner · sponsor

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