Santa Ana River Conservancy Program: lower Santa Ana River region.

Summary

The bill amends the Public Resources Code to require the Santa Ana River Conservancy to spend the majority of its money on projects in heavily urbanized parts of the lower river region that serve disadvantaged, severely disadvantaged, or vulnerable populations. It defines key terms, sets notice requirements for local governments, and clarifies the Conservancy’s authority to acquire land, fund projects, and collect reasonable fees. The measure failed to pass.

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Vote

From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 9. Noes 4.) (April 7). Re-referred to Com. on APPR. · Apr 8, 2025

Hearings

• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · May 23, 2025
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · Apr 23, 2025
• Natural Resources Committee Hearing
  Natural Resources · Apr 7, 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. Apr 23, 2025In committee: Set, first hearing. Referred to suspense file.
5. Apr 8, 2025From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 9. Noes 4.) (April 7). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
6. Mar 17, 2025Re-referred to Com. on NAT. RES.
7. Mar 13, 2025Referred to Com. on NAT. RES.
8. Mar 13, 2025From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on NAT. RES. Read second time and amended.
9. Feb 24, 2025Read first time.
10. Feb 22, 2025From printer. May be heard in committee March 24.
11. Feb 21, 2025Introduced. To print.

Sponsors

• Valencia · sponsor

Bill text

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