Water diversion and use: adoption of regulations.

Legislative status

1. Introduced
2. In Committee
3. Reported by Committee
4. Floor Vote Scheduled
5. Passed One Chamber
6. Passed Both Chambers
7. Sent to Executive
8. Signed into Law

Summary

The bill directs the State Water Resources Control Board to adopt any new rules on measuring and reporting water diversions as emergency regulations that stay in force until the board revises them. It applies to anyone with a water permit, license, or registration—including small domestic, irrigation, and livestock stockpond users—and removes the need for environmental review. The provisions expire on Jan. 1, 2032.

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Vote

From committee: Amend, and do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on NAT. RES. (Ayes 8. Noes 4.) (March 24). · Mar 25, 2026

Hearings

• Water, Parks, and Wildlife Committee Hearing
  Water, Parks, and Wildlife · Mar 24, 2026
• Water, Parks, And Wildlife
  Water, Parks, And Wildlife · Mar 24, 2026

History

1. Apr 16, 2026In committee: Set, first hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author.
2. Apr 6, 2026Re-referred to Com. on NAT. RES.
3. Mar 26, 2026Read second time and amended.
4. Mar 25, 2026From committee: Amend, and do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on NAT. RES. (Ayes 8. Noes 4.) (March 24).
5. Mar 9, 2026Referred to Coms. on W., P., & W. and NAT. RES.
6. Feb 21, 2026From printer. May be heard in committee March 23.
7. Feb 20, 2026Read first time. To print.

Sponsors

• Bennett · sponsor

Bill text

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