Dam safety: state supervision: exceptions.

Legislative status

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

Summary

The bill would remove state dam‑safety regulation for specific wastewater treatment ponds and for water‑storage components of a compressed‑air energy storage project in Kern County, provided they meet size and engineering standards. It applies only to facilities that are under 15‑ or 25‑foot water heights, hold no more than 1,500 acre‑feet, are supervised by a registered civil engineer, and are not built across streams. The measure was vetoed by the governor and is not in effect.

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Vote

Joint Rules 61(a)(14) and 51(a)(4) suspended. (Ayes 59. Noes 20. Page 3413.) · Sep 13, 2025

Hearings

• Water, Parks, and Wildlife Committee Hearing
  Water, Parks, and Wildlife · Sep 12, 2025
• Natural Resources and Water Committee Hearing
  Natural Resources and Water · Jul 16, 2025
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · May 23, 2025
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · May 14, 2025
• Utilities and Energy Committee Hearing
  Utilities and Energy · Apr 30, 2025

History

1. Jan 22, 2026Consideration of Governor's veto stricken from file.
2. Oct 1, 2025Vetoed by Governor.
3. Oct 1, 2025Consideration of Governor's veto pending.
4. Sep 24, 2025Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 3 p.m.
5. Sep 13, 2025Senate amendments concurred in. To Engrossing and Enrolling. (Ayes 77. Noes 0. Page 3460.).
6. Sep 13, 2025Joint Rules 61(a)(14) and 51(a)(4) suspended. (Ayes 59. Noes 20. Page 3413.)
7. Sep 12, 2025Re-referred to Com. on W. P., & W. pursuant to Assembly Rule 77.2.
8. Sep 12, 2025Joint Rule 62(a), file notice suspended. (Page 3356.)
9. Sep 12, 2025In Assembly. Concurrence in Senate amendments pending.
10. Sep 12, 2025From committee: That the Senate amendments be concurred in. (Ayes 13. Noes 0.) (September 12).
11. Sep 11, 2025Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Assembly. (Ayes 40. Noes 0. Page 2884.).
12. Aug 20, 2025Read second time. Ordered to third reading.

The 12 most recent of 33 recorded actions.

Sponsors

• Petrie-Norris · sponsor

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