Lake and streambed alteration agreements: exemptions: culverts and bridges.

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 lifts the lake and streambed alteration agreement requirement for repairing or rebuilding bridges up to 30 feet long and culverts up to 70 feet long in Sutter County that were damaged by fire, flood, storm, earthquake, land subsidence, gradual earth movement, or landslide between Jan 1 2022 and Dec 31 2024. Affected parties must still give written notice to the Department of Fish and Wildlife, conduct a biological survey, and follow any species‑protection measures the department recommends. The exemption ends on Jan 1 2027 and does not apply to state highways or a specific EPIMS‑listed project.

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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

• Natural Resources and Water Committee Hearing
  Natural Resources and Water · Jul 16, 2025
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · May 14, 2025
• Water, Parks, and Wildlife Committee Hearing
  Water, Parks, and Wildlife · Apr 29, 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 73. Noes 0. Page 3493.).
6. Sep 13, 2025Joint Rules 61(a)(14) and 51(a)(4) suspended. (Ayes 59. Noes 20. Page 3413.)
7. Sep 9, 2025Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Assembly. (Ayes 40. Noes 0. Page 2701.).
8. Sep 9, 2025In Assembly. Concurrence in Senate amendments pending.
9. Sep 3, 2025Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
10. Sep 2, 2025Read third time and amended. Ordered to second reading.
11. Aug 25, 2025Ordered to third reading.
12. Aug 25, 2025From Consent Calendar.

The 12 most recent of 33 recorded actions.

Sponsors

• Gallagher · sponsor

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