Water Rate Assistance Program.

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

SB 1125 proposes a water rate assistance program that would lower water costs for eligible customers. The measure is aimed at households and possibly small businesses that are burdened by high water rates. It seeks to provide financial relief and improve water affordability across the state.

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Vote

Read third time. Passed. (Ayes 62. Noes 10. Page 6473.) Ordered to the Senate. · Aug 25, 2026

Hearings

• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · Aug 13, 2026
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · Aug 5, 2026
• Utilities and Energy Committee Hearing
  Utilities and Energy · Jun 24, 2026
• Environmental Safety and Toxic Materials Committee Hearing
  Environmental Safety and Toxic Materials · Jun 16, 2026
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · May 14, 2026

History

1. Jun 4, 2026Referred to Coms. on E.S & T.M. and U. & E.
2. May 27, 2026Read third time. Passed. (Ayes 30. Noes 9.) Ordered to the Assembly.
3. May 27, 2026In Assembly. Read first time. Held at Desk.
4. May 18, 2026Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
5. May 14, 2026Read second time and amended. Ordered to second reading.
6. May 14, 2026From committee: Do pass as amended. (Ayes 6. Noes 1.) (May 14).
7. May 8, 2026Set for hearing May 14.
8. May 4, 2026May 4 hearing: Placed on APPR. suspense file.
9. Apr 24, 2026Set for hearing May 4.
10. Apr 22, 2026From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 14. Noes 1. Page 3974.) (April 21). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
11. Apr 16, 2026Set for hearing April 21.
12. Apr 15, 2026Re-referred to Com. on E., U & C.

The 12 most recent of 18 recorded actions.

Sponsors

• Caroline Menjivar (D) · sponsor
• Durazo
• Gonzalez
• Menjivar

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