Water quality: recycled water.

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. Enacted

Summary

The bill updates California law to redefine recycled water, clarify when storm‑water releases are allowed, and permit more non‑potable uses such as spray into park eating areas, common‑area landscaping, and toilet flushing in many buildings. It adds requirements for dual‑plumbed systems in condominiums and extends recycled‑water use to food‑handling facilities, provided the water does not enter food‑prep spaces. The changes aim to help the state meet its aggressive water‑reuse goals.

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Vote

Read third time. Passed. (Ayes 79. Noes 0. Page 2867.) Ordered to the Senate. · Sep 3, 2025

Hearings

• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · Aug 29, 2025
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · Aug 20, 2025
• Environmental Safety and Toxic Materials Committee Hearing
  Environmental Safety and Toxic Materials · Jul 1, 2025
• Water, Parks, and Wildlife Committee Hearing
  Water, Parks, and Wildlife · Jun 17, 2025
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · May 23, 2025

History

1. Oct 13, 2025Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 736, Statutes of 2025.
2. Oct 13, 2025Approved by the Governor.
3. Sep 9, 2025Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 2 p.m.
4. Sep 4, 2025Assembly amendments concurred in. (Ayes 39. Noes 0. Page 2512.) Ordered to engrossing and enrolling.
5. Sep 3, 2025Read third time. Passed. (Ayes 79. Noes 0. Page 2867.) Ordered to the Senate.
6. Sep 3, 2025In Senate. Concurrence in Assembly amendments pending.
7. Sep 2, 2025Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
8. Aug 29, 2025From committee: Do pass. (Ayes 15. Noes 0.) (August 29).
9. Aug 29, 2025Coauthors revised.
10. Aug 20, 2025August 20 set for first hearing. Placed on APPR. suspense file.
11. Jul 2, 2025From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. with recommendation: To consent calendar. (Ayes 7. Noes 0.) (July 1). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
12. Jun 17, 2025From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on E.S & T.M. (Ayes 10. Noes 0.) (June 17). Re-referred to Com. on E.S & T.M.

The 12 most recent of 35 recorded actions.

Sponsors

• McNerney · sponsor
• Alvarez
• Bennett
• Macedo
• Rubio
• Seyarto
• Tangipa
• Valladares

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