State Water Resources Control Board: emergency regulations.
- Requires economic impact studies before renewing drought-related water emergency regulations.
- Mandates public posting of economic studies on the water board's website 30 days before regulation renewals.
- Maintains $500 daily fines for violations of emergency water conservation regulations.
Assembly Member Alanis's proposal to modify California's drought emergency regulations would require the State Water Resources Control Board to conduct comprehensive economic impact studies before extending certain water conservation measures. The legislation targets emergency regulations enacted during drought conditions, specifically addressing their renewal process and economic oversight.
The measure would mandate economic impact analyses before any second renewal of emergency water regulations or upon their repeal. These studies must examine effects on industries, fisheries, communities, and water users, with findings published on the board's website at least 30 days before renewal or within one year of repeal. The existing framework allows emergency regulations to remain active for up to one year, with renewal options based on continued drought conditions.
The bill maintains current enforcement provisions, including daily fines of up to $500 for violations, with penalties directed to the Water Rights Fund for water conservation programs. Emergency regulations would continue operating under established timelines while incorporating these new analytical requirements, preserving the board's authority to implement drought response measures while adding economic impact considerations to the renewal process.
This bill was recently introduced. Email the authors to let them know what you think about it.
Introduced By
Latest Voting History
 Juan AlanisR Assembly Member | Bill Author |  Not Contacted | |
 Diane PapanD Assembly Member | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
 Jeff GonzalezR Assembly Member | Committee Member | Not Contacted |
- Requires economic impact studies before renewing drought-related water emergency regulations.
- Mandates public posting of economic studies on the water board's website 30 days before regulation renewals.
- Maintains $500 daily fines for violations of emergency water conservation regulations.
This bill was recently introduced. Email the authors to let them know what you think about it.
Introduced By
Assembly Member Alanis's proposal to modify California's drought emergency regulations would require the State Water Resources Control Board to conduct comprehensive economic impact studies before extending certain water conservation measures. The legislation targets emergency regulations enacted during drought conditions, specifically addressing their renewal process and economic oversight.
The measure would mandate economic impact analyses before any second renewal of emergency water regulations or upon their repeal. These studies must examine effects on industries, fisheries, communities, and water users, with findings published on the board's website at least 30 days before renewal or within one year of repeal. The existing framework allows emergency regulations to remain active for up to one year, with renewal options based on continued drought conditions.
The bill maintains current enforcement provisions, including daily fines of up to $500 for violations, with penalties directed to the Water Rights Fund for water conservation programs. Emergency regulations would continue operating under established timelines while incorporating these new analytical requirements, preserving the board's authority to implement drought response measures while adding economic impact considerations to the renewal process.
Latest Voting History
Juan AlanisR Assembly Member | Bill Author | Not Contacted | |
Diane PapanD Assembly Member | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
Jeff GonzalezR Assembly Member | Committee Member | Not Contacted |