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    AB-580
    Natural Resources & Water

    Surface mining: Metropolitan Water District of Southern California.

    Engrossed
    CA
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    2025-2026 Regular Session
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    Key Takeaways

    • Extends the Metropolitan Water District's authority to manage surface mining operations until January 2041.
    • Requires the Water District to maintain a master reclamation plan for mining sites across six counties.
    • Mandates biennial state inspections of idle mining sites to ensure environmental compliance.
    • Prohibits the Water District from selling extracted materials to outside parties.

    Summary

    Assembly Member Wallis proposes extending the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California's authority to manage surface mining operations under a master reclamation plan through 2041, maintaining unified oversight of mining activities across six Southern California counties. The current authorization, which allows the District to operate under a consolidated plan rather than securing individual county approvals, expires January 1, 2026.

    The master reclamation plan covers mining operations in Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego, and Ventura counties, with the State Mining and Geology Board serving as lead agency. Under the plan, the District must map all mining sites, implement maintenance protocols for idle periods, and submit detailed annual reports for each operation. The District remains prohibited from selling extracted materials to outside parties and must maintain financial assurances during non-operational phases.

    The bill's findings cite the District's unique position in managing critical water infrastructure across multiple jurisdictions, serving approximately 19 million residents through 26 member agencies. According to these findings, centralized oversight through the Department of Conservation promotes consistent application of surface mining regulations, avoiding potentially conflicting requirements from individual counties. While the legislation creates a state-mandated local program, it specifies that local agencies may levy fees to cover any additional costs, requiring no state reimbursement.

    Key Dates

    Next Step
    Referred to the Senate Standing Committee on Appropriations
    Next Step
    Senate Committee
    Referred to the Senate Standing Committee on Appropriations
    Hearing has not been scheduled yet
    Senate Natural Resources and Water Hearing
    Senate Committee
    Senate Natural Resources and Water Hearing
    Do pass as amended, but first amend, and re-refer to the Committee on [Appropriations] with the recommendation: To Consent Calendar
    Vote on Assembly Floor
    Assembly Floor
    Vote on Assembly Floor
    AB 580 Wallis Consent Calendar Second Day Regular Session
    Assembly Appropriations Hearing
    Assembly Committee
    Assembly Appropriations Hearing
    Do pass. To Consent Calendar
    Assembly Water, Parks, And Wildlife Hearing
    Assembly Committee
    Assembly Water, Parks, And Wildlife Hearing
    Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations] with recommendation: To Consent Calendar
    Assembly Natural Resources Hearing
    Assembly Committee
    Assembly Natural Resources Hearing
    Do pass as amended and be re-referred to the Committee on [Water, Parks, and Wildlife]
    Introduced
    Assembly Floor
    Introduced
    Read first time. To print.

    Contacts

    Profile
    Anna CaballeroD
    Senator
    Committee Member
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    Profile
    Tim GraysonD
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    Profile
    Megan DahleR
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    Profile
    Kelly SeyartoR
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    Profile
    Aisha WahabD
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
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    Anna CaballeroD
    Senator
    Committee Member
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    Tim GraysonD
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Megan DahleR
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Kelly SeyartoR
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Aisha WahabD
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Greg WallisR
    Assemblymember
    Bill Author
    Profile
    Christopher CabaldonD
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Laura RichardsonD
    Senator
    Committee Member

    Similar Past Legislation

    Bill NumberTitleIntroduced DateStatusLink to Bill
    Surface Mining and Reclamation Act of 1975: exemption: Metropolitan Water District of Southern California: master reclamation plan.
    February 2021
    Passed
    View Bill
    Surface Mining and Reclamation Act of 1975: exemption: Metropolitan Water District of Southern California.
    February 2020
    Failed
    View Bill
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    Page 1 of 1

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    Introduced By

    Greg Wallis
    Greg WallisR
    California State Assembly Member
    40% progression
    Bill has passed all readings in its first house and is ready to move to the other house (5/23/2025)

    Latest Voting History

    View History
    July 16, 2025
    PASS
    Senate Committee
    Senate Natural Resources and Water Hearing
    AyesNoesNVRTotalResult
    7007PASS

    Key Takeaways

    • Extends the Metropolitan Water District's authority to manage surface mining operations until January 2041.
    • Requires the Water District to maintain a master reclamation plan for mining sites across six counties.
    • Mandates biennial state inspections of idle mining sites to ensure environmental compliance.
    • Prohibits the Water District from selling extracted materials to outside parties.

    Get Involved

    Act Now!

    Email the authors or create an email template to send to all relevant legislators.

    Introduced By

    Greg Wallis
    Greg WallisR
    California State Assembly Member

    Summary

    Assembly Member Wallis proposes extending the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California's authority to manage surface mining operations under a master reclamation plan through 2041, maintaining unified oversight of mining activities across six Southern California counties. The current authorization, which allows the District to operate under a consolidated plan rather than securing individual county approvals, expires January 1, 2026.

    The master reclamation plan covers mining operations in Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego, and Ventura counties, with the State Mining and Geology Board serving as lead agency. Under the plan, the District must map all mining sites, implement maintenance protocols for idle periods, and submit detailed annual reports for each operation. The District remains prohibited from selling extracted materials to outside parties and must maintain financial assurances during non-operational phases.

    The bill's findings cite the District's unique position in managing critical water infrastructure across multiple jurisdictions, serving approximately 19 million residents through 26 member agencies. According to these findings, centralized oversight through the Department of Conservation promotes consistent application of surface mining regulations, avoiding potentially conflicting requirements from individual counties. While the legislation creates a state-mandated local program, it specifies that local agencies may levy fees to cover any additional costs, requiring no state reimbursement.

    40% progression
    Bill has passed all readings in its first house and is ready to move to the other house (5/23/2025)

    Key Dates

    Next Step
    Referred to the Senate Standing Committee on Appropriations
    Next Step
    Senate Committee
    Referred to the Senate Standing Committee on Appropriations
    Hearing has not been scheduled yet
    Senate Natural Resources and Water Hearing
    Senate Committee
    Senate Natural Resources and Water Hearing
    Do pass as amended, but first amend, and re-refer to the Committee on [Appropriations] with the recommendation: To Consent Calendar
    Vote on Assembly Floor
    Assembly Floor
    Vote on Assembly Floor
    AB 580 Wallis Consent Calendar Second Day Regular Session
    Assembly Appropriations Hearing
    Assembly Committee
    Assembly Appropriations Hearing
    Do pass. To Consent Calendar
    Assembly Water, Parks, And Wildlife Hearing
    Assembly Committee
    Assembly Water, Parks, And Wildlife Hearing
    Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations] with recommendation: To Consent Calendar
    Assembly Natural Resources Hearing
    Assembly Committee
    Assembly Natural Resources Hearing
    Do pass as amended and be re-referred to the Committee on [Water, Parks, and Wildlife]
    Introduced
    Assembly Floor
    Introduced
    Read first time. To print.

    Latest Voting History

    View History
    July 16, 2025
    PASS
    Senate Committee
    Senate Natural Resources and Water Hearing
    AyesNoesNVRTotalResult
    7007PASS

    Contacts

    Profile
    Anna CaballeroD
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    Profile
    Tim GraysonD
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    Profile
    Megan DahleR
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    Profile
    Kelly SeyartoR
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    Profile
    Aisha WahabD
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    0 of 8 row(s) selected.
    Page 1 of 2
    Select All Legislators
    Profile
    Anna CaballeroD
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Tim GraysonD
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Megan DahleR
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Kelly SeyartoR
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Aisha WahabD
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Greg WallisR
    Assemblymember
    Bill Author
    Profile
    Christopher CabaldonD
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Laura RichardsonD
    Senator
    Committee Member

    Similar Past Legislation

    Bill NumberTitleIntroduced DateStatusLink to Bill
    Surface Mining and Reclamation Act of 1975: exemption: Metropolitan Water District of Southern California: master reclamation plan.
    February 2021
    Passed
    View Bill
    Surface Mining and Reclamation Act of 1975: exemption: Metropolitan Water District of Southern California.
    February 2020
    Failed
    View Bill
    Showing 2 of 2 items
    Page 1 of 1