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    AB-638
    Natural Resources & Water

    Stormwater: uses: irrigation.

    Engrossed
    CA
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    2025-2026 Regular Session
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    Key Takeaways

    • Requires development of state guidelines for using captured stormwater to irrigate urban public spaces by December 2026.
    • Mandates safety standards for stormwater irrigation to protect public health and reduce potable water usage.
    • Establishes a public comment process before finalizing stormwater irrigation recommendations.

    Summary

    Assembly Member Celeste Rodriguez's stormwater management legislation directs the State Water Resources Control Board to develop recommendations for using captured stormwater to irrigate urban public lands. The measure requires the Board to complete these recommendations by December 2026, focusing on methods to offset potable water usage while maintaining public health standards.

    The recommendations must address opportunities for stormwater capture and reuse, including guidelines for managing pathogens, suspended solids, and toxics. The Board must incorporate structural and non-structural best management practices to minimize potential health risks. Before finalizing the recommendations, the Board must solicit written public comments and hold a public hearing.

    The measure defines urban public lands as state, city, or county-owned property in urban areas, including parks, street medians, parkways, and golf courses that are dedicated for public access. This builds upon the existing Stormwater Resource Planning Act, which enables public agencies to develop broader stormwater management plans.

    Key Dates

    Next Step
    Referred to the Senate Standing Committee on Natural Resources and Water
    Next Step
    Senate Committee
    Referred to the Senate Standing Committee on Natural Resources and Water
    Hearing has not been scheduled yet
    Senate Environmental Quality Hearing
    Senate Committee
    Senate Environmental Quality Hearing
    Do pass as amended, but first amend, and re-refer to the Committee on [Natural Resources and Water] with the recommendation: To Consent Calendar
    Vote on Assembly Floor
    Assembly Floor
    Vote on Assembly Floor
    AB 638 Celeste Rodriguez Assembly Third Reading
    Assembly Appropriations Hearing
    Assembly Committee
    Assembly Appropriations Hearing
    Do pass as amended
    Assembly Environmental Safety And Toxic Materials Hearing
    Assembly Committee
    Assembly Environmental Safety And Toxic Materials Hearing
    Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations]
    Introduced
    Assembly Floor
    Introduced
    Read first time. To print.

    Contacts

    Profile
    Shannon GroveR
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    Profile
    Benjamin AllenD
    Senator
    Bill Author
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    Profile
    Henry SternD
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    Profile
    Monique LimonD
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    Profile
    Rebecca Bauer-KahanD
    Assemblymember
    Bill Author
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
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    Profile
    Shannon GroveR
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Benjamin AllenD
    Senator
    Bill Author
    Profile
    Henry SternD
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Monique LimonD
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Rebecca Bauer-KahanD
    Assemblymember
    Bill Author
    Profile
    Melissa HurtadoD
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Kelly SeyartoR
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Profile
    John LairdD
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Tina McKinnorD
    Assemblymember
    Bill Author
    Profile
    Celeste RodriguezD
    Assemblymember
    Bill Author

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    Introduced By

    Celeste Rodriguez
    Celeste RodriguezD
    California State Assembly Member
    Co-Authors
    Tina McKinnor
    Tina McKinnorD
    California State Assembly Member
    Rebecca Bauer-Kahan
    Rebecca Bauer-KahanD
    California State Assembly Member
    Benjamin Allen
    Benjamin AllenD
    California State Senator
    40% progression
    Bill has passed all readings in its first house and is ready to move to the other house (6/2/2025)

    Latest Voting History

    View History
    July 2, 2025
    PASS
    Senate Committee
    Senate Environmental Quality Hearing
    AyesNoesNVRTotalResult
    8008PASS

    Key Takeaways

    • Requires development of state guidelines for using captured stormwater to irrigate urban public spaces by December 2026.
    • Mandates safety standards for stormwater irrigation to protect public health and reduce potable water usage.
    • Establishes a public comment process before finalizing stormwater irrigation recommendations.

    Get Involved

    Act Now!

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

    Introduced By

    Celeste Rodriguez
    Celeste RodriguezD
    California State Assembly Member
    Co-Authors
    Tina McKinnor
    Tina McKinnorD
    California State Assembly Member
    Rebecca Bauer-Kahan
    Rebecca Bauer-KahanD
    California State Assembly Member
    Benjamin Allen
    Benjamin AllenD
    California State Senator

    Summary

    Assembly Member Celeste Rodriguez's stormwater management legislation directs the State Water Resources Control Board to develop recommendations for using captured stormwater to irrigate urban public lands. The measure requires the Board to complete these recommendations by December 2026, focusing on methods to offset potable water usage while maintaining public health standards.

    The recommendations must address opportunities for stormwater capture and reuse, including guidelines for managing pathogens, suspended solids, and toxics. The Board must incorporate structural and non-structural best management practices to minimize potential health risks. Before finalizing the recommendations, the Board must solicit written public comments and hold a public hearing.

    The measure defines urban public lands as state, city, or county-owned property in urban areas, including parks, street medians, parkways, and golf courses that are dedicated for public access. This builds upon the existing Stormwater Resource Planning Act, which enables public agencies to develop broader stormwater management plans.

    40% progression
    Bill has passed all readings in its first house and is ready to move to the other house (6/2/2025)

    Key Dates

    Next Step
    Referred to the Senate Standing Committee on Natural Resources and Water
    Next Step
    Senate Committee
    Referred to the Senate Standing Committee on Natural Resources and Water
    Hearing has not been scheduled yet
    Senate Environmental Quality Hearing
    Senate Committee
    Senate Environmental Quality Hearing
    Do pass as amended, but first amend, and re-refer to the Committee on [Natural Resources and Water] with the recommendation: To Consent Calendar
    Vote on Assembly Floor
    Assembly Floor
    Vote on Assembly Floor
    AB 638 Celeste Rodriguez Assembly Third Reading
    Assembly Appropriations Hearing
    Assembly Committee
    Assembly Appropriations Hearing
    Do pass as amended
    Assembly Environmental Safety And Toxic Materials Hearing
    Assembly Committee
    Assembly Environmental Safety And Toxic Materials Hearing
    Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations]
    Introduced
    Assembly Floor
    Introduced
    Read first time. To print.

    Latest Voting History

    View History
    July 2, 2025
    PASS
    Senate Committee
    Senate Environmental Quality Hearing
    AyesNoesNVRTotalResult
    8008PASS

    Contacts

    Profile
    Shannon GroveR
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    Profile
    Benjamin AllenD
    Senator
    Bill Author
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    Profile
    Henry SternD
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    Profile
    Monique LimonD
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    Profile
    Rebecca Bauer-KahanD
    Assemblymember
    Bill Author
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    0 of 10 row(s) selected.
    Page 1 of 2
    Select All Legislators
    Profile
    Shannon GroveR
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Benjamin AllenD
    Senator
    Bill Author
    Profile
    Henry SternD
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Monique LimonD
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Rebecca Bauer-KahanD
    Assemblymember
    Bill Author
    Profile
    Melissa HurtadoD
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Kelly SeyartoR
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Profile
    John LairdD
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Tina McKinnorD
    Assemblymember
    Bill Author
    Profile
    Celeste RodriguezD
    Assemblymember
    Bill Author