Tule East Groundwater Sustainability Agency Act.
- Creates the Tule East Groundwater Sustainability Agency to manage groundwater resources in Tulare County.
- Establishes a five-member board including water district, county, and agricultural representatives.
- Authorizes the agency to collect fees, conduct studies, and enforce groundwater extraction regulations.
- Requires development of a sustainability plan to achieve long-term groundwater management goals.
Assembly Member Macedo's groundwater management legislation establishes the Tule East Groundwater Sustainability Agency to oversee sustainable groundwater practices within portions of Tulare County's Tule Subbasin. The agency's jurisdiction encompasses land within the Hope and Ducor Water Districts, along with specified areas east of several irrigation districts.
The agency will operate under a five-member board of directors, with representatives from the Hope and Ducor Water Districts, Tulare County, and two agricultural stakeholders nominated by the Tulare County Farm Bureau. Board members serve four-year terms and may receive daily compensation up to $100 for official duties, subject to monthly caps and potential adjustments.
As the designated groundwater sustainability agency for its territory, the organization must develop and implement plans aligned with state requirements while coordinating with other local agencies in the Tule Subbasin. The legislation authorizes the agency to conduct technical studies, adopt regulations governing groundwater use, and impose fees to fund sustainability programs. The agency may adjust its boundaries through public hearings, provided changes do not conflict with other groundwater management areas.
The bill amends the Water Code to recognize the Tule East Groundwater Sustainability Agency among statutory entities with exclusive local authority over groundwater management, while preserving their option to transfer these responsibilities to other qualified agencies. Implementation begins with board appointments due by November 2026.
 Al MuratsuchiD Assemblymember | Floor Vote |  Not Contacted | |
 Sharon Quirk-SilvaD Assemblymember | Floor Vote | Not Contacted | |
 James GallagherR Assemblymember | Floor Vote | Not Contacted | |
 Mike GipsonD Assemblymember | Floor Vote | Not Contacted | |
 Jacqui IrwinD Assemblymember | Floor Vote | Not Contacted |
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Latest Voting History
| Ayes | Noes | NVR | Total | Result |
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| 15 | 0 | 0 | 15 | PASS |
- Creates the Tule East Groundwater Sustainability Agency to manage groundwater resources in Tulare County.
- Establishes a five-member board including water district, county, and agricultural representatives.
- Authorizes the agency to collect fees, conduct studies, and enforce groundwater extraction regulations.
- Requires development of a sustainability plan to achieve long-term groundwater management goals.
Email the authors or create an email template to send to all relevant legislators.
Introduced By
Assembly Member Macedo's groundwater management legislation establishes the Tule East Groundwater Sustainability Agency to oversee sustainable groundwater practices within portions of Tulare County's Tule Subbasin. The agency's jurisdiction encompasses land within the Hope and Ducor Water Districts, along with specified areas east of several irrigation districts.
The agency will operate under a five-member board of directors, with representatives from the Hope and Ducor Water Districts, Tulare County, and two agricultural stakeholders nominated by the Tulare County Farm Bureau. Board members serve four-year terms and may receive daily compensation up to $100 for official duties, subject to monthly caps and potential adjustments.
As the designated groundwater sustainability agency for its territory, the organization must develop and implement plans aligned with state requirements while coordinating with other local agencies in the Tule Subbasin. The legislation authorizes the agency to conduct technical studies, adopt regulations governing groundwater use, and impose fees to fund sustainability programs. The agency may adjust its boundaries through public hearings, provided changes do not conflict with other groundwater management areas.
The bill amends the Water Code to recognize the Tule East Groundwater Sustainability Agency among statutory entities with exclusive local authority over groundwater management, while preserving their option to transfer these responsibilities to other qualified agencies. Implementation begins with board appointments due by November 2026.
Latest Voting History
| Ayes | Noes | NVR | Total | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | 0 | 0 | 15 | PASS |
Al MuratsuchiD Assemblymember | Floor Vote | Not Contacted | |
Sharon Quirk-SilvaD Assemblymember | Floor Vote | Not Contacted | |
James GallagherR Assemblymember | Floor Vote | Not Contacted | |
Mike GipsonD Assemblymember | Floor Vote | Not Contacted | |
Jacqui IrwinD Assemblymember | Floor Vote | Not Contacted |