AB-1203
Natural Resources & Water

Water conservation: water wise designation.

Introduced
CA
2025-2026 Regular Session
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Key Takeaways

  • Establishes a new 'Water Wise' designation program to recognize businesses that excel in water conservation practices.
  • Requires commercial and industrial businesses to meet specific water management standards for certification.
  • Integrates the designation program into the existing Save Our Water Campaign without new funding.

Summary

Assembly Member Ahrens' proposal to establish a "Water Wise" designation program aims to recognize commercial, industrial, and institutional businesses that demonstrate exemplary water conservation practices through California's Save Our Water Campaign.

The designation would be awarded to businesses that meet or exceed the water use management practices established under existing state efficiency standards. The Department of Water Resources and Office of Community Partnerships and Strategic Communications would administer the program within their current Save Our Water Campaign framework. According to the bill's findings, the commercial, industrial, and institutional sector accounts for approximately 30 percent of California's urban water use, totaling roughly 2.6 million acre-feet annually.

This initiative builds upon water conservation legislation enacted in 2018 that directed the development of urban water efficiency standards and best management practices. The bill's findings note that California faces projected reductions of at least 10 percent in usable water over the next two decades due to climate pattern changes, highlighting water conservation's role in the state's broader water management strategy.

Key Dates

Next Step
Referred to the Assembly Standing Committee on Water, Parks, and Wildlife
Next Step
Assembly Committee
Referred to the Assembly Standing Committee on Water, Parks, and Wildlife
Hearing has not been scheduled yet
Introduced. To print.
Assembly Floor
Introduced. To print.
Introduced. To print.

Contacts

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Diane PapanD
Assembly Member
Committee Member
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Patrick AhrensD
Assembly Member
Bill Author
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Jeff GonzalezR
Assembly Member
Committee Member
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Diane PapanD
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Patrick AhrensD
Assembly Member
Bill Author
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Jeff GonzalezR
Assembly Member
Committee Member

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Introduced By

Patrick Ahrens
Patrick AhrensD
California State Assembly Member
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Bill has been formally introduced and read for the first time in its house of origin (2/21/2025)

Key Takeaways

  • Establishes a new 'Water Wise' designation program to recognize businesses that excel in water conservation practices.
  • Requires commercial and industrial businesses to meet specific water management standards for certification.
  • Integrates the designation program into the existing Save Our Water Campaign without new funding.

Get Involved

Act Now!

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

Introduced By

Patrick Ahrens
Patrick AhrensD
California State Assembly Member

Summary

Assembly Member Ahrens' proposal to establish a "Water Wise" designation program aims to recognize commercial, industrial, and institutional businesses that demonstrate exemplary water conservation practices through California's Save Our Water Campaign.

The designation would be awarded to businesses that meet or exceed the water use management practices established under existing state efficiency standards. The Department of Water Resources and Office of Community Partnerships and Strategic Communications would administer the program within their current Save Our Water Campaign framework. According to the bill's findings, the commercial, industrial, and institutional sector accounts for approximately 30 percent of California's urban water use, totaling roughly 2.6 million acre-feet annually.

This initiative builds upon water conservation legislation enacted in 2018 that directed the development of urban water efficiency standards and best management practices. The bill's findings note that California faces projected reductions of at least 10 percent in usable water over the next two decades due to climate pattern changes, highlighting water conservation's role in the state's broader water management strategy.

10% progression
Bill has been formally introduced and read for the first time in its house of origin (2/21/2025)

Key Dates

Next Step
Referred to the Assembly Standing Committee on Water, Parks, and Wildlife
Next Step
Assembly Committee
Referred to the Assembly Standing Committee on Water, Parks, and Wildlife
Hearing has not been scheduled yet
Introduced. To print.
Assembly Floor
Introduced. To print.
Introduced. To print.

Contacts

Profile
Diane PapanD
Assembly Member
Committee Member
Not Contacted
Not Contacted
Profile
Patrick AhrensD
Assembly Member
Bill Author
Not Contacted
Not Contacted
Profile
Jeff GonzalezR
Assembly Member
Committee Member
Not Contacted
Not Contacted
0 of 3 row(s) selected.
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Select All Legislators
Profile
Diane PapanD
Assembly Member
Committee Member
Profile
Patrick AhrensD
Assembly Member
Bill Author
Profile
Jeff GonzalezR
Assembly Member
Committee Member