SB-740
Natural Resources & Water

Municipal wastewater agency: new agreement or amendment.

Introduced
CA
2025-2026 Regular Session
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Key Takeaways

  • Extends the deadline for municipal wastewater agencies to file stormwater agreements from 30 to 40 days.
  • Maintains existing authority for wastewater agencies to manage stormwater and collect related fees.
  • Requires filing agreements with local agency formation commissions in all counties where the agency operates.

Summary

Senator Rubio's proposal to modify California's municipal wastewater regulations would extend the timeline for agencies to file stormwater management agreements with local formation commissions. The measure adjusts the current 30-day requirement to 40 days for submitting new agreements or amendments.

The filing requirement applies when municipal wastewater agencies enter agreements with entities managing stormwater and dry weather runoff, including industrial and commercial dischargers. These agreements allow agencies to authorize stormwater discharge into wastewater systems, enforce water quality standards, and fund related projects through existing revenue mechanisms. The local agency formation commission in each county where the wastewater agency operates must receive copies of these documents, though commission approval is not required except as specified under the Cortese-Knox-Hertzberg Local Government Reorganization Act.

Key Dates

Next Step
Referred to the Senate Standing Committee on Environmental Quality
Next Step
Senate Committee
Referred to the Senate Standing Committee on Environmental Quality
Hearing has not been scheduled yet
Senate Local Government Hearing
Senate Committee
Senate Local Government Hearing
Senate Local Government Hearing
Introduced. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. To print.
Senate Floor
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Eloise ReyesD
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Melissa HurtadoD
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Susan RubioD
Senator
Bill Author
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Lena GonzalezD
Senator
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Megan DahleR
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Eloise ReyesD
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Melissa HurtadoD
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Susan RubioD
Senator
Bill Author
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Lena GonzalezD
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Committee Member
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Megan DahleR
Senator
Committee Member
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Catherine BlakespearD
Senator
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Caroline MenjivarD
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Sasha Renee PerezD
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Introduced By

Susan Rubio
Susan RubioD
California State Senator
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Bill has been formally introduced and read for the first time in its house of origin (2/21/2025)

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Key Takeaways

  • Extends the deadline for municipal wastewater agencies to file stormwater agreements from 30 to 40 days.
  • Maintains existing authority for wastewater agencies to manage stormwater and collect related fees.
  • Requires filing agreements with local agency formation commissions in all counties where the agency operates.

Get Involved

Act Now!

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

Introduced By

Susan Rubio
Susan RubioD
California State Senator

Summary

Senator Rubio's proposal to modify California's municipal wastewater regulations would extend the timeline for agencies to file stormwater management agreements with local formation commissions. The measure adjusts the current 30-day requirement to 40 days for submitting new agreements or amendments.

The filing requirement applies when municipal wastewater agencies enter agreements with entities managing stormwater and dry weather runoff, including industrial and commercial dischargers. These agreements allow agencies to authorize stormwater discharge into wastewater systems, enforce water quality standards, and fund related projects through existing revenue mechanisms. The local agency formation commission in each county where the wastewater agency operates must receive copies of these documents, though commission approval is not required except as specified under the Cortese-Knox-Hertzberg Local Government Reorganization Act.

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 Senate Standing Committee on Environmental Quality
Next Step
Senate Committee
Referred to the Senate Standing Committee on Environmental Quality
Hearing has not been scheduled yet
Senate Local Government Hearing
Senate Committee
Senate Local Government Hearing
Senate Local Government Hearing
Introduced. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. To print.
Senate Floor
Introduced. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. To print.
Introduced. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. To print.

Latest Voting History

Invalid DateTime
PASS
Senate Committee
Senate Local Government Hearing
AyesNoesNVRTotalResult
7007PASS

Contacts

Profile
Eloise ReyesD
Senator
Committee Member
Not Contacted
Not Contacted
Profile
Melissa HurtadoD
Senator
Committee Member
Not Contacted
Not Contacted
Profile
Susan RubioD
Senator
Bill Author
Not Contacted
Not Contacted
Profile
Lena GonzalezD
Senator
Committee Member
Not Contacted
Not Contacted
Profile
Megan DahleR
Senator
Committee Member
Not Contacted
Not Contacted
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Eloise ReyesD
Senator
Committee Member
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Melissa HurtadoD
Senator
Committee Member
Profile
Susan RubioD
Senator
Bill Author
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Lena GonzalezD
Senator
Committee Member
Profile
Megan DahleR
Senator
Committee Member
Profile
Catherine BlakespearD
Senator
Committee Member
Profile
Caroline MenjivarD
Senator
Committee Member
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Sasha Renee PerezD
Senator
Committee Member