Summary
Existing law, the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act, requires all groundwater basins designated as high- or medium-priority basins by the Department of Water Resources to be managed under a groundwater sustainability plan or coordinated groundwater sustainability plans, except as specified. Existing law defines various terms for purposes of the act.
This bill would add the defined term "best available science" for purposes of the act.
Bill text versions
Legislative Journey
- Introduced
- Committee
- Floor
- Passed Chamber 1
- Passed Chamber 2
- Signed
Feb 20, 2026
Read first time. To print.
HouseFeb 21, 2026
From printer. May be heard in committee March 23.
HouseMar 19, 2026
Referred to Com. on W., P., & W.
HouseMar 19, 2026
From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on W., P., & W. Read second time and amended.
HouseMar 23, 2026
Re-referred to Com. on W., P., & W.
House