State-Legislation News

Governor Rolls Out Revised State Budget
Gov. Jerry Brown unveiled a revised state budget proposal Monday that slashes spending by $8.3 billion and relies on increased revenues... read»
Metal Theft, Desalination Bills Advance
Bills on metal theft and desalination cleared policy committees in the Legislature this week. SB 1387 (Emmerson), supported by ACWA... read»
ACWA-Supported Bill on Safe Drinking Water Funding Clears Committee
An ACWA-supported bill aimed at expediting funding for safe drinking water projects cleared the Assembly Environmental Safety and Toxic... read»
Cowin Confirmed as DWR Director
The California State Senate has unanimously confirmed Mark Cowin as director of the Department of Water Resources. On a 37-0 vote last... read»
Assembly Committee Rejects AB 2000, Approves Two Other Bills on Delta
The Assembly Water, Parks and Wildlife Committee today rejected one Delta-related bill but approved two others opposed by ACWA and a... read»
Senate Rules Committee Sends Cowin Nomination to Full Senate
The Senate Rules Committee voted today to recommend confirmation of Mark Cowin as director of the Department of Water Resources. The... read»
Delta-Related Bills to be Heard April 24 in Assembly Committee
Three Delta-related bills opposed by ACWA and a coalition of water agencies and other organizations are set to be heard April 24 in... read»
Hearing Set for March 13 on Delta Planning Efforts
Members of the Senate Natural Resources and Water Committee will hear perspectives on the Delta Stewardship Council's Delta Plan and... read»
ACWA Members Get Latest on Water Bond, Legislative Issues
With no clear consensus in view to reduce or delay the 2012 water bond, the next few months will be critical for stakeholders and lawmakers... read»
ACWA's Legislative Symposium March 7 to Examine 2012 Water Bond, Pension Reform, Groundwater
Continuing its tradition of legislative leadership, ACWA will host its annual Legislative Symposium on Wednesday, March 7, at the... read»