SB 972 Hearing Postponed; Opposition Letters Requested

An ACWA-opposed bill affecting immunity provisions between public agencies and design professionals has been postponed for hearing to June 30 in the Assembly Judiciary Committee.

SB 972 (Wolk) would remove the ability of local public agencies to negotiate indemnity provisions with design professional, architectural and engineering firms, leaving the local agencies liable for any claims arising from construction and subsequent use of facilities. This would affect the financial ability of agencies to undertake construction of new water projects and facilities.

ACWA is urging member agencies to send letters opposing SB 972 to the chair of the Assembly Judiciary Committee, Assembly Member Mike Feuer. Member agencies represented by an Assembly member who serves on the Judiciary Committee also are encouraged to send letters to their Assembly member.

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