ACWA Co-Sponsored Bills Advance in State Legislature by ACWA Staff Jun 4, 2025 Water News SACRAMENTO — Mid-way through the Legislative year, two bills co-sponsored by ACWA that could benefit member agencies have passed the Senate and are now awaiting committee assignment in the Assembly. ACWA staff continue to advocate for these and other bills and are urging member agencies to join coalitions in support if they haven’t already. SB 394 (Allen), co-sponsored with Las Virgenes Municipal Water District, would allow local water agencies to adopt an ordinance with enhanced penalties for water theft from a fire hydrant. SB 454 (McNerney), co-sponsored with the League of California Cities, would create a much-needed funding tool to help water and wastewater agencies pay for costs that would otherwise be covered by local ratepayers on their water and wastewater bills. For more information on all of ACWA’s coalitions, visit ACWA’s website.