ACWA Urging Members to Join Coalition Opposing AB 1146 by ACWA Staff May 28, 2025 Water News ACWA is urging members to join a coalition opposing AB 1146 (Papan), which would give the State Water Resources Control Board unprecedented regulatory enforcement authority for a single, vague cause of action. Specifically, the bill would prohibit the release of stored water from a reservoir if the release is done under false pretenses. It would also authorize the State Water Board- absent a hearing or due process – to determine whether an operator violated the law and require the operator to immediately comply with its order under a new “interim relief” authority. ACWA’s State Legislative Committee noted several concerns with the bill and adopted an oppose position. ACWA staff is coordinating with coalition leader California Chamber of Commerce and other organizations in opposition to the bill. Join the coalition by completing an online form. More information about the bill and a link to join the coalition are available in a Legislative Alert, which was distributed May 28.
