California 2009-2010 Regular Session Status: In Committee

AB 1520 — Statewide Watershed Program.

Last action — From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56.

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Assembly
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 2009-2010 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

The California Watershed Protection and Restoration Act requires state agencies to adopt guidelines for use by local watershed partnerships to provide specified mechanisms and authorizes state agencies with jurisdiction over watershed planning and protection to provide technical assistance to watershed management partnerships, to the extent that funds are available. This bill would establish the Statewide Watershed Program as a voluntary and nonregulatory program to provide assistance and funds to local community-based efforts in the conservation, protection, and restoration of the state's watersheds and to promote coordinated management of watersheds under the authority of the Secretary of the Natural Resources Agency and the Department of Conservation (department) . The bill would create within the department a State Watershed Advisory Committee consisting of at least 10 members appointed by the secretary, with at least one member from each of the state's hydrologic regions, as specified. The bill would require that no less than 50% of the committee membership be comprised of representatives from community-based nonprofit organizations, local governments, and resource conservation districts. The bill would authorize members to receive reimbursement for travel expenses in accordance with specified rules. This bill would require the department to post research findings, reports, and other materials, as appropriate, produced or funded by the program in a conspicuous location on the department's Internet Web site. The bill would also authorize the secretary to cooperate with the federal government, other states, and other state and local agencies in furtherance of the purposes of the program and would authorize the program to receive contributions or funds from specified private or public entities or persons. The bill would authorize the department to contract with qualified scientists or institutions with expertise relating to the conservation, restoration, protection, and management of the state's watersheds, as specified, and would exempt the adoption of guidelines, qualifications, or conditions from the Administrative Procedure Act. The bill would require that the provisions of the Statewide Watershed Program only be implemented in a fiscal year for which funding is provided in the annual Budget Act.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56.

  2. Died pursuant to Art. IV, Sec. 10(c) of the Constitution.

  3. In committee: Set, second hearing. Held under submission.

  4. In committee: Set, first hearing. Referred to APPR. suspense file.

  5. Re-referred to Com. on APPR.

  6. Read second time and amended.

  7. From committee: Amend, do pass as amended, and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 8. Noes 1.) (April 20).

  8. Re-referred to Com. on NAT. RES.

  9. From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on NAT. RES. Read second time and amended.

  10. Referred to Com. on NAT. RES.

  11. Read first time.

  12. From printer. May be heard in committee March 30.

  13. Introduced. To print.

Sponsors

  • Chesbro · Cosponsor
  • Evans · Primary

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Sponsors (1)

  • Evans

Co-sponsors (1)

  • Chesbro

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Frequently asked questions

What does AB 1520 do?
The California Watershed Protection and Restoration Act requires state agencies to adopt guidelines for use by local watershed partnerships to provide specified mechanisms and authorizes state agencies with jurisdiction over watershed planning and protection to provide technical assistance to watershed management partnerships, to the extent that funds are available. This bill would establish the Statewide Watershed Program as a voluntary and nonregulatory program to provide assistance and funds to local community-based efforts in the conservation, protection, and restoration of the state's watersheds and to promote coordinated management of watersheds under the authority of the Secretary of the Natural Resources Agency and the Department of Conservation (department) . The bill would create within the department a State Watershed Advisory Committee consisting of at least 10 members appointed by the secretary, with at least one member from each of the state's hydrologic regions, as specified. The bill would require that no less than 50% of the committee membership be comprised of representatives from community-based nonprofit organizations, local governments, and resource conservation districts. The bill would authorize members to receive reimbursement for travel expenses in accordance with specified rules. This bill would require the department to post research findings, reports, and other materials, as appropriate, produced or funded by the program in a conspicuous location on the department's Internet Web site. The bill would also authorize the secretary to cooperate with the federal government, other states, and other state and local agencies in furtherance of the purposes of the program and would authorize the program to receive contributions or funds from specified private or public entities or persons. The bill would authorize the department to contract with qualified scientists or institutions with expertise relating to the conservation, restoration, protection, and management of the state's watersheds, as specified, and would exempt the adoption of guidelines, qualifications, or conditions from the Administrative Procedure Act. The bill would require that the provisions of the Statewide Watershed Program only be implemented in a fiscal year for which funding is provided in the annual Budget Act.
Who sponsors AB 1520?
AB 1520 is sponsored by Chesbro and Evans.
What is the current status of AB 1520?
This bill died with 2009-2010 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track AB 1520?
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