California 2011-2012 Regular Session Status: In Committee

AB 779 — Municipal water districts: oversight.

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

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    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Assembly
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 2011-2012 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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

Existing law, the Municipal Water District Law of 1911, authorizes the formation of a municipal water district to acquire and sell water, and specifies the powers and purposes of a municipal water district. This bill would authorize a municipal water district to establish an independent oversight committee to assist in tracking and reviewing revenues of the district to advance capital improvements, operations and maintenance of district facilities, and allocation methodologies. The bill would authorize an independent oversight committee to perform specified functions for those purposes.

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, first hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author.

  4. Re-referred to Com. on L. GOV. pursuant to Assembly Rule 96.

  5. Re-referred to Com. on W., P. & W.

  6. From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on W., P. & W. Read second time and amended.

  7. Referred to Coms. on W., P. & W. and L. GOV.

  8. From printer. May be heard in committee March 20.

  9. Read first time. To print.

Sponsors

  • Fletcher · Primary

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Sponsors (1)

  • Fletcher

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (121)

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Frequently asked questions

What does AB 779 do?
Existing law, the Municipal Water District Law of 1911, authorizes the formation of a municipal water district to acquire and sell water, and specifies the powers and purposes of a municipal water district. This bill would authorize a municipal water district to establish an independent oversight committee to assist in tracking and reviewing revenues of the district to advance capital improvements, operations and maintenance of district facilities, and allocation methodologies. The bill would authorize an independent oversight committee to perform specified functions for those purposes.
Who sponsors AB 779?
AB 779 is sponsored by Fletcher.
What is the current status of AB 779?
This bill died with 2011-2012 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 779?
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