California 2011-2012 Regular Session Status: In Committee

AB 550 — Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta: peripheral canal.

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
  6. 6
    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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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 requires various state agencies to administer programs relating to water supply, water quality, and flood management in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta. This bill would prohibit the construction of a peripheral canal, as defined, that conveys water from a diversion point in the Sacramento River to a location south of the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta, unless expressly authorized by the Legislature. The bill would require the Legislative Analyst's Office to complete an economic feasibility analysis prior to the enactment of a statute authorizing the construction of a peripheral canal. The bill would prohibit the construction and operation of a peripheral canal from diminishing or negatively affecting the water supplies, water rights, or quality of water for water users within the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta watershed, or imposing any new burdens on infrastructure within, or financial burdens on persons residing in, the Delta or the Delta watershed.

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. Failed passage.

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

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

  6. Referred to Coms. on W., P. & W. and APPR.

  7. From printer. May be heard in committee March 19.

  8. Read first time. To print.

Sponsors

  • Chesbro · Cosponsor
  • Huber · Primary
  • Yamada · Cosponsor

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 2 co-sponsors · 119 not signed on · 1 voted No

Sponsors (1)

  • Huber

Co-sponsors (2)

  • Chesbro
  • Yamada

Not signed on (119)

119 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Votes

Do pass.

Failed 5 Yea · 7 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 5601
Republican 0100
Total 5701
% of votes cast 38%54%0%8%
How each member voted (13)
Member Party Vote
Gatto — Nay
Yamada — Yea
Halderman — Nay
Fong — Yea
Hueso — Nay
Huffman — Yea
Campos — Nay
Lara — Nay
Olsen — Yea
Blumenfield — Nay
Bill Berryhill — Yea
Roger Hernández — Not Voting
Jones, Brian W. Republican Nay

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Frequently asked questions

What does AB 550 do?
Existing law requires various state agencies to administer programs relating to water supply, water quality, and flood management in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta. This bill would prohibit the construction of a peripheral canal, as defined, that conveys water from a diversion point in the Sacramento River to a location south of the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta, unless expressly authorized by the Legislature. The bill would require the Legislative Analyst's Office to complete an economic feasibility analysis prior to the enactment of a statute authorizing the construction of a peripheral canal. The bill would prohibit the construction and operation of a peripheral canal from diminishing or negatively affecting the water supplies, water rights, or quality of water for water users within the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta watershed, or imposing any new burdens on infrastructure within, or financial burdens on persons residing in, the Delta or the Delta watershed.
Who sponsors AB 550?
AB 550 is sponsored by Chesbro, Huber, and Yamada.
What is the current status of AB 550?
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 550?
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