AB 142 — Wild and scenic rivers: Mokelumne River.

Summary

(1) Existing law, the California Wild and Scenic Rivers Act, provides for a system of classification of those rivers or segments of rivers in the state that are designated as wild, scenic, or recreational rivers, for purposes of preserving the highest and most beneficial use of those rivers. The act requires the Secretary of the Natural Resources Agency to study and submit to the Governor and the Legislature a report that analyzes the suitability or nonsuitability for addition to the system of rivers or segments of rivers that are designated by the Legislature as potential additions to the system, and requires that each report contain specified information and recommendations with respect to the proposed designation. This bill would require the secretary, in a report analyzing the suitability or nonsuitability of a proposed designation of the Mokelumne River, its tributaries, or segments thereof as additions to the system, to consider the potential effects of the proposed designation on future water requirements, as specified, and the effects of climate change on river values and current and projected water supplies, and to consider other factors. The bill would include any segment of the Mokelumne River designated for potential addition within certain protections afforded to wild and scenic rivers until the completion of the study period and the implementation of any recommendation to add the segment of the Mokelumne River to the system, or December 31, 2021, whichever occurs first. The bill would also designate specified segments of the Mokelumne River for potential addition to the system. The bill would require the secretary to submit a report pursuant to the above-described requirements to the Legislature and Governor no later than December 31, 2017, and would require the report to include a clear recommendation on the suitability or nonsuitability for addition to the system of each of the designated segments of the Mokelumne River. The bill would require the secretary to enter into a cost-sharing agreement with the Upper Mokelumne River Watershed Authority that would require the state and the authority to each pay a specified portion of the cost of the report. By imposing new duties on a local government entity, the bill would impose a state-mandated local program. (2) The bill would declare that due to the unique geographical features of the Mokelumne River and its tributaries, a general statute within the meaning of specified provisions of the California Constitution cannot be made applicable and a special statute is necessary. (3) The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement. This bill would provide that no reimbursement is required by this act for a specified reason.

Bill Text

• Chaptered 10/09/15 - Chaptered Current pdf October 09, 2015
• Enrolled 09/14/15 - Enrolled pdf September 14, 2015
• Amended 09/04/15 - Amended Senate pdf September 04, 2015
• Amended 09/01/15 - Amended Senate pdf September 01, 2015
• Amended 07/16/15 - Amended Senate pdf July 16, 2015
• Amended 04/06/15 - Amended Assembly pdf April 06, 2015
• Introduced 01/12/15 - Introduced pdf January 12, 2015
• AB142 View text html

Action History

1. October 09, 2015

   Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 661, Statutes of 2015.

2. October 09, 2015

   Approved by the Governor.

3. September 18, 2015

   Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 4 p.m.

4. September 10, 2015

   Senate amendments concurred in. To Engrossing and Enrolling. (Ayes 74. Noes 1. Page 142.).

5. September 09, 2015

   In Assembly. Concurrence in Senate amendments pending.

6. September 09, 2015

   Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Assembly. (Ayes 39. Noes 0. Page 2629.).

7. September 08, 2015

   Read second time. Ordered to third reading.

8. September 04, 2015

   Read third time and amended. Ordered to second reading.

9. September 01, 2015

   Read second time and amended. Ordered to third reading.

10. August 31, 2015

    From committee: Amend, and do pass as amended. (Ayes 5. Noes 0.) (August 27).

11. August 17, 2015

    In committee: Referred to APPR. suspense file.

12. July 16, 2015

    Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on APPR.

13. July 16, 2015

    From committee: Amend, and do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 9. Noes 0.) (July 14).

14. June 11, 2015

    Referred to Com. on N.R. & W.

15. June 01, 2015

    In Senate. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment.

16. June 01, 2015

    Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Senate. (Ayes 71. Noes 3. Page 1700.)

17. May 28, 2015

    Read second time. Ordered to third reading.

18. May 28, 2015

    From committee: Do pass. (Ayes 17. Noes 0.) (May 28).

19. April 15, 2015

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

20. April 07, 2015

    Re-referred to Com. on APPR.

21. April 06, 2015

    Read second time and amended.

22. March 26, 2015

    From committee: Amend, and do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 8. Noes 1.) (March 23).

23. January 26, 2015

    Referred to Com. on NAT. RES.

24. January 13, 2015

    From printer. May be heard in committee February 12.

25. January 12, 2015

    Read first time. To print.

Sponsors

• Bigelow · Primary
• Bill Berryhill · Cosponsor

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