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AB-1367 • 2026

The California Water Plan: water storage.

The California Water Plan: water storage.

Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor
Gallagher
Last action
2026-02-02
Official status
From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56.
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official source material does not specify the frequency of updates beyond every five years, but it is implied that updates are required.

California's Water Storage Plan

This law requires California's Department of Water Resources to update its plan for managing the state’s water resources to prioritize water storage as a way to meet growing needs.

What This Bill Does

  • Requires the Department of Water Resources to amend The California Water Plan every five years.
  • Updates the plan to say that storing more water is the preferred method to deal with higher demand from cities, farms, and nature.

Who It Names or Affects

  • The Department of Water Resources
  • People who use California's water resources

Terms To Know

California Water Plan
A plan made by the state to manage and protect its water supply.
Department of Water Resources
The government agency in California that takes care of the state's water needs.

Limits and Unknowns

  • Does not specify how much money will be spent on new storage projects.
  • Does not identify which areas or types of water storage should be prioritized.
  • It is unclear if this change will lead to more actual water being stored in California.

Bill History

  1. 2026-02-02 California Legislative Information

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

  2. 2026-01-31 California Legislative Information

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

  3. 2025-03-13 California Legislative Information

    Referred to Com. on W. P., & W.

  4. 2025-02-24 California Legislative Information

    Read first time.

  5. 2025-02-22 California Legislative Information

    From printer. May be heard in committee March 24.

  6. 2025-02-21 California Legislative Information

    Introduced. To print.

Official Summary Text

AB 1367, as introduced, Gallagher.
The California Water Plan: water storage.
Existing law requires the Department of Water Resources to update every 5 years the plan for the orderly and coordinated control, protection, conservation, development, and use of the water resources of the state. This plan is known as The California Water Plan.
This bill would require the department to amend The California Water Plan to state that water storage is the preferred method to be used by the state to meet increased water demands by urban, agricultural, and environmental interests.

Current Bill Text

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