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AB-2215 • 2026

Water rights: permits: State Water Project.

Water rights: permits: State Water Project.

Passed Legislature

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

Sponsor
Calderon
Last action
2026-04-20
Official status
Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official source does not specify whether or not extensions are allowed beyond the deadline under certain conditions.

Water Rights: Permits for State Water Project

This law sets a deadline of December 31, 2046, for the Department of Water Resources to use water from specific permits and finish construction work related to the State Water Project.

What This Bill Does

  • Sets a final date of December 31, 2046, for using water under certain permits.
  • Requires completion of construction projects by December 31, 2046, for specific permits held by the Department of Water Resources.

Who It Names or Affects

  • The Department of Water Resources
  • People and organizations with water rights permits from the State Water Project

Terms To Know

State Water Project
A system that provides water to many parts of California.
Department of Water Resources
The government agency in charge of managing and protecting California's water resources.

Limits and Unknowns

  • Does not specify what happens if the deadline is missed without special reasons.
  • Does not provide details on how to apply for extensions beyond December 31, 2046.

Bill History

  1. 2026-04-20 California Legislative Information

    Re-referred to Com. on APPR.

  2. 2026-04-16 California Legislative Information

    Read second time and amended.

  3. 2026-04-15 California Legislative Information

    From committee: Amend, and do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 11. Noes 0.) (April 14).

  4. 2026-03-23 California Legislative Information

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

  5. 2026-03-19 California Legislative Information

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

  6. 2026-03-19 California Legislative Information

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

  7. 2026-02-20 California Legislative Information

    From printer. May be heard in committee March 22.

  8. 2026-02-19 California Legislative Information

    Read first time. To print.

Official Summary Text

AB 2215, as amended, Calderon.
Water rights: permits: State Water Project.
The Department of Water Resources operates the State Water Resources Development System, commonly referred to as the State Water Project.
Existing law requires that construction work for a project that will put appropriated water to beneficial use be commenced, prosecuted with due diligence, and completed within the time period specified in the water right permit. Existing law authorizes the State Water Resources Control Board to extend the deadline specified in the permit to commence or complete construction work and to put appropriated water to beneficial use for good cause shown.
This bill would require that the time periods for the application of water to beneficial use and for the completion of construction work for specific water right permits held by the Department of Water Resources for the
operation of the State Water Project be December 31,
2085.
2046.

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