Scott River: Shasta River: watersheds.

Water

Enacted

This bill passed the Legislature and reached final enactment based on the latest official action.

Sponsor: Rogers
Last action: 2025-09-26
Official status: Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 130, Statutes of 2025.
Effective date: Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official source does not specify what happens if permanent rules are not made by January 1, 2031.

Scott River and Shasta River Watershed Regulations

This law extends emergency water regulations for the Scott River and Shasta River areas until January 1, 2031 or when permanent rules are adopted, whichever happens sooner. It also requires yearly updates on progress towards these permanent rules.

What This Bill Does

Extends special emergency water rules for the Scott River and Shasta River watersheds until January 1, 2031 or when new long-term rules are made, whichever happens sooner.
Requires the State Water Resources Control Board to give yearly updates on their progress towards making permanent flow rules for these rivers.

Who It Names or Affects

People and organizations in the Scott River and Shasta River watersheds
The State Water Resources Control Board

Terms To Know

watershed: An area of land where all water flows to a common outlet, like a river or lake.
instream flow requirements: Rules that set the minimum amount of water needed in rivers and streams for healthy ecosystems.

Limits and Unknowns

The bill does not specify what happens if permanent rules are not made by January 1, 2031.
It is unclear how many people will comment on the yearly updates from the State Water Resources Control Board.

Bill History

2025-09-26 California Legislative Information
Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 130, Statutes of 2025.
2025-09-26 California Legislative Information
Approved by the Governor.
2025-09-22 California Legislative Information
Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 3 p.m.
2025-09-10 California Legislative Information
Senate amendments concurred in. To Engrossing and Enrolling. (Ayes 58. Noes 20. Page 3213.).
2025-09-09 California Legislative Information
In Assembly. Concurrence in Senate amendments pending.
2025-09-09 California Legislative Information
Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Assembly. (Ayes 30. Noes 6. Page 2657.).
2025-09-04 California Legislative Information
Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
2025-09-03 California Legislative Information
Read third time and amended. Ordered to second reading.
2025-06-24 California Legislative Information
Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
2025-06-23 California Legislative Information
From committee: Be ordered to second reading pursuant to Senate Rule 28.8.
2025-06-11 California Legislative Information
Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
2025-06-10 California Legislative Information
From committee: Amend, and do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 6. Noes 0.) (June 10).
2025-06-02 California Legislative Information
From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to committee. Read second time, amended, and re-referred to Com. on N.R. & W.
2025-05-14 California Legislative Information
Referred to Com. on N.R. & W.
2025-05-06 California Legislative Information
In Senate. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment.
2025-05-05 California Legislative Information
Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Senate. (Ayes 56. Noes 17. Page 1423.)
2025-04-24 California Legislative Information
Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
2025-04-23 California Legislative Information
From committee: Do pass. (Ayes 11. Noes 4.) (April 23).
2025-04-21 California Legislative Information
Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
2025-04-10 California Legislative Information
Read second time and amended.
2025-04-09 California Legislative Information
From committee: Amend, and do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 9. Noes 3.) (April 8).
2025-02-10 California Legislative Information
Referred to Com. on W. P., & W.
2025-01-17 California Legislative Information
From printer. May be heard in committee February 16.
2025-01-16 California Legislative Information
Read first time. To print.

Official Summary Text

AB 263, Rogers.
Scott River: Shasta River: watersheds.
Existing law provides that an emergency regulation adopted by the State Water Resources Control Board following a Governor’s proclamation of a state of emergency based on drought conditions, for which the board makes specified findings, may remain in effect for up to one year, as provided, and may be renewed if the board determines that specified conditions relating to precipitation are still in effect.
This bill would provide that specified emergency regulations adopted by the board for the Scott River and Shasta River watersheds shall remain in effect until January 1, 2031, or until permanent rules establishing and implementing long-term instream flow requirements are adopted for those watersheds, whichever occurs first. The bill would require the board to
provide annual public updates, including opportunities for public comment, on its progress toward developing permanent flow rules for the rivers, as provided.
This bill would make legislative findings and declarations as to the necessity of a special statute for the Scott River and Shasta River watersheds.

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