AB-2639 • 2026

Merced County Flood Control District: local government coordination.

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Passed Legislature

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

Sponsor: Soria
Last action: 2026-04-23
Official status: From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 10. Noes 0.) (April 22). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
Effective date: Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official source does not provide details on specific actions required for coordination or when the bill will take effect.

Merced County Flood Control District Coordination

The bill requires Merced County's flood control district to coordinate its planning and response operations with other local agencies in the county.

What This Bill Does

Requires the Merced County Flood Control District to coordinate its flood control planning and response operations with other local agencies located completely or partially within Merced County, including cities and districts responsible for surface water management or flood control.

Who It Names or Affects

Merced County Flood Control District
Local agencies in Merced County that manage surface water or deal with flooding

Terms To Know

State-mandated local program: A state requirement that forces local governments to do something, which might cost them money.

Limits and Unknowns

The bill does not specify when it will take effect.
It is unclear what specific actions the district must take for coordination with other agencies.

Bill History

2026-04-23 California Legislative Information
From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 10. Noes 0.) (April 22). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
2026-03-23 California Legislative Information
Re-referred to Com. on L. GOV.
2026-03-19 California Legislative Information
From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on L. GOV. Read second time and amended.
2026-03-19 California Legislative Information
Referred to Com. on L. GOV.
2026-02-21 California Legislative Information
From printer. May be heard in committee March 23.
2026-02-20 California Legislative Information
Read first time. To print.

Official Summary Text

AB 2639, as amended, Soria.
Flood control.
Merced County Flood Control District: local government coordination.
Existing law, the Merced County Flood Control District Act, establishes the Merced County Flood Control District to control the flood and stormwaters of the district, which consists of all the territory of the County of Merced.
This bill would require the district to coordinate its flood control planning and response operations with other local agencies located completely or partially in the County of Merced, including, but not limited to, cities and districts with responsibilities for surface water management or flood control. By imposing additional requirements on the Merced County Flood Control District, the bill would impose a state-mandated local program.
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, if the Commission on State Mandates determines that the bill contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement for those costs shall be made pursuant to the statutory provisions noted above.
Existing law authorizes certain actions to be taken by cities, counties, or other local agencies to prepare a community within their jurisdiction against flood risk.
This bill would state the intent of the Legislature to enact future legislation relating to the protection of disadvantaged communities from flooding.

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