Plain English Breakdown
The official status indicates the bill was vetoed; it is unclear if lawmakers later overrode that veto based on the provided text.
Exempting Small Bridge and Culvert Repairs in Sutter County from Streambed Rules
This vetoed bill would have temporarily allowed repairs to small bridges and culverts damaged by disasters in Sutter County without needing a special agreement with the Department of Fish and Wildlife.
What This Bill Does
- Creates an exemption for repairing or rebuilding specific bridges and culverts from current streambed alteration rules until January 1, 2027.
- Limits this exemption to projects located within Sutter County only.
- Applies only to bridges that are 30 feet long or shorter, or culverts that are 70 feet long or shorter.
- Covers damage caused by fire, flood, storm, earthquake, land subsidence, gradual earth movement, or landslides between January 1, 2022, and December 31, 2024.
Who It Names or Affects
- People who repair or rebuild small bridges in Sutter County.
- Agencies that fix culverts damaged by natural disasters in Sutter County.
- The Department of Fish and Wildlife regarding its review process for these specific projects.
Terms To Know
- Culvert
- A pipe or tunnel that allows water to flow under a road, path, or embankment.
- Lake and streambed alteration agreement
- A required plan from the Department of Fish and Wildlife for projects that change rivers, streams, or lakes.
Limits and Unknowns
- The governor vetoed this bill, so it did not become law.
- The exemption only applies to damage occurring between January 1, 2022, and December 31, 2024.