SB-1068 • 2026

Water appropriations.

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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: Alvarado-Gil
Last action: 2026-02-26
Official status: Referred to Com. on RLS.
Effective date: Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official source material does not provide details about what specific nonsubstantive changes are made or their potential impact on current practices.

Changes to Water Permits

The bill makes a minor, nonsubstantive change to an existing rule about water permits.

What This Bill Does

Makes a nonsubstantive change to an existing provision regarding water permit applications.

Who It Names or Affects

The State Water Resources Control Board
People and organizations applying for water permits

Terms To Know

State Water Resources Control Board: A government agency that manages California's water resources.
Water permit: An official document allowing someone to use a certain amount of water from a source like a river or lake.

Limits and Unknowns

The bill does not specify what the nonsubstantive change is.
It's unclear how this minor change will affect current practices.

Bill History

2026-02-26 California Legislative Information
Referred to Com. on RLS.
2026-02-17 California Legislative Information
From printer. May be acted upon on or after March 16.
2026-02-13 California Legislative Information
Introduced. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. To print.

Official Summary Text

SB 1068, as introduced, Alvarado-Gil.
Water appropriations.
Existing law requires the State Water Resources Control Board to consider and act upon all applications for permits to appropriate water.
This bill would make a nonsubstantive change to that provision.

Current Bill Text

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