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AB 1635: Pit dewatering: prohibition.
What AB 1635 does, verified March 18, 2026
This bill would prohibit the practice of pit dewatering in areas with subsurface river flow or groundwater levels shallower than 50 feet below ground. Pit dewatering is a process used in surface mining operations, and this ban would restrict its use in certain environments. The goal of this restriction is to protect groundwater and surface water resources from potential harm.
Bill journey
1IntroducedCurrent
2In CommitteePending
3First Chamber FloorPending
4Second ChamberPending
5GovernorPending
6ChapteredPending
Last action: Re-referred to Com. on NAT. RES. (2026-03-17)Alert me
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| Mar. 17, 2026 | Re-referred to Com. on NAT. RES. |
| Mar. 16, 2026 | From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on NAT. RES. Read second time and amended. |
| Mar. 16, 2026 | Referred to Com. on NAT. RES. |
| Jan. 27, 2026 | From printer. May be heard in committee February 26. |
| Jan. 26, 2026 | Read first time. To print. |