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AB 2521: California Council on Science and Technology: water availability study: Central Valley.
What AB 2521 does, verified August 15, 2026
<blockquote> The bill requires the Department of Water Resources, in consultation with other relevant agencies, to select two watersheds within or draining into the Central Valley by January 1, 2028. It mandates these departments to conduct a comprehensive water availability study for the selected watersheds, including determining daily flow rates over the past 30 years where data is available. The California Council on Science and Technology is requested to undertake this study with funding from the legislature. The study aims to provide a basis for future applications for permits related to water diversion and underground storage in these areas. </blockquote>
Bill journey
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Last action: In committee: Held under submission. (2026-08-13)Alert me
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| Aug. 13, 2026 | In committee: Held under submission. |
| Aug. 03, 2026 | In committee: Referred to APPR. suspense file. |
| Jul. 02, 2026 | Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on APPR. |
| Jul. 01, 2026 | From committee: Amend, and do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 6. Noes 0.) (July 1). |
| Jun. 10, 2026 | Referred to Com. on N.R. & W. |