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Home/Bills/SB 224California · 2025–2026 Regular Session
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SB 224: Department of Water Resources: water supply forecasting.

California · Senate · 2025–2026 Regular Session · last verified March 3, 2026

What SB 224 does, verified March 3, 2026

This bill requires the Department of Water Resources to update its water supply forecasting models and procedures to address the effects of climate change by January 1, 2027. It also mandates the department to establish specific criteria for determining when its updated model is ready for use and to submit annual reports to the legislature on its progress and water release rationales.

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Last action: Veto sustained. (2026-03-02)Alert me
Recent actions34 total · showing 5
Mar. 02, 2026Veto sustained.
Mar. 02, 2026Stricken from file.
Oct. 03, 2025In Senate. Consideration of Governor's veto pending.
Oct. 03, 2025Vetoed by the Governor.
Sep. 22, 2025Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 11 a.m.
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