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SB 224: Department of Water Resources: water supply forecasting.
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
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| Mar. 02, 2026 | Veto sustained. |
| Mar. 02, 2026 | Stricken from file. |
| Oct. 03, 2025 | In Senate. Consideration of Governor's veto pending. |
| Oct. 03, 2025 | Vetoed by the Governor. |
| Sep. 22, 2025 | Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 11 a.m. |