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SB 599: Atmospheric rivers: research: forecasting methods: experimental tools.
What SB 599 does, verified August 22, 2026
The bill aims to improve the Department of Water Resources' research and forecast improvement program. It requires the department to use experimental tools that produce seasonal and subseasonal forecasts of atmospheric rivers. The goal is to enhance predictions of atmospheric rivers and their impacts on water supply, flooding, and environmental conditions. The department must research, develop, and implement new forecasting methods and tools to achieve this goal.
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Last action: (Corrected August 21). (2026-08-19)Alert me
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| Aug. 19, 2026 | (Corrected August 21). |
| Aug. 19, 2026 | In Senate. Ordered to engrossing and enrolling. |
| Aug. 19, 2026 | Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Senate. |
| Aug. 04, 2026 | Ordered to third reading. |
| Aug. 04, 2026 | From inactive file. |