SB 650: The Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta Reform Act of 2009.

The bill aims to amend and expand the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta Reform Act of 2009. The intent of the legislation is to provide for the sustainable management of the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta ecosystem, ensuring a reliable water supply for the state. The bill would make the provisions of the delta plan severable, allowing for changes or updates without affecting the entire plan. The Delta Stewardship Council will be responsible for appointing council members with diverse expertise and a statewide perspective. Entities claiming a proposed action is inconsistent with the delta plan can appeal to the council for review. The bill would add state and local public agencies to those entities authorized to appeal regarding a certification of consistency, and provide specific deadlines for these appeals.