Assembly Member Aguiar-Curry's legislation would remove the January 1, 2026 sunset date on Reclamation District No. 108's authority to generate and sell hydroelectric power, allowing the district to continue these operations indefinitely.

The bill maintains existing provisions that permit the district to construct and operate hydroelectric power plants, transmission lines, and related facilities. Under these provisions, the district may finance construction through time warrants and can pledge both the facilities and their revenue streams as security. The district may lease its facilities to public utilities or agencies, or sell the generated power to these entities, though direct sales to other customers remain prohibited. All proceeds from electricity sales must first retire any construction-related time warrants before supporting other district operations.

This authorization parallels the permanent authority already granted to Reclamation District No. 1004, which operates hydroelectric facilities in conjunction with Colusa County. The bill preserves the option for districts to fund projects either through traditional assessments or solely through power generation revenues, maintaining flexibility in their financing approaches.