SB-740
Natural Resources & Water

Municipal wastewater agency: new agreement or amendment.

Introduced
CA
2025-2026 Regular Session
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Key Takeaways

  • Extends the deadline for municipal wastewater agencies to file stormwater agreements from 30 to 40 days.
  • Maintains existing authority for wastewater agencies to manage stormwater and collect related fees.
  • Requires filing agreements with local agency formation commissions in all counties where the agency operates.
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Bill has been formally introduced and read for the first time in its house of origin (2/21/2025)
Probability of Passing
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Summary

Senator Rubio's proposal to modify California's municipal wastewater regulations would extend the timeline for agencies to file stormwater management agreements with local formation commissions. The measure adjusts the current 30-day requirement to 40 days for submitting new agreements or amendments.

The filing requirement applies when municipal wastewater agencies enter agreements with entities managing stormwater and dry weather runoff, including industrial and commercial dischargers. These agreements allow agencies to authorize stormwater discharge into wastewater systems, enforce water quality standards, and fund related projects through existing revenue mechanisms. The local agency formation commission in each county where the wastewater agency operates must receive copies of these documents, though commission approval is not required except as specified under the Cortese-Knox-Hertzberg Local Government Reorganization Act.

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Introduced By

Susan Rubio
Susan RubioD
California State Senator

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Key Dates

Next Step
Referred to the Senate Standing Committee on Local Government
Next Step
Senate Committee
Referred to the Senate Standing Committee on Local Government
Hearing scheduled for at , 1021 O Street, Room 2200
Introduced. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. To print.
Senate Floor
Introduced. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. To print.
Introduced. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. To print.

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Steven ChoiR
Senator
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Scott WienerD
Senator
Committee Member
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Maria DurazoD
Senator
Committee Member
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Susan RubioD
Senator
Bill Author
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Kelly SeyartoR
Senator
Committee Member
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Steven ChoiR
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Scott WienerD
Senator
Committee Member
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Maria DurazoD
Senator
Committee Member
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Susan RubioD
Senator
Bill Author
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Kelly SeyartoR
Senator
Committee Member
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John LairdD
Senator
Committee Member
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Jesse ArreguinD
Senator
Committee Member
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Christopher CabaldonD
Senator
Committee Member

Key Takeaways

  • Extends the deadline for municipal wastewater agencies to file stormwater agreements from 30 to 40 days.
  • Maintains existing authority for wastewater agencies to manage stormwater and collect related fees.
  • Requires filing agreements with local agency formation commissions in all counties where the agency operates.

Get Involved

Act Now!

This bill was recently introduced. Email the authors to let them know what you think about it.

Introduced By

Susan Rubio
Susan RubioD
California State Senator

Summary

Senator Rubio's proposal to modify California's municipal wastewater regulations would extend the timeline for agencies to file stormwater management agreements with local formation commissions. The measure adjusts the current 30-day requirement to 40 days for submitting new agreements or amendments.

The filing requirement applies when municipal wastewater agencies enter agreements with entities managing stormwater and dry weather runoff, including industrial and commercial dischargers. These agreements allow agencies to authorize stormwater discharge into wastewater systems, enforce water quality standards, and fund related projects through existing revenue mechanisms. The local agency formation commission in each county where the wastewater agency operates must receive copies of these documents, though commission approval is not required except as specified under the Cortese-Knox-Hertzberg Local Government Reorganization Act.

10% progression
Bill has been formally introduced and read for the first time in its house of origin (2/21/2025)
Probability of Passing
We're working on it! Check back later.

Key Dates

Next Step
Referred to the Senate Standing Committee on Local Government
Next Step
Senate Committee
Referred to the Senate Standing Committee on Local Government
Hearing scheduled for at , 1021 O Street, Room 2200
Introduced. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. To print.
Senate Floor
Introduced. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. To print.
Introduced. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. To print.

Community Outlook

No votes yet
Positive
0%
Negative
0%

Latest Voting History

No Voting History Available
N/A
There are currently no voting records for this bill.

Relevant Contacts

Profile
Steven ChoiR
Senator
Committee Member
Not Contacted
Not Contacted
Profile
Scott WienerD
Senator
Committee Member
Not Contacted
Not Contacted
Profile
Maria DurazoD
Senator
Committee Member
Not Contacted
Not Contacted
Profile
Susan RubioD
Senator
Bill Author
Not Contacted
Not Contacted
Profile
Kelly SeyartoR
Senator
Committee Member
Not Contacted
Not Contacted
0 of 8 row(s) selected.
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Profile
Steven ChoiR
Senator
Committee Member
Profile
Scott WienerD
Senator
Committee Member
Profile
Maria DurazoD
Senator
Committee Member
Profile
Susan RubioD
Senator
Bill Author
Profile
Kelly SeyartoR
Senator
Committee Member
Profile
John LairdD
Senator
Committee Member
Profile
Jesse ArreguinD
Senator
Committee Member
Profile
Christopher CabaldonD
Senator
Committee Member