California 2025-2026 Regular Session

California Senate Bill SB1068

Introduced
2/13/26  

Caption

Water appropriations.

Impact

While SB 1068 does not create new regulations or alter the existing permit process for water appropriation, its passage is significant as it reinforces the current legal structure without adding extra burdens on the State Water Resources Control Board. This can potentially streamline processes by clarifying wording that could lead to misunderstandings or misinterpretations. The bill contributes to maintaining the existing protocols for water management in California.

Summary

Senate Bill 1068, introduced by Senator Alvarado-Gil, aims to amend Section 1250 of the California Water Code which pertains to water appropriations. The existing law mandates that the State Water Resources Control Board must consider and act on all applications for permits intended for water appropriation. The proposed bill does not introduce any substantive changes to the regulatory framework but rather offers non-substantive amendments intended to clarify the language used in the statute.

Contention

Given that the bill introduces only nonsubstantive changes, there appears to be minimal contention surrounding SB 1068. The lack of significant alterations means it is unlikely to face rigorous debate or opposition. However, since water rights and appropriations are frequently contentious issues in California, any amendments to related laws could be scrutinized by various stakeholders concerned about water access and management practices.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

CA SB746

Water: Urban Water Community Drought Relief program: Small Community Drought Relief program: high fire hazard and very high fire hazard severity zones.

CA AB2218

Water policy: California Native American tribes.

CA SB463

Drought planning: resiliency measures.

CA SB570

Common interest developments.

CA SCR24

Rosie the Riveter Day.

CA SB649

Firearms: silencers.

CA SB527

Worker classification: employees and independent contractors: athletic coaches.

CA SCR22

Assyrian New Year: Kha b’Nissan.

CA SB910

Municipal water districts: water service: Indian lands.

CA SB426

California Environmental Quality Act: defensible space.

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To provide appropriations from the General Fund for the expenses of certain agencies of the Executive Department for the fiscal year July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026, and for the payment of bills incurred and remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025.

PA SB160

To provide appropriations from the General Fund for the expenses of the Executive, Legislative and Judicial Departments of the Commonwealth, the public debt and the public schools for the fiscal year July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026, and for the payment of bills incurred and remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025; to provide appropriations from special funds and accounts to the Executive and Judicial Departments for the fiscal year July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026, and for the payment of bills remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025; to provide for the appropriation of Federal funds to the Executive and Judicial Departments for the fiscal year July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026, and for the payment of bills remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025; and to provide for the additional appropriation of Federal and State funds to the Executive and Legislative Departments for the fiscal year July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025, and for the payment of bills incurred and remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024.

PA SB280

To provide appropriations from the General Fund for the expenses of the Executive, Legislative and Judicial Departments of the Commonwealth, the public debt and the public schools for the fiscal year July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026, and for the payment of bills incurred and remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025; to provide appropriations from special funds and accounts to the Executive and Judicial Departments for the fiscal year July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026, and for the payment of bills remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025; to provide for the appropriation of Federal funds to the Executive and Judicial Departments for the fiscal year July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026, and for the payment of bills remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025; and to provide for the additional appropriation of Federal and State funds to the Executive and Legislative Departments for the fiscal year July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025, and for the payment of bills incurred and remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024.

PA SB1161

To provide appropriations from the General Fund for the expenses of the Executive, Legislative and Judicial Departments of the Commonwealth, the public debt and the public schools for the fiscal year July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027, and for the payment of bills incurred and remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026; to provide appropriations from special funds and accounts to the Executive and Judicial Departments for the fiscal year July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027, and for the payment of bills remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026; to provide for the appropriation of Federal funds to the Executive and Judicial Departments for the fiscal year July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027, and for the payment of bills remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026; and to provide for the additional appropriation of Federal and State funds to the Executive and Legislative Departments for the fiscal year July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026, and for the payment of bills incurred and remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025.