State legislation Archives

October 30, 2025

By Lois Henry, SJV Water A bill that will require groundwater sustainability agencies (GSAs) to publish the names of their...

PRESS RELEASE: Governor Newsom signs SB 72 into law, advancing long-term and reliable water supply for all

Press Release/Notice

Policy and regulation

October 4, 2025

Press release from CA Water for All CA Water for All is excited to share that Governor Newsom has signed SB...

SJV WATER: Kern County supervisor predicts “death of SGMA” after groundwater bill is tabled

SJV Water

Groundwater News

September 30, 2025

By Lois Henry, SJV Water A pair of bills that arose out of the ongoing fight over groundwater in eastern...

PRESS RELEASE: SAFER water for California’s future: Legislature moves to continue safe drinking water program past 2030

Conservation organizations & coalitions

Policy and regulation

September 11, 2025

Press release from multiple organizations Today, the Governor and Legislature released a three-party deal that would protect safe drinking water...

PRESS RELEASE: CA environmental groups decry this year as the state’s worst legislative year for the environment and climate in recent history

Conservation organizations & coalitions

Policy and regulation

September 11, 2025

Press release from multiple organizations This legislative session was marred by significant deregulation and increased government handouts to the most...

PRESS RELEASE: Landmark legislation to address California’s water supply challenges heads to the Governor’s desk

Guest Contributor

Policy and regulation

September 5, 2025

Press release from California Water for All: SB 72 (Caballero), critical water legislation to transform the state’s water management approach,...

PRESS RELEASE: First in the nation ban on plastic microbeads in personal products headed to Governor Newsom’s desk

Legislator/Elected Official

Policy and regulation

September 4, 2025

Press release from Assemblymember Tasha Boerner: Today, Assembly Bill (AB) 823 by Assemblymember Tasha Boerner (D-Encinitas) passed the Senate Floor...