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| 1 | + | Amended IN Senate March 11, 2025 CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20252026 REGULAR SESSION Senate Bill No. 224Introduced by Senator HurtadoJanuary 27, 2025An act to add Article 2.2 (commencing with Section 240) to Chapter 2.5 of Division 1 of the Water Code, relating to water.LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTSB 224, as amended, Hurtado. Department of Water Resources: water supply forecasting.Existing law requires the Department of Water Resources to gather and correlate information and data pertinent to an annual forecast of seasonal water crop. Existing law also requires the department to update every 5 years the plan for the orderly and coordinated control, protection, conservation, development, and use of the water resources of the state, which is known as The California Water Plan.This bill would require the department, on or before January 1, 2027, to adopt a new water supply forecasting model and procedures that better address the effects of climate change and implement a formal policy and procedures for documenting the departments operational plans and the departments rationale for its operating procedures, including the departments rationale for water releases from reservoirs. The bill would also require the department to establish, and publish on the departments internet website, the specific criteria that it will employ to determine when its updated water supply forecasting model has demonstrated sufficient predictive capability to be ready for use in each of the watersheds. The bill would require the department, on or before January 1, 2028, and annually thereafter, to prepare and submit to the Legislature a report on its progress toward implementing the new forecasting model and to post the report on the departments internet website. The bill would also require the department, on or before January 1, 2028, and annually thereafter, to prepare and submit to the Legislature a report that explains the rationale for the departments operating procedures specific to the previous water year.The bill would require the department, commencing in 2027 and annually thereafter, to present specified information, including the departments operational decisions and its rationale for the states water supply during the preceding water year, at 5 open and public meetings in specified locations. The bill would require the department to include the information presented at the meetings in a report, post the report on its internet website, and submit the report to the Legislature.Digest Key Vote: MAJORITY Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: YES Local Program: NO Bill TextThe people of the State of California do enact as follows:SECTION 1. Article 2.2 (commencing with Section 240) is added to Chapter 2.5 of Division 1 of the Water Code, to read: Article 2.2. Water Supply Forecasting240. (a) (1) On or before January 1, 2027, the department shall adopt a new water supply forecasting model and procedures that better address the effects of climate change. The department shall prepare and submit a report to the Legislature on its progress in implementing the new forecasting model on or before January 1, 2028, and annually thereafter, and post the report on the departments internet website.(2) The department shall establish, and publish on the departments internet website, the specific criteria that it will employ to determine when its updated water supply forecasting model has demonstrated sufficient predictive capability to be ready for use in each of the watersheds.(b) (1) The requirement for submitting a report imposed under subdivision (a) is inoperative on January 1, 2032, pursuant to Section 10231.5 of the Government Code.(2) A report to be submitted pursuant to subdivision (a) shall be submitted in compliance with Section 9795 of the Government Code.241. (a) On or before January 1, 2027, the department shall implement a formal policy and procedures for documenting the departments operational plans and the departments rationale for its operating procedures, including the departments rationale for water releases from reservoirs.(b) (1) On or before January 1, 2028, and annually thereafter, the department shall prepare and submit a report to the Legislature explaining the rationale for its operating procedures specific to the previous water year.(2) The requirement for submitting a report imposed under paragraph (1) is inoperative on January 1, 2032, pursuant to Section 10231.5 of the Government Code. (3) A report to be submitted pursuant to paragraph (1) shall be submitted in compliance with Section 9795 of the Government Code.242. (a) Commencing in 2027, and annually thereafter, the department shall present, at five open and public meetings, the following information to stakeholders, representatives of relevant governmental agencies, and other members of the public:(1) The departments operational decisions and its rationale for the states water supply during the previous water year.(2) The degree to which the department succeeded in achieving each of its policy goals.(b) At least 60 days before a meeting is held pursuant to subdivision (a), the department shall make the date, time, and location of the presentation publicly available on its internet website.(c) The department shall hold the open and public meetings pursuant to subdivision (a) in the following locations:(1) One meeting in the City and County of San Francisco.(2) One meeting in the City of Redding.(3) One meeting in the City of Tulare.(4) Two meetings in southern California, each in a different county.(d) The department shall include the information presented pursuant to subdivision (a) in an annual report posted on the departments internet website. The department shall submit the report to the Legislature pursuant to Section 9795 of the Government Code. | |
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| 3 | + | Amended IN Senate March 11, 2025 CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20252026 REGULAR SESSION Senate Bill No. 224Introduced by Senator HurtadoJanuary 27, 2025An act to add Article 2.2 (commencing with Section 240) to Chapter 2.5 of Division 1 of the Water Code, relating to water.LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTSB 224, as amended, Hurtado. Department of Water Resources: water supply forecasting.Existing law requires the Department of Water Resources to gather and correlate information and data pertinent to an annual forecast of seasonal water crop. Existing law also requires the department to update every 5 years the plan for the orderly and coordinated control, protection, conservation, development, and use of the water resources of the state, which is known as The California Water Plan.This bill would require the department, on or before January 1, 2027, to adopt a new water supply forecasting model and procedures that better address the effects of climate change and implement a formal policy and procedures for documenting the departments operational plans and the departments rationale for its operating procedures, including the departments rationale for water releases from reservoirs. The bill would also require the department to establish, and publish on the departments internet website, the specific criteria that it will employ to determine when its updated water supply forecasting model has demonstrated sufficient predictive capability to be ready for use in each of the watersheds. The bill would require the department, on or before January 1, 2028, and annually thereafter, to prepare and submit to the Legislature a report on its progress toward implementing the new forecasting model and to post the report on the departments internet website. The bill would also require the department, on or before January 1, 2028, and annually thereafter, to prepare and submit to the Legislature a report that explains the rationale for the departments operating procedures specific to the previous water year.The bill would require the department, commencing in 2027 and annually thereafter, to present specified information, including the departments operational decisions and its rationale for the states water supply during the preceding water year, at 5 open and public meetings in specified locations. The bill would require the department to include the information presented at the meetings in a report, post the report on its internet website, and submit the report to the Legislature.Digest Key Vote: MAJORITY Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: YES Local Program: NO | |
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| 18 | 17 | Introduced by Senator Hurtado | |
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| 21 | 20 | An act to add Article 2.2 (commencing with Section 240) to Chapter 2.5 of Division 1 of the Water Code, relating to water. | |
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| 23 | 22 | LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST | |
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| 25 | 24 | ## LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST | |
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| 27 | 26 | SB 224, as amended, Hurtado. Department of Water Resources: water supply forecasting. | |
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| 29 | 28 | Existing law requires the Department of Water Resources to gather and correlate information and data pertinent to an annual forecast of seasonal water crop. Existing law also requires the department to update every 5 years the plan for the orderly and coordinated control, protection, conservation, development, and use of the water resources of the state, which is known as The California Water Plan.This bill would require the department, on or before January 1, 2027, to adopt a new water supply forecasting model and procedures that better address the effects of climate change and implement a formal policy and procedures for documenting the departments operational plans and the departments rationale for its operating procedures, including the departments rationale for water releases from reservoirs. The bill would also require the department to establish, and publish on the departments internet website, the specific criteria that it will employ to determine when its updated water supply forecasting model has demonstrated sufficient predictive capability to be ready for use in each of the watersheds. The bill would require the department, on or before January 1, 2028, and annually thereafter, to prepare and submit to the Legislature a report on its progress toward implementing the new forecasting model and to post the report on the departments internet website. The bill would also require the department, on or before January 1, 2028, and annually thereafter, to prepare and submit to the Legislature a report that explains the rationale for the departments operating procedures specific to the previous water year.The bill would require the department, commencing in 2027 and annually thereafter, to present specified information, including the departments operational decisions and its rationale for the states water supply during the preceding water year, at 5 open and public meetings in specified locations. The bill would require the department to include the information presented at the meetings in a report, post the report on its internet website, and submit the report to the Legislature. | |
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| 31 | 30 | Existing law requires the Department of Water Resources to gather and correlate information and data pertinent to an annual forecast of seasonal water crop. Existing law also requires the department to update every 5 years the plan for the orderly and coordinated control, protection, conservation, development, and use of the water resources of the state, which is known as The California Water Plan. | |
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| 33 | 32 | This bill would require the department, on or before January 1, 2027, to adopt a new water supply forecasting model and procedures that better address the effects of climate change and implement a formal policy and procedures for documenting the departments operational plans and the departments rationale for its operating procedures, including the departments rationale for water releases from reservoirs. The bill would also require the department to establish, and publish on the departments internet website, the specific criteria that it will employ to determine when its updated water supply forecasting model has demonstrated sufficient predictive capability to be ready for use in each of the watersheds. The bill would require the department, on or before January 1, 2028, and annually thereafter, to prepare and submit to the Legislature a report on its progress toward implementing the new forecasting model and to post the report on the departments internet website. The bill would also require the department, on or before January 1, 2028, and annually thereafter, to prepare and submit to the Legislature a report that explains the rationale for the departments operating procedures specific to the previous water year. | |
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| 35 | 34 | The bill would require the department, commencing in 2027 and annually thereafter, to present specified information, including the departments operational decisions and its rationale for the states water supply during the preceding water year, at 5 open and public meetings in specified locations. The bill would require the department to include the information presented at the meetings in a report, post the report on its internet website, and submit the report to the Legislature. | |
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| 41 | - | The people of the State of California do enact as follows:SECTION 1. Article 2.2 (commencing with Section 240) is added to Chapter 2.5 of Division 1 of the Water Code, to read: Article 2.2. Water Supply Forecasting240. (a) (1) On or before January 1, 2027, the department shall adopt a new water supply forecasting model and procedures that better address the effects of climate change. The department shall prepare and submit a report to the Legislature on its progress in implementing the new forecasting model on or before January 1, 2028, and annually thereafter, and post the report on the departments internet website.(2) The department shall establish, and publish on the departments internet website, the specific criteria that it will employ to determine when its updated water supply forecasting model has demonstrated sufficient predictive capability to be ready for use in each of the watersheds.(b) (1) The requirement for submitting a report imposed under subdivision (a) is inoperative on January 1, 2032, pursuant to Section 10231.5 of the Government Code.(2) A report to be submitted pursuant to subdivision (a) shall be submitted in compliance with Section 9795 of the Government Code.241. (a) On or before January 1, 2027, the department shall implement a formal policy and procedures for documenting the departments operational plans and the departments rationale for its operating procedures, including the departments rationale for water releases from reservoirs.(b) (1) On or before January 1, 2028, and annually thereafter, the department shall prepare and submit a report to the Legislature explaining the rationale for its operating procedures specific to the previous water year.(2) The requirement for submitting a report imposed under paragraph (1) is inoperative on January 1, 2032, pursuant to Section 10231.5 of the Government Code. (3) A report to be submitted pursuant to paragraph (1) shall be submitted in compliance with Section 9795 of the Government Code.242. (a) Commencing in 2027, and annually thereafter, the department shall present, at five open and public meetings, the following information to stakeholders, representatives of relevant governmental agencies, and other members of the public:(1) The departments operational decisions and its rationale for the states water supply during the previous water year.(2) The degree to which the department succeeded in achieving each of its policy goals. | |
| 40 | + | The people of the State of California do enact as follows:SECTION 1. Article 2.2 (commencing with Section 240) is added to Chapter 2.5 of Division 1 of the Water Code, to read: Article 2.2. Water Supply Forecasting240. (a) (1) On or before January 1, 2027, the department shall adopt a new water supply forecasting model and procedures that better address the effects of climate change. The department shall prepare and submit a report to the Legislature on its progress in implementing the new forecasting model on or before January 1, 2028, and annually thereafter, and post the report on the departments internet website.(2) The department shall establish, and publish on the departments internet website, the specific criteria that it will employ to determine when its updated water supply forecasting model has demonstrated sufficient predictive capability to be ready for use in each of the watersheds.(b) (1) The requirement for submitting a report imposed under subdivision (a) is inoperative on January 1, 2032, pursuant to Section 10231.5 of the Government Code.(2) A report to be submitted pursuant to subdivision (a) shall be submitted in compliance with Section 9795 of the Government Code.241. (a) On or before January 1, 2027, the department shall implement a formal policy and procedures for documenting the departments operational plans and the departments rationale for its operating procedures, including the departments rationale for water releases from reservoirs.(b) (1) On or before January 1, 2028, and annually thereafter, the department shall prepare and submit a report to the Legislature explaining the rationale for its operating procedures specific to the previous water year.(2) The requirement for submitting a report imposed under paragraph (1) is inoperative on January 1, 2032, pursuant to Section 10231.5 of the Government Code. (3) A report to be submitted pursuant to paragraph (1) shall be submitted in compliance with Section 9795 of the Government Code.242. (a) Commencing in 2027, and annually thereafter, the department shall present, at five open and public meetings, the following information to stakeholders, representatives of relevant governmental agencies, and other members of the public:(1) The departments operational decisions and its rationale for the states water supply during the previous water year.(2) The degree to which the department succeeded in achieving each of its policy goals.(b) At least 60 days before a meeting is held pursuant to subdivision (a), the department shall make the date, time, and location of the presentation publicly available on its internet website.(c) The department shall hold the open and public meetings pursuant to subdivision (a) in the following locations:(1) One meeting in the City and County of San Francisco.(2) One meeting in the City of Redding.(3) One meeting in the City of Tulare.(4) Two meetings in southern California, each in a different county.(d) The department shall include the information presented pursuant to subdivision (a) in an annual report posted on the departments internet website. The department shall submit the report to the Legislature pursuant to Section 9795 of the Government Code. | |
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| 43 | 42 | The people of the State of California do enact as follows: | |
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| 45 | 44 | ## The people of the State of California do enact as follows: | |
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| 47 | - | SECTION 1. Article 2.2 (commencing with Section 240) is added to Chapter 2.5 of Division 1 of the Water Code, to read: Article 2.2. Water Supply Forecasting240. (a) (1) On or before January 1, 2027, the department shall adopt a new water supply forecasting model and procedures that better address the effects of climate change. The department shall prepare and submit a report to the Legislature on its progress in implementing the new forecasting model on or before January 1, 2028, and annually thereafter, and post the report on the departments internet website.(2) The department shall establish, and publish on the departments internet website, the specific criteria that it will employ to determine when its updated water supply forecasting model has demonstrated sufficient predictive capability to be ready for use in each of the watersheds.(b) (1) The requirement for submitting a report imposed under subdivision (a) is inoperative on January 1, 2032, pursuant to Section 10231.5 of the Government Code.(2) A report to be submitted pursuant to subdivision (a) shall be submitted in compliance with Section 9795 of the Government Code.241. (a) On or before January 1, 2027, the department shall implement a formal policy and procedures for documenting the departments operational plans and the departments rationale for its operating procedures, including the departments rationale for water releases from reservoirs.(b) (1) On or before January 1, 2028, and annually thereafter, the department shall prepare and submit a report to the Legislature explaining the rationale for its operating procedures specific to the previous water year.(2) The requirement for submitting a report imposed under paragraph (1) is inoperative on January 1, 2032, pursuant to Section 10231.5 of the Government Code. (3) A report to be submitted pursuant to paragraph (1) shall be submitted in compliance with Section 9795 of the Government Code.242. (a) Commencing in 2027, and annually thereafter, the department shall present, at five open and public meetings, the following information to stakeholders, representatives of relevant governmental agencies, and other members of the public:(1) The departments operational decisions and its rationale for the states water supply during the previous water year.(2) The degree to which the department succeeded in achieving each of its policy goals. | |
| 46 | + | SECTION 1. Article 2.2 (commencing with Section 240) is added to Chapter 2.5 of Division 1 of the Water Code, to read: Article 2.2. Water Supply Forecasting240. (a) (1) On or before January 1, 2027, the department shall adopt a new water supply forecasting model and procedures that better address the effects of climate change. The department shall prepare and submit a report to the Legislature on its progress in implementing the new forecasting model on or before January 1, 2028, and annually thereafter, and post the report on the departments internet website.(2) The department shall establish, and publish on the departments internet website, the specific criteria that it will employ to determine when its updated water supply forecasting model has demonstrated sufficient predictive capability to be ready for use in each of the watersheds.(b) (1) The requirement for submitting a report imposed under subdivision (a) is inoperative on January 1, 2032, pursuant to Section 10231.5 of the Government Code.(2) A report to be submitted pursuant to subdivision (a) shall be submitted in compliance with Section 9795 of the Government Code.241. (a) On or before January 1, 2027, the department shall implement a formal policy and procedures for documenting the departments operational plans and the departments rationale for its operating procedures, including the departments rationale for water releases from reservoirs.(b) (1) On or before January 1, 2028, and annually thereafter, the department shall prepare and submit a report to the Legislature explaining the rationale for its operating procedures specific to the previous water year.(2) The requirement for submitting a report imposed under paragraph (1) is inoperative on January 1, 2032, pursuant to Section 10231.5 of the Government Code. (3) A report to be submitted pursuant to paragraph (1) shall be submitted in compliance with Section 9795 of the Government Code.242. (a) Commencing in 2027, and annually thereafter, the department shall present, at five open and public meetings, the following information to stakeholders, representatives of relevant governmental agencies, and other members of the public:(1) The departments operational decisions and its rationale for the states water supply during the previous water year.(2) The degree to which the department succeeded in achieving each of its policy goals.(b) At least 60 days before a meeting is held pursuant to subdivision (a), the department shall make the date, time, and location of the presentation publicly available on its internet website.(c) The department shall hold the open and public meetings pursuant to subdivision (a) in the following locations:(1) One meeting in the City and County of San Francisco.(2) One meeting in the City of Redding.(3) One meeting in the City of Tulare.(4) Two meetings in southern California, each in a different county.(d) The department shall include the information presented pursuant to subdivision (a) in an annual report posted on the departments internet website. The department shall submit the report to the Legislature pursuant to Section 9795 of the Government Code. | |
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| 49 | 48 | SECTION 1. Article 2.2 (commencing with Section 240) is added to Chapter 2.5 of Division 1 of the Water Code, to read: | |
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| 53 | - | Article 2.2. Water Supply Forecasting240. (a) (1) On or before January 1, 2027, the department shall adopt a new water supply forecasting model and procedures that better address the effects of climate change. The department shall prepare and submit a report to the Legislature on its progress in implementing the new forecasting model on or before January 1, 2028, and annually thereafter, and post the report on the departments internet website.(2) The department shall establish, and publish on the departments internet website, the specific criteria that it will employ to determine when its updated water supply forecasting model has demonstrated sufficient predictive capability to be ready for use in each of the watersheds.(b) (1) The requirement for submitting a report imposed under subdivision (a) is inoperative on January 1, 2032, pursuant to Section 10231.5 of the Government Code.(2) A report to be submitted pursuant to subdivision (a) shall be submitted in compliance with Section 9795 of the Government Code.241. (a) On or before January 1, 2027, the department shall implement a formal policy and procedures for documenting the departments operational plans and the departments rationale for its operating procedures, including the departments rationale for water releases from reservoirs.(b) (1) On or before January 1, 2028, and annually thereafter, the department shall prepare and submit a report to the Legislature explaining the rationale for its operating procedures specific to the previous water year.(2) The requirement for submitting a report imposed under paragraph (1) is inoperative on January 1, 2032, pursuant to Section 10231.5 of the Government Code. (3) A report to be submitted pursuant to paragraph (1) shall be submitted in compliance with Section 9795 of the Government Code.242. (a) Commencing in 2027, and annually thereafter, the department shall present, at five open and public meetings, the following information to stakeholders, representatives of relevant governmental agencies, and other members of the public:(1) The departments operational decisions and its rationale for the states water supply during the previous water year.(2) The degree to which the department succeeded in achieving each of its policy goals. | |
| 52 | + | Article 2.2. Water Supply Forecasting240. (a) (1) On or before January 1, 2027, the department shall adopt a new water supply forecasting model and procedures that better address the effects of climate change. The department shall prepare and submit a report to the Legislature on its progress in implementing the new forecasting model on or before January 1, 2028, and annually thereafter, and post the report on the departments internet website.(2) The department shall establish, and publish on the departments internet website, the specific criteria that it will employ to determine when its updated water supply forecasting model has demonstrated sufficient predictive capability to be ready for use in each of the watersheds.(b) (1) The requirement for submitting a report imposed under subdivision (a) is inoperative on January 1, 2032, pursuant to Section 10231.5 of the Government Code.(2) A report to be submitted pursuant to subdivision (a) shall be submitted in compliance with Section 9795 of the Government Code.241. (a) On or before January 1, 2027, the department shall implement a formal policy and procedures for documenting the departments operational plans and the departments rationale for its operating procedures, including the departments rationale for water releases from reservoirs.(b) (1) On or before January 1, 2028, and annually thereafter, the department shall prepare and submit a report to the Legislature explaining the rationale for its operating procedures specific to the previous water year.(2) The requirement for submitting a report imposed under paragraph (1) is inoperative on January 1, 2032, pursuant to Section 10231.5 of the Government Code. (3) A report to be submitted pursuant to paragraph (1) shall be submitted in compliance with Section 9795 of the Government Code.242. (a) Commencing in 2027, and annually thereafter, the department shall present, at five open and public meetings, the following information to stakeholders, representatives of relevant governmental agencies, and other members of the public:(1) The departments operational decisions and its rationale for the states water supply during the previous water year.(2) The degree to which the department succeeded in achieving each of its policy goals.(b) At least 60 days before a meeting is held pursuant to subdivision (a), the department shall make the date, time, and location of the presentation publicly available on its internet website.(c) The department shall hold the open and public meetings pursuant to subdivision (a) in the following locations:(1) One meeting in the City and County of San Francisco.(2) One meeting in the City of Redding.(3) One meeting in the City of Tulare.(4) Two meetings in southern California, each in a different county.(d) The department shall include the information presented pursuant to subdivision (a) in an annual report posted on the departments internet website. The department shall submit the report to the Legislature pursuant to Section 9795 of the Government Code. | |
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| 55 | - | Article 2.2. Water Supply Forecasting240. (a) (1) On or before January 1, 2027, the department shall adopt a new water supply forecasting model and procedures that better address the effects of climate change. The department shall prepare and submit a report to the Legislature on its progress in implementing the new forecasting model on or before January 1, 2028, and annually thereafter, and post the report on the departments internet website.(2) The department shall establish, and publish on the departments internet website, the specific criteria that it will employ to determine when its updated water supply forecasting model has demonstrated sufficient predictive capability to be ready for use in each of the watersheds.(b) (1) The requirement for submitting a report imposed under subdivision (a) is inoperative on January 1, 2032, pursuant to Section 10231.5 of the Government Code.(2) A report to be submitted pursuant to subdivision (a) shall be submitted in compliance with Section 9795 of the Government Code.241. (a) On or before January 1, 2027, the department shall implement a formal policy and procedures for documenting the departments operational plans and the departments rationale for its operating procedures, including the departments rationale for water releases from reservoirs.(b) (1) On or before January 1, 2028, and annually thereafter, the department shall prepare and submit a report to the Legislature explaining the rationale for its operating procedures specific to the previous water year.(2) The requirement for submitting a report imposed under paragraph (1) is inoperative on January 1, 2032, pursuant to Section 10231.5 of the Government Code. (3) A report to be submitted pursuant to paragraph (1) shall be submitted in compliance with Section 9795 of the Government Code.242. (a) Commencing in 2027, and annually thereafter, the department shall present, at five open and public meetings, the following information to stakeholders, representatives of relevant governmental agencies, and other members of the public:(1) The departments operational decisions and its rationale for the states water supply during the previous water year.(2) The degree to which the department succeeded in achieving each of its policy goals. | |
| 54 | + | Article 2.2. Water Supply Forecasting240. (a) (1) On or before January 1, 2027, the department shall adopt a new water supply forecasting model and procedures that better address the effects of climate change. The department shall prepare and submit a report to the Legislature on its progress in implementing the new forecasting model on or before January 1, 2028, and annually thereafter, and post the report on the departments internet website.(2) The department shall establish, and publish on the departments internet website, the specific criteria that it will employ to determine when its updated water supply forecasting model has demonstrated sufficient predictive capability to be ready for use in each of the watersheds.(b) (1) The requirement for submitting a report imposed under subdivision (a) is inoperative on January 1, 2032, pursuant to Section 10231.5 of the Government Code.(2) A report to be submitted pursuant to subdivision (a) shall be submitted in compliance with Section 9795 of the Government Code.241. (a) On or before January 1, 2027, the department shall implement a formal policy and procedures for documenting the departments operational plans and the departments rationale for its operating procedures, including the departments rationale for water releases from reservoirs.(b) (1) On or before January 1, 2028, and annually thereafter, the department shall prepare and submit a report to the Legislature explaining the rationale for its operating procedures specific to the previous water year.(2) The requirement for submitting a report imposed under paragraph (1) is inoperative on January 1, 2032, pursuant to Section 10231.5 of the Government Code. (3) A report to be submitted pursuant to paragraph (1) shall be submitted in compliance with Section 9795 of the Government Code.242. (a) Commencing in 2027, and annually thereafter, the department shall present, at five open and public meetings, the following information to stakeholders, representatives of relevant governmental agencies, and other members of the public:(1) The departments operational decisions and its rationale for the states water supply during the previous water year.(2) The degree to which the department succeeded in achieving each of its policy goals.(b) At least 60 days before a meeting is held pursuant to subdivision (a), the department shall make the date, time, and location of the presentation publicly available on its internet website.(c) The department shall hold the open and public meetings pursuant to subdivision (a) in the following locations:(1) One meeting in the City and County of San Francisco.(2) One meeting in the City of Redding.(3) One meeting in the City of Tulare.(4) Two meetings in southern California, each in a different county.(d) The department shall include the information presented pursuant to subdivision (a) in an annual report posted on the departments internet website. The department shall submit the report to the Legislature pursuant to Section 9795 of the Government Code. | |
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| 61 | 60 | 240. (a) (1) On or before January 1, 2027, the department shall adopt a new water supply forecasting model and procedures that better address the effects of climate change. The department shall prepare and submit a report to the Legislature on its progress in implementing the new forecasting model on or before January 1, 2028, and annually thereafter, and post the report on the departments internet website.(2) The department shall establish, and publish on the departments internet website, the specific criteria that it will employ to determine when its updated water supply forecasting model has demonstrated sufficient predictive capability to be ready for use in each of the watersheds.(b) (1) The requirement for submitting a report imposed under subdivision (a) is inoperative on January 1, 2032, pursuant to Section 10231.5 of the Government Code.(2) A report to be submitted pursuant to subdivision (a) shall be submitted in compliance with Section 9795 of the Government Code. | |
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| 65 | 64 | 240. (a) (1) On or before January 1, 2027, the department shall adopt a new water supply forecasting model and procedures that better address the effects of climate change. The department shall prepare and submit a report to the Legislature on its progress in implementing the new forecasting model on or before January 1, 2028, and annually thereafter, and post the report on the departments internet website. | |
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| 67 | 66 | (2) The department shall establish, and publish on the departments internet website, the specific criteria that it will employ to determine when its updated water supply forecasting model has demonstrated sufficient predictive capability to be ready for use in each of the watersheds. | |
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| 69 | 68 | (b) (1) The requirement for submitting a report imposed under subdivision (a) is inoperative on January 1, 2032, pursuant to Section 10231.5 of the Government Code. | |
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| 71 | 70 | (2) A report to be submitted pursuant to subdivision (a) shall be submitted in compliance with Section 9795 of the Government Code. | |
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| 73 | 72 | 241. (a) On or before January 1, 2027, the department shall implement a formal policy and procedures for documenting the departments operational plans and the departments rationale for its operating procedures, including the departments rationale for water releases from reservoirs.(b) (1) On or before January 1, 2028, and annually thereafter, the department shall prepare and submit a report to the Legislature explaining the rationale for its operating procedures specific to the previous water year.(2) The requirement for submitting a report imposed under paragraph (1) is inoperative on January 1, 2032, pursuant to Section 10231.5 of the Government Code. (3) A report to be submitted pursuant to paragraph (1) shall be submitted in compliance with Section 9795 of the Government Code. | |
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| 75 | 74 | ||
| 76 | 75 | ||
| 77 | 76 | 241. (a) On or before January 1, 2027, the department shall implement a formal policy and procedures for documenting the departments operational plans and the departments rationale for its operating procedures, including the departments rationale for water releases from reservoirs. | |
| 78 | 77 | ||
| 79 | 78 | (b) (1) On or before January 1, 2028, and annually thereafter, the department shall prepare and submit a report to the Legislature explaining the rationale for its operating procedures specific to the previous water year. | |
| 80 | 79 | ||
| 81 | 80 | (2) The requirement for submitting a report imposed under paragraph (1) is inoperative on January 1, 2032, pursuant to Section 10231.5 of the Government Code. | |
| 82 | 81 | ||
| 83 | 82 | (3) A report to be submitted pursuant to paragraph (1) shall be submitted in compliance with Section 9795 of the Government Code. | |
| 84 | 83 | ||
| 85 | - | 242. (a) Commencing in 2027, and annually thereafter, the department shall present, at five open and public meetings, the following information to stakeholders, representatives of relevant governmental agencies, and other members of the public:(1) The departments operational decisions and its rationale for the states water supply during the previous water year.(2) The degree to which the department succeeded in achieving each of its policy goals | |
| 84 | + | 242. (a) Commencing in 2027, and annually thereafter, the department shall present, at five open and public meetings, the following information to stakeholders, representatives of relevant governmental agencies, and other members of the public:(1) The departments operational decisions and its rationale for the states water supply during the previous water year.(2) The degree to which the department succeeded in achieving each of its policy goals.(b) At least 60 days before a meeting is held pursuant to subdivision (a), the department shall make the date, time, and location of the presentation publicly available on its internet website.(c) The department shall hold the open and public meetings pursuant to subdivision (a) in the following locations:(1) One meeting in the City and County of San Francisco.(2) One meeting in the City of Redding.(3) One meeting in the City of Tulare.(4) Two meetings in southern California, each in a different county.(d) The department shall include the information presented pursuant to subdivision (a) in an annual report posted on the departments internet website. The department shall submit the report to the Legislature pursuant to Section 9795 of the Government Code. | |
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| 87 | 86 | ||
| 88 | 87 | ||
| 89 | 88 | 242. (a) Commencing in 2027, and annually thereafter, the department shall present, at five open and public meetings, the following information to stakeholders, representatives of relevant governmental agencies, and other members of the public: | |
| 90 | 89 | ||
| 91 | 90 | (1) The departments operational decisions and its rationale for the states water supply during the previous water year. | |
| 92 | 91 | ||
| 93 | - | (2) The degree to which the department succeeded in achieving each of its policy goals. | |
| 92 | + | (2) The degree to which the department succeeded in achieving each of its policy goals. | |
| 94 | 93 | ||
| 95 | 94 | (b) At least 60 days before a meeting is held pursuant to subdivision (a), the department shall make the date, time, and location of the presentation publicly available on its internet website. | |
| 96 | 95 | ||
| 97 | 96 | (c) The department shall hold the open and public meetings pursuant to subdivision (a) in the following locations: | |
| 98 | 97 | ||
| 99 | 98 | (1) One meeting in the City and County of San Francisco. | |
| 100 | 99 | ||
| 101 | 100 | (2) One meeting in the City of Redding. | |
| 102 | 101 | ||
| 103 | 102 | (3) One meeting in the City of Tulare. | |
| 104 | 103 | ||
| 105 | 104 | (4) Two meetings in southern California, each in a different county. | |
| 106 | 105 | ||
| 107 | 106 | (d) The department shall include the information presented pursuant to subdivision (a) in an annual report posted on the departments internet website. The department shall submit the report to the Legislature pursuant to Section 9795 of the Government Code. |