CaliforniaWater funds could support projects treating PFAS contamination
Public water systems could use existing state fund money for projects that address PFAS in drinking water, as allowed by federal law.
What it does
Money in the state water fund and its special accounts may be used for projects that address PFAS in drinking water, if federal law allows. This does not require the state to provide more resources.
The state water board may update its policy handbook to explain how PFAS projects fit the funding rules. The update is exempt from the usual state rulemaking process.
Argument forWater systems could use existing state fund money for PFAS treatment projects, which may help communities address contamination in drinking water.
Argument againstMaking PFAS projects eligible could leave less fund money for other water system projects, since the bill does not add resources.
More detail
The fund may be used for projects that address PFAS in drinking water. The projects must address perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in drinking water. Projects must be consistent with the federal Safe Drinking Water Act. This does not expand the state's obligation to provide resources.
The board may carry out the PFAS funding provision by updating its policy handbook. The State Water Resources Control Board may update its existing policy handbook to implement the PFAS funding provision. The update is exempt from the state rulemaking process described in the bill.
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed Assembly
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
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History
- 2026
- May 14May 14 hearing: Held in committee and under submission.Latest
- May 12Set for hearing May 14.
- May 11May 11 hearing: Placed on APPR. suspense file.
- Vote recorded Placed on suspense file. Result: pass.Upper
- May 4Set for hearing May 11.
- Apr 27Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on APPR.Major
- Apr 23From committee: Do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on APPR. with recommendation: To consent calendar. (Ayes 7. Noes 0. Page 4009.) (April 22).Major
- Apr 22
- Vote recorded Do pass as amended, but first amend, and re-refer to the Committee on [Appropriations] with the recommendation: To Consent Calendar. Result: pass.Upper
- Apr 6From committee with author's amendments. Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on E.Q.Major
- Mar 16Set for hearing April 22.
- Mar 4Referred to Com. on E.Q.Minor
- Feb 23Read first time.Minor
- Feb 23From printer. May be acted upon on or after March 23.
- Feb 20Introduced. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. To print.Introduced
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