Bill Text: CA AB1095 | 2015-2016 | Regular Session | Chaptered
Bill Title: Salton Sea: restoration projects.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2015-10-09 - Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 722, Statutes of 2015. [AB1095 Detail]
Download: California-2015-AB1095-Chaptered.html
BILL NUMBER: AB 1095 CHAPTERED
BILL TEXT
CHAPTER 722
FILED WITH SECRETARY OF STATE OCTOBER 9, 2015
APPROVED BY GOVERNOR OCTOBER 9, 2015
PASSED THE SENATE AUGUST 31, 2015
PASSED THE ASSEMBLY SEPTEMBER 1, 2015
AMENDED IN SENATE JULY 7, 2015
AMENDED IN ASSEMBLY JUNE 1, 2015
AMENDED IN ASSEMBLY APRIL 29, 2015
INTRODUCED BY Assembly Member Eduardo Garcia
FEBRUARY 27, 2015
An act relating to the Salton Sea.
LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
AB 1095, Eduardo Garcia. Salton Sea: restoration projects.
The Salton Sea Restoration Act requires the Secretary of the
Natural Resources Agency, in consultation and coordination with the
Salton Sea Authority, to lead Salton Sea restoration efforts. The act
authorizes the authority to lead a feasibility study, in
coordination and under contract with the secretary, as prescribed.
The act requires the secretary to seek input from the authority with
regard to specified components of the restoration of the Salton Sea.
This bill would require, on or before March 31, 2016, the Natural
Resources Agency to submit to the Legislature a list of shovel-ready,
as defined, Salton Sea restoration projects, including information
regarding project costs and project completion timelines.
THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. (a) On or before March 31, 2016, the Natural Resources
Agency shall submit to the Legislature a list of shovel-ready Salton
Sea restoration projects, including information regarding project
costs and project completion timelines.
(b) For purposes of this section, "shovel-ready" means those
projects that are in either the final planning, environmental review,
or permitting phase.
