California bills · 2025-2026 Regular Session
California AB 1635
Pit dewatering: prohibition.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Arambula (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the California legislature· summary
The Surface Mining and Reclamation Act of 1975 prohibits a person, with exceptions, from conducting surface mining operations unless, among other things, a permit is obtained from, a specified reclamation plan is submitted to and approved by, and financial assurances for reclamation have been approved by the lead agency for the operation of the surface mining operation.
This bill would prohibit pit dewatering, as defined, in areas with subsurface river flow or groundwater levels shallower than 50 feet below ground.
Text versions
- 03/16/26 - Amended Assembly· Mar 16, 2026
- 01/26/26 - Introduced· Jan 26, 2026
- AB1635
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Mar 17, 2026 · House
Re-referred to Com. on NAT. RES. - Mar 16, 2026 · House
From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on NAT. RES. Read second time and amended. - Mar 16, 2026 · House
Referred to Com. on NAT. RES. - Jan 27, 2026 · House
From printer. May be heard in committee February 26. - Jan 26, 2026 · House
Read first time. To print.