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This bill requires the State Water Resources Control Board to develop and adopt regulations that govern the consideration of climate change effects in water availability analyses used in the board's review of applications for water rights permits. The bill specifically requires the board to consider the effects of climate change on watershed hydrology, such as drought extremes, floods, and groundwater-surface water interactions. The board must consult with various state agencies and experts in developing these regulations. The bill also prohibits the board from refusing to accept or delaying the processing or approval of applications on the grounds that the regulations have not yet been adopted.

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance

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