Bill > SB650

This bill amends the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta Reform Act of 2009 to make several key changes related to the Delta Stewardship Council and legal procedures. The bill expands the definition of who can file an appeal regarding actions in the Delta region to include state and local public agencies, in addition to existing provisions. It adds a severability clause to the Delta Plan, which means that if any part of the plan is found to be invalid, the rest of the plan can still remain in effect. The bill also establishes specific deadlines for legal challenges: any challenge to the council's adoption or amendment of the Delta Plan must be filed within 90 days of the final decision using California Code of Civil Procedure Section 1085, and challenges to the council's appeal determinations must be filed within 90 days using Section 1094.5. These changes are designed to provide more clarity and structure to the legal processes surrounding the Delta Plan, which aims to sustainably manage the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta ecosystem, ensure a reliable water supply, and protect water quality while establishing a comprehensive governance framework for the region.

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance, Justice

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