Bill > AB993

This bill addresses funding for Certified Unified Program Agencies (CUPAs) in rural California counties by modifying the Rural CUPA Reimbursement Account. Currently, only counties with populations under 150,000 that were not certified as CUPAs by January 1, 2000, could receive reimbursement funds. The bill removes this historical certification date restriction, making all counties under 150,000 in population potentially eligible for funding. Additionally, the bill increases the maximum total allocation for CUPAs in a single county from $60,000 to $100,000, with provisions to adjust this amount annually for inflation starting January 1, 2027, based on the California Consumer Price Index. CUPAs are local agencies responsible for implementing a unified hazardous waste and hazardous materials management program, and this bill aims to provide more financial support for these agencies in smaller, rural counties. However, the bill's implementation is contingent upon the Legislature making a specific appropriation for these purposes, meaning actual funding will depend on future legislative budget decisions.

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance

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