AB 1425: San Joaquin River Parkway: pit dewatering.
- Session Year: 2025-2026
- House: Assembly
- Latest Version Date: 2025-03-28
Current Status:
Failed
(2026-02-02: From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56.)
Introduced
In Committee
Awaiting First Chamber Vote
Passed First Chamber
In Committee
Awaiting Second Chamber Vote
Passed Second Chamber
Enacted
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 anywhere within the San Joaquin River Parkway, as defined.
This bill would make legislative findings and declarations as to the necessity of a special statute for the San Joaquin River Parkway.
Existing law authorizes the State Geologist to prepare a special collection of ores and minerals of California to be sent to or used at any worlds fair or exposition in order to display the mineral wealth of the State of California.This bill would make a nonsubstantive change to this provision.Existing law authorizes the State Geologist to prepare a special collection of ores and minerals of California to be sent to or used at any worlds fair or exposition in order to display the mineral wealth of the State of California.
This bill would make a nonsubstantive change to this provision.
(a)A person shall not conduct pit dewatering in areas with subsurface river flow or groundwater levels shallower than 50 feet below ground anywhere within the San Joaquin River Parkway, as defined in the San Joaquin River Parkway Master Plan Update from March 2018.
(b)For purposes of this section, pit dewatering means any water that is impounded or that collects in the pit and is pumped, drained, or otherwise removed from the pit through the efforts of the pit operator. This term also includes wet pit overflows caused by solely by direct rainfall or ground water seepage.
SEC. 2.The Legislature finds and declares that a special statute is necessary and that a general statute cannot be made applicable within the meaning of Section 16 of Article IV of the California Constitution because of the unique needs of the communities within and surrounding the San Joaquin River Parkway.
SECTION 1.Section 2206 of the Public Resources Code is amended to read:2206.The State Geologist may prepare a special collection of ores and minerals of California to be sent to or used at any worlds fair or exposition in order to display the mineral wealth of the State of California.The State Geologist may prepare a special collection of ores and minerals of California to be sent to or used at any worlds fair or exposition in order to display the mineral wealth of the State. State of California.
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| Feb 2, 2026 | From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56. |
| Jan 31, 2026 | Died pursuant to Art. IV, Sec. 10(c) of the Constitution. |
| Apr 28, 2025 | In committee: Set, first hearing. Failed passage. Reconsideration granted. |
| Apr 1, 2025 | Re-referred to Com. on NAT. RES. |
| Mar 28, 2025 | From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on NAT. RES. Read second time and amended. |
| Mar 28, 2025 | Referred to Com. on NAT. RES. |
| Feb 24, 2025 | Read first time. |
| Feb 22, 2025 | From printer. May be heard in committee March 24. |
| Feb 21, 2025 | Introduced. To print. |
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| Apr 28, 2025 | Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations] | Assembly Standing Committee on Natural Resources |
Failed |
This list shows positions taken on this bill by organizations on the date displayed, which is linked to the original source.
Positions by individuals are not included.
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| Bizfed Central Valley | ** Against | |
| CALIFORNIA CONSTRUCTION & INDUSTRIAL MATERIALS ASSOCIATION | ** Against | |
| California State Council Of Laborers | ** Against | |
| Cemex Inc. | ** Against | |
| International Union of Operating Engineers, Cal-Nevada Conference | ** Against | |
| State Building and Construction Trades Council | ** Against |
Discussed in Hearing
37MIN
Assembly Standing Committee on Natural Resources
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