Water Agency and Transparency Enhancement Review (WATER) Act
To codify certain sections of Executive Order 14181 relating to emergency measures to provide water resources in California and improve disaster response in certain areas.
The Water Agency and Transparency Enhancement Review (WATER) Act, proposed as HB6639, aims to make permanent certain measures from Executive Order 14181. This order focused on emergency actions to ensure water resources in California and enhance disaster response. The bill seeks to establish these measures in law, ensuring they are consistently applied in emergencies.
If passed, the bill would affect California residents and local agencies by providing clearer guidelines and more consistent emergency water management and disaster response. It would impact how water resources are managed during emergencies and how disaster responses are coordinated.
HB6639 was introduced on 2025-12-11 and referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources on the same day. This is the first step in the legislative process, and it will now be reviewed by the committee before potentially moving to the full House for further action.
