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Committee hears opposition to bill extending temporary flow rules for Klamath tributaries; farm and local officials express concern
Summary
AB 263, which would allow temporary flow regulations on the Smith and Shasta rivers to remain in place for five years or until permanent rules are adopted, was presented to the Assembly Appropriations Committee on April 23 and advanced for roll-call consideration.
The Assembly Appropriations Committee on April 23 considered AB 263, a district bill that would extend temporary flow regulations on the Smith and Shasta rivers into the Klamath for five years or until permanent Department of Fish and Wildlife regulations are completed. The bill—s sponsor said the change shifts the requirement from annual reapprovals to a five-year term and that the approach would save the state an estimated $2 billion over five years.
What the author said: The bill—s…
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