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Assembly committee removes sunset on Reclamation District 108 hydropower authority
Summary
The Assembly Local Government Committee voted 7-0 to pass AB 59, removing a statutory sunset that limited Reclamation District 108's authority to participate in hydropower projects; supporters said the change is needed to secure long-term financing for canal-based small hydro investments.
The California State Assembly Local Government Committee voted 7-0 to pass AB 59, a bill that removes a statutory sunset on Reclamation District 108’s (RD 108) authority to participate in hydropower projects.
Supporters told the committee the existing sunset — set to expire on 01/01/2026 — prevents RD 108 from securing long-term financing for proposed hydro projects. “To make these long term investments, RD 108 needs assurance. They need the assurance…
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