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Committee advances bill to preserve 'water supply assessment' planning step for large projects
Summary
SB 1085 would preserve the 20‑year Water Supply Assessment (WSA) planning tool even when certain housing projects are exempt from CEQA, proponents said, while building interests warned it could reintroduce litigation and slow streamlined housing projects.
Senator D'ARAZO presented SB 1085 to maintain the statutory water supply assessment (WSA) process so local land‑use decisions continue to consider long‑term water availability for large developments even when CEQA exemptions apply.
Debbie Michael of East Bay Municipal Utility District, a sponsor, told the committee the WSA process creates early coordination between developers, water suppliers and local governments on infrastructure and…
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