CCKA Legislative Tracker

undefinedCCKA drafts, sponsors and supports state bills aimed at protecting and improving the health of California's waterways and ocean, and ensuring clean, abundant water throughout the state for all uses. On this page you can track legislation relevant to the waters of California, submit comments on legislation, and learn about your local Senators and Assembly Members.

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Below are some of the enacted bills that CCKA tracked during the 2011 legislative session. Click on a bill to see the bill's text and legislative history.

Salmon River, Credit: Don MaddixWater Quality/Supply


AB 359 (Huffman) - allows for notice of local groundwater plans.
AB 1221 (Alejo)- allows the State Water Board to pay tribes, and not-for-profit entities to clean-up or abate effects of waste.

Credit: Dana Murray, Heal the BayProtecting Marine and Coastal Areas


AB 376 (Fong) - Shark fin ban.
AB 971 (Monning)- allows for the permanent reenactment of the California Sea Otter Fund voluntary tax check-off. 
AB 1112 (Huffman)- provides increased support for oil spill prevention and response programs.
SB 482 (Kehoe)- allows for continued beach testing of water quality and posting.