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Pit dewatering: prohibition.

In committee: it can still change before the session ends.

CA AB 1635 · Assembly Bill · 2025–2026

Stage
In committee
Started in
Assembly
Sponsor
1
Latest action
Mar 17, 2026

What it does

The Surface Mining and Reclamation Act of 1975 prohibits a person, with exceptions, from conducting surface mining operations unless, among other things, a permit is obtained from, a specified reclamation plan is submitted to and approved by, and financial assurances for reclamation have been approved by the lead agency for the operation of the surface mining operation.

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Where it stands

  1. Introduced (Done)

  2. Committee (Current step)

    In committee · Mar 17, 2026

  3. Floor (Not started)

  4. Law (Not started)

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Who is involved

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Where it goes next

While a bill can still move, the questions are about people and money in California.

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