SB 34: Water Fees (2011)
Summary
Senate Bill 34 will create a California Water Resources Investment Program and a California Water Resources investment Fund supported by a fee designed to strategically invest in 5 broad public-purpose activities. The 5 categories are:
-planning and efficient management of the statewide water system
-broadening access to necessary water services
-ecosystem improvements
-management of water-related risks and major public emergencies
-water system changes to improve recreation opportunities