Bill
SB 463
California bill requires statewide drought planning and resiliency infrastructure development to address recurring water supply shortages affecting agriculture, cities, and ecosystems.
SB 463 requires California to develop and implement comprehensive drought planning and resiliency measures to address water supply vulnerabilities. The bill appears to establish frameworks for long-term water management strategies across the state's regions and agencies. It currently awaits committee approval after multiple hearing postponements.
California faces recurring severe droughts that strain water supplies for agriculture, municipalities, and ecosystems. Proactive drought planning and resiliency infrastructure can reduce economic damage, prevent emergency-level water restrictions, and improve preparedness for increasingly uncertain water availability. The bill addresses a critical infrastructure and climate adaptation challenge affecting millions of residents and the state's agricultural economy.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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