Bill
AB 428
AB 428 expands California water corporations' authority to form joint powers agreements, enabling greater inter-agency collaboration on water infrastructure and service delivery.
AB 428 amends California law to expand the authority of water corporations to enter into joint powers agreements (JPAs) with other public agencies. The bill modifies existing statutes governing water service providers, enabling greater flexibility in how water agencies can collaborate and share resources through formal agreements.
Water infrastructure and service delivery in California increasingly requires coordination across multiple jurisdictions, particularly given drought conditions and aging systems. This change could streamline how water agencies partner on projects like system improvements, emergency response, and shared management—potentially reducing duplicative efforts and costs. However, expanded authority also increases opportunities for less transparent governance structures if JPAs lack adequate public oversight.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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