Bill Text: CA AB2171 | 2023-2024 | Regular Session | Introduced

California Assembly Bill 2171

Introduced

Bill Title: Water: Department of Water Resources.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Introduced) 2024-02-08 - From printer. May be heard in committee March 9. [AB2171 Detail]

Download: California-2023-AB2171-Introduced.html

CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE— 2023–2024 REGULAR SESSION

Assembly Bill

No. 2171

Introduced by Assembly Member Bennett

February 07, 2024

An act to amend Section 120 of the Water Code, relating to water.

LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST

AB 2171, as introduced, Bennett. Water: Department of Water Resources.

Existing law establishes in the Natural Resources Agency the Department of Water Resources, which is under the control of the Director of Water Resources. Existing law provides for the appointment of the director by the Governor, subject to confirmation by the Senate.

This bill would make nonsubstantive changes to that provision.

Vote: MAJORITY Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: NO Local Program: NO

The people of the State of California do enact as follows:

SECTION 1.

Section 120 of the Water Code is amended to read:

120.

(a) There is in the Natural Resources Agency the Department of Water Resources, which is under the control of an executive officer known as the Director of Water Resources. ~~The~~

(b) The director is appointed by the ~~Governor~~ Governor, and holds office at the pleasure of the Governor. The appointment of the director is subject to confirmation by the Senate at the next regular or special session of the Legislature, and the refusal or failure of the Senate to confirm the appointment shall create a vacancy in the office. ~~The~~

(c) The director shall receive an annual salary as provided for by Chapter 6 (commencing with Section 11550) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code and he is a member of the Governor’s Council.