Newsom Vetoes SB 872 Concerning Delta Levees and Canal Funding
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Updated Oct 5
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What happened
Governor Gavin Newsom vetoed Senate Bill 872, which concerned the Delta Levees and Canal Subsidence Fund. The bill was intended to establish a portion of the state treasury to restore water conveyance capacity and help fund delta levee projects. Newsom stated that the existing state budget funding made the measure redundant.
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Why it matters
The Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta is a critical part of California's water system, requiring upwards of $3 billion for major repairs to its levees and conveyance infrastructure. The veto removes the dedicated funding mechanism that was intended to address these long-term maintenance needs.
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Who's involved
- Gavin NewsomGovernor of California whose signature was required to enact the funding bill.
- State of CaliforniaThe government entity whose policies and laws are overseen by the Governor.
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The entities involved
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Gavin Newsom
40th governor of California since 2019
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Jerry McNerney
U.S. Representative from California