2026 State Legislative Wrap-Up & Looking Ahead
California’s 2026 legislative session has come to a close, with Governor Gavin Newsom’s September 30 deadline to sign or veto legislation marking the end of the legislative year. CASA was actively engaged on several bills impacting the wastewater sector. Check out CASA’s 2026 State Legislative Wrap-Up for a summary of key legislation and its potential implications for the wastewater sector.

Looking ahead, CASA will host its annual State Legislative Committee planning meeting on December 4 to discuss potential legislative proposals and establish priorities for the upcoming session. Agencies interested in submitting a legislative proposal or suggesting a topic for the agenda should email Jessica Gauger and Spencer Saks by December 1.