Mutual water companies: assessments and water charges: notice.
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Majority
Fiscal committee
No
Appropriation
No
Current location
Enrolled
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed Assembly
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill focuses on how mutual water companies in California must notify shareholders and tenants about water charges and assessments. It requires companies to provide notice via mail or email, including details about proposed increases, and mandates public meetings with opportunities for input. The bill also strengthens transparency by requiring companies to share shareholder lists and proposal documents with eligible individuals, including local government officials.
Key provisions
- Mutual water companies must notify shareholders and tenants about water charges and assessments.
- Notice must be provided via mail or electronic mail if the recipient has opted-in.
- Companies must hold public meetings to discuss proposed assessments or water charge increases.
- A 30-day notice period is required before collecting an assessment or increasing a water charge.
- Companies must provide eligible persons with a copy of the proposal and meeting notice.
- Companies must share a current list of shareholders and contact information upon request.
- The bill expands the definition of ‘eligible persons’ to include local government officials.
- Companies must record board votes on assessments and water charge increases.
Who is affected
- Mutual water companies
- Shareholders of mutual water companies
- Tenants of shareholders
- Local government officials
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