California SB697 amends the Water Code to revise procedures for determining water rights in stream systems.

California SB697 modifies the Water Code to update the process for determining water rights in stream systems. The bill mandates that the board prepare a report detailing the water supply and abstracting each claimant's water right after investigations are complete. Claimants must provide pertinent information to expedite the investigation. The board can issue information orders requiring additional reports if necessary. Water users not initially filing a notice of intent can still file a proof of claim after the investigation.

California SB697 amends the Water Code to revise procedures for determining water rights in stream systems.

California SB697 modifies the Water Code to update the process for determining water rights in stream systems. The bill mandates that the board prepare a report detailing the water supply and abstracting each claimant's water right after investigations are complete. Claimants must provide pertinent information to expedite the investigation. The board can issue information orders requiring additional reports if necessary. Water users not initially filing a notice of intent can still file a proof of claim after the investigation.