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AB 2639CALIFORNIASession 20252026

California bill requires Legislative Analyst's Office to assess Merced County Flood Control District

Original title: Merced County Flood Control District: assessment.

August 13, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

This assessment will provide a state-level review of how the district manages flood and stormwaters, which could influence future funding, operational requirements, or structural changes for the agency responsible for flood protection in Merced County.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Merced County Flood Control District

The district is the subject of a state-mandated performance assessment.

Legislative Analyst's Office

The office is assigned the legal duty to conduct and submit the assessment by the specified deadline.

What changed

Last recorded activity August 13, 2026.

What's next

Introduced.

Summary

AB 2639 mandates that the (LAO) conduct and submit a formal evaluation of the Merced County Flood Control District's effectiveness to the Governor and the Legislature by July 1, 2027.

Key Facts

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Why It Matters

This assessment will provide a state-level review of how the district manages flood and stormwaters, which could influence future funding, operational requirements, or structural changes for the agency responsible for flood protection in Merced County.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of this bill?
The bill requires an independent assessment of the Merced County Flood Control District to determine how effectively it is managing flood and stormwaters.
Who is responsible for the assessment?
The is required to conduct the study and report the findings to state leadership.

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State-level oversight of local flood districts

The bill signals a move toward increased state-level evaluation of local flood control district performance.

Connected Entities

organizationLegislative Analyst's OfficeThe nonpartisan agency tasked with conducting the assessment.Map →
organizationMerced County Flood Control DistrictThe district responsible for controlling flood and stormwaters in Merced County.Map →
locationMerced CountyThe geographic area covered by the district.Map →

Sources

Open source document

openstates.org

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