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Read. Follow. Verify.California bill requires Legislative Analyst's Office to assess Merced County Flood Control District
Record date · August 13, 2026
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What This Bill Would Do
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.
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 It Would Affect
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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.
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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.
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