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Read. Follow. Verify.SB 832 expands Upper Los Angeles River and Tributaries Working Group membership and mandates annual revitalization reporting
Record date · August 21, 2026
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What This Bill Would Do
The Upper Los Angeles River and Tributaries Working Group is required to increase its membership from 23 to 25 representatives and conduct annual meetings to report on and amend the river revitalization plan. One representative must now be appointed from the Los Angeles city council district containing the most river miles. The conservancy is also required to take action on proposed plan amendments submitted by the working group.
These changes alter the governance structure and oversight frequency for the Upper Los Angeles River, directly impacting how city officials and stakeholders influence watershed planning starting in the 2025-2026 legislative session.
Who It Would Affect
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Upper Los Angeles River and Tributaries Working Group
The group must accommodate two additional members, hold annual meetings, and manage a formal amendment process for the revitalization plan.
City of Los Angeles
The city is required to have a representative appointed from the council district with the most river miles.
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Shift to Continuous Oversight
The bill transitions the working group from a project-development focus to a continuous oversight model by mandating annual reporting and a formal amendment process.
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