Below is a brief overview of the water bills that will be on the November 2010 ballot. Click here for more in-depth information from the California Department of Water Resources.

SBX7 1: Governance Issues
Reforms for state policies & programs affecting the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta; sets guidelines for developing a new delta plan; reconstitutes the Delta Protection Commission & creates a Delta Stewardship Council & a Delta Conservancy. Includes language to protect water rights in areas where water originates.

SBX7 2: The Safe, Clean & Reliable Drinking Water Supply Act of 2010
Authorizes issuance of $11.14 billion in bonds if approved by voters in November 2010. Bonds will fund an array of new water supply projects including new surface storage and near-term regional water supply reliability projects.

SBX7 6
Addresses groundwater supplies & introduces a monitoring program to be conducted by local entities.

SBX7 7: Water conservation & efficiency
Establishes a statewide water conservation program for urban & industrial uses and a water use efficiency program for agriculture. Requires districts serving urban & industrial users to meet specific conservation targets, but does not establish specific conservation targets for agriculture.

SBX7 8: Water diversions & use reporting.