ACWA-Sponsored AB 2257 Coalition |
AB 2257 (Wilson)
ACWA is Sponsoring AB 2257 (Wilson, D – Suisun City), which would require litigants to engage in an agency’s public comment process before challenging water and sewer rates and assessments in court if public agencies follow specified procedures. In the event of litigation, the bill would limit the administrative record to evidence presented to the agency during the ratemaking process.
A rise in Proposition 218 litigation is making it increasingly difficult to ensure agencies can pass fair and reasonable rates to cover the costs of operations and investments. Oftentimes, these suits are filed without first having raised these alleged violations with the public agency during the public notice-and-comment process leading up to the decision to adopt rates or assessment. AB 2257 would bolster the financial stability of public water and sewer agencies by creating a robust public process that facilitates dialogue, transparency, and the opportunity to resolve issues and avoid costly litigation.
Please complete the following questions to be added to ACWA's coalition letter in support of AB 2257. If you have any questions regarding this survey please email Kylie Wright at kyliew@acwa.com.