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HomeWater CodeDiv. 6Pt. 6Ch. 8§ 12935 Water Resources Bond Fund

§ 12935 Water Resources Bond Fund

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§ 12935 Water Resources Bond Fund

Key Takeaways

  • •California can borrow up to $1.75 billion to build water projects.
  • •The money is used for things like dams, pipes, and other water systems.
  • •The state can only borrow this exact amount, no more.
  • •This rule was made in 1959 to help manage California's water.

Example

Imagine California needs to build a big new water pipe to bring water to dry areas.

The state can borrow money (up to $1.75 billion) to pay for building that pipe, but they can't borrow more than that.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 12935 Water Resources Bond Fund

For the purpose of creating a fund, herein designated the California Water Resources Development Bond Fund, to provide for the acquisition, construction and completion of the State Water Facilities herein specified and, to the extent provided in Section 12938, for additions to the State Water Resources Development System, the committee shall be and is hereby authorized and empowered to create a debt or debts, liability or liabilities of the State of California in the aggregate principal amount of one billion seven hundred fifty million dollars ($1,750,000,000) in the manner and to the extent herein provided, but not otherwise nor in excess thereof. (Added by Stats. 1959, Ch. 1762.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

California Water Resources Development Bond FundState Water FacilitiesState Water Resources Development Systemone billion seven hundred fifty million dollars ($1,750,000,000)

Related Statutes

  • § 12937 Bond Payment Funding Methods
  • § 12934 Water Resources Definitions
  • § 12935.5 Water Bond Fund Account
  • § 12939 Bond Issuance For Water Projects
  • § 10608.64 Agricultural Water Efficiency Methodology

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Water Code. Section 12935.
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