What's in Perata's Bill--"The Safe Drinking Water Act of 2008"--A $6.8 Billion Bond That Will Probably Be on the California Ballot in 2008 One Way or Another?

Published: October 9, 2007, 10:05 am

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Roger Patterson of the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California shares a light moment with Senate President pro Tem Don Perata at press conference of supporters of Perata's water bond measure By Frank D. Russo In the special session yesterday, the Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Water passed on a 5-1 party line vote SBX2 2 (Perata), which would place a $6.8 billion bond measure on the February 5, 2008 ballot to provide funds for water supply reliability, delta sustainability, conservation and pollution cleanup, protection against invasive species, groundwater protection and water quality, and water recycling. It would be known as "The Safe Drinking Water Act of 2008." It goes to the Senate Appropriations Committee this morning and could be voted on by the entire Senate as early as today. Perata is not optimistic that it will be able to get the support of two-thirds of the Senate, which is required. He needs the votes of two Republican Senators to get to

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