This law is called the California Safe Drinking Water Bond Law of 1984. It's a specific piece of legislation focused on funding projects related to safe drinking water.

This law states that it's crucial for the health and safety of Californians that tap water be safe to drink and use. It must be pure, healthy, and not harmful to people. Additionally, there should be enough of it, and it should come out with enough force for everyday activities like cleaning and personal hygiene.

This law states that many domestic water systems in California don't meet basic health standards. The government aims to provide technical and financial help to ensure everyone has access to safe, drinkable water, available in enough quantity and pressure for daily needs.

This section explains that the Legislature wants all domestic water systems to be improved so they at least meet the basic safety and quality standards for drinking water. These standards are detailed in another part of the law.

This section explains that the State General Obligation Bond Law is used for managing the issuance and repayment of certain bonds. Although it adopts this law's rules, it allows bonds under this section to have interest rates determined by the Treasurer, with committee approval. Additionally, bonds can't mature later than 50 years from their issuance date.

This section defines key terms used in California's Safe Drinking Water laws. It explains what is meant by 'Committee,' referring to the Safe Drinking Water Finance Committee, and 'Department,' which is the Department of Water Resources. A 'domestic water system' is described as a public water system with at least 15 connections or serving at least 25 people. The 'Fund' is the California Safe Drinking Water Fund.

'Supplier' or 'supplier of water' includes anyone who owns or operates a domestic water system. 'Federal assistance' refers to grants or loans from the federal government to improve water systems. 'Treatment works' are devices or systems that make water safe to drink. A 'project' includes any facilities needed to build, improve, or fix a domestic water system.

The law establishes the Safe Drinking Water Finance Committee, composed of the Governor, Treasurer, Director of Finance, Director of Water Resources, and State Director of Health Services or their chosen representatives. The committee can make decisions with a majority of its members.

The law establishes the California Safe Drinking Water Fund in the State Treasury. This fund is specifically created to manage money allocated for ensuring safe drinking water in California.

This section allows a committee to incur up to $75 million in debt on behalf of the State of California. This money will be used for specific projects detailed in the following section, Section 13819.

This section outlines the use of funds to support the construction and maintenance of domestic water systems in California. It allows the department to provide loans to suppliers to ensure water systems meet minimum safe drinking water standards. These loans are for covering construction costs, with repayment terms extending up to 50 years, including administrative fees and interest. Suppliers must diligently complete projects, start operations upon completion, and actively seek federal assistance. Additionally, bond proceeds can fund grants up to $25 million for suppliers that can't meet standards on their own. Unissued bonds from the 1976 California Safe Drinking Water Bond Law are redirected to these purposes.

This California law allows state grants to be given to local government bodies for construction projects that help them meet safe drinking water standards. The grants come from specific funds and need legislative approval after a report is filed. The contracts for these grants include several key points: 1) an estimated project cost, 2) an agreement on eligible costs for grant funding, and 3) responsibilities for the public agency. These responsibilities include completing the project quickly and properly maintaining it, seeking federal assistance, getting the necessary approvals, and paying their share of costs.

If you want to apply for grants discussed in this chapter, you must submit your application to the designated department following the specific format and with the required materials that the department asks for.

This law requires the department to create a report for every grant application related to this chapter. The report needs to be sent to the Legislature while it's in session. If the Legislature isn't in session, the report goes to the Rules Committee of both the Assembly and Senate. The department can award the grant only after the Legislature specifically approves it through a new law enacted after they receive the report.

This law outlines that loans and grants can be provided for projects involving domestic water systems. The state allows adjustments for future supply needs and covers costs linked to building, improving, or repairing water systems necessary for clean, safe, and adequate water. Public agencies can get up to $400,000, while individual suppliers can apply for loans up to $5 million, unless the limit is increased by legislation. Loans can also be for buying water systems or land.

When an application for a grant or loan is submitted, the department advises applicants on cost-effective water conservation improvements, which might include leak repairs, equipment replacements, and installing water-saving devices. These improvements can be part of the grant or loan, but their absence won't prevent approval.

In California, a public agency can't get a grant for safe drinking water unless they can't meet safety standards otherwise. The agency must have their project plans approved by the State Department of Health Services, and they need to get the right permits before any grant is given.

This section says that when giving grants, priority should be given to public agencies that are dealing with immediate health-related problems, as confirmed by the State Department of Health Services. Projects aimed at fixing current issues should be prioritized over those intended to accommodate future growth.

This law states that when it comes to providing loans, the top priority should be given to water suppliers dealing with the most severe public health issues. Suppliers who have fewer financial resources to improve their systems should also be prioritized for loans.

Before any loan or grant is given for a project, the initial design work and cost estimation need to be completed. The supplier must cover the cost of operating and maintaining the project, and these costs can't be included in the project expenses. However, if the project receives a loan or grant, costs for planning and preliminary engineering studies can be refunded after approval from the relevant departments.

To apply for a grant under this chapter, a public agency must first apply for a loan. A grant is available only if the agency cannot repay the entire loan amount. If the agency can't cover the full loan cost, they can apply for a grant. The department will assess how much of the loan the agency can repay. The grant will cover only the part of the loan they can't pay back.

This law section requires a public agency to spend grant funds within three years. However, before spending any funds, the agency must show the department that, within one year, they have a bid proving the project costs are within 20% of their initial estimates.

This section sets financial limits on administrative costs related to state water-related activities. The total administrative spending by state departments for these activities cannot exceed 4% of the bonds issued under this chapter. Also, administrative fees from loans must help cover these state costs. Additionally, the costs for the Attorney General to handle any legal issues related to grants and loans, including those from the 1976 water bond law, are to be paid from bond proceeds but are not part of the 4% cap. Instead, these legal costs are capped at 1.5% of the bond total and considered program expenses.

This law states that money from a specific fund can be used to pay back the General Obligation Bond Expense Revolving Fund, following the rules set out in another part of the government code.

This law allows a borrower to postpone repaying the principal amount of a loan, which includes the loan itself and an administrative fee, for up to 10 years if the department considers it necessary. However, interest on the principal cannot be postponed. Once the development period ends, the deferred principal can be repaid in yearly installments over the rest of the 50-year repayment term, if the borrower chooses to do so.

If you get a loan through this program, you'll have to pay interest. The interest rate is based on the average cost to the state of selling certain bonds. If this rate isn't a nice round number, it will be rounded up to the nearest one-tenth of a percent.

This law requires the department, with input from the State Department of Health Services, to create rules to achieve the goals of this chapter. These rules should outline how a water supplier can qualify for eligibility under this program. The department aims to ensure Californians receive safe and affordable drinking water by creating and enforcing these rules.

The regulations can also include provisions for denying funding if there are more cost-effective and efficient ways to meet the chapter's objectives without building the proposed project.

This law requires the State Department of Health Services to inform potential loan-eligible suppliers about the aims of the loan program and the related rules and regulations.

The State Department of Health Services is responsible for creating a list of suppliers who might get financial support. This process involves giving a public notice, holding a hearing, and getting advice from another department. The priority list is updated periodically.

This law states that the California Department of Water Resources can only approve up to $20 million in state loans for projects every three months. Before approving a contract, the department must confirm that the supplier can repay the loan. Additionally, if requested, the Public Utilities Commission will provide feedback on whether the supplier can pay for the project through other means and their ability to repay the loan.

This law states that bonds issued following this chapter are officially recognized as binding responsibilities of the State of California. The state promises to ensure timely payment of both principal and interest on these bonds by using its full resources.

Each year, extra funds must be collected alongside regular state revenue to cover bond payments. It's the responsibility of revenue officers to make sure this money is collected. Additionally, money from bond sale premiums can be used to help pay bond interest by transferring it to the General Fund.

This law says that any money the state gets back from certain contracts must be put into the General Fund. This money will then be used to pay back the General Fund for the principal and interest on bonds that have been issued and paid from this fund.

This law section states that money will be taken from the state's General Fund to cover specific financial needs related to this chapter. Firstly, it ensures there is enough money each year to pay off both the principal and interest on bonds that were issued and sold under this chapter as they come due. Secondly, it provides the necessary funds at any time, without being restricted by fiscal year limits, to fulfill the requirements of Section 13842.

This law allows the Director of Finance to use money from the General Fund temporarily before bonds are sold. This money is used for the projects outlined in the chapter. Once the bonds are sold, the money taken from the General Fund must be paid back with the bond sale proceeds.

This law allows the California Treasurer to manage the funds from certain bonds in specific ways to ensure their interest remains tax-exempt under federal law. If the bonds are sold with a legal opinion affirming their tax-exempt status, the Treasurer can create separate accounts for the bond money and any related earnings. This enables the Treasurer to handle any necessary payments, such as penalties or rebates, as required by federal law to maintain the bonds’ tax benefits.

This section talks about how the committee must decide if it's necessary or beneficial to issue bonds when the department requests it. These bonds help fund proposed projects outlined in another section (Section 13819). The committee determines the bond amount needed, and not all bonds have to be issued at once; they can be issued progressively as needed.

This law section explains that a committee can give permission to the Treasurer to sell either some or all of the bonds that have been approved. The Treasurer decides when to sell them.

The money made from selling certain bonds can only be used for specific purposes outlined in another part of the law (Section 13819). This money cannot be moved to the General Fund to pay off bond debts. It must be spent in the ways described in this chapter of the law.