Governor Newsom signed in law California Senate Bill 598 (SB 598) on October 11, 2025, and will go into effect January 1, 2026. SB 598 will implement processes to streamline local agency water infrastructure projects. It will allow certain local agencies to use the Construction Manager/General Contractor (CM/GC) project delivery method for projects aimed at addressing ongoing drought or climate change-related water shortages. Currently, California Public Contract Code section 21568.1 authorizes the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California to use the CM/GC project delivery method for regional recycled water projects or other water infrastructure projects under specified conditions.