MEETING DATE:
April 28, 2026
SUBJECT:
Title
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-9584 - ADOPTING POSITIONS ON LEGISLATION UNDER CONSIDERATION PURSUANT TO THE LEGISLATIVE PLATFORM
Body
Recommendation
Recommendation
ADOPT a resolution taking a position on pending legislation in the California State Legislature that may have local impacts.
Body
Board or Commission Action
Not Applicable
Introduction
The City Council adopted the 2026 Legislative Platform to guide the consideration of state and federal bills that affect City operations. Legislators introduced approximately 1800 bills. Staff, lobbyist consultants and Cal Cities continue to review this new legislation. The deadline for policy committees to hear bills introduced in the first house was April 24, 2026. 2026 is also an election year, and the final year in Governor Newsom’s term.
Recent and upcoming deadlines:
- May 1st was the last day for policy committees to hear and report to the Floor nonfiscal bills introduced in their house.
- May 8th was the last day for policy committees to meet prior to June 1.
- May 15th is the last day for fiscal committees to hear and report to the Floor bills introduced in their house, and the last day for fiscal committees to meet prior to June 1.
Discussion
This report provides updates on early legislation of concern in the second year of this legislative session. Staff continue to monitor these bills, and others as the legislative session continues. They will also collaborate with Cal Cities and our lobbyist teams on future City Council consideration for official positions on bills working their way through the legislative process.
The following bills best align with the City’s state legislative priorities, and staff believe that they would have a possible impact on the city.
Bill No. Author Title Position
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AB 1821 |
Pacheco |
California Public Records Act: agency response time. |
Support |
Environmental Review
The proposed action does not constitute a “project” as defined under Section 15378 of the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines (California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Division 6, Chapter 3, Sections 15000 - 15387), and is therefore not subject to environmental review pursuant to Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3).
Fiscal Impact
There is no direct fiscal impact associated with adopting the proposed resolution. Unknown fiscal impacts are associated with the bills noted in Attachment A. A more thorough analysis of each bill’s implementation requirements is needed to demonstrate total fiscal impact.
Attachments
Attachment A: Resolution
Attachment B: AB 1821 Support Letter
Prepared by: Michael Lieberman, Legislative Analyst
Reviewed by: Phil Scollick, City Clerk/Director of Legislative Affairs
Approved by: Michelle Bender, City Manager