MEETING DATE:
April 28, 2026
SUBJECT:
Title
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-9584 - ADOPTING POSITIONS ON LEGISLATION UNDER CONSIDERATION PURSUANT TO THE LEGISLATIVE PLATFORM
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Recommendation
Recommendation
ADOPT a resolution taking a position on pending legislation in the California State Legislature that may have local impacts.
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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
AB 1821
Pacheco
California Public Records Act: agency response time.
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