MEETING DATE:
April 14, 2026
SUBJECT:
Title
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-9568 - 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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Relevant Council Strategic Theme
Planning for the Future
Good Governance
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. Many of these bills were "spot bills," meaning that they only contain legislative intent, and are starting to be amended. The deadline for policy committees to hear bills introduced in the first house is April 24, 2026. 2026 is also an election year, and the final year in Governor Newsom's term.
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.
Important dates in the legislative calendar:
* April 24 - Policy committee deadline.
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 1564
Ahrens
Employer-employee relations: confidential communications.
Oppose
AB 1995
Patel
State Fire Marshal: lithium battery working group: membership: funding.
Support
AB 2179
Patel
Workplace violence: restraining orders.
Support
Environmental Re...
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