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California Legislature Weekly August 12: California Election, School Health and Contractor Bills Reach Governor
Created: August 12th, 2026 - 08:45 PT
Script

Here is today's California Legislature Weekly for Wednesday August 12th. The Legislature’s most consequential activity this week is a large new group of measures that has passed both houses and moved to Governor for review. Forty-two measures reached that stage, including a cluster of bills on elections, student health instruction, child-abuse services, contractor regulation, and public-employee retirement. [1]

The two election bills are among the most significant. Senate Bill 1429 and Senate Bill 1430 were enrolled and presented to the Governor yesterday, Tuesday. Senate Bill 1429 makes changes across numerous sections of the Elections Code, including provisions involving candidate filing, ballot procedures, polling places, and election administration. Senate Bill 1430 changes both the Education Code and Elections Code. The source does not provide enough detail to identify every policy effect, but the breadth of the code changes means election officials, schools, candidates, and voting-rights advocates will be watching the Governor’s decision closely. [2]

Also on the Governor’s desk is Senate Bill 1133, concerning preventative health instruction for pupils. The bill would add a new section to the Education Code. Instructional policy can directly affect school districts, teachers, parents, and students, and this measure now moves from legislative debate to executive review. Another family-services measure, Senate Bill 557, addresses child abuse and family resource centers. It was also presented to the Governor yesterday. Its focus suggests an effort to strengthen or clarify the role of community-based centers that help families navigate prevention and support services. [3]

Senate Bill 1165 is another notable measure awaiting action. It concerns contractor licenses and outstanding liabilities assessed by the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration. Contractor licensing rules can have practical consequences for businesses seeking to operate legally, for state tax enforcement, and for consumers relying on licensed professionals. Senate Bill 939, meanwhile, addresses service-credit payments in public-employee retirement systems. Retirement-credit rules are technical, but changes can matter substantially to affected workers and to public agencies administering pension obligations. [4]

The formal enactments this week were largely resolutions rather than new policy statutes. Yesterday, the Secretary of State chaptered Senate Joint Resolution 12, which expresses California’s opposition to the proposed federal 2026 through 2031 offshore oil-and-gas leasing program. Other chaptered resolutions addressed federal funding for state infrastructure, technology, and economic development; the California Coastal Act; diversity, equity, and inclusion; Korean American veterans; and the World War II Nurses Congressional Gold Medal Act. These measures do not create the same enforceable state-law changes as ordinary bills, but they place California’s official position on the record on federal policy and public recognition. [5]

There was comparatively limited substantive single-chamber action. Senate Constitutional Amendment 5 passed the Senate and now sits at the Assembly desk. It concerns education finance, the Education Equalization Act, and the Equalization Reserve Account. Because it is a constitutional amendment, it would require further legislative approval and ultimately voter approval before taking effect. [6]

The broader pattern is a late-session push to finish bills and send them to the Governor. The session total now stands at 1,506 measures becoming law, 54 having passed both chambers, and 123 vetoed. With election administration, education, child welfare, workforce regulation, and retirement policy all reaching the executive desk, the next major question is which of this week’s measures will be signed into California law. Thank you for listening to California Legislature Weekly from The Daily FM. See you tomorrow! [7]

Source Evidence
  1. California Legislature — weekly bill activity
    ..., relating to elections.
- SB1429 — Elections. — passed both chambers
  Last action: Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 3 p.m. (2026-08-11)
  About: An act to amend Sections 9168, 10403, 10410, 10411, 10412, 10413, 14105, 14213, 14401, and 16404 of the Elections Code, relating to elections.
- SB1165 — Contractor licenses: outstanding liabilities assessed by the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration. — passed both chambers
  Last action: Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 3 p.m. (2026-08-11)
  About: An act to amend Section 7145.5 of the Business and Professions Code, relating to contractors.
- SB1133 — Pupil instruction: preventative health instruction. — passed both chambers
  Last action: Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 3 p.m. (2026-08-11)
  About: An act to add Section 33546.7 to the Education Code, relating to pupil instructio...
  2. California Legislature — weekly bill activity
    ...)
  About: Relative to Dolores Huerta Day.
- SB1430 — Elections. — passed both chambers
  Last action: Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 3 p.m. (2026-08-11)
  About: An act to amend Section 5322 of the Education Code, and to amend Section 12283 of the Elections Code, relating to elections.
- SB1429 — Elections. — passed both chambers
  Last action: Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 3 p.m. (2026-08-11)
  About: An act to amend Sections 9168, 10403, 10410, 10411, 10412, 10413, 14105, 14213, 14401, and 16404 of the Elections Code, relating to elections.
- SB1165 — Contractor licenses: outstanding liabilities assessed by the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration. — passed both chambers
  Last action: Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 3 p.m. (2026-08-11)
  About: An act to amend Section 7145.5 of the Business and Professions Code, rela...
  3. California Legislature — weekly bill activity
    ...10413, 14105, 14213, 14401, and 16404 of the Elections Code, relating to elections.
- SB1165 — Contractor licenses: outstanding liabilities assessed by the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration. — passed both chambers
  Last action: Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 3 p.m. (2026-08-11)
  About: An act to amend Section 7145.5 of the Business and Professions Code, relating to contractors.
- SB1133 — Pupil instruction: preventative health instruction. — passed both chambers
  Last action: Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 3 p.m. (2026-08-11)
  About: An act to add Section 33546.7 to the Education Code, relating to pupil instruction.
- SB992 — County auditors: special districts: annual audit exceptions. — passed both chambers
  Last action: Assembly amendments concurred in. (Ayes 38. Noes 0.) Ordered to engrossing and enrolling. (2026-08-10)...
  4. California Legislature — weekly bill activity
    ...ast action: Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 3 p.m. (2026-08-11)
  About: An act to amend Section 5322 of the Education Code, and to amend Section 12283 of the Elections Code, relating to elections.
- SB1429 — Elections. — passed both chambers
  Last action: Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 3 p.m. (2026-08-11)
  About: An act to amend Sections 9168, 10403, 10410, 10411, 10412, 10413, 14105, 14213, 14401, and 16404 of the Elections Code, relating to elections.
- SB1165 — Contractor licenses: outstanding liabilities assessed by the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration. — passed both chambers
  Last action: Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 3 p.m. (2026-08-11)
  About: An act to amend Section 7145.5 of the Business and Professions Code, relating to contractors.
- SB1133 — Pupil instruction: preventative health instruction. — passe...
  5. California Legislature — weekly bill activity
    ...ans. — became law
  Last action: Chaptered by Secretary of State. Res. Chapter 168, Statutes of 2026. (2026-08-11)
  About: Relative to veterans.
- SJR14 — World War II Nurses Congressional Gold Medal Act. — became law
  Last action: Chaptered by Secretary of State. Res. Chapter 167, Statutes of 2026. (2026-08-11)
  About: Relative to military and veterans.
- SJR12 — Proposed 2026–2031 National Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Leasing Program: opposition. — became law
  Last action: Chaptered by Secretary of State. Res. Chapter 166, Statutes of 2026. (2026-08-11)
  About: Relative to offshore drilling.
- SJR6 — Federal funding for essential state infrastructure, technology, and economic development. — became law
  Last action: Chaptered by Secretary of State. Res. Chapter 165, Statutes of 2026. (2026-08-11)
  About: Relative to federal funding.
- SCR189 — I ♥ SGV D...
  6. California Legislature — weekly bill activity
    ...24 — Social Media Harms Victim Remembrance Day. — passed both chambers
  Last action: In Assembly. Ordered to Engrossing and Enrolling. (2026-08-06)
  About: Relative to Social Media Harms Victim Remembrance Day.
- ACR223 — “Parks Make Life Better!®” Month. — passed both chambers
  Last action: In Assembly. Ordered to Engrossing and Enrolling. (2026-08-06)
  About: Relative to “Parks Make Life Better!” Month.
  …and 30 more.

Passed a chamber (12):
- SCA5 — Education finance: Education Equalization Act: Equalization Reserve Account. — passed the Senate
  Last action: In Assembly. Held at Desk. (2026-08-11)
- SCR192 — Open water lifeguards. — passed the Senate
  Last action: In Assembly. Held at Desk. (2026-08-11)
- SCR186 — Thriving Families CA Foundation. — passed the Senate
  Last action: In Assembly. Held at Desk. (2026-08-06)
- SCR182 — Purple Heart Day. — passed...
  7. California Legislature — weekly bill activity
    California state legislature — bill activity from 2026-08-05 to 2026-08-12.

This week — signed into law / became law: 32, passed both chambers — headed to the governor: 42, passed a chamber: 12, newly introduced: 17.

Signed into law / became law (32):
- SJR17 — Korean American veterans. — became law
  Last action: Chaptered by Secretary of State. Res. Chapter 168, Statutes of 2026. (2026-08-11)
  About: Relative to veterans.
- SJR14 — World War II Nurses Congressional Gold Medal Act. — became law
  Last action: Chaptered by Secretary of State. Res. Chapter 167, Statutes of 2026. (2026-08-11)
  About: Relative t...
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    California Legislature Weekly August 5: California Bills on Local Taxes, Elections and Adoptions Reach Governor
    Created: August 5th, 2026 - 08:45 PT
    Script

    Here is today's California Legislature Weekly for Wednesday August 5th. The Legislature’s most consequential action this week is a set of substantive bills that have cleared both chambers and are moving into the final enrollment and gubernatorial-review stage. There were no major policy bills signed or vetoed in the reported period. Instead, lawmakers advanced measures involving local government transparency, elections, family law, vehicles, and local taxation. [1]

    Senate Bill 762 is the furthest along: it was enrolled and presented to Governor yesterday, Monday, August 3rd. The measure authorizes transaction and use taxes for various jurisdictions. Local sales-tax authority can have direct consequences for municipal and regional budgets, especially where communities are seeking revenue for services, infrastructure, or other locally approved priorities. Its presentation to the Governor means the Legislature’s work is complete and the next decision rests with the administration. [2]

    Also headed through final enrollment is Senate Bill 1126, concerning financial postings by local agencies. The Senate concurred unanimously in Assembly amendments on Sunday, August 3rd, sending the bill toward engrossing and enrolling. Although the source does not spell out every required disclosure, the bill’s focus on local-agency financial postings points to another transparency and public-accountability measure. It would affect the way local governments make financial information available to the public. [3]

    Two family and civic-administration bills also passed both houses. Senate Bill 927 addresses intercountry adoptions finalized in foreign countries, while Assembly Bill 2789 updates mediation rules for child-custody and visitation matters. Both received unanimous final concurrence votes on Sunday. Assembly Bill 2153, on voter-registration residency confirmation, also cleared both chambers and is headed for enrollment. The bill repeals Elections Code Section 2226, making it a measure worth watching for election administrators and voting-rights advocates once the final bill text and the Governor’s decision are available. [4]

    On local governance, Assembly Bill 2134 passed both chambers with unanimous support and addresses city council members’ absences without permission. Senate Bill 897, concerning abandoned vehicles, reached the enrollment stage yesterday, Tuesday. These are narrower bills, but they illustrate the Legislature’s attention to practical rules affecting city operations and everyday local enforcement. [5]

    The week’s only measures formally becoming law were resolutions: Senate Resolution 120 and Assembly Resolution 102 recognize Filipino American History Month, while Assembly Resolution 120 relates to veterans. Those adoptions were unanimous or without recorded opposition on Monday, August 3rd. Several additional resolutions advanced, including requests for federal disaster aid related to the 2025 Los Angeles fires, recognition of California Native American Day, and tributes to Korean American veterans and World War II nurses. [6]

    The larger pattern is a late-session shift from budget trailer bills and broad state-administration laws toward final concurrence votes and enrollment. The calendar shows 14 measures passing both chambers this week, but many are targeted revisions to local-government, family-law, election, and administrative rules. The key question now is which of these bills receive the Governor’s signature and become enforceable law. Thank you for listening to California Legislature Weekly from The Daily FM. See you tomorrow! [7]

    Source Evidence
    1. California Legislature — weekly bill activity
      ...ating to elections.
- AB2134 — City council members: absences without permission. — passed both chambers
  Last action: Senate amendments concurred in. To Engrossing and Enrolling. (Ayes 72. Noes 0.). (2026-08-03)
  About: An act to amend Section 36513 of the Government Code, relating to local government.
  …and 2 more.

Passed a chamber (5):
- SCR190 — Larry Itliong Day. — passed the Senate
  Last action: Read. Adopted. (Ayes 35. Noes 0.) Ordered to the Assembly. (2026-08-03)
- SCR184 — Frontotemporal Degeneration Awareness Week. — passed the Senate
  Last action: Read. Adopted. (Ayes 35. Noes 0.) Ordered to the Assembly. (2026-08-03)
- ACR230 — California Firefighter Appreciation Month and California Firefighters Memorial Day. — passed the Assembly
  Last action: In Senate. To Com. on RLS. (2026-08-04)
- ACR213 — Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. — passed the Assemb...
    2. California Legislature — weekly bill activity
      ...mbly amendments concurred in. (Ayes 35. Noes 0.) Ordered to engrossing and enrolling. (2026-08-03)
  About: An act to amend Section 8919 of the Family Code, relating to adoption.
- SB897 — Vehicles: abandoned vehicles. — passed both chambers
  Last action: In Senate. Ordered to engrossing and enrolling. (2026-08-04)
  About: An act to amend Section 22710 of the Vehicle Code relating to vehicles.
- SB762 — Transactions and use taxes: various jurisdictions. — passed both chambers
  Last action: Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 5:15 p.m. (2026-08-03)
  About: An act to add and repeal Chapter 3.13 (commencing with Section 7287.17), Chapter 3.14 (commencing with Section 7287.18), Chapter 3.15 (commencing with Section 7287.19), Chapter 3.16 (commencing with Section 7287.20), Chapter 3.2 (commencin…
- AJR27 — Federal disaster aid: 2025 Los Angeles fires. — passed bo...
    3. California Legislature — weekly bill activity
      ...0.). (2026-08-03)
- AR102 — Relative to Filipino American History Month. — became law
  Last action: Read. Adopted. (2026-08-03)

Passed both chambers — headed to the Governor (14):
- SJR17 — Korean American veterans. — passed both chambers
  Last action: In Senate. Ordered to engrossing and enrolling. (2026-08-04)
  About: Relative to veterans.
- SJR14 — World War II Nurses Congressional Gold Medal Act. — passed both chambers
  Last action: In Senate. Ordered to engrossing and enrolling. (2026-08-04)
  About: Relative to military and veterans.
- SB1126 — Local agencies: financial postings. — passed both chambers
  Last action: Assembly amendments concurred in. (Ayes 35. Noes 0.) Ordered to engrossing and enrolling. (2026-08-03)
  About: An act to add Article 10.2 (commencing with Section 53905) to Chapter 4 of Part 1 of Division 2 of Title 5 of the Government Code,...
    4. California Legislature — weekly bill activity
      ...son Memorial Highway. — passed both chambers
  Last action: Senate amendments concurred in. To Engrossing and Enrolling. (Ayes 70. Noes 1.). (2026-08-03)
  About: Relative to the Captain Vidar Anderson Memorial Highway.
- AB2789 — Mediation: child custody and visitation. — passed both chambers
  Last action: Senate amendments concurred in. To Engrossing and Enrolling. (Ayes 74. Noes 0.). (2026-08-03)
  About: An act to amend Section 3176 of the Family Code, relating to mediation.
- AB2153 — Voter registration: residency confirmation. — passed both chambers
  Last action: In Assembly. Ordered to Engrossing and Enrolling. (2026-08-03)
  About: An act to repeal Section 2226 of the Elections Code, relating to elections.
- AB2134 — City council members: absences without permission. — passed both chambers
  Last action: Senate amendments concurred in. To Engrossing and Enro...
    5. California Legislature — weekly bill activity
      ...mbers
  Last action: Senate amendments concurred in. To Engrossing and Enrolling. (Ayes 74. Noes 0.). (2026-08-03)
  About: An act to amend Section 3176 of the Family Code, relating to mediation.
- AB2153 — Voter registration: residency confirmation. — passed both chambers
  Last action: In Assembly. Ordered to Engrossing and Enrolling. (2026-08-03)
  About: An act to repeal Section 2226 of the Elections Code, relating to elections.
- AB2134 — City council members: absences without permission. — passed both chambers
  Last action: Senate amendments concurred in. To Engrossing and Enrolling. (Ayes 72. Noes 0.). (2026-08-03)
  About: An act to amend Section 36513 of the Government Code, relating to local government.
  …and 2 more.

Passed a chamber (5):
- SCR190 — Larry Itliong Day. — passed the Senate
  Last action: Read. Adopted. (Ayes 35. Noes 0.) Ordered to the Asse...
    6. California Legislature — weekly bill activity
      ...About: An act to add and repeal Chapter 3.13 (commencing with Section 7287.17), Chapter 3.14 (commencing with Section 7287.18), Chapter 3.15 (commencing with Section 7287.19), Chapter 3.16 (commencing with Section 7287.20), Chapter 3.2 (commencin…
- AJR27 — Federal disaster aid: 2025 Los Angeles fires. — passed both chambers
  Last action: Senate amendments concurred in. To Engrossing and Enrolling. (Ayes 68. Noes 0.). (2026-08-03)
  About: Relative to federal disaster aid.
- ACR208 — California Native American Day and the California Indian Cultural Awareness Conference. — passed both chambers
  Last action: In Assembly. Ordered to Engrossing and Enrolling. (2026-08-03)
  About: Relative to California Native American Day and the California Indian Cultural Awareness Conference.
- ACR126 — Captain Vidar Anderson Memorial Highway. — passed both chambers
  Last action:...
    7. California Legislature — weekly bill activity
      California state legislature — bill activity from 2026-07-29 to 2026-08-05.

This week — signed into law / became law: 3, passed both chambers — headed to the governor: 14, passed a chamber: 5, failed or died: 7, newly introduced: 20.

Signed into law / became law (3):
- SR120 — Relative to Filipino American History Month. — became law
  Last action: Read. Adopted. (Ayes 36. Noes 0.) (2026-08-03)
- AR120 — Relative to veterans. — became law
  Last action: Read. Adopted. (Ayes 74. Noes 0.). (2026-08-03)
- AR102 — Relative to Filipino American History Month. — became law
  Last action: Read. Adopted. (2026-08-03)...
    Sources
      California Legislature Weekly July 22: California Chapters Transit Funding, Coastal Permitting, Design-Build Bills
      Created: July 22nd, 2026 - 08:45 PT
      Script

      Here is today's California Legislature Weekly for Wednesday July 22nd. The biggest legislative development this week was another large wave of measures becoming law, with 51 bills and resolutions chaptered during the reporting period. The most consequential among the listed new laws is Senate Bill 830, dealing with the Public Transit Revenue Measure District and election procedures for a revenue measure. It was chaptered last Thursday as Chapter 101 and includes an urgency clause, meaning it takes effect immediately. For transportation agencies and local governments, that matters because it affects how transit funding measures can move toward voters, at a time when public transit systems continue to face pressure over service levels, operating revenue, and long-term fiscal stability. [1]

      A second major new law is Senate Bill 963, which changes parts of the California Coastal Act of 1976 dealing with coastal development permits and appeals. The bill adds new Public Resources Code sections on de novo review, and it was chaptered last Thursday as Chapter 103. Coastal permitting is one of California’s most sensitive regulatory areas, affecting housing, infrastructure, environmental protection, local governments, and property owners. Any change to how appeals are reviewed can shift the balance between local decisions, state oversight, and project applicants, so this is one of the week’s more substantive policy enactments. [2]

      The third notable law is Senate Bill 935, on local agency design-build projects. It became Chapter 102 last Thursday and repeals a section of the Public Contract Code related to public contracts. Design-build authority is important because it affects how cities, counties, and other local agencies deliver construction projects. Supporters of design-build often point to faster delivery and more integrated project management, while critics tend to watch for transparency, labor, and cost-control issues. Either way, changes to local procurement authority can have practical effects on public buildings, transportation facilities, water projects, and other infrastructure. [3]

      State administration was another theme. Senate Bill 1236, now Chapter 105, updates the State Records Management Act. Senate Bill 1204, now Chapter 104, changes provisions governing administrative regulations. These may sound technical, but they are part of the machinery of government: how state records are managed, how agencies process rules, and how administrative decisions are organized. Senate Bill 1434 also became law as Chapter 106, updating rules for California State Lottery prize assignment. [4]

      The week also included several chaptered Senate concurrent resolutions, including measures recognizing Juneteenth, transportation access for persons with epilepsy, the Purple Heart Community, and memorial highway or bridge designations. Those are less sweeping than the policy bills, but they show the Legislature’s parallel role in commemoration and public recognition. [5]

      The broader trend is clear: after the budget-heavy wave earlier this month, the Legislature’s output is still focused on implementation, governance, infrastructure tools, and regulatory process. The session snapshot now shows 1,471 measures have become law, with 123 vetoed and 1,894 having passed one chamber. Thank you for listening to California Legislature Weekly from The Daily FM. See you tomorrow! [6]

      Source Evidence
      1. California Legislature — weekly bill activity
        ...atutes of 2026. (2026-07-16)
  About: An act to add Sections 30628 and 30629 to the Public Resources Code, relating to coastal resources.
- SB935 — Local agency design-build projects: authorization. — became law
  Last action: Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 102, Statutes of 2026. (2026-07-16)
  About: An act to repeal Section 22169 of the Public Contract Code, relating to public contracts.
- SB830 — Public Transit Revenue Measure District: revenue measure: election procedures. — became law
  Last action: Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 101, Statutes of 2026. (2026-07-16)
  About: An act to amend Section 67740 of the Government Code, relating to transportation, and declaring the urgency thereof, to take effect immediately.
  …and 39 more.

Session snapshot (2025-2026 Regular Session): 5014 bills tracked — 1471 became law, 780 failed, 742 introduced,...
      2. California Legislature — weekly bill activity
        ...026-07-16)
  About: An act to amend Section 12274 of the Government Code, relating to state government.
- SB1204 — Administrative regulations. — became law
  Last action: Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 104, Statutes of 2026. (2026-07-16)
  About: An act to amend Section 11349.3 of the Government Code, relating to state government.
- SB963 — California Coastal Act of 1976: coastal development permits: appeal: de novo review. — became law
  Last action: Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 103, Statutes of 2026. (2026-07-16)
  About: An act to add Sections 30628 and 30629 to the Public Resources Code, relating to coastal resources.
- SB935 — Local agency design-build projects: authorization. — became law
  Last action: Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 102, Statutes of 2026. (2026-07-16)
  About: An act to repeal Section 22169 of the Public Contract...
      3. California Legislature — weekly bill activity
        ...atutes of 2026. (2026-07-16)
  About: An act to add Sections 30628 and 30629 to the Public Resources Code, relating to coastal resources.
- SB935 — Local agency design-build projects: authorization. — became law
  Last action: Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 102, Statutes of 2026. (2026-07-16)
  About: An act to repeal Section 22169 of the Public Contract Code, relating to public contracts.
- SB830 — Public Transit Revenue Measure District: revenue measure: election procedures. — became law
  Last action: Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 101, Statutes of 2026. (2026-07-16)
  About: An act to amend Section 67740 of the Government Code, relating to transportation, and declaring the urgency thereof, to take effect immediately.
  …and 39 more.

Session snapshot (2025-2026 Regular Session): 5014 bills tracked — 1471 became law, 780 failed, 742 introduced,...
      4. California Legislature — weekly bill activity
        ...0, Statutes of 2026. (2026-07-16)
  About: Relative to the John Hughes Memorial Bridge.
- SB1434 — California State Lottery: prize assignment. — became law
  Last action: Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 106, Statutes of 2026. (2026-07-16)
  About: An act to amend Section 8880.325 of the Government Code, relating to the California State Lottery.
- SB1236 — State Records Management Act. — became law
  Last action: Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 105, Statutes of 2026. (2026-07-16)
  About: An act to amend Section 12274 of the Government Code, relating to state government.
- SB1204 — Administrative regulations. — became law
  Last action: Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 104, Statutes of 2026. (2026-07-16)
  About: An act to amend Section 11349.3 of the Government Code, relating to state government.
- SB963 — California Coastal Act of 1976: coas...
      5. California Legislature — weekly bill activity
        .../ became law: 51.

Signed into law / became law (51):
- SCR183 — Juneteenth. — became law
  Last action: Chaptered by Secretary of State. Res. Chapter 155, Statutes of 2026. (2026-07-16)
  About: Relative to Juneteenth.
- SCR155 — Officer Kirk Leland Johnson Memorial Interchange. — became law
  Last action: Chaptered by Secretary of State. Res. Chapter 154, Statutes of 2026. (2026-07-16)
  About: Relative to the Officer Kirk Leland Johnson Memorial Interchange.
- SCR124 — Transportation access: persons with epilepsy. — became law
  Last action: Chaptered by Secretary of State. Res. Chapter 153, Statutes of 2026. (2026-07-16)
  About: Relative to transportation access.
- SCR121 — The Purple Heart Community. — became law
  Last action: Chaptered by Secretary of State. Res. Chapter 152, Statutes of 2026. (2026-07-16)
  About: Relative to the Purple Heart Community.
- SC...
      6. California Legislature — weekly bill activity
        ...ecretary of State. Chapter 102, Statutes of 2026. (2026-07-16)
  About: An act to repeal Section 22169 of the Public Contract Code, relating to public contracts.
- SB830 — Public Transit Revenue Measure District: revenue measure: election procedures. — became law
  Last action: Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 101, Statutes of 2026. (2026-07-16)
  About: An act to amend Section 67740 of the Government Code, relating to transportation, and declaring the urgency thereof, to take effect immediately.
  …and 39 more.

Session snapshot (2025-2026 Regular Session): 5014 bills tracked — 1471 became law, 780 failed, 742 introduced, 4 passed both chambers, 1894 passed one chamber, 123 vetoed.
      Sources
        California Legislature Weekly July 15: California Budget Trailer Bills SB 180, SB 169 Become Law
        Created: July 15th, 2026 - 08:45 PT
        Script

        Here is today's California Legislature Weekly for Wednesday July 15th. The biggest legislative development this week was a new wave of bills becoming law, led by a cluster of budget and government-operations measures chaptered on Monday. Senate Bill 180, the taxation trailer bill, is now Chapter 85, making changes across the Revenue and Taxation Code and related statutes. Senate Bill 169, the transportation budget trailer bill, became Chapter 82, with updates touching public utilities and vehicle-related provisions. Senate Bill 168, the public resources measure, became Chapter 81, continuing the post-budget work of adjusting environmental, energy, and resource-management programs. Together, these trailer bills show the Legislature moving from budget agreement to implementation, where the fine print of taxes, transportation funding, and public resources administration gets locked into law. [1]

        A second major story is the passage into law of several state administration and services bills. Senate Bill 172, titled state government, became Chapter 84, while Senate Bill 171, the labor measure, became Chapter 83. Senate Bill 163, dealing with developmental services, became Chapter 80, and Senate Bill 135, the higher education budget trailer bill, became Chapter 79. These are not simple single-issue bills; they amend many code sections and appear designed to update how state programs are governed, funded, or administered. The trend here is clear: after the main budget cycle, lawmakers and the administration are using trailer and omnibus-style bills to make broad operational changes across agencies, colleges, labor systems, and human services. [2]

        The week also brought a notable education governance law. Assembly Bill 181 was chaptered on Friday as Chapter 66. It concerns the State Board of Education, the Superintendent of Public Instruction, the Education Commissioner, and the State Department of Education, including the transfer of duties. Given the number of Education Code sections affected, this looks like a significant governance and administrative realignment rather than a narrow classroom policy change. For school districts and education stakeholders, the practical effects may come through changes in who is responsible for decisions, oversight, and department functions. [3]

        Water and local resource management formed another important thread. Senate Bill 1139 became Chapter 88, addressing the Monterey Peninsula Water Management District, nonfunctional turf, noncompliance, and enforcement. Senate Bill 997 became Chapter 86, giving the North Fork Kings Groundwater Sustainability Agency lien authority. These are more localized than the budget bills, but they fit a statewide pattern: California continues to strengthen tools for water conservation, groundwater management, and enforcement as long-term drought and supply concerns shape policy. [4]

        Finally, Senate Bill 1058 became Chapter 87, updating school district contracting rules for purchases connected to child nutrition programs. That kind of procurement change can matter directly to districts trying to manage food costs, vendor contracts, and meal service requirements. [5]

        Overall, this was a chaptering-heavy week. The most important activity was not dramatic floor passage, but the conversion of already-approved measures into enforceable law. The session snapshot now shows 1,433 bills have become law, 42 have passed both chambers, and 123 have been vetoed. The broader trend is implementation: taxes, transportation, education governance, labor, human services, water, and public resources are all moving from legislative language into the machinery of state government. Thank you for listening to California Legislature Weekly from The Daily FM. See you tomorrow! [6]

        Source Evidence
        1. California Legislature — weekly bill activity
          ...About: An act to amend Section 11553 of, and to add Section 20825.21 to, the Government Code, to amend Sections 62.5, 138.1, 3702.9, 4706.5, 4751, 4753, 4753.5, 4754, 4755, and 4756 of, to amend and repeal Section 5909 of, to add Sections 4750, 4…
- SB169 — Transportation budget trailer bill. — became law
  Last action: Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 82, Statutes of 2026. (2026-07-13)
  About: An act to amend Sections 14017 and 54237.7 of the Government Code, to amend Sections 99268.9, 99314.6, 187034, and 187038 of, and to add Sections 187035 and 187037 to, the Public Utilities Code, and to amend Sections 1653.5, 1656, 1801.2,…
- SB168 — Public Resources. — became law
  Last action: Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 81, Statutes of 2026. (2026-07-13)
  About: An act to amend Section 11553.5 of, and to add Section 12894.7 to, the Government Code, to...
        2. California Legislature — weekly bill activity
          ...About: An act to amend Section 11553.5 of, and to add Section 12894.7 to, the Government Code, to add and repeal Section 43215 of the Health and Safety Code, to amend Sections 1701.8, 3298.3, 3298.5, 3299.1, and 8386.10 of the Public Utilities Co…
- SB163 — Developmental services. — became law
  Last action: Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 80, Statutes of 2026. (2026-07-13)
  About: An act to amend Sections 14672.9, 15432, 95007, 95008, 95012, and 95024 of, and to add Chapter 3.1 (commencing with Section 95013) to Title 14 of, the Government Code, to amend Section 10295 of the Public Contract Code, to amend Sections 4…
- SB135 — Higher education budget trailer bill. — became law
  Last action: Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 79, Statutes of 2026. (2026-07-13)
  About: An act to amend Sections 17201, 66014.6, 66292, 66292.1, 66292.2, 69432, 69436, 6...
        3. California Legislature — weekly bill activity
          ...ent Code, to amend Section 10295 of the Public Contract Code, to amend Sections 4…
- SB135 — Higher education budget trailer bill. — became law
  Last action: Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 79, Statutes of 2026. (2026-07-13)
  About: An act to amend Sections 17201, 66014.6, 66292, 66292.1, 66292.2, 69432, 69436, 69439, 70022, 76140, 78261, 78261.5, 78263.1, 84321.65, 84750.4, 87861, and 88826.5 of, to amend, repeal, and add Sections 87766 and 88193 of, to add Sections…
- AB181 — Education governance: State Board of Education: Superintendent of Public Instruction: Education Commissioner: State Department of Education: transfer of duties. — became law
  Last action: Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 66, Statutes of 2026. (2026-07-10)
  About: An act to amend Sections 60, 202, 233, 8802, 10864, 11000, 12010, 17463.5, 33000, 33000.5, 33001, 33043, 33102,...
        4. California Legislature — weekly bill activity
          ...SB1139 — Monterey Peninsula Water Management District: nonfunctional turf: noncompliance and enforcement. — became law
  Last action: Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 88, Statutes of 2026. (2026-07-13)
  About: An act to amend Section 10608.14 of the Water Code, relating to water.
- SB1058 — School districts: contracting: purchases for child nutrition programs. — became law
  Last action: Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 87, Statutes of 2026. (2026-07-13)
  About: An act to amend Section 20111 of the Public Contract Code, relating to public contracts.
- SB997 — North Fork Kings Groundwater Sustainability Agency: lien authority. — became law
  Last action: Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 86, Statutes of 2026. (2026-07-13)
  About: An act to amend the heading of Article 8 (commencing with Section 801) of, and to add Sections 802 and 803 to, the...
        5. California Legislature — weekly bill activity
          ...-07-15.

This week — signed into law / became law: 13.

Signed into law / became law (13):
- SB1139 — Monterey Peninsula Water Management District: nonfunctional turf: noncompliance and enforcement. — became law
  Last action: Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 88, Statutes of 2026. (2026-07-13)
  About: An act to amend Section 10608.14 of the Water Code, relating to water.
- SB1058 — School districts: contracting: purchases for child nutrition programs. — became law
  Last action: Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 87, Statutes of 2026. (2026-07-13)
  About: An act to amend Section 20111 of the Public Contract Code, relating to public contracts.
- SB997 — North Fork Kings Groundwater Sustainability Agency: lien authority. — became law
  Last action: Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 86, Statutes of 2026. (2026-07-13)
  About: An act to amend the he...
        6. California Legislature — weekly bill activity
          ...766 and 88193 of, to add Sections…
- AB181 — Education governance: State Board of Education: Superintendent of Public Instruction: Education Commissioner: State Department of Education: transfer of duties. — became law
  Last action: Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 66, Statutes of 2026. (2026-07-10)
  About: An act to amend Sections 60, 202, 233, 8802, 10864, 11000, 12010, 17463.5, 33000, 33000.5, 33001, 33043, 33102, 33111, 33112, 33113, 33114, 33115, 33116, 33117, 33117.5, 33117.7, 33118, 33119, 33120, 33121, 33122, 33125, 33126.1, 33126.2,…
  …and 1 more.

Session snapshot (2025-2026 Regular Session): 5014 bills tracked — 1433 became law, 780 failed, 742 introduced, 42 passed both chambers, 1894 passed one chamber, 123 vetoed.
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          California Legislature Weekly - Jul 8, 2026
          Created: July 8th, 2026 - 08:45 PT
          Script

          Here is today's California Legislature Weekly for Wednesday July 8th. The most consequential action this week came on July 6th, when six measures were chaptered by the Secretary of State and became law. The new laws are a mix of budget-related cleanup, public resources changes, health care financing, worker payment rules, transportation governance, and a narrow property tax provision. [1]

          First, Senate Bill 165 is now Chapter 61, Statutes of 2026, and it updates reimbursement rules for skilled nursing facilities. The bill amends sections of the Health and Safety Code and the Welfare and Institutions Code tied to facility financing and Medi-Cal-related reimbursement formulas. For providers, residents, and counties watching long-term care capacity, this is one of the week’s most substantive enactments because it deals directly with the payment structure behind skilled nursing operations. [2]

          Second, Senate Bill 166, the public resources trailer bill, became Chapter 62. As a trailer bill, it makes statutory changes connected to the broader budget framework, with amendments touching environmental and public resources programs, including hazardous waste and recycling-related provisions. Trailer bills often do not attract the same attention as stand-alone policy bills, but they can be highly consequential because they implement or adjust the mechanics of state spending and administration. [3]

          Third, Assembly Bill 2791 also became law as Chapter 60, making a series of changes in the Public Resources Code. Its affected sections include provisions connected to coastal and resource-management processes, including permitting and related administrative requirements. Taken together with Senate Bill 166, this suggests public resources and environmental administration were a major focus of the week’s chaptered measures. [4]

          Fourth, Assembly Bill 1683 became Chapter 59 and changes the rules for workers’ compensation payments made through prepaid cards. This is a more targeted labor measure, but it matters for injured workers who receive benefits and for employers, insurers, and claims administrators responsible for payment systems. The bill reflects a continuing legislative interest in modernizing benefit delivery while still setting guardrails around how workers receive compensation. [5]

          Two additional measures rounded out the week’s new laws. Assembly Bill 1625, now Chapter 58, updates compensation provisions for the Sacramento Regional Transit District board. Senate Bill 1437, now Chapter 63, addresses property taxation for intercounty pipeline right-of-way assessments and full cash value. [6]

          The broader trend is that this was a chaptering week more than a floor-action week. The measures becoming law are mostly technical, fiscal, or governance-focused, rather than headline-grabbing new programs. Still, they show the Legislature’s ongoing work after budget season: aligning code sections, implementing budget agreements, and refining systems in health care, labor, transportation, taxation, and public resources. In the full 2025-2026 regular session snapshot, more than fourteen hundred bills have become law, while fifty-five have passed both chambers and are awaiting final outcomes. That means the next wave to watch is not just new votes, but which passed measures are signed, vetoed, or chaptered next. Thank you for listening to California Legislature Weekly from The Daily FM. See you tomorrow! [7]

          Source Evidence
          1. California Legislature — weekly bill activity
            California state legislature — bill activity from 2026-07-01 to 2026-07-08.

This week — signed into law / became law: 6.

Signed into law / became law (6):
- SB1437 — Property taxation: intercounty pipeline: right-of-way assessment: full cash value. — became law
  Last action: Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 63, Statutes of 2026. (2026-07-06)
  About: An act to amend Section 401.10 of the Revenue and Taxation Code, relating to taxation.
- SB166 — Public resources trailer bill. — became law
  Last action: Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 62, Statutes of 2026. (2026-07-06)
  About: An act to amend Sections 13157, 13159.8, and 25205.25 of, and to amend the heading of Article 9.1...
          2. California Legislature — weekly bill activity
            ...red by Secretary of State. Chapter 62, Statutes of 2026. (2026-07-06)
  About: An act to amend Sections 13157, 13159.8, and 25205.25 of, and to amend the heading of Article 9.1 (commencing with Section 25205.1) of Chapter 6.5 of Division 20 of, the Health and Safety Code, to amend Sections 14549.2 and 14581 of, and t…
- SB165 — Skilled nursing facilities: reimbursement rates. — became law
  Last action: Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 61, Statutes of 2026. (2026-07-06)
  About: An act to amend Sections 1324.29 and 1324.30 of the Health and Safety Code, and to amend Section 14126.033 of, and to amend and repeal Section 14126.036 of, the Welfare and Institutions Code, relating to health and care facilities, and dec…
- AB2791 — Public resources. — became law
  Last action: Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 60, Statutes of 2026. (2026-07-06)
  About: An a...
          3. California Legislature — weekly bill activity
            California state legislature — bill activity from 2026-07-01 to 2026-07-08.

This week — signed into law / became law: 6.

Signed into law / became law (6):
- SB1437 — Property taxation: intercounty pipeline: right-of-way assessment: full cash value. — became law
  Last action: Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 63, Statutes of 2026. (2026-07-06)
  About: An act to amend Section 401.10 of the Revenue and Taxation Code, relating to taxation.
- SB166 — Public resources trailer bill. — became law
  Last action: Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 62, Statutes of 2026. (2026-07-06)
  About: An act to amend Sections 13157, 13159.8, and 2...
          4. California Legislature — weekly bill activity
            California state legislature — bill activity from 2026-07-01 to 2026-07-08.

This week — signed into law / became law: 6.

Signed into law / became law (6):
- SB1437 — Property taxation: intercounty pipeline: right-of-way assessment: full cash value. — became law
  Last action: Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 63, Statutes of 2026. (2026-07-06)
  About: An act to amend Section 401.10 of the Revenue and Taxation Code, relating to taxation.
- SB166 — Public resources trailer bill. — became law
  Last action: Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 62, Statutes of 2026. (2026-07-06)
  About: An act to amend Sections 13157, 13159.8, and 25205.25 of, and to amend the heading of Article 9.1 (commencing with Section 25205.1) of Chapter 6.5 of Division 20 of, the Health and Safety Code, to amend Sections 14549.2 and 14581 of, and t…
- SB165 — Skilled nursing f...
          5. California Legislature — weekly bill activity
            ...tatutes of 2026. (2026-07-06)
  About: An act to amend Sections 4584, 30327.5, 30519, 30600.6.1, 30605, 30605.1, 30605.2, 30606, 30607.2, 30620, and 30620.2 of, and to add Section 30109.5 to, the Public Resources Code, relating to public resources.
- AB1683 — Workers’ compensation: prepaid cards. — became law
  Last action: Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 59, Statutes of 2026. (2026-07-06)
  About: An act to amend and repeal Section 4651 of the Labor Code, relating to workers’ compensation.
- AB1625 — Sacramento Regional Transit District: board compensation. — became law
  Last action: Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 58, Statutes of 2026. (2026-07-06)
  About: An act to amend Section 102106 of the Public Utilities Code, relating to transportation.

Session snapshot (2025-2026 Regular Session): 5014 bills tracked — 1420 became law, 780 failed, 742 i...
          6. California Legislature — weekly bill activity
            California state legislature — bill activity from 2026-07-01 to 2026-07-08.

This week — signed into law / became law: 6.

Signed into law / became law (6):
- SB1437 — Property taxation: intercounty pipeline: right-of-way assessment: full cash value. — became law
  Last action: Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 63, Statutes of 2026. (2026-07-06)
  About: An act to amend Section 401.10 of the Revenue and Taxation Code, relating to taxation.
- SB166 — Public resources trailer bill. — became law
  Last action: Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 62, Statutes of 2026. (2026-07-06)
  About: An act to amend Sections 13157, 13159.8, and 2...
          7. California Legislature — weekly bill activity
            ...lic Resources Code, relating to public resources.
- AB1683 — Workers’ compensation: prepaid cards. — became law
  Last action: Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 59, Statutes of 2026. (2026-07-06)
  About: An act to amend and repeal Section 4651 of the Labor Code, relating to workers’ compensation.
- AB1625 — Sacramento Regional Transit District: board compensation. — became law
  Last action: Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 58, Statutes of 2026. (2026-07-06)
  About: An act to amend Section 102106 of the Public Utilities Code, relating to transportation.

Session snapshot (2025-2026 Regular Session): 5014 bills tracked — 1420 became law, 780 failed, 742 introduced, 55 passed both chambers, 1894 passed one chamber, 123 vetoed.
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