California Legislation

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California SB689 aimed to change the way local elections are conducted by allowing district-based elections in certain jurisdictions. This means that instead of voting for all candidates in a city or county, voters would only choose representatives from specific districts. The bill ultimately did not pass.

CA SB651 aimed to make changes to the Food and Agricultural Code in California. The bill sought to address issues related to food production and agriculture practices in the state. However, it ultimately did not pass in the legislature.

California Senate Bill 806 aimed to make changes to the regulations governing various professions and vocations under the Department of Consumer Affairs. The bill sought to amend a specific section of the Business and Professions Code, potentially impacting how certain professions are managed and regulated in the state. However, the bill ultimately did not pass.

CA SB336 was a proposed law aimed at amending tax regulations to provide a welfare exemption for moderate-income housing. The bill sought to reduce property taxes for developers or landlords who provide affordable housing options. However, it ultimately did not pass in the legislature.

California SB399 aimed to modify the rules regarding interdistrict transfers, which allow students to move from one school district to another. The bill sought to add specific provisions to the Education Code to facilitate these transfers. However, the bill ultimately failed to pass in the legislature.

California SB314 aimed to update laws regarding electric vehicle supply equipment and how it is measured. The bill sought to ensure that electric vehicle charging systems are accurately regulated for fairness and transparency. However, it ultimately did not pass in the legislature.

CA SB90 aimed to improve California's readiness for emergencies like wildfires and droughts by providing funding for better public evacuation routes, mobile water storage solutions, and electrical generators. The bill sought to enhance the state's infrastructure to ensure safer conditions during natural disasters. Unfortunately, it did not pass in the legislature.

CA SB348 aimed to enhance California's efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by adding a new section to the Health and Safety Code related to the Low Carbon Fuel Standard. The bill sought to promote the use of cleaner fuels and support the state's climate goals. However, it ultimately did not pass in the legislature.

CA SB432 aimed to make it a serious felony to provide fentanyl to a minor. This bill sought to increase penalties for those who would endanger young people by supplying them with this dangerous drug. Ultimately, the bill did not pass in the legislature.

California SB696 aimed to create a sales and use tax exemption for firefighting equipment. This would have allowed firefighters and related organizations to purchase necessary equipment without paying sales tax, potentially lowering costs for essential safety gear. However, the bill ultimately failed to pass.

California SB382 aimed to change laws regarding vehicle repossessions by amending various sections of the Business and Professions Code and the Vehicle Code. It sought to clarify the rules and procedures surrounding how vehicles can be repossessed. However, the bill ultimately did not pass in the legislature.

California SB397 aimed to make changes to the laws governing thoroughbred horse racing. The bill sought to amend specific regulations in the Business and Professions Code related to the industry. However, it ultimately did not pass.

California SB474 aimed to change the rules regarding the State Air Resources Board's regulatory authority, specifically focusing on how it could revoke certain regulations. The bill proposed amendments to existing laws to clarify and potentially limit the Board's powers. However, the bill did not pass in the legislature.

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California SB422 aimed to make changes to the Unemployment Insurance Code to enhance workforce development services. Specifically, it sought to establish and later repeal certain provisions related to developmental services for workers. However, the bill did not pass.

CA SB94 aimed to change certain sections of the Health and Safety Code and the Revenue and Taxation Code to modify how transportation funding is allocated, particularly focusing on the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund and the Motor Vehicle Fuel Account. The bill sought to ensure that funds collected from motor vehicle fuels would be used to support transportation initiatives that reduce greenhouse gas emissions. However, the bill ultimately did not pass.

CA SB325 aimed to change laws regarding the interception of communications made through cellular telephones. The bill sought to clarify or modify existing regulations on how and when such communications could be legally monitored or intercepted. Ultimately, the bill did not pass in the legislature.

The California Contractor Climate Transparency Act aimed to require contractors to disclose information about their greenhouse gas emissions. This would help the state better understand and manage the impact of construction activities on climate change. Ultimately, the bill was not passed.

California Senate Bill 367 (SB 367), introduced in February 2025 by Senator Benjamin Allen and co-authored by Senators Henry Stern, Catherine Blakespear, and Susan Rubio, aimed to amend existing mental health laws, particularly the Lanterman-Petris-Short (LPS) Act. The bill proposed changes to sections 5150, 5150.4, 5352, 5352.6, 5354, and 5976.5 of the Welfare and Institutions Code, and sought to add Section 5975.4. These amendments were intended to refine the criteria and procedures for the involuntary commitment and treatment of individuals with specific mental health disorders, focusing on those deemed a danger to themselves or others, or who are gravely disabled. The bill underwent several amendments between March and May 2025 but ultimately failed to pass, being returned to the Secretary of the Senate on February 2, 2026, pursuant to Joint Rule 56.

California SB318 aimed to improve air quality by updating regulations on air pollution from stationary sources, requiring the use of the best available control technology. The bill sought to amend various sections of the Health and Safety Code to enhance state efforts in managing air pollution. However, it ultimately did not pass.