Special Notice / Hearing: None__
Vote Required: Majority
To: Honorable Board of Supervisors
From: Michael P. Callagy, County Executive
Connie Juarez-Diroll, Chief Legislative Officer
Subject: 2026 End of Session State and Federal Legislative Report and Fourth Quarter Legislative Presentation
RECOMMENDATION:
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Accept the 2026 End of Session State and Federal Legislative Report and the fourth quarter legislative presentation.
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BACKGROUND:
On September 1, 2026, the 2026 state legislative session officially concluded after lawmakers extended floor proceedings by one day to finalize action on budget trailer bills and wildfire liability policy discussions. In the weeks and days leading up to the final deadline, however, lawmakers worked long hours to determine the fate of the remaining bills and major policy proposals addressing climate funding, public safety, artificial intelligence (AI), and other key issues.
The Governor’s deadline to sign or veto bills was September 30, 2026. All new statutes, unless otherwise specified, will take effect on January 1, 2027. The Legislature will reconvene on December 7, 2026, to swear in newly elected state legislators and kick off the first year of the 2027-28 regular session. During the new session, members can introduce new legislative vehicles, including measures addressing numerous areas that required additional time for vetting and consideration during the previous session.
At the federal level, President Trump signed a Continuing Resolution (CR), H.R. 6500, into law on September 2, 2026, extending federal government funding at FY 2026 levels through December 11, 2026. The CR also includes several program extensions for surface transportation authorities, the National Flood Insurance Program, and continued funding for housing vouchers and homelessness assistance. Most notably, the CR delays implementation of the Office of Management and Budget’s proposed rule, published on May 29, that would...
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