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: State and Federal Legislative Update #7
RECOMMENDATION:
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Accept the November 2025 informational report on the 2025-26 state and federal legislative sessions.
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BACKGROUND:
On October 13, Governor Newsom took final action on bills for the 2025 legislative session. The Legislature introduced approximately 2,800 bills during the past session, with nearly 1,100 of those bills designated as "2-year" bills, meaning they are eligible for further consideration and action in 2026. Slightly over 1,200 legislative proposals reached the Governor's desk, and of those bills, 1,124 were signed, and the Governor vetoed 123. This report will highlight the outcome of key measures of interest to the County of San Mateo and summarize key advocacy areas in 2025.
On November 12, 2025, President Trump signed into law a Continuing Resolution and funding package (CR) to end the federal government shutdown that began on October 1st. The 43-day shutdown is the longest in history.
DISCUSSION:
State Legislative Update
The Intergovernmental and Public Affairs (IGPA) Unit monitored over 300 bills during this legislative session. In collaboration with your Board, County departments, and various boards and commissions, it issued over 50 position letters regarding legislative proposals and state budget matters this year.
Below is a summary of the disposition of some of the key legislation acted on by the County in the 2025 state legislative session:
San Mateo County Supported Bills Signed into Law
* SB 346 (Durazo-D) - Will require a short-term rental facilitator, in a jurisdiction that has adopted an ordinance, to include in the listing of a short-term rental any applicable local license number associated with the short-term rental and any transient occupancy tax...
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