LEGISLATION COMMITTEE
Meeting Date: April 15, 2026
Subject: State Legislative Updates of Interest to Contra Costa County: Bill Positions
Submitted For: Legislation Committee
Department: County Administrator’s Office
Referral Name: Federal Update
Presenter: M. Rubalcava and G. Neill, Nielsen Merksamer
Contact: E. Struthers (925) 655-2045
Referral History:
The Legislation Committee regularly receives reports on the State Budget and bills of interest to the County and provides direction and/or input to staff and the County’s state lobbyists.
Referral Update:
The California State Legislature is in its second year of a two-year legislative session. The introduction deadline for new bills was on February 20, and since that time, the County’s advocates, staff, and partner organizations have been reviewing and identifying bills that may have significant impacts on County finance, operations, and services for the community.
Several measures that align with the Board’s adopted legislative platforms are included here for discussion and consideration.
Recommendation(s)/Next Step(s):
RECEIVE the report and provide direction and/or input to County staff and the County’s state advocates, as needed.
Fiscal Impact (if any):
None.