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Presentation - August 2026 Monthly Legislative Update
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The August 2026 Monthly Legislative Update provides an overview of the Office of Intergovernmental Relations' responsibilities, state legislative deadlines, updates on county-sponsored and co-sponsored legislation, federal updates, and preparations for the 2027 legislative platform. Key legislative activities include the status of various bills and upcoming election measures.
Key points
- The Office of Intergovernmental Relations manages the County's legislative programs in Sacramento and Washington, D.C.
- Key state legislative deadlines include the last day for bills to be amended on August 14, 2026, and the last day for the Governor to sign or veto bills on September 30, 2026.
- County-sponsored legislation includes Assembly Bill 1658, which has been signed into law, and co-sponsored legislation includes Senate Bill 1099 and Senate Bill 1422.
- Senate Bill 1099 clarifies local government authority regarding public benefits for all residents, while Senate Bill 1422 aims to restore Medi-Cal coverage for undocumented Californians but is not moving forward this year.
- Preparation for the 2027 legislative platform began over the summer, with a review scheduled for October and approval in November.
- The report includes information about the November 2026 General Election and statewide ballot measures.
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Monthly Legislative Report August 2026 Office of Intergovernmental Relations Presented by: Intergovernmental Relations, Office of the County Executive Legislative Affairs Team, Office of the County Counsel As of August 14, 2026 1 Office of Intergovernmental Relations (IGR) • Responsible for managing the County’s legislative programs in Sacramento and Washington, D.C. • Develops legislative priorities and policies document • Initiates and monitors legislation that affects the County • Increase the presence and visibility of the County of Santa Clara 2 State Legislative Deadlines Legislature reconvenes from Summer Recess Last day bills can be amended August 14, 2026 August 3, 2026 Last day for fiscal committees to meet and report bills Last day for the Governor to sign or veto bills passed by the Legislature August 31, 2026 August 21, 2026 September 30, 2026 Last day for each house to pass bills this session Final Recess begins 3 State Budget Advocacy Update • Final Budget • Trailer Bills 4 County Sponsored and Co-sponsored Legislation Assembly Bill 1658 (Kalra) – County sponsored – removes sunset and project limit on the existing authority for Counties of Santa Clara and LA to...