The document is a Monthly Legislative Report from the Office of the County Executive of Santa Clara County, dated September 15, 2026. It outlines recommendations for the Board of Supervisors regarding state and federal advocacy, including support for Senate Bills 1164 and 1360. The report provides updates on legislative activities, including a summary of bills introduced in the California Legislature, a state budget update, and details on county-sponsored legislation. It also discusses the end of the legislative session and federal updates.
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The report is addressed to the Board of Supervisors from David Campos, Deputy County Executive.
It recommends receiving the monthly legislative report and approving support for Senate Bills 1164 and 1360.
The California Legislature concluded its second year of the two-year session on September 1, 2026.
Over 4,500 bills were introduced during the 2025-2026 session.
The report includes updates on the legislative calendar, state budget, and county-sponsored legislation.
Senate Bill 1164 aims to prevent voter suppression, while Senate Bill 1360 focuses on increasing language access for voters.
The report indicates that the Governor has until September 30, 2026, to sign or veto bills.
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County of Santa Clara Office of the County Executive 130326 DATE: September 15, 2026 TO: Board of Supervisors FROM: David Campos, Deputy County Executive SUBJECT: Monthly Legislative Report RECOMMENDED ACTION Consider recommendations relating to state and federal advocacy by the Office of Intergovernmental Relations. Possible action: a. Receive monthly legislative report. b. Approve support of Senate Bills 1164 and 1360 by Senator Sabrina Cervantes. FISCAL IMPLICATIONS There are no fiscal implications directly associated with receiving this monthly informational report. REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATION Intergovernmental Relations (IGR), in the Office of the County Executive, provides a monthly 2026 Legislative Platform report to the Board of Supervisors related to legislative activities in Sacramento and Washington, D.C. State Update The California Legislature concluded its second year of the two-year session (2025-2026) on Tuesday, September 1. The Governor has until September 30, 2026, to review and sign or veto bills. During the 2025-2026 regular session, members of the State Senate and Assembly introduced over 4,500 bills, constitutional amendments, and resolutions. More...
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Attachment A - Presentation - September 2026 Monthly Legislative Update
This document is a monthly legislative report for September 2026, prepared by the Office of Intergovernmental Relations. It outlines the responsibilities of the office, state legislative deadlines, updates on county-sponsored and co-sponsored legislation, federal updates, and mentions the upcoming 2027 legislative platform review.
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 each house to pass regular bills and the last day for the Governor to sign or veto bills.
County-sponsored legislation includes Assembly Bill 1658, which removes project limits for large construction projects, and Senate Bill 1099, which clarifies local governments' authority to provide public benefits regardless of immigration status.
Senate Bill 1422, which aimed to restore Medi-Cal coverage for undocumented Californians, is no longer moving forward this year.
The document mentions federal updates related to the federal fiscal year 2027 budget and community project funding.
The 2027 legislative platform will be presented for approval in November.
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Monthly Legislative Report September 2026 Office of Intergovernmental Relations Presented by: Intergovernmental Relations, Office of the County Executive Legislative Affairs Team, Office of the County Counsel As of September 3, 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 Last day for each house to pass regular bills this session Last day for the Governor to sign or veto bills passed by the Legislature September 1, 2026 August 31, 2026 November 3, 2026 September 30, 2026 Urgency bills to be heard Final Recess begins Legislature convenes for 2027-2028 Session Bills may be introduced December 7, 2026 General election 3 State Update • End of session budget package • H.R. 1 related funding • Gender-affirming care services • Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund • Santa Clara County Delegation • 6 Assemblymembers • 2 Senators Until 2027-2028 Session begins on December 7, 2026. •...