Surplus lands: exempt surplus land: City of Ontario.

Legislative status

1. Introduced
2. In Committee
3. Reported by Committee
4. Floor Vote Scheduled
5. Passed One Chamber
6. Passed Both Chambers
7. Sent to Executive
8. Signed into Law

Summary

The bill amends the Government Code to treat the planned Ontario Sports Empire as “exempt surplus land,” letting the city skip the usual public‑meeting declaration and disposal procedures. It applies only to that master‑planned, non‑residential district and adds notice, reporting, and penalty requirements to protect public interests.

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Vote

Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Senate. (Ayes 70. Noes 1.) · May 28, 2026

Hearings

• Local Government Committee Hearing
  Local Government · Jul 1, 2026
• Local Government Committee Hearing
  Local Government · Jun 17, 2026
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · May 13, 2026
• Housing And Community Development
  Housing And Community Development · Apr 22, 2026
• Housing and Community Development Committee Hearing
  Housing and Community Development · Apr 22, 2026

History

1. Jun 1, 2026In Senate. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment.
2. May 28, 2026Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Senate. (Ayes 70. Noes 1.)
3. May 14, 2026Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
4. May 13, 2026From committee: Do pass. (Ayes 14. Noes 0.) (May 13).
5. Apr 23, 2026From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 9. Noes 1.) (April 22). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
6. Apr 20, 2026Re-referred to Com. on H. & C.D.
7. Apr 16, 2026From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on H. & C.D. (Ayes 10. Noes 0.) (April 15). Re-referred to Com. on H. & C.D.
8. Apr 16, 2026From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on H. & C.D. Read second time and amended.
9. Apr 8, 2026Re-referred to Com. on L. GOV.
10. Apr 7, 2026From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on L. GOV. Read second time and amended.
11. Mar 9, 2026Referred to Com. on L. GOV.
12. Feb 19, 2026From printer. May be heard in committee March 21.

The 12 most recent of 13 recorded actions.

Sponsors

• Robert Garcia (D) · sponsor
• Garcia

Bill text

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