Administrative Procedure Act: proposed regulations: cost-of-living impact on residents of the state.

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

AB 2366 adds a cost‑of‑living impact assessment to the existing economic impact review that agencies must perform when proposing new, amended, or repealed regulations. The Office of Administrative Law and the Legislative Analyst’s Office must use a standardized methodology to evaluate these impacts, and major regulations get longer review periods and a mandatory public hearing. The bill aims to make regulatory decisions more transparent and to protect residents from undue cost burdens.

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Vote

From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 11. Noes 0.) (April 21). Re-referred to Com. on APPR. · Apr 22, 2026

Hearings

• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · May 14, 2026
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · May 6, 2026
• Judiciary Committee Hearing
  Judiciary · Apr 21, 2026
• Judiciary
  Judiciary · Apr 21, 2026
• Economic Development, Growth, and Household Impact Committee Hearing
  Economic Development, Growth, and Household Impact · Apr 14, 2026

History

1. May 14, 2026In committee: Held under submission.
2. May 6, 2026In committee: Set, first hearing. Referred to APPR. suspense file.
3. Apr 22, 2026From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 11. Noes 0.) (April 21). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
4. Apr 22, 2026Coauthors revised.
5. Apr 14, 2026From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on JUD. (Ayes 7. Noes 0.) (April 14). Re-referred to Com. on JUD.
6. Apr 14, 2026Coauthors revised.
7. Mar 9, 2026Referred to Coms. on E.D., G., & H.I. and JUD.
8. Feb 20, 2026From printer. May be heard in committee March 22.
9. Feb 19, 2026Read first time. To print.

Sponsors

• Ávila Farías · sponsor
• Pacheco
• Patel
• Wallis

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