Local reconstruction agencies.

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 lets California cities, counties and other local jurisdictions set up a special agency to plan and manage rebuilding after a disaster. These agencies can enter contracts, sue or be sued, issue bonds and receive a portion of property‑tax revenue from the affected area. It also requires state offices to provide model ordinances and guidance for the plans.

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Vote

Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Senate. (Ayes 78. Noes 0. Page 5319.) · May 26, 2026

Hearings

• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · Aug 13, 2026
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · Aug 10, 2026
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · Aug 3, 2026
• Emergency Management Committee Hearing
  Emergency Management · Jun 30, 2026
• Local Government Committee Hearing
  Local Government · Jun 23, 2026

History

1. May 27, 2026In Senate. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment.
2. May 26, 2026Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Senate. (Ayes 78. Noes 0.)
3. May 18, 2026Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
4. May 14, 2026Joint Rule 62(a), file notice suspended. (Page 5030.)
5. May 14, 2026From committee: Do pass. (Ayes 15. Noes 0.) (May 14).
6. May 13, 2026In committee: Set, first hearing. Referred to APPR. suspense file.
7. Apr 28, 2026Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
8. Apr 27, 2026Read second time and amended.
9. Apr 23, 2026From committee: Amend, and do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 10. Noes 0.) (April 22).
10. Apr 15, 2026Re-referred to Com. on L. GOV.
11. Apr 14, 2026From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on L. GOV. (Ayes 6. Noes 0.) (April 13). Re-referred to Com. on L. GOV.
12. Apr 14, 2026From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on L. GOV. Read second time and amended.

The 12 most recent of 18 recorded actions.

Sponsors

• Cottie Petrie-Norris (D) · sponsor
• Petrie-Norris

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