Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 971, Statutes of 2026.
Summary
The bill changes civil‑procedure rules for certain claims against public entities, requiring older plaintiffs to submit merit certificates and limiting when lawsuits can be filed. It also lets school districts and other participating parties use state or local tax intercepts to pay bond obligations and creates oversight steps for emergency financing. These changes aim to streamline litigation and give local schools clearer ways to fund large projects.
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