City of Chino
GOVERNMENT RELATIONS UPDATE (Attachment 1)
As of October 15, 2025
FEDERAL UPDATE
Federal Budget
The federal fiscal year began on October 1. As of October 15, there is still no federal budget, and the federal government is on its 15th day of shutdown. The Senate has failed to pass the Republican House funding bill 9 times. The Senate is expected to take its 10th vote on the stopgap bill Thursday morning, October 16, 2025.
An estimated 750,000 federal employees have been furloughed and ordered not to report to work. Others must work without pay until a budget is passed, with exceptions for some, including military personnel and the FBI. The White House issued 4,100 reduction-in-force notices to furloughed federal workers. Russell Vought, the head of the White House Office of Management and Budget, stated that layoffs of federal workers could reach more than 10,000 as the shutdown continues, with the aim of cutting programs deemed “not consistent” with Trump’s priorities.
On Wednesday, October 15, a federal judge issued an emergency order to temporarily halt the Trump administration's permanent layoffs of federal workers.
STATE UPDATE
California Redistricting Election
A recent poll shows that a majority of likely California voters support Proposition 50, the redistricting measure on the November 4th Special Election ballot. The survey, conducted by research firm co/efficient between September 29 and October 1, found that 54% of respondents favor the proposition, 36% oppose it, and 10% remain undecided.
Proposition 50 proposes redrawing California’s congressional districts, with the potential to add up to five seats favoring Democrats ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. The measure was introduced in response to Texas’s redistricting, which was seen as benefiting Republicans.
Proposed Initiative on California’s Independence
On October 15, 2025, the California Secretary of State announced that a proposed initiative seeking a future vote on California's independence had been cleared to begin collecting petition signatures. The measure would place a question on the November 2028 ballot asking whether California should become an independent country. If at least 50% of registered voters participate and 55% vote “yes,” it would be considered a symbolic vote of no confidence in the U.S., without altering California’s current governmental structure. The initiative also proposes creating a commission to study the state's viability as an independent nation, with estimated costs of $10 million initially and $2 million annually. The measure’s proponent must gather 546,651 valid signatures by April 13, 2026, for the measure to qualify for the ballot.
TRACKED STATE LEGISLATION REPORT (Attachment 2)
Attachment 2 provides two versions of a report (by measure number and subject) on the status of state legislation tracked by the City of Chino as of October 15, 2025. The positions noted on bills are based on the City Council's adopted Legislative Policy, Legislative Committee direction, or Council action. The report is organized by subject area and reflects the final disposition of the bills, reflecting the Governor’s action by the October 12 deadline to sign or veto bills.
POSITION LETTERS & MAJOR ISSUES (Attachment 3)
Attachment 3 includes drafts of letters that were submitted to Governor Newsom requesting his veto or signature on various bills. October 12 was the deadline for the Governor to sign or veto bills. The City’s request to the Governor is noted, followed by the Governor’s action on the bill. An additional letter was sent to the Governor requesting his action on a regulatory issue.
AB 339 (Ortega) - Local public employee organizations: notice requirements; Veto requested; Signed by Governor.
AB 492 (Valencia) - Alcohol and drug programs: licensing; Signature requested; Signed by Governor.
AB 507 (Haney) – Adaptive reuse: streamlining: incentives; Veto requested; Signed by Governor.
AB 650 (Papan) - Planning and zoning: housing element: regional housing needs allocation; Signature requested; Vetoed by Governor.
SB 79 (Wiener) - Planning and zoning: housing development: transit-oriented development; Veto requested; Signed by Governor.
SB 274 (Cervantes) - Automated license plate recognition systems; Veto requested; Vetoed by Governor.
SB 454 (McNerney) - State Water Resources Control Board: PFAS mitigation program; Signature requested; Vetoed by Governor.
SB 707 (Durazo) - Open meetings: meeting and teleconference requirements; Veto requested; Signed by Governor.
SB 827 (Gonzalez) - Local agency officials: training; Veto requested; Signed by Governor.
Letter to Governor Newsom - Request to Revise DIR’s 2021 Determination Misclassifying Municipal Street Sweeping as Public Works
CHINO CITY COUNCIL LEGISLATIVE POLICY COMMITTEE MEETING The Legislative Policy Committee is scheduled for Thursday, November 13, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. in Council Chambers.
STATE LEGISLATIVE CALENDAR – Recent and Upcoming Legislative Deadlines Oct. 12 - Last day for the Governor to sign or veto bills passed by the Legislature before Sept. 12 and in the Governor’s possession on or after Sept. 12.
Jan. 1 - Statutes take effect (Art. IV, Sec. 8(c)).
Jan. 5 - Legislature reconvenes (J.R. 51(a)(4)) for second year of the 2025-26 Regular Session. 11 1
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