City of Chino
GOVERNMENT RELATIONS UPDATE (Attachment 1)
As of May 12, 2026 (May 19, 2026, City Council Agenda)
FEDERAL UPDATE
Status of City of Chino Funding Requests for Federal FY 2027 The City of Chino submitted three “earmark” applications to our federal representatives, Senator Alex Padilla, Senator Adam Schiff, and Congresswoman Norma Torres, requesting that the projects be included in their FY 2027 appropriations bill submissions. Congresswoman Torres has published her list of 20 Community Project Funding requests. The two requests submitted by Chino were not included.
DENIED - Monte Vista Park Expansion and Upgrades Project - $1.6 million in Community Project Funding requested from Congresswoman Norma Torres.
DENIED - Chino Police Department Real-Time Crime Center (RTCC) Upgrade - $1,800,500 million in Community Project Funding requested from Congresswoman Norma Torres.
PENDING - Heritage Park Upgrades and Infrastructure Improvements Project - $4 million in Congressionally Directed Spending requested from Senator Alex Padilla and Senator Adam Schiff.
STATE UPDATE
State FY 2026-27 Budget
The Governor is expected to release the “May Revision” to the proposed FY 2026-27 state budget on Thursday, May 14.
The deadline for the Legislature to pass the budget bill is June 15.
The Governor’s January budget proposal projected the state budget shortfall for FY2026-27 to be around $2.9 billion. However, the Legislative Analyst's Office (LAO) forecasted a larger shortfall of $18 billion, significantly higher than previous estimates. This discrepancy stems from differing assumptions about revenue and spending projections, which will be updated with the May Revision.
According to the LAO, the State faces a structural annual deficit of $20 billion to $30 billion despite higher-than-anticipated revenue gains driven by a strong stock market and artificial intelligence investments. Legislative Analyst Gabriel Patek notes that “…The state could not afford to sustain its existing services while funding the chosen suite of expansions and new programs under the same tax revenue structure.” He additionally warns that “Near-term revenue gains may temporarily mask structural imbalances, but in the coming years, the fiscal realities are likely to be undeniable. Addressing the budget gaps will require sustained and consequential action — through revenue increases, spending reductions, or likely both.” Major State Budget Issues for Cities
Public Safety – State funding to support enforcement and implementation of voter-approved Prop 36 and services tied to new mandates.
Transportation & Infrastructure - SB 1 funding stability, with cities advocating for long-term sustainability of transportation funding.
Budget trailer bills - Especially housing and homelessness funding allocations.
TRACKED STATE LEGISLATION REPORTS
The reports on tracked state legislation, one sorted by measure number and the other by subject, are included in Attachment 2. Staff has identified 134 bills of potential interest to the City, up from 119 at the March committee meeting. Bills are added and removed from tracking based on lists provided by associations, such as the League of California Cities, and staff input.
The positions noted on bills are based on the City Council's adopted Legislative Policy. Additional positions may be taken, or existing positions may be modified based on direction from the Legislative Committee or City Council. Bills sponsored by the League of California Cities are noted in the reports.
POSITION LETTERS & MAJOR ISSUES
The City submitted the following letters since the last report, included in the March 24, 2026, Legislative Policy Committee agenda (Attachment 3):
State
AB 1612 (Alanis) – Support
AB 1821 (Pacheco) – Support
SB 1018 (Grove) – Support
SB 1217 (Grove) – Support
SB 1373 (Grove) – Support
California Air Resources Board, Advanced Clean Fleets – Oppose Federal
HR 7437 BASICS – Support letter to Congresswoman Torres Larger Trucks – Oppose letter to Congresswoman Torres
Army Corps Permit for Euclid Avenue – Letter to Congresswoman Torres CONFIRE Application for Safe Streets for All Grant – Support letter to Secretary Duffy STATE LEGISLATIVE CALENDAR – Recent and Upcoming Legislative Deadlines Apr. 24
Last day for policy committees to hear and report to fiscal committees fiscal bills introduced in their house.
May 1
Last day for policy committees to hear and report to the Floor non-fiscal bills introduced in their house.
May 8
Last day for policy committees to meet prior to June 1.
May 15
Last day for fiscal committees to hear and report to the Floor bills introduced in their house. Last day for fiscal committees to meet prior to June 1.
May 25
Memorial Day.
May 26 – 29
Floor Session only. No committees, other than conference or Rules committees, may meet for any purpose.
May 29
Last day for each house to pass bills introduced in that house.
June 1
Committee meetings may resume.
June 15
Budget Bill must be passed by midnight.
June 25
Last day for a legislative measure to qualify for the Nov. 3 General Election ballot.
July 2
Last day for policy committees to meet and report bills. Summer Recess begins upon adjournment of session, provided Budget Bill has passed.
July 3
Independence Day observed.
Aug. 3
Legislature reconvenes from Summer Recess.
Aug. 14
Last day for fiscal committees to meet and report bills to the Floor.
Aug. 17 – 31
Floor Session only. No committee, other than conference and Rules committees, may meet for any purpose.
Aug. 21
Last day to amend on the Floor.
Aug. 31
Last day for each house to pass bills. Final recess begins upon adjournment. 11 1
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