CITY OF SAN MATEO
Legislative Committee
Special Meeting
May 13, 2026
7:00 PM
City Hall, Conference Room C
COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Mayor Adam Loraine
Deputy Mayor Nicole Fernandez
AGENDA
THIS MEETING IS BEING HELD IN AN IN-PERSON ONLY FORMAT.
CALL TO ORDER
Roll Call
NEW BUSINESS
The public will have an opportunity to comment during the Legislative Committee’s consideration of this item.
1. State Legislative Update – Discussion
Receive and file the May 2026 Legislative Update presented by the City's legislative consultant, California Public Policy Group (CPPG), and provide direction to staff on the recommended legislative positions for bills identified herein.
ADJOURNMENT
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CITY OF SAN MATEO
Agenda Report
City Hall
330 W. 20th Avenue
San Mateo CA 94403
www.cityofsanmateo.org
Agenda Number: 1 Section Name: NEW BUSINESS Account Number: File ID: 26-11225 TO: City Council Legislative Committee
FROM: Christina Horrisberger
PREPARED BY: City Manager's Office
MEETING DATE: May 13, 2026
SUBJECT:
State Legislative Update – Discussion
RECOMMENDATION:
Receive and file the May 2026 Legislative Update presented by the City's legislative consultant, California Public Policy Group (CPPG), and provide direction to staff on the recommended legislative positions for bills identified herein.
BACKGROUND:
On March 2, 2026, the City Council formally adopted the 2026 City of San Mateo Legislative Platform. The Platform was developed through a coordinated, cross-departmental process led by the City Manager's Office in partnership with CPPG, the City's state legislative consultant. Position recommendations contained in this report are based on the Council- approved Legislative Platform; any recommended legislative position that falls outside the Platform is brought to the City Council for consideration.
The City Council Legislative Subcommittee meets periodically throughout the legislative year to review and provide direction on active state legislation affecting San Mateo. This update reflects activity since the April 1, 2026 Legislative Update and covers legislative timing, the Vehicle License Fee (VLF) restoration effort, the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association (HJTA) statewide initiative, previously positioned legislation, and new bills brought forward for Subcommittee consideration.
Legislative Calendar Context
The 2026 legislative session is now in its policy and budget-deadline phase. Key upcoming milestones include:
Mid-May: Governor releases the May Revision of the state budget. May 29: Last day for the Legislature to pass bills out of house of origin. June 15: Constitutional deadline for the Legislature to pass the primary budget bill. June 30: Deadline for the Governor to sign the primary budget bill. July 2 – August 3: Summer Recess.
August 31: Last day for the Legislature to pass bills; end of the 2026 session. September 30: Last day for the Governor to sign or veto bills.
Vehicle License Fee (VLF) Restoration
Total VLF Shortfall: $156,989,744. This figure reflects the total claim amount for FY 2024–25 ($119,238,751) and the unpaid balance from FY 2023–24 ($37,750,993). CPPG continues to advance a multi-pronged legislative, legal, and political strategy to restore VLF revenues to San Mateo County and its local taxing agencies, including the City of San Mateo.
Recent activity includes:
A local press conference held on April 7, 2026, which was well attended by stakeholders and media.
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Ongoing efforts to build a coalition of labor, business, and local public agencies in support of restoration. Engagement of a grassroots communications consultant to support outreach and education. Bi-weekly coordination calls hosted by CPPG with the County of San Mateo and key stakeholders, including Assemblymember Papan.
Assembly Budget Subcommittee hearing on April 28, 2026, at which Assemblymember Papan presented the VLF item; the item was held open.
A meeting on May 4, 2026, between CPPG, the City, and the Senate Budget Subcommittee chief consultant on VLF. Senate Budget Subcommittee hearing on May 7, 2026, at which Senator Becker presented the VLF item; the item was held open.
Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association Initiative: Impact on Local Tax Authority The HJTA statewide initiative (Attorney General File No. 25-0006) has qualified for the November 2026 ballot. The Legislature is engaging HJTA in negotiations toward a potential legislative resolution, likely advanced through the state budget process. CalCities and labor organizations are coalescing to oppose the measure and to negotiate a legislative “fix,” with parallel efforts to engage Senate representatives and to educate members on the potential loss of revenue, services, and jobs that would result from the initiative.
In advance of the May 19, 2026 Lobby Day, CPPG and City representatives met directly with Senator Becker, and with Assemblymember Wicks's office, regarding Real Property Transfer Tax (RPTT) negotiations.
If approved by voters, the initiative would affect local tax authority as summarized in the table below.
Topic Current Law Under the Initiative (AG File No. 25- 0006)
Transfer Tax
Authority
Charter cities may set their own rate
above the standard documentary tax
(e.g., San Mateo: 0.5% / 1.5%).
Charter city-only transfer taxes
permanently eliminated. Only the
standard documentary split (0.055%)
would remain.
Special Tax Vote
Threshold
Simple majority via citizen initiative,
as upheld by recent court rulings.
Two-thirds supermajority required for
all special taxes — all pathways, no
exceptions.
Existing Parcel
Taxes
Valid if approved by simple majority
under prior court decisions.
Invalidated on December 31 of the
second year after statewide passage
(estimated loss of approximately
$300 million annually statewide).
Local Democratic
Control
Local voters may set local tax policy
through initiative or council action.
Statewide initiative would override
local voter-approved measures (e.g.,
San Mateo Measure CC, approved by
71.8% of voters).
LEGISLATIVE POSITIONS — DEFINITIONS
Support: A Support position indicates to the Legislature, regulatory agencies, and other stakeholders that the City is in favor of the proposed legislation in question.
Sponsor / Co-Sponsor: A Sponsor position indicates that the City is not only in strong support of the legislation but is publicly leading the advocacy effort. This position is used only when a Member of the Legislature has agreed to author a specific legislative proposal on behalf of the City.
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Oppose Unless Amended: An Oppose Unless Amended position indicates that the City is against the proposed legislation unless requested changes are adopted to address the City's policy-based concerns.
Oppose: An Oppose position indicates that the City is against the proposed legislation. This position is typically used only when amendments or other policy compromises cannot be reached.
Neutral: A Neutral position indicates that the City has formally removed a prior adopted position due to changes made to the legislation or proposal.
Watch: A Watch position is an internal designation indicating that the City is closely monitoring and evaluating the legislation. Should factors change, the City reserves the right to adopt a formal external position.
PREVIOUSLY POSITIONED LEGISLATION
The following bills have already received Council-approved positions or internal Watch designations and continue to be tracked by CPPG and staff. Updated status and location information are reflected below.
Bill Bill Name Location Position
AB 1557 (Papan) Vehicles: electric bicycles. Assembly
Appropriations
Watch
AB 1942 (Bauer-
Kahan)
Electric bicycles: registration and
special license plates.
Assembly
Appropriations
Oppose
AB 1614 (Dixon) Vehicles: bicycles. Assembly Third
Reading
Support
AB 2595 (Papan) Vehicles: electric bicycles. Assembly Third Reading
Support
SB 1167
(Blakespear)
Vehicles: electric bicycles. Senate Appropriations Support SB 922 (Laird) Vehicles: local agency charges: use of
streets or highways.
Senate Third Reading Support
SB 1014
(Grayson)
Development projects: preliminary
estimate of required improvements:
onsite and offsite improvements.
Senate Appropriations Oppose
Unless
Amended
SB 1117
(Cervantes)
Accessory dwelling units and junior
accessory dwelling units.
Senate Appropriations Watch
SB 1159
(Cabaldon)
Artificial intelligence: transparency and
governance.
Senate Third Reading Support
SB 417 (Cabaldon) The Affordable Housing Bond Act of
2026.
Assembly Desk Support
AB 1708 (Solache) Homeless Housing, Assistance, and
Prevention program.
Assembly Housing and
Community
Development
Support
AB 35 (Alvarez) Safe Drinking Water, Wildfire
Prevention, Drought Preparedness,
and Clean Air Bond Act of 2024:
Administrative Procedure Act.
Senate Rules
Committee
Support
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Bill Bill Name Location Position
AB 1569 (Davies) Pupil safety: electric bicycle parking:
safety program.
Assembly Committee
on Transportation
Support
AB 1820 (Schiavo) Electric vehicle charging stations:
permit fees.
Assembly
Appropriations
Oppose
AB 1761 (Rogers) Electricity: calculation methodology:
data disclosure.
Assembly
Appropriations
Support
AB 1903 (Wicks) Construction defects. Assembly
Appropriations
Support
AB 2111 (Papan) Electricity: transmission planning and
transmission facilities.
Assembly
Appropriations
Support
AB 1383
(McKinnor)
Public employees' retirement benefits:
safety members.
Senate Rules Watch
AB 2346 (Wilson) Vehicles: electric bicycles and speed
limits.
Assembly
Appropriations
Support
AB 2296 (Papan) Planning and zoning: housing element:
regional housing needs allocation.
Assembly
Appropriations
Support
AB 2433 (Alvarez) Housing development: density bonus. Assembly Appropriations
Watch
SB 1138 (Padilla) Load-serving entities: resource
adequacy requirements.
Senate Appropriations Support
SB 968 (Becker) Community colleges: San Mateo
County Community College District.
Assembly Desk Support
BILL SUMMARIES, RECOMMENDED POSITIONS, AND SUPPORTING PLATFORM STATEMENTS The following bills are presented for City Council consideration and direction. Recommended positions are drawn from the Council-approved 2026 Legislative Platform.
HOUSING AND LAND USE
AB 2576 (Harabedian) -- Transit-Oriented Development (Amended April 16, 2026) This bill would expand the historic-sites exclusion in SB 79 (Wiener), Chapter 512, Statutes of 2025, to include contributing sites within a historic district and parcels individually listed as a historical resource in the State Historic Resources Inventory designated before January 1, 2025.
Status: Senate Rules
Recommended Position: Support
Platform Statement:
Support legislation that enables the City to meet its RHNA goals, including measures that extend compliance timelines and increase flexibility, while maintaining local land use authority.
GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS
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AB 1337 (Ward) — Information Practices Act of 1977 (Amended May 23, 2025) This bill amends the Information Practices Act by expanding the definition of “personal information,” extending its scope to cover local governmental entities, and expanding criminal penalties for negligent disclosures. The bill would prohibit government agencies from sharing data with other government agencies unless it “furthers the purpose,” for which the data were collected. This vague definition creates more questions than answers compared to the current standard that the data are shared in a way that “is related to,” or “compatible with” the purpose for which the information was acquired.
Notably, the bill expressly includes local agencies within its scope while asserting that no state reimbursement is required for implementation costs — a claim that is disputed, as there is a strong argument that at least some provisions, particularly the misdemeanor penalties, would support a successful state mandates claim.
Status: Senate Committee on Privacy, Digital Technology, and Consumer Protection Recommended Position: Oppose (pending amendments)
Platform Statement:
Oppose legislation that mandates uniform, one-size-fits-all local record retention policies, limiting local flexibility.
Oppose legislation and ballot measures that threaten the City's financial stability, responsibilities, legal authority, or operations; conflict with existing City policies, prior actions, or current City Council strategic priorities; or diminish programs, services, or infrastructure serving the San Mateo community.
AB 2134 (Addis) — City Council Members: Absences Without Permission (As Amended May 4, 2026) This bill would prohibit a city from refusing permission for a council member to take absences for parental leave, as defined, for 12 workweeks or longer if the city council member’s city provides a parental leave period longer than 12 workweeks for their employees. The bill would exclude parental leave from counting toward the number of allowed absences allotted to each council member. The bill would prohibit a city from requiring a council member to request approval for their parental leave at a public hearing.
Status: Assembly Third Reading File
Platform Statement: Support state funding initiatives that enhance public access and participation in local government meetings and processes.
Purpose Statement: San Mateo is a community that is inclusive of all people, regardless of skin color, gender, sexual orientation or ethnicity.
SB 1001 (Archuleta) — Local Agency, Public Utility, or Mutual Water Company: Personnel Access: Personal Identity Verification-Interoperable
Beginning July 1, 2028, this bill would require the Office of Emergency Services, upon request, to issue a local agency, public utility, or mutual water company responsible for public works and critical infrastructure with specified credentialing to facilitate personnel access to an area during or following a natural disaster, act of terrorism, or other man-made disaster. The bill would specify that the credentialing — a Personal Identity Verification-Interoperable (PIV-I) credential — would conform with federal Personal Identity Verification standards pursuant to federal National Incident Management System guidelines.
Status: Senate Appropriations
Recommended Position: Support
Platform Statement:
Support legislation that strengthens the City's ability to maintain and enhance local utilities and infrastructure.
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SB 1319 (Durazo) — California Public Records Act: Public Investment Funds This bill would modify the categories of state and local public investment records that must be made available for public inspection to include, among other things, records containing information regarding the portfolio positions in which alternative investment funds invest. By placing additional duties and responsibilities upon local agencies in connection with requests for inspection of records, the bill would impose a state-mandated local program. According to CalPERS, the bill would result in a discount rate reduction of 0.50%.
Status: Assembly Second Reading File
Recommended Position: Oppose
Platform Statement:
Oppose legislation and ballot measures that threaten the City's financial stability, responsibilities, legal authority, or operations; conflict with existing City policies, prior actions, or current City Council strategic priorities; or diminish programs, services, or infrastructure serving the San Mateo community.
BUDGET IMPACT:
There is no direct fiscal impact associated with receiving and filing this report. Any future actions taken in response to specific legislative positions, including formal correspondence or advocacy efforts, may be absorbed within the existing City Manager's Office and CPPG contract budget.
ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION:
This item is not a project subject to CEQA, because it is an organizational or administrative activity that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment. (CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5).)
NOTICE PROVIDED
All meeting noticing requirements were met.
ATTACHMENTS
Att 1 - Presentation
STAFF CONTACT
Zachary Reda, Senior Management Analyst
[email protected]
(650) 435-0823
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CALIFORNIA PUBLIC POLICY GROUP •PUBLICPOLICYGROUP .COM City of San MateoLegislative UpdateDane Hutchings, CEO + FounderUpdated as of 05/06/26CALIFORNIA PUBLIC POLICY GROUP • PUBLICPOLICYGROUP .COM
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CALIFORNIA PUBLIC POLICY GROUP •PUBLICPOLICYGROUP .COM Legislative Timing, Budget, VLF and RPTT
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CALIFORNIA PUBLIC POLICY GROUP •PUBLICPOLICYGROUP .COM Legislative State Timing •Mid-May: Governor releases the May revision of the state budget•May 29:Last day for Legislature to pass billsout of house of origin•June 15, June 30: Legislature must pass the primary budget bill; Governor must sign the primary budget bill•July 2-August 3: Summer Recess •August 31: Last day for the Legislature to pass bills; end of the 2026 session•September 30:Last day for Governor to signor veto bills
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CALIFORNIA PUBLIC POLICY GROUP •PUBLICPOLICYGROUP .COM VLF Update VLF Total Shortfall $156,989,744 This accounts for the total claim amount for the FY 24-25 ($119,238,751) as well as the unpaid balance from FY 23-24 ($37,750,9893)•April 7 , Local Press conference—well attended •Ongoing effort to build a coalition of labor, business and local public agencies•Working with grassroots communication consultant•Multi-pronged legislative, legal, and political strategy•CPPG engaged with a bi-weekly call with SMC and stakeholders including Assemblymember Papan•Assembly Budget Sub Hearing April 28, 2026•Papan presented the item; item held open.•CPPG/ San Mateo met with Senate Budget Subcommittee chief consultant on VLF May 4•Senate Budget Sub Hearing May 7, 2026•Becker presented the item; item held open.
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CALIFORNIA PUBLIC POLICY GROUP •PUBLICPOLICYGROUP .COM Howard Jarvis Initiative: Impact on Local Tax Authority CURRENT LAWUNDER THIS INITIATIVE (AG File No.25-0006)TRANSFER TAX AUTHORITYCharter city may set its own rate above the standard documentary tax (e.g., San Mateo: 0.5% / 1.5%)Charter city-only transfer taxes permanently eliminated. Only standard documentary split (0.055%) remains.SPECIAL TAX VOTE THRESHOLDSimple majority via citizen initiative (upheld by recent court rulings)Two-thirds supermajority required for all special taxes — all pathways, no exceptionsEXISTING PARCEL TAXESValid if approved by simple majority under prior court decisionsInvalidated Dec. 31, two years after statewide passage (~$300M lost annually statewide)LOCAL DEMOCRATIC CONTROLLocal voters can set local tax policy through initiative or council actionStatewide initiative overrides local voter-approved measures (e.g., San Mateo Measure CC — 71.8% yes)
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CALIFORNIA PUBLIC POLICY GROUP •PUBLICPOLICYGROUP .COM Howard Jarvis Initiative: Impact on Local Tax Authority (Cont.) •The HJTA measure qualified for the November ballot, and the Legislature is trying to engage HJT to negotiate a legislative “deal, ” likely done through the State Budget process.•CalCities and labor are coalescing to oppose HJTA measure and negotiate legislative “fix. ” •Engaging Senate representatives•Educating members of potential loss of revenue, services, jobs•HJTA measure is polling at 39% yes | 57% no | 4% don’t know.•CPPG and City met with Senator Becker directly and with Assemblymember Wick's office on RPPT negotiations in advance of May 19 Lobby Day.
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CALIFORNIA PUBLIC POLICY GROUP •PUBLICPOLICYGROUP .COM Positioned LegislationPositionLocationBill NameBill WatchAssembly AppropriationsVehicles: electric bicycles.AB 1557 (Papan)OpposeAssembly AppropriationsElectric bicycles: registration and special license platesAB 1942 (Bauer-Kahan)SupportAssembly Third ReadingVehicles: bicycles.AB 1614 (Dixon)SupportAssembly Third ReadingVehicles: electric bicycles.AB 2595 (Papan)SupportSenate AppropriationsVehicles: electric bicycles.SB 1167 (Blakespear)
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CALIFORNIA PUBLIC POLICY GROUP •PUBLICPOLICYGROUP .COM Positioned LegislationPositionLocationBill NameBill SupportSenate Third ReadingVehicles: local agency charges: use of streets or highways.SB 922 (Laird)OUASenate AppropriationsDevelopment projects: preliminary estimate of required improvements: onsite and offsite improvements.SB 1014 (Grayson)WatchSenate AppropriationsAccessory dwelling units and junior accessory dwelling units.SB 1117 (Cervantes)SupportSenate Third ReadingArtificial intelligence: transparency and governance.SB 1159 (Cabaldon)
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CALIFORNIA PUBLIC POLICY GROUP •PUBLICPOLICYGROUP .COM Positioned LegislationPositionLocationBill NameBill SupportAssembly DeskThe Affordable Housing Bond Act of 2026.SB 417 (Cabaldon)SupportAssembly Housing and Community DevelopmentHomeless Housing, Assistance, and Prevention program.AB 1708 (Solache)SupportSenate Rules CommitteeSafe Drinking Water, Wildfire Prevention, Drought Preparedness, and Clean Air Bond Act of 2024: Administrative Procedure Act.AB 35 (Alvarez)SupportSenate Local GovernmentVehicles: local agency charges: use of streets or highways.SB 922 (Laird)SupportAssembly Committee on TransportationVehicles: electric bicycles.AB 1557 (Papan)SupportPupil safety: electric bicycle parking: safety program.AB 1569 (Davies)PositionLocationBill NameBill OpposeAssembly AppropriationsElectric vehicle charging stations: permit fees.AB 1820 (Schiavo)SupportAssembly AppropriationsElectricity: calculation methodology: data disclosure.AB 1761 (Rogers)SupportAssembly AppropriationsConstruction defects.AB 1903 (Wicks)SupportAssembly AppropriationsElectricity: transmission planning and transmission facilities.AB 2111 (Papan)WatchSenate RulesPublic employees’ retirement benefits: safety members.AB 1383 (McKinnor)
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CALIFORNIA PUBLIC POLICY GROUP •PUBLICPOLICYGROUP .COM Positioned LegislationPositionLocationBill NameBill SupportAssembly DeskThe Affordable Housing Bond Act of 2026.SB 417 (Cabaldon)SupportAssembly Housing and Community DevelopmentHomeless Housing, Assistance, and Prevention program.AB 1708 (Solache)SupportSenate Rules CommitteeSafe Drinking Water, Wildfire Prevention, Drought Preparedness, and Clean Air Bond Act of 2024: Administrative Procedure Act.AB 35 (Alvarez)SupportSenate Local GovernmentVehicles: local agency charges: use of streets or highways.SB 922 (Laird)SupportAssembly Committee on TransportationVehicles: electric bicycles.AB 1557 (Papan)SupportPupil safety: electric bicycle parking: safety program.AB 1569 (Davies)PositionLocationBill NameBill SupportAssembly Appropriations Vehicles: electric bicycles and speed limits.AB 2346 (Wilson)SupportAssembly AppropriationsPlanning and zoning: housing element: regional housing needs allocation.AB 2296 (Papan)WatchAssembly AppropriationsHousing development: density bonus.AB 2433 (Alvarez)SupportSenate AppropriationsLoad-serving entities: resource adequacy requirements.SB 1138 (Padilla)SupportAssembly DeskCommunity colleges: San Mateo County Community College District.SB 968 (Becker)
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CALIFORNIA PUBLIC POLICY GROUP •PUBLICPOLICYGROUP .COM Legislative EngagementAvailable Positions•Support•Oppose•Oppose Unless Amended•Sponsor/Co-Sponsor•Watch (Internal)Position recommendations are based on the Council approved legislative platform. Any legislative position that falls outside of the Platform must be taken to Council for consideration.
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CALIFORNIA PUBLIC POLICY GROUP •PUBLICPOLICYGROUP .COM Housing and Land UseAB 2576 (Harabedian) Transit-oriented development. (Amended 04/16/2026)Expands the historic sites exclusion in SB 79 (Wiener), Chapter 512, Statutes 2025, (SB 79) to include contributing sites within a historic district and parcels individually listed as a historical resource in the State Historic Resources Inventory designated before January 1, 2025.Status: Senate RulesPlatform Statement:Support legislation that enables the City to meet its RHNA goals, including measures that extend compliance timelines and increase flexibility, while maintaining local land use authority.Recommended Position: Support
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CALIFORNIA PUBLIC POLICY GROUP •PUBLICPOLICYGROUP .COM Governmental OperationsAB 1337 (Ward) Information Practices Act of 1977. (Amended - 5/23/2025)This bill amends the Information Practices Act by expanding the definition of “personal information, ” extending its scope to cover local governmental entities, and expanding criminal penalties for negligent disclosures. The bill would prohibit government agencies from sharing data with other government agencies unless it “furthers the purpose, ” for which the data were collected. This vague definition creates more questions than answers compared to the current standard that the data are shared in a way that “is related to, ” or “compatible with” the purpose for which the information was acquired.Notably, the bill expressly includes local agencies within its scope while asserting that no state reimbursement is required forimplementation costs — a claim that is disputed, as there is a strong argument that at least some provisions, particularly the misdemeanor penalties, would support a successful state mandates claim.Status: Senate Committee on Privacy, Digital Technology, and Consumer ProtectionPlatform Statements: •Oppose legislation that mandates uniform, one-size-fits-all local record retention policies, limiting local flexibility. •Oppose legislation and ballot measures that threaten the City’s financial stability, responsibilities, legal authority, or operations; conflict with existing City policies, prior actions, or current City Council strategic priorities; or diminish programs, services, or infrastructure serving the San Mateo community.Recommended Position: Oppose (pending amendments)
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CALIFORNIA PUBLIC POLICY GROUP •PUBLICPOLICYGROUP .COM Governmental OperationsAB 2134 (Addis) City council members: absences without permission (As Amended May 4, 2026).This bill would prohibit a city from refusing permission for a council member to take absences for parental leave, as defined, for 12 workweeks or longer if the city council member’s city provides a parental leave period longer than 12 workweeks for their employees. The bill would exclude parental leave from counting toward the number of allowed absences allotted to each council member. The bill would prohibit a city from requiring a council member to request approval for their parental leave at a public hearing.Status: Assembly Third Reading FilePlatform Statement: Support state fundinginitiatives that enhance public access and participation in local government meetings and processes.Purpose Statement: San Mateo is a community that is inclusive of all people, regardless of skin color, gender, sexual orientation or ethnicity.Recommended Position: Support
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CALIFORNIA PUBLIC POLICY GROUP •PUBLICPOLICYGROUP .COM Governmental OperationsSB 1001 (Archuleta) Local agency, public utility, or mutual water company: personnel access: Personal Identity Verification-Interoperable.This bill would, beginning on July 1, 2028, require the Office of Emergency Services, upon request, to issue a local agency, public utility, or mutual water company responsible for public works and critical infrastructure with specified credentialing to facilitate personnel access to an area during or following a natural disaster, act of terrorism, or other man-made disaster. The bill would specify that the credentialing, a Personal Identity Verification-Interoperable (PIV-I), would conform with the federal Personal Identity Verification standards pursuant to federal National Incident Management System guidelines.Status: Senate AppropriationsPlatform Statement: Support legislation that strengthens the City’s ability to maintain and enhance local utilities and infrastructure.Recommended Position: Support
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CALIFORNIA PUBLIC POLICY GROUP •PUBLICPOLICYGROUP .COM Governmental OperationsSB 1319 (Durazo) California Public Records Act: public investment funds.This bill would modify what state and local public investment records must be made available for public inspection to include, among other things, records containing information regarding the portfolio positions in which alternative investment funds invest. By placing additional duties and responsibilities upon local agencies in connection with requests for inspection of records, this bill would impose a state mandated local program.**According to CalPERS, this will result in a discount rate reduction of .50%Status: Assembly Second Reading FilePlatform Statement: Oppose legislation and ballot measures that threaten the City’s financial stability, responsibilities, legal authority, or operations; conflict with existing City policies, prior actions, or current City Council strategic priorities; or diminish programs, services, or infrastructure serving the San Mateo community.Recommended Position: Oppose
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