CALIFORNIA PUBLIC POLICY GROUP •PUBLICPOLICYGROUP .COM City of San MateoLegislative UpdateDane Hutchings, CEO + FounderUpdated as of 05/06/26CALIFORNIA PUBLIC POLICY GROUP • PUBLICPOLICYGROUP .COM CALIFORNIA PUBLIC POLICY GROUP •PUBLICPOLICYGROUP .COM Legislative Timing, Budget, VLF and RPTT
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
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.
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) 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.
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) 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) 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) 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) CALIFORNIA PUBLIC POLICY GROUP •PUBLICPOLICYGROUP .COM Legislation for Consideration
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.
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 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) 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 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 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 CALIFORNIA PUBLIC POLICY GROUP •PUBLICPOLICYGROUP .COM Questions / Thank You!CALIFORNIA PUBLIC POLICY GROUP • PUBLICPOLICYGROUP .COM