Would have prohibited the sale of two or more newly constructed homes to institutional investors in an effort to increase the availability of housing stock for first-time homebuyers.

Would have provided grants to county election offices in San Benito, San Mateo, and Santa Cruz counties to create a pilot program to increase voter participation in county jail facilities.

Strengthens labor law enforcement outlined in the 2004 Private Attorney General's Act (PAGA) by increasing transparency, amending the statute of limitations, and creating protections against retaliation for employees who have experienced workplace violations.

Would have protected survivors of violence by limiting the mandated reporting requirements for medical professionals in cases of adult domestic violence, and requiring the provision of information about available domestic violence or sexual violence services.

Improves statewide conservation by requiring cities and counties to consider the movement and habitats of local wildlife when making determinations about infrastructure and development projects.

Would have mandated that local groundwater enforcement agencies adhere to a 30-day exploratory window and data reporting requirements before approving a permit for the construction of a new large-diameter, high-capacity well.

Bans the toxic chemical Di-2-ethylhexyl (DEHP) in the manufacture, sale, and distribution of medical IV bags and tubing in the state.

Strengthens the notification requirements for wage garnishments and bank levies, including providing time to request an exemption.

Would have required detectives and prosecutors investigating a police-related death to follow clear identification and declaration procedures when speaking to the family of the deceased, to provide any requested information about the status of their loved one, and to be transparent about whether the conversation was being recorded.

Would have prohibited a writ of habeas corpus (a challenge to the legality of a person's detainment) filed for wrongful conviction from being dismissed on procedural grounds, and requires the court to consider it on merit if new evidence is presented.

Prohibits the use of preferential admission standards for legacy or donor applicants at independent institutions of higher education.

Strengthens the Department of Pesticide Regulation's reporting requirements for pesticides used within 1/4 mile of a school site.

Strengthens reporting and review requirements for new and existing pesticides in use, and increases the pesticide mill fee that funds the Department of Pesticide Regulation.

Would have required that state prisons maintain average daily empty bed thresholds that are annually reported to the state legislature by the Secretary of the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation.

Would have closed the loophole in 2014's plastic bag legislation to formally ban the use of any plastic bags at grocery store checkouts.

Would have improved transparency by requiring private contractors working with local governments to submit reports that detail service costs, workforce data, and performance reports

Would have prohibited a business that has an interest in more than 1,000 single-family properties from purchasing or leasing any additional single-family properties.

Would have prohibited commissioners from the Public Utilities Commission and Public Advocate's Office from seeking employment at the entities they regulate within one to two years of the end of a term, and imposed new requirements on utilities for recouping overspent forecasts.

Expands legal protections for drug-checking services to encourage more jurisdictions, research institutions, and community-based organizations to provide these critical services to the public.

Improves employment standards for janitorial labor within the state.

Would have strengthened employment protections by requiring a successor subcontractor to maintain contracts for janitorial staff for 90 days, and to offer continued employment if their performance is satisfactory after the 90-day window closes.

Mandates that public agencies make a presentation of their vacancies and recruitment efforts in a public hearing once annually, and that a union implement a plan to reduce vacancies if they exceed 20%.

Expands the tools available to public enforcement agencies to ensure that worker health and safety training requirements are met for individuals working for live events at public venues.

Would have enacted the Reducing Toxics in Packaging Act to prohibit the use of PFAS, PVC, or PVDC in plastic packaging manufactured, sold, or distributed in the state.

Would have reduced juvenile justice involvement by eliminating the requirement that school personnel report disruptive behavior and student drug possession to law enforcement officials.

Protects Californians from inflated utility prices by requiring the Public Utilities Commission to compare general fixed rates to past actual costs.

Would have mandated inmate visits in state prisons to strengthen family and community connections, and required that three days of in-person visits be allowed per week.

Would have required that a juvenile court establish a visitation cadence between a child and their parent/guardian that fosters safe and quality family time.

Closes a loophole to ensure that tenants are not unfairly penalized on rental applications if they have had previous civil eviction cases.

Allows a local government imposing taxes under Assembly Constitutional Amendment 1 (ACA1) to use the revenues for affordable housing programs, including downpayment assistance, first-time homebuyer programs, and owner-occupied affordable housing rehabilitation programs.

Amends ACA 1 to require a lower 55% vote threshold to pass any local bond measure in a special district, city, or county; retains the requirement that special taxes for construction, repair, or replacement of public infrastructure pass with a two-third majority. Failed on the 2024 general election ballot.

Prohibits any educational entity from establishing policies that forcibly out LGBTQ+ students, and requires the State Department of Education to develop in-service training resources for the support of LGBTQ+ students.

Would have protected communities from toxic emissions by requiring refineries to issues community notices when safe levels are surpassed, provide real-time air quality data, submit quarterly reports, conduct third-party audits, and perform analyses within 24-hours of any incident.

Would have deepened the protections of the Fair Employment and Housing Act by setting the statute of limitations to bring a group or class complaint with the California Civil Rights Department to seven years.

Mandates that all firearms must be properly stored in a residence when they are not being carried or controlled by a lawful user, regardless of whether there are children in residence.

Would have required that state prisons maintain average daily empty bed thresholds that are annually reported to the state legislature by the Secretary of the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation.

Would have Improved protections for seniors by reducing the burden of proof for claims of elder abuse against a residential care or skilled nursing facility.

Would have improved the pretrial bail process by requiring the court to review both the fixed bail amount and whether there is clear and convincing evidence that the detained person poses a risk to the victim, public safety, or flight; would have required a review of nonmonetary conditions for release after 60 days of compliance.

Would have prohibited the Department of Housing and Community Development from denying an affordable housing loan to any individual who meets all stated requirements solely on the basis of their immigration status.

Extends the time that a tenant has to respond to an eviction notice from five days to ten days.

Strengthens tenant protects by allowing them to attend the move-out inspection, limiting the deductions that can be made from a security deposit, and requiring landlords to provide unit photos from before move-in and after move-out to make any claims against a security deposit.

Would have created the Safe and Secure Innovation for Frontier Artificial Intelligence Models Act to regulate AI models and establish standards for the companies that fine-tune or train those models.

Would have improved transparency by requiring that the top three funders of a referendum petition be printed directly on the petition, and required signers to initial to acknowledge that they read the names of the funders.

Would have updated a 2006 law to establish more modern requirements for the application and renewal of state video franchises and broadband, and adds increased penalties for customer service violations.

Accelerates the state's idle well clean-up processes by raising the annual fee structure, and increasing the percentage of idle wells that must be plugged annually by operators.

Requires the Department of Pesticide Regulation to reevaluate the toxic and commonly used weedkiller paraquat dichloride, which has been linked to cancers and brain disease, for cancellation or suspension by 2029.

Would have improved the economic viability of installing solar panels by allowing schools and multi-family buildings to aggregate their electrical meters and maximize their earnings when selling their excess solar energy back to the utility company.

Increases protections for small businesses and non-profits by requiring their commercial landlords provide advance notification of rent changes, and prohibiting landlords from charging tenants any fees for unexpected building repairs or taxes.

Protects workers against retaliation or adverse action if they choose not to participate in an employer-hosted meeting about politics or religion that is unrelated to their job.

Requires that pre-treated seeds sold in the state be labeled with the pesticide they are treated with, including the toxicity level and EPA registration number.

Allows civil penalties on refineries and other non-vehicular sources of air contamination to be tripled for violation of air quality standards.

Would have required the State Department of Social Services to conduct a Guaranteed Income Statewide Feasibility Study to make recommendations on the benefits, challenges, and scalability of creating a permanent program across the state.

Would have required all gas stoves sold in the state to include an adhesive warning label that states the risk of air pollutants from the appliance.

Mandates that public agencies make a presentation of their vacancies and recruitment efforts in a public hearing once annually, and that a union implement a plan to reduce vacancies if they exceed 20%.

Would have given the California Attorney General the authority to approve, deny, or impose conditions on private equity or hedge funds when they make an effort to take over health facilities or medical providers

Gives a local entity the authority to prohibit oil and gas operations or development in a jurisdiction.

Accelerates decarbonization by authorizing a gas corporation to end service if an alternative substitute energy service is available, and requires each gas corporation to file an annual map of all potential gas distribution line replacement projects.

Would prohibit the use of face surveillance on body cameras worn by law enforcement officers for three years. Passed by Assembly; held in the Senate.

Would eliminate the use of bench warrants -- which courts use to arrest people who cannot afford to pay fines or face barriers to appearing in court -- for minor infractions, which overly targets low-income individuals. Passed by the Assembly; held in the Senate Appropriations committee.

Would centralize information on proper concealed carry practices and require concealed carry license applicants to pass a standardized exam. Passed by the Assembly; held in the Senate Appropriations Committee.

Would prevent the transfer of incarcerated individuals who qualify for release under certain criminal justice reforms to ICE. Passed by the State Legislature; vetoed by the Governor.

An act to amend Sections 1052 and 1831 of, and to add Chapter 2.5 (commencing Section 1065) to Part 1 of Division 2 of, the Water Code, relating to water.

Would strengthen the authority of the State Water Resources Control Board to prevent illegal or wasteful uses of water, and increases penalties. Passed by the Assembly; held in Senate Committees on Natural Resources and Water and Judiciary.

Would restore the right to personal visits for incarcerated individuals at a minimum of three in-person visiting days a week. Passed by the Assembly; held in the Senate Appropriations Committee.

Would eliminate the mandate that healthcare workers must report suspected domestic violence and abuse to law enforcement and creates new guidelines for directing survivors to social service agencies for support. Passed by the Assembly; held in the Senate Appropriations Committee.

Would eliminate the authority to tow or boot a vehicle for five or more unpaid parking citations, and increases the number of unpaid tickets that keeps a driver from renewing their vehicle registration. Passed by the Assembly; held in the Senate Appropriations Committee.

Would allow resentencing for individuals who have been subject to firearm sentence enhancements, which overly target people of color. Passed by the Assembly; held in the Senate Appropriations Committee.

Would allow individual judges to determine the procedure for a defendant found incompetent to stand trial and speed up their access to mental health diversion programs and hospital care. Passed by Assembly; held in the Senate Appropriations Committee.

Would require that regional transportation agencies collaborate with the state board to approve their technical projects, and prioritizes active transportation by promoting projects that reduce greenhouse gases and the miles that need to be traveled by vehicle. Passed by the Assembly; in Senate Committees on Transportation and Environmental Quality.

Would protect individuals seeking abortion or gender affirming care in California by prohibiting state governments with anti-abortion and anti-LGBTQ+ laws from accessing their digital data to identify them to police. Passed by the Assembly, held in Senate Judiciary Committee.

Would prohibit peace or law enforcement officers from conducting searches without a warrant even if they have the expressed consent of the property owner. Not passed by the Assembly.

Would extend smog abatement fees and increased vehicle registration fees to 2025 with funds to go to the Alternative and Renewable Vehicle Technology Fund; reduces public funds allocated for hydrogen vehicle fueling stations and increases the development of electric vehicle infrastructure. Passed by the Assembly; held by the author.

Would prohibit discrimination based on an individual's caste, a social group that an individual is born into that has privileges and restrictions, depending on a person's caste. Passed by the State Legislature; vetoed by the Governor.

Requires the ballot label for statewide referendum measures -- initiatives to overturn state law by directly going to voters -- to be followed by the choices “Keep the law” and “Overturn the law.” Passed by the State Legislature and signed into law by the Governor.

Prevents trial court proceedings from being automatically delayed when one party appeals the court's order to deny compelled arbitration. Passed by the State Legislature and signed into law by the Governor.

Protects workers from retaliation after they report labor violations or unequal pay. Passed by the State Legislature and signed into law by the Governor.

Improves worker safety by requiring employers to create a workplace violence plan, maintain documentation about workplace threats or incidents, and train employees on initiating an emergency response. Passed by the State Legislature and signed into law by the Governor.

Would improve affordability and medical transparency by authorizing the public disclosure of financial reports and data from large medical groups, providers, and physician organizations. Passed by the State Legislature; vetoed by the Governor.

Requires businesses with revenues over $500 million to provide publicly available biennial reports to disclose their climate-related financial risk and the procedures that have been adopted to reduce that risk. Passed by the State Legislature and signed into law by the Governor.

Guarantees five days of paid sick leave for most workers in California. Passed by the State Legislature and signed into law by the Governor.

Caps the security deposit required by any landlord for a rental unit at no more than one month of rent. Passed by the State Legislature and signed into law by the Governor.

Improves equity and due process by authorizing a judge to recall a sentence at any time if there has been a change in circumstances or law since the original sentencing. Passed by the State Legislature and signed into law by the Governor.

Creates greater protection for communities impacted by local oil well operation by increasing the oversight and enforcement capacity of the California Geologic Energy Management Division. Passed by the State Legislature and signed into law by the Governor.

Would direct the California Air Resources Board to review the the Emissions Reduction Credit System administered by the San Joaquin Valley Unified Air Pollution Control District and update enforcement measures to make sure the system actually reduces emissions instead of increasing them. Passed by the Senate; not passed by the Assembly.

Requires all new handguns sold in the state to be equipped with microstamping technology to improve the process of tracing shooters and gun traffickers. Passed by the State Legislature and signed into law by the Governor.

Would require that chain employers provide at least 60 days notice of the closure of a business location, and offer employees a store transfer to a location within 25 miles if there is an open position for which they are qualified. Passed by the State Legislature; vetoed by the Governor.

Advances the creation of a single payer healthcare system by engaging stakeholders and leaders in discussions on program and funding. Passed by the State Legislature and signed into law by the Governor.

Expands public healthcare reporting requirements to include data from Community Health Centers on labor, revenue, workforce development, and mergers and acquisitions. Passed by the State Legislature and signed into law by the Governor.

Improves environmental accountability by requiring oil well owners to establish a bond to cover the full expense of plugging, decommissioning, and restoring the oil well site. Passed by the State Legislature and signed into law by the Governor.

Would increase charter school accountability by placing more regulations and reporting requirements on financial distributions from the Charter School Facility Grant Program, which provides facilities and operations funding for many charter schools in the state. Passed by the State Legislature; vetoed by the Governor.

Would ensure protection against discrimination for individuals who are caregivers for family members. Passed by the State Legislature; vetoed by the Governor.

Would mandate that a ballot measure designed to increase the voter approval requirement for future bills to also pass by that higher requirement. Passed by the State Legislature and qualified for the November 5, 2024 statewide ballot.

Requires a statewide study of the opportunities, resources, obstacles, and recommendations for the creation of affordable social housing. Passed the State Legislature and signed into law by the Governor.

Closes loopholes that allow for rampant abuse of the no-fault just causes for eviction and provides mechanisms for accountability and enforcement. Passed by the State Legislature and signed into law by the Governor.

Eliminates the deadline for individuals convicted of low-level, non-violent felonies to apply for a reduction to a misdemeanor that was set in Proposition 47, approved by voters in 2014. Passed by the State Legislature and signed into law by the Governor.

The California Mandela Act would limit the use of solitary confinement in jails, prisons, and private detention centers and protect certain populations from ever being placed in solitary confinement, including youth, the elderly, pregnant people, and people with certain disabilities. Passed by the State Legislature and held by the author in the Assembly to allow for more conversations with the Governor.

Creates greater political transparency by adding the names of organizations, businesses, and individuals supporting or opposing a ballot measure directly to the ballot label so that voters can see the information as they vote

Establishes a statewide, 10-member Fast Food Council through 2029 to determine minimum wages, working hours, and health and safety standards across the sector

Establishes the California Housing Authority to efficiently meet housing needs across the state by producing and acquiring development for mixed income communities

Expands the existing in-person secret ballot process by which farmworkers can unionize to include new procedures for mail ballots, authorization cards, and petition signatures

Requires that courts consider alternatives to incarceration in criminal sentencing, including collaborative justice, restorative justice, and diversion programs

Provides immunity from liability for a pregnant person by eliminating the requirement that a coroner investigate and document a fetal death

Installs stronger criminal justice protections by allowing jury instructions to direct jurors to consider a lesser charge if the defense and evidence align to the conviction of a lesser offense

Regulates Inland Empire emissions pollution near homes, schools, hospitals, and playgrounds by requiring that warehouse distribution centers adhere to local measures to reduce health and safety impacts

Allows Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Oakland to provide overdose prevention programs, including safe injection sites with sterile consumption supplies, trained staff, and treatment resources

Addresses homelessness and the low income housing crisis by creating the Los Angeles County Affordable Housing Solutions Agency to centralize efforts to increase funding, preservation, development, and updated zoning across the region

Mandates that all prisons or similar facilities create and follow written standards for segregated confinement, including protections for disabled individuals, people under the age of 26, and people over the age of 59

Expands the type of conditions that would qualify an incarcerated person for compassionate release and mandates that any inmate who is medically incapacitated be reviewed for release without individual recommendation from the Department of Corrections

Prohibits establishing new oil and gas wells, or updating existing wells, within 3,200 feet of homes, schools, nursing homes, or hospitals

Expands the Racial Justice Act to allow individuals convicted before January 1, 2021, to petition the court on instances of racial bias in their cases

An act to repeal and add Section 1300 of the Elections Code, and to amend Section 24200 of the Government Code, relating to elections.

Increases climate accountability by requiring corporations to annually report and verify their greenhouse gas emissions

Provides that 90% of bail premiums must be returned to defendants if charges are dismissed or not filed, and ensures that defendants out on bail will not be charged for costs related to the conditions of their release like electronic monitoring devices

Expands the Racial Justice Act to allow individuals convicted before January 1, 2021, to petition the court on instances of racial bias in their cases

Establishes a statewide, 10-member Fast Food Council through 2029 to determine minimum wages, working hours, and health and safety standards across the sector

An act to amend Section 11165.1 of the Penal Code, relating to crimes.

An act to add Section 12805.4 to the Government Code, and to add Section 3203.5 to the Public Resources Code, relating to natural resources.

An act to amend Sections 2101, 2105.6, 2105.7, 2106, 2150, 2201, 2212, 2300, and 14240 of the Elections Code, relating to elections.

An act to amend Sections 1255.1 and 1255.25 of the Health and Safety Code, relating to health facilities.

An act to add Section 9001.6 to the Public Resources Code, relating to resource conservation.

An act to amend Sections 98.7 and 1102.5 of the Labor Code, relating to employment.

An act to add Part 5.7 (commencing with Section 1515) to Division 2 of the Labor Code, relating to employment.

An act to amend Section 8670.64 of the Government Code, relating to oil and gas.

An act to add Title 19 (commencing with Section 3273.01) to Part 4 of Division 3 of the Civil Code, and to add Section 23039 to the Financial Code, relating to COVID-19 relief.

An act to add Section 2810.8 to the Labor Code, relating to employment.

An act to amend Section 12930 of, and to add Chapter 10 (commencing with Section 12999) to Part 2.8 of Division 3 of Title 2 of, the Government Code, relating to employment.

An act to amend Section 1946.7 of the Civil Code, relating to tenancy.

Lead Author: McCarty Summary: A 1994 court ruling established the right of counties to oversee Sheriff Departments. Across California, however, many overzealous Sheriffs continue to resist this essential check on their power -- including a Sacramento Sheriff who blocked an Inspector General from coming to work after a reckless shooting performed by his office. AB1185 would codify the court ruling and affirm the right of counties to create oversight boards. It was not given a floor vote in the Senate.

An act to amend Sections 1473 and 1473.7 of, and to add Section 745 to, the Penal Code, relating to criminal procedure.

An act to add, repeal, and add Section 231.7 of the Code of Civil Procedure, relating to juries.

An act to amend Section 8670.64 of the Government Code, relating to oil and gas.

An act to add Section 2810.8 to the Labor Code, relating to employment.

An act to amend Sections 650.01, 805, and 805.5 of, and to add Article 8.5 (commencing with Section 2837.100) to Chapter 6 of Division 2 of, the Business and Professions Code, relating to healing arts.

An act to amend Sections 2119, 2120, 2150, 2150.2, and 2271 of, and to add Sections 2273 and 2351 to, the Fish and Game Code, and to amend Section 597.3 of the Penal Code, relating to animals.

An act to amend and repeal Section 12945.6 of, and to amend, repeal, and add Section 12945.2 of, the Government Code, relating to employment.

Lead Author: Wiener Summary: California law mandates that offenders who engage in consensual, yet illegal, sex with 14-17 year old be treated differently, based on whether the sex is penile-vaginal, or anal and oral intercourse. This distinction creates more significant penalties for LGBT offenders, despite having committed the same offense -- resulting in disproportionate numbers of LGBT people on the sex offender registry. SB145 ends this irrational, discriminatory distinction. This bill did not receive a Floor vote in the Assembly.

Lead Authors: Allen, Skinner, Stern, Wiener Summary: The United States produces 30 million tons of plastics each year, and the recycling industry, often underfunded by local governments, does not seem equipped to stem this tide. Unused plastics that find their way to oceans and forests have awful effects on the wildlife and natural beauty of those places. SB54 requires producers of single-use plastic packaging to hit certain reduction targets -- among them, 75% by 2030 -- in an attempt to limit pollutive plastics from contaminating our natural environments. This bill did not receive a vote in the Assembly.