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CA AB1835
Bill
Status
2/11/2026
Primary Sponsor
James Gallagher
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AI Summary
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Requires Governor-declared states of emergency to automatically terminate after 90 days unless the Legislature extends them through a concurrent resolution
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Changes the scope of Governor's emergency powers from "police power" to "executive power" vested in the state by the Constitution and laws
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Allows the Legislature to extend a state of emergency by concurrent resolution before it expires, either from the initial 90-day period or from a previous legislative extension
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Retains existing authority for the Governor to terminate a state of emergency earlier when conditions warrant, or for the Legislature to end it by concurrent resolution
Legislative Description
State of emergency: Governor’s powers and termination.
Last Action
Referred to Com. on E.M.
2/23/2026