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CA SB1126

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/17/2026

Primary Sponsor

Steven Choi

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires school districts, county superintendents of schools, and local agencies (cities, counties, special districts) to post annual audit reports and financial statements on their websites within 30 days of receipt or approval

  • Mandates that posted financial documents remain accessible to the public without passwords or fees for at least three years

  • Imposes a $1,000 civil penalty for each audit report or financial statement not posted within the required timeframe, with a 10-business-day cure period after written notice before penalties are assessed

  • Creates the Local Agency Transparency Fund in the State Treasury to collect penalties, with funds available for the Controller's administrative enforcement costs

  • Applies to all cities including charter cities, with the Legislature declaring fiscal integrity of local agencies a matter of statewide concern

Legislative Description

School districts, county offices of education, and local agencies: financial postings.

Last Action

Referred to Coms. on L. GOV. and ED.

2/26/2026

Committee Referrals

Local Government2/26/2026
Rules2/17/2026

Full Bill Text

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