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CA SB470

Bill

Status

Passed

10/1/2025

Primary Sponsor

John Laird

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Extends the sunset date from January 1, 2026 to January 1, 2030 for alternative teleconference provisions that allow state bodies to hold meetings with a majority of members physically present at one location while other members participate remotely

  • Delays until January 1, 2030 the requirement that multimember state advisory bodies have a quorum physically present at the primary meeting location, maintaining current rules requiring only one staff member to be present

  • Continues to allow members with physical or mental disabilities to participate remotely and count toward the majority requirement, with notification to the state body of their need for accommodation

  • Maintains requirements that members visibly appear on camera during open portions of teleconference meetings and that remote meeting locations of members not be disclosed in public notices or agendas

  • Preserves public access requirements including providing teleconference phone numbers, internet access, and physical meeting locations where the public can attend and participate

Legislative Description

Bagley-Keene Open Meeting Act: teleconferencing.

Last Action

Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 222, Statutes of 2025.

10/1/2025

Committee Referrals

Appropriations7/10/2025
Governmental Organization6/9/2025
Appropriations4/9/2025
Judiciary3/25/2025
Governmental Organization2/26/2025
Rules2/19/2025

Full Bill Text

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