2026 Legislative Update

$1.34 Million for San Luis Obispo Storm Mitigation Upgrades
$1.3 Million for City of Morro Bay Infrastructure and Emergency System Upgrades
$250,000 for Santa Cruz Metro
$618,000 for Bixby Bridge traffic enforcement
$2 million for Catholic Charities, Diocese of Monterey, to support immigrant services
$1 million for Planned Parenthood Central Coast
$3 million for food banks and home delivery services, including Second Harvest Food Bank of Santa Cruz
$42 Million for Permanent Protection of Wild Cherry Canyon

AB 1159: California Learner Personal Information Protection Act
Updates student privacy laws to better protect student data. It clearly limits what information schools and companies can collect and extends strong privacy protections to students from preschool through college.

AB 1876: Fair Care for All Act
Makes it illegal for health insurance plans in California to deny coverage or benefits to someone based on race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability, if that care is medically necessary.
AB 1907: Seamless Care Act
Helps prevent gaps in health coverage by automatically enrolling people in a Covered California plan if they are found to be ineligible for Medi-Cal after they have applied through the Statewide Automated Welfare System.
AB 2486: CCS Advisory Group Sunset Extension
Extends the California Children's Services Advisory Group, which is currently set to end in 2026, so it can continue operating until December 31, 2029.

AB 1744: Clear Labels Clear Seas Act
Stops sunscreen companies from labeling products as "reef-safe" or "reef-friendly" if they contain chemicals known to harm coral reefs.

AB 1539: Protect Our Democracy Act
Makes it a crime for a representative of a political party to place a Presidential or Vice Presidential candidate on the ballot when the candidate is constitutionally ineligible to serve because they have reached the term limits established by the 22nd Amendment.
AB 2134: Family-Friendly City Councils Act
Prevents city council members from automatically losing their seats if they are absent for more than eight weeks while on parental leave, helping new parents, especially mothers, remain in office.
AB 2393: False Imprisonment and Arrest Remedies Act (FIARA)
Allows people to file lawsuits against private police contractors or federal agents if they use excessive and unlawful force that violates Californians' constitutional rights
AB 2691: Bans Felons, including Pedophiles and Traffickers Running for Office
Bars people convicted of sexual assault and trafficking felonies from holding office.

AB 1817: Mobile Home Fair Process Act
Strengthens protections for mobile home residents by requiring park owners to provide clearer, more detailed notices and a fair opportunity to fix the issue before evicting someone for violating park rules.

AB 2731: Santa Cruz Alcohol Licenses
Developed in partnership with Santa Cruz County, would allow restaurants in Santa Cruz County to expand alcohol service options, helping local businesses grow and attract more customers.

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