Many California workers, including those in the public sector, are entitled to bereavement leave under a state law that went into effect Jan. 1.
Important changes have been made to campaign contribution disclosure requirements for local government officials, as well as California paid sick leave and workers’ compensation claims.
As the New Year approaches, local governments and public agencies in California need to be aware of some important changes to the California Public Records Act and the Brown Act.
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed California Assembly Bill 2449 (AB 2449) into law last month. Effective January 1, 2023, AB 2449 makes several changes to the Ralph M. Brown Act (Brown Act) regarding remote participation in public meetings.
A bill that would have allowed supervised consumption of narcotics at sites in three California cities was vetoed by Gov. Gavin Newsom on Monday.
Local governments need to be aware of how this legislation will impact them. They should also know about several provisions that allow local agencies to directly tap into federal assistance under IRA.
Local governments and school boards will have clearer guidelines for when and how to remove disruptive individuals from public meetings under a bill passed by the Legislature on Monday.
The governor signed the SB 357 on a cautionary note, stating his administration would be monitoring crime and prosecution trends for "possible unintended consequences."