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Introduced
02/11/2026
02/11/2026
In Committee
02/23/2026
02/23/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An act to amend Sections 8627 and 8629 of the Government Code, relating to state of emergency.
AI Summary
This bill modifies the California Emergency Services Act (CESA) by changing the scope of the Governor's authority during a state of emergency and introducing an automatic termination clause for emergencies. Instead of granting the Governor complete "police power" over state agencies and the designated area, the bill would allow the Governor to exercise "executive power," which is a broader term encompassing all executive authority vested in the state. Crucially, the bill establishes that a state of emergency proclaimed by the Governor will automatically end after 90 days unless the Legislature, through a concurrent resolution, votes to extend it, thereby limiting the duration of emergency powers without legislative oversight.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (9)
James Gallagher (R)*,
Juan Alanis (R),
Jeff Gonzalez (R),
Shannon Grove (R),
Natasha Johnson (R),
Alexandra Macedo (R),
Kelly Seyarto (R),
Tri Ta (R),
Greg Wallis (R),
Last Action
Referred to Com. on E.M. (on 02/23/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billStatusClient.xhtml?bill_id=202520260AB1835 |
| BillText | https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billTextClient.xhtml?bill_id=202520260AB1835#99INT |
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