Existing law, the Unclaimed Property Law, governs the disposition of unclaimed property, including the escheat of certain property to the state. Existing law requires every person holding funds or other property that escheated to the state to submit a report to the Controller that includes, among other items, the name and last known address of each person appearing to be the owner of any property, as specified. Existing law requires the Controller, within 165 days of the final date for filing such a report, to mail a notice to each person who appears to be entitled to property valued $50 or more and whose address is listed in the report or is obtained from the Franchise Tax Board, as specified. This bill would provide that the notice described above need only be sent to an address listed in the report or obtained from the Franchise Tax Board when it is a valid deliverable address. The bill would specify that if the address listed in the report is not a valid deliverable address, but the Controller identifies a corrected valid deliverable address, the Controller must mail the notice to the corrected valid deliverable address. Under existing law, the Unclaimed Property Law, if the property holder does not claim or correspond regarding any dividend, distribution, or other item, as specified, held or owing to the holder by a business association, the item escheats to the state within 3 years after the date prescribed for payment or delivery of the item. Under existing law, any intangible interest in a business association escheats to the state if both (1) the interest in the association is owned by a person who for more than 3 years has neither claimed a dividend or other sum nor corresponded in writing or indicated an interest in the item, as specified, and (2) the association does not know the location of the owner at the end of the 3-year period. This bill would expand the provisions regarding the escheatment of intangible interests to include securities and include in the requirements for escheatment that the owner does not respond to the required notice or otherwise indicate an interest within the prescribed time period, as specified. The bill would also amend the notice to be sent to the owners of securities or other intangible interests before they escheat to the state.
This measure would express the Legislature's support for the Sentinel Landscapes Partnership, designated areas like the Mojave Desert, and the pursuit of additional sentinel landscape designations throughout the state, would request the relevant state agencies to coordinate and support sentinel landscapes, and would encourage the development and passage of future legislation to create dedicated statutory frameworks that support military readiness, unlock federal funding, and promote landscape-scale conservation.
This measure would petition the President and the Congress of the United States to direct specified federal agencies to, among other things, oversee targeted scientific research into the environmental co-factors and potential triggers of Ewing Sarcoma. The measure would request the Governor to direct specified state agencies to establish a scientific partnership to, among other things, enable joint access to epidemiological data. The measure would further urge specific federal agencies to make grant funding available to California academic medical institutions and state agencies, among others, to investigate chemical exposure pathways and localized cluster dynamics in south Orange County.
Senate Resolution 126 declares September 2026 as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month in California, aiming to highlight the impact of pediatric cancer on families and the state's medical resources. The resolution encourages individuals, businesses, and organizations to participate in awareness activities and support affected families throughout the year. It also expresses gratitude to healthcare providers and parents while reaffirming the Senate's commitment to finding cures and less toxic treatments for children with cancer.
This California state resolution urges federal immigration agencies to prioritize and expedite the processing of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals renewals, work authorization documents, and H-1B visas. It cites significant delays in application processing that have caused income instability and job losses for over 140,000 Californians participating in the DACA program. The resolution specifically highlights the impact on essential workers in education and health care, arguing that timely processing is necessary to protect community economic stability and workforce availability.
The electors of a county may propose an ordinance to the county board of supervisors by submitting an initiative petition containing signatures by registered voters in the county in an amount equal to 10% of the number of votes cast within the county for all candidates for Governor at the preceding gubernatorial election. If the county elections official certifies that an initiative petition has been signed by at least that number of voters, the county board of supervisors is required to either adopt the ordinance or submit it to the voters at the next statewide election occurring not less than 88 days later. This bill would require any Fresno County initiative petition that has been certified as sufficient by the Fresno County Registrar of Voters on or before July 8, 2026, to be submitted, without alteration, to the voters at the November 3, 2026, statewide general election. This bill would make legislative findings and declarations as to the necessity of a special statute for the County of Fresno. This bill would declare that it is to take effect immediately as an urgency statute.
This bill is a House Resolution that formally recognizes the value of "food as medicine" in improving public health and reducing healthcare costs in California. It highlights how providing medically tailored meals, produce prescriptions, and other nutrition services helps prevent and manage diet-related conditions, particularly for communities of color. The text cites evidence that these programs lower emergency room visits and hospitalizations while noting that they are currently optional under existing state healthcare initiatives. By documenting these successes and the role of local providers, the resolution aims to encourage broader adoption of these services to support patient health and economic stability.
Existing law provides for the establishment of the Santa Cruz Metropolitan Transit District, with specified powers and duties related to the operation of public transit services serving the County of Santa Cruz. Existing law, among other things, authorizes the board of directors of the district to impose transactions and use taxes in accordance with the Transactions and Use Tax Law by an ordinance approved by the electors voting on the measure at a special election called by the board of directors for that purpose. This bill would also authorize those special taxes to be imposed by a qualified voter initiative. The bill would require the special election for a tax measure proposed by the board of directors or a qualified voter initiative to be consolidated with a statewide general election by the board of supervisors of the County of Santa Cruz and would require the tax measure to be submitted to the voters in accordance with specified elections provisions. The bill would also require the county elections official for the County of Santa Cruz to serve as the elections official of the district for purposes of administering the ballot measure process and any election for purposes of specified provisions of law. To the extent that the bill would impose additional duties on a county elections official, the bill would impose a state-mandated local program. The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement. This bill would provide that, if the Commission on State Mandates determines that the bill contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement for those costs shall be made pursuant to the statutory provisions noted above. This bill would declare that it is to take effect immediately as an urgency statute.
This Senate resolution honors Korean American veterans who served in the Vietnam War and currently reside in California. It formally recognizes their contributions to freedom and democracy and expresses gratitude for their service. The bill also encourages ongoing cooperation between the United States and South Korea to support the welfare of these aging veterans. Finally, it directs the Senate Secretary to send copies of the resolution to state and federal officials and the South Korean consulate for distribution.
Senate Resolution 119 is a commemorative document that honors the rich history of paleontology in California by recognizing significant fossil records from various geological eras. The resolution highlights specific prehistoric life forms, such as Pleistocene mammals like mammoths and Miocene marine animals like Megalodon, and notes important fossil sites including the La Brea Tar Pits and the Monterey Formation. It serves to acknowledge the scientific value of these ancient remains and the unique geological conditions that preserved them, without enacting any new laws or policies.
This House Resolution from the California Legislature calls for a federal review of Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act of 1996. The bill argues that the current law, which protects online platforms from liability for third-party content, has become outdated and allows major technology companies to avoid responsibility for harmful user-generated material. It highlights that courts have used this provision to shield platforms from legal action in cases involving harassment, illegal sales, and other serious harms. The resolution contends that the law should be reformed to hold companies accountable for their design choices and content moderation practices while still encouraging them to remove objectionable material.
This Senate resolution designates September 2026 as Prostate Cancer Awareness Month in California to highlight the importance of early detection and screening for the disease. The bill encourages all individuals, especially those at higher risk, to have open discussions with their healthcare providers about personal risk factors and the benefits or risks of testing. By raising public awareness, the resolution aims to promote informed decision-making regarding prostate cancer screening practices.
