Asm. Blanca Rubio

Existing law establishes the Indian Gaming Special Distribution Fund for the receipt and deposit of moneys received by the state from Indian tribes pursuant to the terms of tribal-state gaming compacts, to be available for appropriation by the Legislature for programs designed to address gambling addiction, for support of state and local government agencies impacted by tribal gaming, for regulatory costs incurred by the state in connection with the implementation and administration of tribal gaming, and for payment of shortfalls in the Indian Gaming Revenue Sharing Trust Fund. Existing law requires the Department of Finance, in consultation with the California Gambling Control Commission, to annually determine if total revenues estimated for the Indian Gaming Special Distribution Fund are anticipated to exceed estimated expenditures, transfers, reasonable reserves, or other adjustments from the fund for the current fiscal year. If so, the commission, upon approval by the department, is required to apply the excess funds to reduce, eliminate, satisfy, or partially satisfy, on a proportionate basis, the pro rata share payments required to be made to the fund by limited gaming tribes. This bill would, for the 2-year period from July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2025, suspend the payment or collection of any quarterly payments required to be made by any gaming tribe to the fund pursuant to a tribal gaming compact, and would additionally require the commission, at the discretion of the Legislature, to refund any quarterly payment due during that time period that was already made. This bill would declare that it is to take effect immediately as an urgency statute.

Existing law requires the governing boards of community college districts and the Trustees of the California State University, and requests the Regents of the University of California, to provide, as part of established campus orientations, educational and preventive information on sexual violence and sexual harassment. Existing law, beginning on September 1, 2024, and annually thereafter, requires the California Community Colleges, the California State University, and independent institutions of higher education and private postsecondary educational institutions that receive state financial assistance, and requests the University of California, to annually train students on sexual violence and sexual harassment, and requires that training to include certain topics, including common facts and myths about the causes of sexual violence and sexual harassment. This bill would require the California Community Colleges, the California State University, and independent institutions of higher education and private postsecondary educational institutions that receive state financial assistance, and request the University of California, on or before September 1, 2026, and biennially thereafter, to consider updating the annual sexual violence and sexual harassment training for students. The bill would also require the annual sexual violence and sexual harassment training, beginning on September 1, 2026, to include additional topics, including how to recognize if someone is at risk of alcohol- and drug-facilitated sexual assault. By imposing new duties on community college districts, 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.

The Charter Schools Act of 1992 authorizes the establishment and operation of charter schools. Existing law sets out performance standards and procedures for the renewal of the charter of an existing charter school based on the charter school's performance level as determined by data reported on the California School Dashboard, with specific requirements for renewal applicable to 3 specified tiers of performance for those charter schools. Existing law, operative on January 1, 2020, requires a chartering authority to, until January 1, 2026, consider verified data, as defined, in order to determine whether a charter school in the 2 lower tiers demonstrates measurable increases in academic achievement or strong postsecondary outcomes, and to include that consideration, in addition to the charter school's performance level, in its decisions as to whether to renew the charter for the 2 renewal terms immediately following the enactment of that measure. Existing law requires a chartering authority to consider verifiable data provided by the charter school for the purposes of charter renewal if the dashboard for the previous year is not yet available at the time of renewal. Existing law will require a chartering authority, after January 1, 2026, to consider the data reported on the dashboard for of all subgroups of pupils served by the charter school in its decision as to whether to renew the charter. This bill would extend the requirement of a chartering authority to consider verified data for the purposes described above until the State Board of Education adopts the performance standards for growth for the state board adopted pupil-level academic growth measure for English language arts and mathematics, instead of until January 1, 2026. The bill would also require a chartering authority to consider the data the State Department of Education uses to produce the dashboard, instead of verifiable data, for the purposes of charter renewal if the dashboard for the previous year is not yet available at the time of renewal. This bill would require a chartering authority, after the adoption of the performance standards for growth for the state board adopted pupil-level academic growth measure for English language arts and mathematics, to consider performance on those standards, in addition to the data reported on the dashboard, in its decision as to whether to renew the charter. By imposing new duties on local educational agencies acting as chartering authorities, this bill would impose a state-mandated local program. This bill would require the department to publish on its internet website resources for chartering authorities to use during charter renewal related to data analysis. The bill would require the department to, on or before the 60th day following the release of the California School Dashboard, publish on its internet website a list of the names and performance levels of each charter school in the state. The bill would require a charter school to authorize its chartering authority to receive verified data from each assessment publisher. 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.

Existing law dissolved redevelopment agencies and community development agencies as of February 1, 2012, and provides for the designation of successor agencies to wind down the affairs of the dissolved redevelopment agencies, subject to review by oversight boards, and to, among other things, make payments due for enforceable obligations and to perform obligations required pursuant to any enforceable obligation. In each county where more than 40 oversight boards were created, existing law requires 5 oversight boards, as specified, and their respective jurisdictions to encompass the territory located within the respective borders of the first through 5th county board of supervisors districts, as those borders existed on July 1, 2018. If a successor agency has territory located within more than one county board of supervisors' district, existing law required the county board of supervisors, no later than July 15, 2018, to determine which oversight board shall have jurisdiction over that successor agency. This bill would instead require the oversight boards numbered one through 5, and their respective jurisdictions to encompass the same territory located within the respective boundaries of the first through 5th districts, as those district boundaries are determined and adjusted by the Citizens Redistricting Commission of that county. If a successor agency has territory located within more than one county board of supervisors' district, the bill would require, by July 15, 2025, and by July 15 of the year following a year that the county board of supervisors district's boundaries are adjusted, the county board of supervisors to determine which oversight board has jurisdiction over that successor agency. By imposing new duties upon local government officials, this bill would impose a state-mandated local program. The bill would also make nonsubstantive changes to those provisions. 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.

Maddy summaryThis bill declares May 2024 as Foster Care Awareness Month in California to highlight the needs of the state's approximately 45,000 children in the foster care system. The measure does not change laws or allocate funding but serves as a symbolic recognition of the efforts made by families, caregivers, and organizations to support vulnerable youth. By designating this specific month, the resolution aims to increase public awareness about the challenges foster youth face, such as homelessness after exiting care, and to celebrate the contributions of those working within the child welfare system.

This measure would recognize the Vietnamese Heritage and Freedom Flag as the cultural and heritage flag of the Vietnamese American community and as a symbol of the community's continued struggle for freedom and liberty for the people of Vietnam, commemorate the anniversary of the Fall of Saigon on April 30, 1975, and acknowledge and recognize the Vietnamese American community's commitment to the principles of democracy, justice, and the protection and advancement of human rights.

Maddy summaryThis bill officially designates June 2024 as Immigrant Heritage Month in California to recognize the contributions of immigrants to the state's economy and society. The measure does not change laws or create new programs but serves as a symbolic proclamation to highlight the cultural and economic impact of immigrant communities. It is a non-binding resolution that affects the public by encouraging acknowledgment of immigrant heritage rather than imposing specific obligations on individuals or businesses.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates June 3, 2024, as Family Justice Center Day in California to recognize the work of organizations supporting survivors of domestic and sexual violence. It directly affects the California Family Justice Network and its 27 affiliated centers, which provide coordinated services such as legal aid, mental health support, and police assistance under one roof. The measure highlights the importance of these centers by noting they serve over 70,000 trauma victims annually, including more than 20 percent who are children. By officially acknowledging this date, the legislation aims to raise awareness about the critical role these centers play in helping survivors access necessary resources.

This measure would declare the month of June 2024 as Alzheimer's Disease and Brain Awareness Month, would recognize Thursday, June 20, 2024, as The Longest Day, and would urge all Californians to commemorate the month of June 2024 as Alzheimer's Disease and Brain Awareness Month.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates June 2024 as California Mountain Biking Month to recognize the sport's history, economic impact, and health benefits within the state. The measure directly affects mountain biking enthusiasts, trail users, and related organizations by officially acknowledging the activity's role in recreation and tourism. The resolution highlights how the industry contributes billions to the economy and supports over 17,000 jobs while promoting outdoor fitness and community building. By proclaiming this specific month, the legislation aims to encourage public participation in off-road cycling and celebrate California's status as a global hub for the sport.