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AB-2501 • 2026

Local government.

Local government.

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Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor
Lackey
Last action
2026-02-21
Official status
From printer. May be heard in committee March 23.
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official summary does not provide details on the specific changes made to the withdrawal provision.

Local Government Associations

The bill makes minor, non-substantive changes to how local government agencies can withdraw from associations they are part of.

What This Bill Does

  • Makes nonsubstantive changes to the rules about how local governments can leave an association.

Who It Names or Affects

  • Local government agencies that are part of associations

Terms To Know

association
A group made up of different local government agencies.
legislative body
The decision-making part of a local government, like city council or county board.

Limits and Unknowns

  • Does not specify what the changes to withdrawal rules are.
  • Only makes nonsubstantive changes and does not affect other parts of the law.

Bill History

  1. 2026-02-21 California Legislative Information

    From printer. May be heard in committee March 23.

  2. 2026-02-20 California Legislative Information

    Read first time. To print.

Official Summary Text

AB 2501, as introduced, Lackey.
Local government.
Existing law authorizes the legislative bodies of local agencies to enter into associations and, through a representative of the associations, attend the Legislature and Congress, and any committees thereof, and present information to aid the passage of legislation which the association deems beneficial to the local agencies in the association, among other things. Existing law authorizes a legislative body to withdraw from the association at any time by resolution.
This bill would make nonsubstantive changes to the withdrawal provision.

Current Bill Text

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