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AB-2733 • 2026

Local agencies.

Local agencies.

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

Plain English Breakdown

The bill summary does not provide specific details about the nature of the nonsubstantive change.

Local Agencies Definition

AB-2733 makes a minor change to how 'local agency' is defined in laws concerning cities and counties.

What This Bill Does

  • Makes a nonsubstantive change to the definition of 'local agency' for certain city and county laws.

Who It Names or Affects

  • Local governments like cities and counties

Terms To Know

local agency
A government body such as a city, county, or city and county.

Limits and Unknowns

  • The bill does not change the powers of local agencies.
  • It only updates how 'local agency' is defined in certain laws.

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 2733, as introduced, Petrie-Norris.
Local agencies.
For purposes of specified provisions relating to the common powers of cities and counties, existing law defines the term “local agency” to mean county, city, or city and county, unless the context otherwise requires.
This bill would make a nonsubstantive change to this provision.

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