AB-719 • 2026

County emergency plans.

Education

Passed Legislature

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

Sponsor: Calderon
Last action: 2026-02-02
Official status: From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56.
Effective date: Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official source does not provide details about how counties should update their emergency plans or whether all counties will receive reimbursement.

County Emergency Plan Updates

This law requires counties in California to review and update their emergency plans every two years.

What This Bill Does

Requires each county to review its emergency plan at least once every two years.
Removes the specific deadline for reviewing emergency plans that was set for January 1, 2022.
Establishes a state-mandated local program because it requires counties to do more work.

Who It Names or Affects

Counties in California
Local emergency management officials

Terms To Know

Emergency Plan: A plan created by a county to prepare for and respond to emergencies or disasters.
State-Mandated Local Program: A program where the state requires local agencies to perform certain duties, often with additional costs.

Limits and Unknowns

The bill does not specify how counties should update their emergency plans.
It is unclear if all counties will receive reimbursement for updating their plans.

Bill History

2026-02-02 California Legislative Information
From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56.
2026-01-31 California Legislative Information
Died pursuant to Art. IV, Sec. 10(c) of the Constitution.
2025-04-28 California Legislative Information
In committee: Set, first hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author.
2025-03-03 California Legislative Information
Referred to Com. on E.M.
2025-02-15 California Legislative Information
From printer. May be heard in committee March 17.
2025-02-14 California Legislative Information
Read first time. To print.

Official Summary Text

AB 719, as introduced, Calderon.
County emergency plans.
Existing law, the California Emergency Services Act, among other things, creates the Office of Emergency Services, which is responsible for the state’s emergency and disaster response services, as specified. Existing law requires the Governor to coordinate the State Emergency Plan and the preparation of plans and programs for the mitigation of the effects of an emergency by the political subdivisions of this state. Existing law defines the terms “political subdivision” and “emergency plans” for purposes of emergency services provided by local governments. Existing law requires the governing body of each political subdivision of the state to carry out the provisions of the State Emergency Plan. Existing law requires the office to establish best practices for counties developing and updating a county emergency plan and a process for a county to request that the office review a county’s
emergency plan by January 1, 2022.
This bill would require each county to review and update its emergency plan at least every 2 years. Because the bill would require local officials to perform additional duties, the bill would impose a state-mandated local program. The bill would remove the January 1, 2022, date specified above, and would remove another reference to that date.
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.

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