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AB-766 • 2026

State agencies and departments: strategic plans: diversity, equity, and inclusion.

State agencies and departments: strategic plans: diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Budget
Vetoed

The latest official action shows the governor vetoed this bill. Check the bill history to see whether lawmakers later overrode that veto.

Sponsor
Sharp-Collins
Last action
Official status
Vetoed
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The bill status is listed as vetoed; it remains unclear if a legislative override occurred based on the provided metadata alone.

AB-766: State Agency Strategic Plans for Equity

This vetoed bill would require state agencies under the Governor's authority to create strategic plans that use data and inclusive practices to advance racial equity.

What This Bill Does

  • Requires each agency, department, office, or commission subject to the Governor’s authority to develop a strategic plan.
  • Mandates annual reports on these plans be sent to the Governor and the Joint Legislative Budget Committee by April 1.
  • Directs agencies to update their strategic plans using data analysis if it is feasible.
  • Requires plans to include inclusive practices designed to advance racial equity.
  • Asks organizations to address identified disparities through changes in policies, programs, and operations.

Who It Names or Affects

  • State agencies subject to the Governor's authority
  • State departments subject to the Governor's authority
  • State offices subject to the Governor's authority
  • State commissions subject to the Governor's authority

Limits and Unknowns

  • The Governor vetoed this bill, so it did not become law unless lawmakers later overrode the veto.
  • Agencies must only update plans to include these new requirements if doing so is feasible.

Bill History

  1. California Legislative Information

    Vetoed

Official Summary Text

State agencies and departments: strategic plans: diversity, equity, and inclusion.