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Advanced Clean Fleets Reform Measure (SB 496)

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Special Districts Week

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Take Action Toolkit

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JULY 2025 Take Action Brief

Governor Gavin Newsom has signed the 2025-2026 State Budget and second-house policy committees are underway. With a bruising budget battle behind them, State Legislators have turned their attention to the hundreds of bills that passed their respective house of origin, several of which are highlighted in this Take Action Brief. These bills would dramatically impact the governance, operations, and finances of special districts. Precious few days remain between the Independence Day holiday and July 18—the last day for policy committees to meet and the beginning of a month-long summer recess. Also, more on the Special District Fairness and Accessibility Act!

Inside this edition:

  • Brown Act amendments impose sweeping changes to board meetings
  • AB 399 makes contracting for services unworkable
  • What is the IPA and how much will it cost your district?
  • Is your Congressmember a cosponsor of the Special District Fairness and Accessibility Act?

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Grassroots Mobilization Survey

One voice at one district may be able to reach one legislator, but to be successful we must reach all 120 legislators. By answering this survey, you are helping CSDA strengthen advocacy efforts on behalf of all special districts:

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Sample Policy for Adopting Positions on State Legislation

To make sure your district is ready to respond to a CSDA Call to Action in the fast-moving legislative environment, make sure your district has adopted a Legislative Advocacy Policy, governing the process your agency must go through to register your support or opposition to an issue that significantly impacts special districts.

Sample Policy

CSDA: Take Action: Engaging With Your Community and Legislators

The Take Action Guide was developed as an overview of the many ways you can engage with the individuals and institutions that shape how your district operates and how it is perceived in your community.

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Key Messages: When Communicating with Legislators, Media, and the Public

As a member resource, CSDA has developed clear, considered, and consistent messages for members to use as desired when communicating on key issues facing special districts.

Key Messages