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CARB Regulation: Flexibility for Vehicles Needed for Emergencies

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Brown Act Overhaul Bill (SB 707)

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Special Districts Week

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Take Action Toolkit

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May/June 2026 Take Action Brief

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Between Governor Gavin Newsom’s May Revise to his State Budget proposal and the May 29 house of origin bill deadline, followed by the June 15 budget bill deadline and July 2 policy committee deadline, this is one of the most action-packed seasons of the Legislative Session. Buckle up and open up this edition of the CSDA Take Action Brief to learn all about the most impactful topics facing special districts in the Capitol, including some early wins on the key advocacy issues raised by CSDA members at Special Districts Legislative Days in April!

Inside this edition:

  • Feedback Needed on Governor’s Development-Related Fees Budget Trailer Bill
  • Examples Requested for Revived Information Practices Act (IPA) Mandate Bill
  • Two Priority Oppose Workplace Tech Bills Defeated Following Advocacy at Legislative Days
  • Awaiting Outcome of CARB 15-Day Comment Period on ACF ZEV Mandate
  • Awaiting Outcome of CARB 15-Day Comment Period on ACF ZEV Mandate
  • Action Pending on High-Speed Rail Property Tax Diversion Proposal
  • CSDA Weighs in on Eminent Domain and CA Public Records Act Court Cases

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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