Senate Bill 707 (SB 707) introduces the most significant modernization of California’s Brown Act in decades. The law restructures teleconferencing rules, expands accessibility requirements, and applies new mandates to local agencies starting in 2026. www.jennifermcgrath.com/sb-707-open-...

Beginning January 1, 2026 Senate Bill 827 expands the mandatory ethics training for local officials to include department heads and similar senior administrative officers and creates a new mandatory fiscal and financial training requirement. www.jennifermcgrath.com/ab1234-manda...

California DMV releases proposed regulations allowing truck manufacturers to apply for permits to test and deploy heavy-duty autonomous vehicles on roadways and new requirements for light-duty autonomous vehicles. Public comment period ends Dec 18, 2025. www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/news-...

The California Privacy Protection Agency Board @calprivacy.bsky.social has issued a decision requiring a Nevada-based marketing firm to pay $56,600 in fines and past-due fees for failing to register as a data broker in violation of California’s Delete Act. cppa.ca.gov/announcement...

Attorneys can keep track of California court holidays, California Supreme Court oral argument dates & locations, and Judicial Council meeting dates with the 2026 Calendar from the California Judicial Branch.

The California Supreme Court’s work during the 2024–2025 court year took the justices around the state. The court heard oral argument in 52 cases and issued 45 written majority opinions.

Out of about 15 California cannabis related bills considered in 2025, 7 were passed by the Legislature, 5 were signed by the Governor, and two were vetoed. www.jennifermcgrath.com/2025-califor...

For 2025, the California Legislature has introduced various bills related to cannabis which will have a significant impact on the public, local jurisdictions, and the cannabis industry. Bills address excise taxes, advertising, hemp, & more. www.jennifermcgrath.com/2025-califor...

See the significant cannabis bills proposed in the California Legislature in 2024. Feb 16 was the last day for bills to be introduced. www.jennifermcgrath.com/california-c...

Additional state incentives may expand access to cannabis in local California jurisdictions as DCC local jurisdiction grants are increased and a new state law supporting retail medical cannabis delivery in cities & counties takes effect for 2024. www.jennifermcgrath.com/state-incent...