Burke Public Law Update: CPRA and Brown Act Changes Take Effect Next Year
As the New Year approaches, local governments and public agencies in California need to be aware of some important changes to the California Public Records Act and the Brown Act.
What Local Governments Should Know About the New Brown Act Rules
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed California Assembly Bill 2449 (AB 2449) into law last month. Effective January 1, 2023, AB 2449 makes several changes to the Ralph M. Brown Act (Brown Act) regarding remote participation in public meetings.
Newsom Signs Flurry of Cannabis Bills, Including Ban on Employer Discrimination
One of the bills also prevents local governments from banning medical marijuana deliveries.
Newsom Vetoes Safe Injection Sites Bill
A bill that would have allowed supervised consumption of narcotics at sites in three California cities was vetoed by Gov. Gavin Newsom on Monday.
Lawmakers Crack Down on Public Meeting Disruptions
Local governments and school boards will have clearer guidelines for when and how to remove disruptive individuals from public meetings under a bill passed by the Legislature on Monday.
Loitering for Prostitution is No Longer an Offense Under CA Law
The governor signed the SB 357 on a cautionary note, stating his administration would be monitoring crime and prosecution trends for "possible unintended consequences."
Lawmakers Urge More Cities to Repeal Cruising Bans
Is it time for cities to embrace cruising?
Bill Prohibiting Local Govs From Banning Medical Weed Sales Clears Legislative Hurdle
SB 1186 is opposed by the League of California Cities, the California State Association of Counties and Rural County Representatives of California.
Sacramento Lawmakers Want to Make It Easier to Clean Up Homeless Encampments
Sacramento-area lawmakers have introduced a bill that would allow removal of homeless encampments at designated “special parklands” like Sacramento’s American River Parkway.