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

Assembly Member Sharp-Collins, joined by a broad coalition of legislative colleagues, proposes new requirements for California state agencies to incorporate racial equity considerations into their strategic planning processes. The legislation modifies existing planning requirements while establishing new protocols for addressing disparities in state programs and services.

Under the measure, all state entities under the Governor's authority must enhance their strategic plans with data analysis and inclusive practices aimed at identifying and responding to racial disparities. Agencies would evaluate their missions, programs, and operations to determine necessary changes for serving all Californians. The plans require input from historically disadvantaged communities affected by agency policies and programs, with final versions made publicly available.

The bill maintains current strategic planning elements while adding new performance measurement requirements. Agencies must continue consulting employee organizations, the Legislature, client groups, suppliers and contractors during plan development. Annual reports to the Governor and Joint Legislative Budget Committee, beginning April 2026, would detail both existing planning components and steps taken to develop performance measures for budgeting and review processes.