Validations.

The California Senate Committee on Local Government, led by Chair Durazo and six fellow senators, proposes comprehensive validation of past actions by state and local public entities through the Second Validating Act of 2025. The legislation affirms the legal standing of organizational structures, boundaries, and financial instruments established by state departments, local governments, special districts, and other public bodies prior to September 2025.

The act encompasses validation of previously issued bonds, territorial changes, and administrative proceedings across nearly 100 types of public entities - from air quality management districts to water storage districts. It explicitly excludes certain redevelopment agencies and related joint powers authorities from its scope. The validation extends to past annexations, consolidations, and boundary modifications, while preserving existing legal challenges and constitutional limitations.

The legislation establishes a six-month window following enactment for contesting any validated actions not previously challenged in court. It maintains current statutes of limitations and requires public bodies to properly file boundary documentation for assessment and taxation purposes. Taking effect immediately as an urgency measure, the act becomes fully operative September 1, 2025, aiming to provide stability and certainty in public governance and financial operations.