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    SB-737
    Government Operations

    Validations.

    Enrolled
    CA
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    2025-2026 Regular Session
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    Key Takeaways

    • Validates the legal status and past actions of all California public agencies and local government bodies.
    • Confirms the legitimacy of previously issued government bonds and financial obligations.
    • Establishes a six-month deadline to challenge the validity of any validated government actions.
    • Excludes validation of contracts between public bodies and the federal government.

    Summary

    The California Senate Committee on Local Government proposes comprehensive validation of public bodies' organization, boundaries, and financial instruments through the Third Validating Act of 2025. This legislation affirms the legal status of existing state and local government entities while establishing parameters for challenging their authority.

    The act encompasses validation for nearly all categories of public bodies in California, from state agencies to special districts, confirming their organizational structure, geographic boundaries, and past administrative actions. Notable exclusions include community redevelopment agencies and certain joint powers authorities. The legislation specifically validates previously issued bonds and other financial instruments, declaring them legally binding obligations of the issuing entities.

    To prevent prolonged uncertainty, the act implements a six-month window following its effective date for legal challenges to validated actions. After this period, validated matters become legally incontestable unless barred by existing statutes of limitations. The legislation maintains constitutional boundaries by limiting validations to actions permissible under state and federal constitutions, while excluding matters currently under legal dispute or previously ruled invalid.

    The act preserves existing requirements for assessment and taxation purposes, stipulating that boundary changes or entity creation remain contingent on proper filing of documentation under the Government Code. This maintains established procedures for tax administration while providing the broader validation framework for public entities' operations and authority.

    Key Dates

    Vote on Assembly Floor
    Assembly Floor
    Vote on Assembly Floor
    SB 737 L.Gov. Consent Calendar Second Day Regular Session
    Assembly Local Government Hearing
    Assembly Committee
    Assembly Local Government Hearing
    Do pass. To Consent Calendar
    Vote on Senate Floor
    Senate Floor
    Vote on Senate Floor
    Consent Calendar 2nd SB737 L. GOV. (Durazo)
    Senate Local Government Hearing
    Senate Committee
    Senate Local Government Hearing
    Do pass and be ordered to the Consent Calendar
    Introduced
    Senate Floor
    Introduced
    Introduced. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. To print.

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    70% progression
    Bill has passed both houses in identical form and is being prepared for the Governor (6/27/2025)

    Latest Voting History

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    June 27, 2025
    PASS
    Assembly Floor
    Vote on Assembly Floor
    AyesNoesNVRTotalResult
    750479PASS

    Key Takeaways

    • Validates the legal status and past actions of all California public agencies and local government bodies.
    • Confirms the legitimacy of previously issued government bonds and financial obligations.
    • Establishes a six-month deadline to challenge the validity of any validated government actions.
    • Excludes validation of contracts between public bodies and the federal government.

    Get Involved

    Act Now!

    Email the authors or create an email template to send to all relevant legislators.

    Summary

    The California Senate Committee on Local Government proposes comprehensive validation of public bodies' organization, boundaries, and financial instruments through the Third Validating Act of 2025. This legislation affirms the legal status of existing state and local government entities while establishing parameters for challenging their authority.

    The act encompasses validation for nearly all categories of public bodies in California, from state agencies to special districts, confirming their organizational structure, geographic boundaries, and past administrative actions. Notable exclusions include community redevelopment agencies and certain joint powers authorities. The legislation specifically validates previously issued bonds and other financial instruments, declaring them legally binding obligations of the issuing entities.

    To prevent prolonged uncertainty, the act implements a six-month window following its effective date for legal challenges to validated actions. After this period, validated matters become legally incontestable unless barred by existing statutes of limitations. The legislation maintains constitutional boundaries by limiting validations to actions permissible under state and federal constitutions, while excluding matters currently under legal dispute or previously ruled invalid.

    The act preserves existing requirements for assessment and taxation purposes, stipulating that boundary changes or entity creation remain contingent on proper filing of documentation under the Government Code. This maintains established procedures for tax administration while providing the broader validation framework for public entities' operations and authority.

    70% progression
    Bill has passed both houses in identical form and is being prepared for the Governor (6/27/2025)

    Key Dates

    Vote on Assembly Floor
    Assembly Floor
    Vote on Assembly Floor
    SB 737 L.Gov. Consent Calendar Second Day Regular Session
    Assembly Local Government Hearing
    Assembly Committee
    Assembly Local Government Hearing
    Do pass. To Consent Calendar
    Vote on Senate Floor
    Senate Floor
    Vote on Senate Floor
    Consent Calendar 2nd SB737 L. GOV. (Durazo)
    Senate Local Government Hearing
    Senate Committee
    Senate Local Government Hearing
    Do pass and be ordered to the Consent Calendar
    Introduced
    Senate Floor
    Introduced
    Introduced. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. To print.

    Latest Voting History

    View History
    June 27, 2025
    PASS
    Assembly Floor
    Vote on Assembly Floor
    AyesNoesNVRTotalResult
    750479PASS

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    February 2024
    Passed
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    February 2024
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    February 2024
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    February 2023
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    February 2023
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    February 2022
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