TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
FROM: Executive Office
MEETING DATE: July 7, 2026
DEPARTMENT CONTACT:
Xuyen Mallela
PHONE:
707-463-4441
ITEM TYPE: Consent Agenda
TIME ALLOCATED FOR ITEM: N/A
AGENDA TITLE:
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Ratification of Letter of Opposition for AB 1337 (Ward)
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RECOMMENDED ACTION/MOTION:
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Ratify letter to oppose AB 1337 (Ward).
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PREVIOUS BOARD/BOARD COMMITTEE ACTIONS:
The Board of Supervisors regularly issues support or opposition letters that align with the 2026 Legislative Platform.
SUMMARY OF REQUEST:
AB 1337 (Ward) proposes to apply the Information Practices Act of 1977 (IPA) in its entirety to all 58 counties, 483 cities, over 1,000 school districts, county offices of education, approximately 2,200 independent special districts, as well as hundreds of joint powers authorities (JPAs), regional bodies, and other public agencies.
Recent amendments to the bill introduce several changes to the IPA itself, raising new questions about how state and local agencies will be able to continue operating various programs effectively. This proposed change is costly and unnecessary, and could potentially jeopardize the delivery of essential services to our communities and students.
ALTERNATIVE ACTION/MOTION:
Return to staff for alternative handling
STRATEGIC PLAN PRIORITY DESIGNATION: An Effective County Government
SUPERVISORIAL DISTRICT: ALL
VOTE REQUIREMENT: Majority
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION AVAILABLE ONLINE AT: https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billNavClient.xhtml?bill_id=202520260AB1337
FISCAL DETAILS:
SOURCE OF FUNDING: N/A
CURRENT F/Y COST: N/A
BUDGET CLARIFICATION: N/A
ANNUAL RECURRING COST: N/A
BUDGETED IN CURRENT F/Y (IF NO, PLEASE DESCRIBE): N/A
REVENUE AGREEMENT: N/A
AGREEMENT/RESOLUTION/ORDINANCE APPROVED BY COUNTY COUNSEL: N/A
CEO LIAISON: Executive Office
CEO REVIEW: Yes
CEO COMMENTS:
FOR COB USE ONLY
Executed By: Deputy Clerk
Final Status: Item Status
Date: Date Execut...
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