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Read. Follow. Verify.California AB 2385 authorizes cities and counties to create local reconstruction agencies for disaster recovery
Record date · August 13, 2026
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What This Bill Would Do
This bill allows local governments to establish 'local reconstruction agencies' to manage disaster recovery efforts, including the power to issue bonds and divide property tax revenue. It also mandates that cities and counties updating disaster recovery plans must ensure they are consistent with their s and requires state agencies to develop model ordinances and guidance by 2029.
This legislation provides local governments with new financial and administrative tools to manage long-term rebuilding after disasters, potentially impacting how local property taxes are allocated and how infrastructure projects are funded in affected areas for up to 45 years.
Who It Would Affect
Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Cities and Counties
They are granted the authority to establish local reconstruction agencies and must update their general plans to ensure consistency with disaster recovery plans.
Local taxpayers
They may be affected by the division of property taxes within a local reconstruction area to fund disaster recovery bonds.
Key Facts
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