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This page collects the 145 public records POLISCOPE has tagged with “State Legislation”. Coverage spans bills, public meetings, news coverage, and campaign-finance records - each decoded into plain English and linked to its primary source. It most often overlaps with Public Health, Water Quality, and Environment.

Active Bills

State BillCALIFORNIASep 3, 2026California AB 264 removes restrictions on state educational benefits for veteran dependentsThis bill removes the current prohibition that prevents dependents of veterans from receiving state educational benefits if they are already receiving federal educational aid or other government assisState BillCALIFORNIAAug 13, 2026California extends wildfire mitigation program funding and oversight until 2030

Recent Activity

  1. Thu, Nov 51 item
    1. California Big City Mayors Call for $1 Billion Annually in Homelessness Funding and Endorse Prop 1The bipartisan California Big City Mayors coalition urged state leaders on Oct. 30 to guarantee at least $1 billion annually in homelessness funding, expand mental health treatment, and reform municipLos Angeles County
  2. Tue, Nov 31 item
    1. California utilities lobby for permanent caps on wildfire liability as criminal investigation continuesCalifornia’s for-profit utilities are lobbying state lawmakers for a permanent cap to limit shareholder liability for future catastrophic fires they cause, arguing that current credit rating pressuresLos Angeles County
  3. Mon, Nov 22 items
    1. New California law requires colleges to simplify financial aid adjustment requests and cost estimatesA newly signed California law requires colleges and universities to clearly publish how students can request additional financial aid and how institutions calculate their cost of attendance estimates.San Diego County
    2. California requires colleges to clearly inform students how to apply for additional financial aid under AB 2251Los Angeles County
  4. Fri, Oct 301 item
    1. Daylight Saving Time Ends on Florida's Suncoast as Clocks Move BackDaylight Saving Time officially ends on Sunday, November 1, 2026, requiring Florida's Suncoast residents to turn their clocks back one hour to 1:00 a.m. The change introduces earlier winter sunsets acSarasota County
  5. Wed, Oct 281 item
    1. State lawmakers grant regulators new power to fine insurance companies for ignoring consumer reformsState legislation authored by Sen. Ben Allen authorizes the California Department of Insurance to levy fines of up to $20,000 per violation against insurance companies that fail to correct flawed busiLos Angeles County
  6. Mon, Oct 261 item
    1. Governor Newsom Signs Nine Legislative Measures Sponsored by Assemblymember Rick Chavez ZburGovernor Gavin Newsom signed nine bills authored by Assemblymember Rick Chavez Zbur, addressing hotel property appraisals, data center electricity costs, customer service access, rare disease treatmenLos Angeles County
  7. Sun, Oct 251 item
    1. Voters in Massachusetts and Idaho Face Contrast in State Gun Ballot QuestionsVoters in Massachusetts are deciding whether to uphold a 2024 law requiring firearm registration and expanding restrictions on assault-style weapons, while Idaho voters are considering a nonbinding quMiami-Dade County2 reports

Finance Signals

Key Actors

  1. 01Waterkeeper Allianceorganization4 mentions
  2. 02University of South Floridaorganization4 mentions
  3. 03Environmental Protection Agencyorganization4 mentions
  4. 04Inside Climate Newsorganization4 mentions
  5. 05Hillsborough Riverlocation4 mentions
  6. 06Environment America Research & Policy Centerorganization4 mentions
  7. 07U.S. PIRG Education Fundorganization4 mentions
  8. 08Tiger Lakelocation4 mentions
  9. 09Frontier Grouporganization4 mentions
  10. 10Gavin Newsomperson3 mentions

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  • Topic to billsCalifornia AB 264 removes restrictions on state educational benefits for veteran dependents, California extends wildfire mitigation program funding and oversight until 2030
  • Topic to peopleGavin Newsom
  • Topic to orgsWaterkeeper Alliance, University of South Florida, Environmental Protection Agency (+4 more)
  • Topic to financeLobbying Disclosure: Smith & Kempton for California State Association of Counties, Lobbying Disclosure: California Veterinary Medical Association (Q1 2000)
  • Topic to meetingsDunedin City Commission Examines Regional Transportation Merger and State Legislative Impacts
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  1. Nov 5, 2026NewsCalifornia Big City Mayors Call for $1 Billion Annually in Homelessness Funding and Endorse Prop 1
  2. Nov 3, 2026NewsCalifornia utilities lobby for permanent caps on wildfire liability as criminal investigation continues
  3. Nov 2, 2026NewsNew California law requires colleges to simplify financial aid adjustment requests and cost estimates
  4. Nov 2, 2026NewsCalifornia requires colleges to clearly inform students how to apply for additional financial aid under AB 2251
  5. Oct 30, 2026NewsDaylight Saving Time Ends on Florida's Suncoast as Clocks Move Back
  6. Oct 28, 2026NewsState lawmakers grant regulators new power to fine insurance companies for ignoring consumer reforms
  7. Oct 26, 2026NewsGovernor Newsom Signs Nine Legislative Measures Sponsored by Assemblymember Rick Chavez Zbur
  8. Oct 25, 2026NewsPasadena Residents Prepare to Turn Clocks Back One Hour on November 1
  9. Oct 25, 2026NewsVoters in Massachusetts and Idaho Face Contrast in State Gun Ballot Questions
  10. Oct 25, 2026NewsVoters in Massachusetts and Idaho Face Contrast in State Gun Ballot Questions

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