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AB 2501: Local government.

California · Assembly · 2025–2026 Regular Session · last verified February 24, 2026

What AB 2501 does, verified February 24, 2026

This bill makes nonsubstantive changes to the withdrawal provision of local government associations. It allows for a more streamlined process of withdrawing from these associations, making it easier for local governments to leave if they choose to. The changes aim to provide more clarity and simplicity in the withdrawal process.

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Last action: From printer. May be heard in committee March 23. (2026-02-21)Alert me
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Feb. 21, 2026From printer. May be heard in committee March 23.
Feb. 20, 2026Read first time. To print.
Latest bill textIntroduced version, February 20, 2026 · 167 words


CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE— 2025–2026 REGULAR SESSION

Assembly Bill
No. 2501


Introduced by Assembly Member Lackey

February 20, 2026


An act to amend Section 50025 of the Government Code, relating to local government.


LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST


AB 2501, as introduced, Lackey. Local government.
Existing law authorizes the legislative bodies of local agencies to enter into associations and, through a representative of the associations, attend the Legislature and Congress, and any committees thereof, and present information to aid the passage of legislation which the association deems beneficial to the local agencies in the association, among other things. Existing law authorizes a legislative body to withdraw from the association at any time by resolution.
This bill would make nonsubstantive changes to the withdrawal provision.
Vote: MAJORITY Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: NO Local Program: NO

The people of the State of California do enact as follows:


SECTION 1.

Section 50025 of the Government Code is amended to read:

50025.

By resolution, a A legislative body may withdraw withdraw, by resolution, from the association at any time.

Text of AB 2501 as introduced, from the official record. Connect Plus keeps every version and highlights what changed.Compare versions
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