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AB 2733: Local agencies.

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

What AB 2733 does, verified February 24, 2026

The bill aims to make a nonsubstantive change to the definition of a "local agency" in the government code. Currently, the term refers to a county, city, or city and county. The proposed change will update this definition to ensure it accurately reflects the common powers of cities and counties.

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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 · 136 words


CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE— 2025–2026 REGULAR SESSION

Assembly Bill
No. 2733


Introduced by Assembly Member Petrie-Norris

February 20, 2026


An act to amend Section 50001 of the Government Code, relating to local government.


LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST


AB 2733, as introduced, Petrie-Norris. Local agencies.
For purposes of specified provisions relating to the common powers of cities and counties, existing law defines the term “local agency” to mean county, city, or city and county, unless the context otherwise requires.
This bill would make a nonsubstantive change to this 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 50001 of the Government Code is amended to read:

50001.

“Local agency” agency,” as used in this division division, means county, city, or city and county, unless the context otherwise requires.

Text of AB 2733 as introduced, from the official record. Connect Plus keeps every version and highlights what changed.Compare versions
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