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SB 1254: Local government: land use: general plans.

California · Senate · 2025–2026 Regular Session · last verified March 5, 2026

What SB 1254 does, verified March 5, 2026

This bill amends existing law regarding local government land use. It requires each planning agency to prepare a comprehensive, long-term general plan for the physical development of the area. The legislative body of each county and city must adopt this plan. The bill makes nonsubstantive changes to these provisions, essentially updating the existing requirements without introducing new ones.

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5GovernorPending
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Last action: Referred to Com. on RLS. (2026-03-04)Alert me
Recent actions3 total · showing 3
Mar. 04, 2026Referred to Com. on RLS.
Feb. 20, 2026From printer. May be acted upon on or after March 22.
Feb. 19, 2026Introduced. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. To print.
Latest bill textIntroduced version, February 19, 2026 · 186 words


CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE— 2025–2026 REGULAR SESSION

Senate Bill
No. 1254


Introduced by Senator Ochoa Bogh

February 19, 2026


An act to amend Section 65300 of the Government Code, relating to local government.


LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST


SB 1254, as introduced, Ochoa Bogh. Local government: land use: general plans.
Existing law requires each planning agency to prepare, and the legislative body of each county and city to adopt, a comprehensive, long-term general plan for the physical development of the county or city, as specified.
This bill would make nonsubstantive changes to those provisions.
Vote: MAJORITY Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: NO Local Program: NO

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


SECTION 1.

Section 65300 of the Government Code is amended to read:

65300.

Each planning agency shall prepare prepare, and the legislative body of each county and city shall adopt adopt, a comprehensive, long-term general plan for the physical development of the county or city, and of any land outside its boundaries which that in the planning agency’s judgment bears relation to its planning. Chartered cities shall adopt general plans which that contain the mandatory elements specified in Section 65302.

Text of SB 1254 as introduced, from the official record. Connect Plus keeps every version and highlights what changed.Compare versions
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