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SB 1274: Industrial cities.
What SB 1274 does, verified September 17, 2026
<p>This bill introduces a new chapter in California's government code to define "industrial city" for state programs, policies, and funding formulas. The definition aims to provide clarity and consistency across various state initiatives related to industrial cities.</p>
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Last action: Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 231, Statutes of 2026. (2026-09-14)Alert me
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| Sep. 14, 2026 | Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 231, Statutes of 2026. |
| Sep. 14, 2026 | Approved by the Governor. |
| Aug. 21, 2026 | Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 3 p.m. |
| Aug. 18, 2026 | Assembly amendments concurred in. (Ayes 39. Noes 0.) Ordered to engrossing and enrolling. |
| Aug. 13, 2026 | Read third time. Passed. (Ayes 68. Noes 0. Page 6149.) Ordered to the Senate. |
Latest bill textChaptered version, September 14, 2026 · 238 words
Senate Bill No. 1274
CHAPTER 231
An act to add Chapter 27 (commencing with Section 7590) to Division 7 of Title 1 of the Government Code, relating to state government.
[ Approved by Governor September 14, 2026. Filed with Secretary of State September 14, 2026. ]
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SB 1274, Archuleta. Industrial cities.
Existing law defines terms for the identification of state and local governmental entities.
This bill would define an industrial city.
The people of the State of California do enact as follows:
SECTION 1.
Chapter 27 (commencing with Section 7590) is added to Division 7 of Title 1 of the Government Code, to read:CHAPTER 27. Industrial City
7590.
(a) “Industrial city” means a city that meets all of the following criteria:(1) The city has a resident population of fewer than 25,000.
(2) A majority of the city’s jurisdiction is zoned or used for industrial, manufacturing, logistics, warehousing, energy production, or other large-scale commercial use. “Large-scale commercial use” means any commercial use with 250,000 or more square feet of building space.
(3) The city supports a daytime workforce that exceeds its resident population.
(b) This section shall not be deemed to modify or affect Chapter 2.8 (commencing with section 65098) of Division 1 of Title 7, including, but not limited to, affecting any special benefit, exemption, exception, or special preference for a development or jurisdiction governed by that chapter.
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