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Home/Bills/SB 1439California · 2025–2026 Regular Session
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SB 1439: Local government: omnibus bill.

California · Senate · 2025–2026 Regular Session · last verified August 25, 2026

What SB 1439 does, verified August 25, 2026

<p>This bill makes several changes to existing laws related to local government in California. It requires the public administrator in the county to be elected by the people, rather than appointed by the board of supervisors. The bill also updates the county clerk's office to use gender-neutral language and makes technical changes to various provisions.</p> <p>The bill updates the notice required for recordation of certain documents, such as deeds and mortgages, to be sent to the current assessee's address rather than the previous address used for tax bills. Additionally, it allows investment in commercial paper issued by certain entities, including banks and development banks, and permits investment in United States dollar-denominated senior unsecured unsubordinated obligations issued or unconditionally guaranteed by the Inter-American Investment Corporation.</p> <p>The bill also autho…

Bill journey
IntroducedComplete
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4Second ChamberCurrent
5GovernorPending
6ChapteredPending
Last action: In Senate. Concurrence in Assembly amendments pending. (2026-08-24)Alert me
Recent actions18 total · showing 5
Aug. 24, 2026In Senate. Concurrence in Assembly amendments pending.
Aug. 24, 2026Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Senate.
Aug. 19, 2026Ordered to third reading.
Aug. 19, 2026Read third time and amended.
Aug. 03, 2026Ordered to third reading.
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