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SB 855: Sale of armories.

California · Senate · 2025–2026 Regular Session · last verified December 6, 2025

What SB 855 does, verified December 6, 2025

The bill allows the director of general services to lease and sell armories with the approval of the adjutant general. The proceeds from the sale or lease of armories will be deposited into a fund for use in specified purposes related to armories. The director can transfer, exchange, or sell specified armories throughout the state. The sales and leases must be subject to legislative approval.

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Last action: Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 461, Statutes of 2025. (2025-09-12)Alert me
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Oct. 07, 2025Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 461, Statutes of 2025.
Oct. 07, 2025Approved by the Governor.
Sep. 23, 2025Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 2 p.m.
Sep. 12, 2025Read third time. Passed. (Ayes 80. Noes 0. Page 3358.) Ordered to the Senate.
Sep. 12, 2025In Senate. Ordered to engrossing and enrolling.
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Latest bill textChaptered version, October 7, 2025 · 358 words

Senate Bill No. 855
CHAPTER 461

An act relating to armories.

[ Approved by Governor October 07, 2025. Filed with Secretary of State October 07, 2025. ]

LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST


SB 855, Committee on Military and Veterans Affairs. Sale of armories.
Existing law authorizes the Director of General Services, with the approval of the Adjutant General, to lease and sell real property held for armory purposes, subject to legislative approval. Existing law establishes the Armory Fund and requires that all proceeds from the sale or lease of armories be deposited into the fund for use, upon appropriation by the Legislature, for specified purposes related to armories.
This bill would authorize the Director of General Services, with the approval of the Adjutant General, to transfer, exchange, or sell specified armories throughout the state, subject to the above-mentioned provisions.
Vote: MAJORITY Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: YES Local Program: NO

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


SECTION 1.

Notwithstanding any other law, and pursuant to Section 435 of the Military and Veterans Code, the Director of General Services, with the approval of the Adjutant General, may transfer, exchange, or sell any of the following properties:
(a) Approximately four acres of real property with improvements made thereon, located at 6501 Olmeda Avenue, Atascadero, California, known as the Atascadero Armory.
(b) Approximately 4.38 acres of real property with improvements made thereon, located at 3517 W Street, Eureka, California, known as the Eureka Armory.
(c) Approximately two acres of real property with improvements made thereon, located at 8490 Wren Avenue, Gilroy, California, known as the Gilroy Armory.
(d) Approximately 1.75 acres of real property with improvements made thereon, located at 333 N Washington Street, Lodi, California, known as the Lodi Armory.
(e) Approximately one acre of real property, with improvements made thereon, located at 224 S Taylor Avenue, Montebello, California, known as the Montebello Armory.
(f) Approximately 4.7 acres of real property with improvements made thereon, located at 29 N Plano Street, Porterville, California, known as the Porterville Armory.
(g) Approximately 1.97 acres of real property, with improvements made thereon, located at 455 3rd Avenue, San Bruno, California, known as the San Bruno Armory.
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