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SB 858: Local Government Omnibus Act of 2025.

California · Senate · 2025–2026 Regular Session · last verified December 7, 2025

What SB 858 does, verified December 7, 2025

This bill aims to make several changes to the laws governing local governments in California. First, it allows county boards of supervisors to use electronic or digital signatures of the chairperson on official documents, which would have the same force and effect as a personal signature. Additionally, it allows county clerks to presume that an electronic or digital signature is genuine if it complies with specified requirements. The bill also updates the requirements for investing public funds by local agencies, allowing for investments in prime quality commercial paper with a maximum maturity of 397 days. Furthermore, it revises the provisions for contracting by the Vallejo Flood and Wastewater District, specifying that the "furnishing of materials and supplies" must be done by contract. The bill also makes changes to the municipal utility district act, requiring the person appointed…

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Last action: Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 242, Statutes of 2025. (2025-08-29)Alert me
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Oct. 01, 2025Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 242, Statutes of 2025.
Oct. 01, 2025Approved by the Governor.
Sep. 05, 2025Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 2 p.m.
Aug. 29, 2025Assembly amendments concurred in. (Ayes 37. Noes 0. Page 2288.) Ordered to engrossing and enrolling.
Aug. 29, 2025Assembly amendments concurred in. (Ayes 37. Noes 0.) Ordered to engrossing and enrolling.
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