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Eric Lawyer
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elawyer@counties.org
Biography
Eric Lawyer is a Legislative Advocate in the Government Finance & Administration policy area. He leads advocacy efforts on a wide range of administrative issues – including county governance, labor and employment, open meetings, elections, and more – working to shape legislation, regulations, and policy decisions on behalf of counties.

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Hot Bills, Big Thrills: The Legislative Season Is Heating Up
March 12, 2026
As previously reported by CSAC, last month state lawmakers introduced 1,798 bills (nearly 600 of which are “spot bills”) ahead

This week, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) released the Behavioral Health Services Act (BHSA) Population-Based Prevention

Earlier today, the Senate approved the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, a sweeping bipartisan housing package aimed
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A little-known but rapidly growing program has led to cries for major reform. The Subsequent
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The Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) is soliciting information on the cost of proposed regulations regarding personal protective equipment
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Joint Webinar: Navigating the Brown Act 2.0: Practical Guidance to Implement SB 707
December 18, 2025
On December 15th, CSAC, Rural County Representatives of California (RCRC), Urban Counties of California (UCC), and
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