2026 Legislative Conference Materials: CSAC Legislative Affairs

The CSAC Legislative Conference brings California’s counties together in the State Capital to confront shared challenges, exchange ideas, and identify practical solutions. It’s a time for county leaders to connect across regions, reflect on emerging issues, and strengthen the partnerships that drive effective governance.

Please click the links below to access agendas, memos, and other meeting materials.

Questions? Contact the CSAC Legislative Coordinator at legcoordinator@counties.org.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 20

Administration of Justice Policy Committee

Wednesday, May 20 ~ 8:30am – 10:00am ~ Ballroom B3

• Policy Committee Agenda
• Full Agenda Packet
• Presentation Materials:
  • Juvenile Justice Reform at a Crossroads: Navigating Reform in Post-DJJ California
  • Proposition 36 Implementation

Housing, Land Use, and Transportation Policy Committee

Wednesday, May 20 ~ 9:30am – 11:00am ~ Ballroom B4/5

• Policy Committee Agenda
• Full Agenda Packet
• Presentation Materials
  • CSAC Issue Brief: Mobile Home Parks
  • What do Californians get per gallon?
  • Speaker Bios
  • Understanding How your General Plan fits in the RHNA Process
  • California’s Transportation Fuel Supply

Agriculture, Environment, and Natural Resources Policy Committee: Part 1

Part 1: Wednesday, May 20 ~ 10:00am – 11:15am ~ Meeting Room 10/11

• Policy Committee Agenda
• Full Meeting Packet
• Presentation Materials
  • Recreation Fuels Resilience – SBTS, MLTPA

Government Finance and Administration Policy Committee

Wednesday, May 20 ~ 1:30pm – 3:30pm ~ Ballroom B3

• Policy Committee Agenda
• Full Meeting Packet
• Powerpoint Presentation

Agriculture, Environment, and Natural Resources Policy Committee: Part 2

Wednesday, May 20 ~ 1:30pm – 3:00pm ~ Meeting Room 10/11

• Policy Committee Agenda
• Full Meeting Packet
• Presentation Materials
  • Subsidence Best Management Practices – Department of Water Resources
  • Sustainable Groundwater Management Update – Department of Water Resources
  • Sustainable Groundwater Management Update – State Water Resources Control Board
  • AENR Staff Legislative Update

Health and Human Services Policy Committee

Wednesday, May 20 ~ 1:30pm – 3:30pm ~ Ballroom B2

• Policy Committee Agenda
• Full Meeting Packet
• CalAIM 1115 Waiver Presentation

County Legislative Coordinators Meeting

Wednesday, May 20 ~ 3:30pm – 4:15pm ~ Ballroom B6/7

CSAC Legislative Reception

Wednesday, May 20 ~ 5:00pm – 7:00pm ~ MIX Downtown

• The MIX Downtown – 1525 L St, Sacramento, CA 95814
• Location – Google Maps

THURSDAY, MAY 21

Rural Caucus Meeting

Thursday, May 21 ~ 10:30am – 11:00am ~ Ballroom B3

• Meeting Agenda
• CSAC Website: County Caucuses

Suburban Caucus Meeting

Thursday, May 21 ~ 10:30am – 11:00am ~ Ballroom B1

• Meeting Agenda
• CSAC Website: County Caucuses

Urban Caucus Meeting

Thursday, May 21 ~ 10:30am – 11:00am ~ Ballroom B4/5

• Meeting Agenda
• CSAC Website: County Caucuses

Policy Workshop: Coastal Act 101/Coastal Counties Regional Association Meeting

Thursday, May 21 ~ 11:00am – 12:30pm ~ Ballroom B2

• Workshop Agenda
• Presentation Materials
  • Coastal Act 101 – California Coastal Commission
  • The Coastal Two-Step: Counties and the Commission – Supervisor/Commissioner Mike Wilson
  • CSAC Coastal Legislation Update

Policy Workshop: Balancing Act – Making the Numbers Work in California’s State Budget

Thursday, May 21 ~ 11:30am – 12:30pm ~ Ballroom B9/10

• Workshop Agenda
• Materials:
  • CSAC 2026-27 May Revision Budget Action Bulletin
  • Legislative Analyst’s Office: The 2026-27 Budget: Initial Comments on the Governor’s May Revision
  • Legislative Analyst’s Office: California Economy and Taxes Blog: The 2026-27 Budget: Sales Tax on Prewritten Software
  • California Budget and Policy Center: First Look: Understanding the Governor’s 2026-27 May Revision
  • CSAC Sales and Use Tax Issue Brief