The Senate Local Government Committee convened on July 2, 2025, to discuss a total of 15 bills, with three items on the consent calendar. However, the meeting began without a quorum, delaying the proceedings.

The agenda included several key items, notably file item 13, AB920, file item 14, AB1007, and file item 15, AB1497, which were set for approval without further discussion. Additionally, two bills, file item number 7, AB671, and file item number 9, AB1156, authored by Assemblymember Wicks, were pulled from the agenda and rescheduled for the next hearing on July 9. Another bill, AB1308 by Assemblymember Hoover, was also previously pulled and reset for the same date.

Once quorum was established, Assemblymember Ward addressed the committee, expressing gratitude for the committee staff's efforts and indicating a willingness to accept amendments to his bill, as detailed in the analysis provided to the committee members.

The meeting highlighted the ongoing legislative process and the importance of collaboration among committee members and staff in advancing local government initiatives. The next meeting is scheduled for July 9, where the pulled items will be revisited.