By Ruben Duarte, Vice President for Policy and Legislation, and Lauren De Valencia, APA California Lobbyist
APA California Legislative Update Conference Session Material
APA California’s VP for Policy and Legislation, Technical Advisors, and Chapter Lobbyist recently presented an extended Legislative Update Session at the APA California Conference in Monterey. We were also very excited to welcome Assemblymember Buffy Wicks as a guest speaker. 2025 was yet another busy year for planning-related legislation, and there was certainly a lot to discuss — thank you to those who attended! The Governor still has until October 13 to act on all bills that made it to his desk in the 2025 Legislative session, so stay tuned for an updated list with his actions later in October.
2025 Conference Session Presentation Slideshow
If you’re interested in looking up all planning related bills APA California tracked this year, their status, and for more information on positions the Chapter has taken on bills, please visit the APA California website for a comprehensive list with links to bill language and position letters.