2025 Legislative Report

Two events shaped the 2025 legislative session more than any others: the reelection of President Donald Trump and the deadly Palisades and Eaton fires that killed 31 people and destroyed 11,000 homes. In total, legislators introduced over 2,300 bills, with around 900 reaching the Governor's desk,

But those issues weren't the only things on city leaders' minds this year — and Cal Cities made sure state leaders knew that. Cal Cities ran an ambitious, proactive legislative agenda, housing, sober living facilities, wildfire mitigation, the Brown Act, and clean drinking water. Eight reached Newsom's desk, six of which he signed.

Read the full 2025 Legislative Report below.