California 2025-26 Legislative Session: Impact Report for San Joaquin County and Lodi
California 2025-26 Legislative Session: Impact Report for San Joaquin County and Lodi
Prepared for: Lodi411.com
Date: March 17, 2026 | Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session (ongoing)
Executive Summary
This report analyzes California state legislation from the 2025-26 Regular Session and its specific impacts on San Joaquin County and the City of Lodi. As of mid-March 2026, the Legislature has passed and the Governor has signed dozens of bills into law during 2025, with additional measures moving through the 2026 legislative process. A small number of bills have been vetoed or had their vetoes sustained in early 2026.
The analysis identifies five major policy clusters dominating this session: (1) climate and biomass, (2) clean energy and green-project finance, (3) artificial intelligence and data governance, (4) housing and wildfire recovery, and (5) labor and social protections. Each carries specific implications for San Joaquin County’s agricultural economy, Lodi’s wine industry, local government operations, and regional infrastructure needs.
Senator Jerry McNerney (SD-5) has emerged as a prolific author of legislation directly relevant to the region, with signed bills on recycled water expansion, green energy tax incentives, agricultural composting, fusion energy development, and ADU streamlining. His newest priority, SB 872, addresses Delta levee funding—a critical infrastructure issue for San Joaquin County. Assemblyman Heath Flora (AD-9) continues to represent the region’s agricultural and rural interests as Assembly Republican Leader.
San Joaquin County’s adopted 2025-26 State Legislative Platform prioritizes fiscal responsibility, public safety, natural resource protection, transportation improvements, and economic development. The City of Lodi’s Strategic Vision and FY 2025-26 budget priorities focus on downtown vitality, housing affordability, infrastructure maintenance, and fiscal sustainability.
1. Status of 2025-26 Legislation
Bills Signed into Law
The California Secretary of State maintains official chapter lists documenting all bills signed into law. As of February 19, 2026 (Assembly bills) and February 11, 2026 (Senate bills), the state has chaptered a modest number of 2026 bills, primarily budget-related urgency measures and technical implementations of 2025 statutes.
The majority of signed legislation from this session was chaptered in 2025, particularly during the traditional September-October signing period. Governor Newsom signed 794 bills out of 917 presented in 2025, a signing rate of approximately 87%.
Key 2025 Bills Effective in 2026
The Governor’s office highlighted several dozen bills signed in late 2025 that took effect January 1, 2026, covering housing, healthcare, consumer protection, criminal justice reform, and environmental policy. Major categories include:
- Housing and tenant protections: AB 628 (refrigerator requirements), SB 79 (transit-oriented housing), SB 543 (ADU streamlining), AB 36 (prohousing designations for small rural jurisdictions)
- Healthcare: SB 40 (insulin copay caps at $35), multiple mental health and reproductive rights measures
- AI and technology: SB 53 (frontier AI transparency), SB 243 (companion chatbots), AB 325 (pricing algorithms), AB 489 (AI in healthcare), AB 621 (deepfake pornography), AB 853 (generative AI disclosure)
- Climate and energy: SB 88 (biomass carbon emissions), SB 614 (carbon capture), SB 237 (gas price stabilization)
- Labor and farmworker protections: SB 846 (farmworker wage theft), multiple workplace safety bills
Governor’s Action on 2025 Legislation
Bills Vetoed or With Vetoes Sustained
Governor Newsom vetoed 123 bills from the 2025 legislative output, citing three primary reasons: fiscal concerns (unfunded mandates or unsustainable costs), redundancy with existing law, and federal preemption risks under the Trump administration.
Notable 2025 Vetoes
- AB 1064 (minors and AI chatbots) – deemed overly broad
- SB 7 (employer AI use) – concerns about business impacts
- SB 11 (digital replica disclosures) – redundant with other signed AI bills
- AB 650 (housing element specificity) – would shift responsibility from local governments to HCD
In 2026, at least one veto has been sustained: AB 682 (health care coverage reporting) had its veto upheld on March 2, 2026. This demonstrates continued legislative-executive tension over healthcare data requirements and unfunded mandates on local providers.
Bills Pending or Not Yet Signed
Many 2025-26 session bills remain in committee or are designated as “two-year bills,” meaning they carried over from 2025 into the 2026 legislative year and remain eligible for floor votes through September 2026. The Legislature’s online tracking systems show hundreds of bills currently in various stages of the process.
2. Top Five Policy Issues and Opportunities
Top Five Policy Issues: Bills by Topic Area
Issue 1: Climate, Water, and Agricultural Biomass
Key Legislation
- SB 88 (Skinner): Requires the Air Resources Board and Energy Commission to adopt low- and negative-carbon fuel standards for biomass-derived fuels, including hydrogen produced through non-combustion conversion of agricultural and forest waste
- SB 279 (McNerney): Signed October 11, 2025; reduces costs for farmers and winegrape growers by allowing onsite composting of large amounts of green waste during biomass events such as orchard or vineyard removal; also benefits community composting programs and urban farms
- SB 31 (McNerney): Signed October 13, 2025; expands the use of recycled water for irrigation and other non-potable uses, reducing reliance on drinking water supplies and helping drought-proof California
Opportunities for San Joaquin County and Lodi
San Joaquin County’s extensive agricultural footprint—including vineyards, orchards, and field crops—positions the region to benefit significantly from biomass-to-fuel initiatives. SB 88 and SB 279 together create pathways for growers to:
- Participate in pilot and demonstration projects that monetize agricultural waste (orchard removals, vineyard cuttings, prunings) by converting it to low-carbon fuels or hydrogen
- Reduce air quality impacts from traditional open burning of agricultural waste
- Generate new revenue streams from biomass feedstock sales
- Access state funding and incentives for biomass conversion facilities
Lodi’s wine industry, which generates significant green waste from vineyard operations, could leverage SB 279’s composting provisions to reduce disposal costs while producing valuable soil amendments. The expanded recycled water provisions in SB 31 support agricultural irrigation in a region facing ongoing drought constraints and Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta water supply uncertainty.
Issue 2: Clean Energy Investment and Green Manufacturing
Key Legislation
- SB 86 (McNerney): Signed October 1, 2025; extends and expands tax incentives for California green energy manufacturers through a program that has already facilitated over $11 billion in clean technology investment statewide; adds fusion energy to eligible technologies
- SB 80 (McNerney and Caballero): Signed October 3, 2025; establishes a California Energy Commission program providing financial incentives for fusion energy research and development
- SB 327 (McNerney): Two-year bill creating a fusion data center to foster research collaboration and establish fusion data standards
- SCR 25 (McNerney and Blakespear): Chaptered September 2, 2025; sets a goal of establishing California’s first-of-a-kind fusion pilot plant by the 2030s
Opportunities for San Joaquin County and Lodi
The extension of green manufacturing tax incentives creates competitive opportunities for the Stockton-Lodi logistics and industrial corridor. The region’s advantages include:
- Strategic location with access to major transportation infrastructure (I-5, State Route 99, Port of Stockton, rail connections)
- Available industrial land and established manufacturing base
- Lower operating costs compared to Bay Area locations
- Proximity to Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (in McNerney’s district), a global leader in fusion research
Local economic development agencies could leverage SB 86 incentives to attract clean energy manufacturers, grid-scale battery storage facilities, and green hydrogen production. The County’s 2025-2030 Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy already emphasizes expansion of traditional and innovative agricultural practices and building on the region’s logistics reputation. These bills align directly with those economic development goals while creating quality job opportunities.
Issue 3: Artificial Intelligence and Data Governance
Key Legislation Signed in 2025
- SB 53: Frontier AI transparency requirements
- SB 243: Companion chatbot regulations
- AB 325: Pricing algorithm antitrust provisions
- AB 489: AI use in healthcare settings
- AB 621: Deepfake pornography criminalization
- AB 853: Generative AI disclosure requirements
Pending Two-Year Bills
- SB 813 (McNerney): Would establish the nation’s first transparent safety and security standards for AI through independent third-party expert panels
- SB 833 (McNerney): Would require human oversight of AI in critical infrastructure sectors including transportation, energy, communications, emergency services, and financial services
Impact on San Joaquin County and Lodi
These AI governance measures will affect multiple sectors of the local economy:
- Healthcare providers: Local hospitals, clinics, and medical practices using AI diagnostic tools or administrative algorithms must comply with AB 489 transparency and safety requirements
- Employers: Companies deploying AI in hiring, promotion, or performance evaluation face new disclosure obligations
- Landlords and property managers: Those using algorithmic pricing tools for rent-setting must comply with AB 325 antitrust provisions
- Agricultural technology: Precision agriculture firms using AI for crop management, irrigation optimization, or harvest automation may face new compliance requirements
- Local government: If SB 833 passes, County and City operations involving AI in emergency services, traffic management, or utility systems would require documented human oversight protocols
The wine industry’s increasing adoption of AI for vineyard management, quality control, and direct-to-consumer marketing will need to align with these evolving standards. While compliance creates administrative burdens, California’s leadership in AI regulation may also attract responsible technology companies seeking states with clear rules.
Issue 4: Housing, Insurance, and Wildfire Recovery
Key Legislation
- SB 543 (McNerney): Signed October 10, 2025; streamlines construction of accessory dwelling units (ADUs) and junior accessory dwelling units (JADUs), addressing housing affordability
- AB 36 (Soria): Creates special prohousing designation procedures for “small rural jurisdictions” (cities under 25,000 or counties under 200,000), reducing administrative burdens while incentivizing housing production
- SB 507 (Limón): Allows voluntary agreements between local governments and tribes to count tribal housing toward jurisdictional RHNA targets without requiring tribes to waive sovereign immunity
- SB 79 (Wiener): Requires comprehensive long-term general plans with transit-oriented housing development
- AB 712: Housing reform law enforcement provisions, including fines and penalties for non-compliance
- FAIR Plan Stabilization Act (2025): Strengthens California’s insurer of last resort to address catastrophic risk coverage
- SB 663 (McNerney, Allen, Perez): Signed October 10, 2025; doubles the time wildfire survivors have to access property tax relief and extends rebuild timelines
Impact on San Joaquin County and Lodi
Benefits
- AB 36’s small rural jurisdiction provisions reduce HCD review burdens for qualifying cities
- SB 543’s ADU streamlining aligns with Lodi’s Strategic Vision goal of “housing at all income levels”
- SB 507 creates new opportunities for collaborative housing development with regional tribes
Challenges
- AB 712 enforcement provisions increase penalties for housing law non-compliance, raising stakes for RHNA target achievement
- Transit-oriented housing mandates (SB 79) may conflict with Lodi’s auto-oriented development patterns
- State-mandated building code updates (adopted by Lodi City Council January 7, 2026) impose new compliance costs without dedicated funding
Insurance market stabilization affects property owners throughout San Joaquin County, though the region faces lower wildfire risk than foothill and mountain communities. The FAIR Plan reforms ensure continued availability of last-resort coverage as private insurers retreat from high-risk areas statewide.
Issue 5: Labor, Health, and Farmworker Protections
Key Legislation
- SB 846 (McNerney): Signed July 14, 2025; updates state law holding agricultural employers accountable for wage theft, protecting farmworkers’ wages
- AB 628 (McKinnor): Requires landlords to provide working refrigerators in rental units beginning January 1, 2026
- SB 40 (Wahab and Wiener): Large state-related health insurers must cap insulin copays at $35 for a 20-day supply
- AB 1167 (McNerney, Berman, Addis): Signed October 11, 2025; bars investor-owned utilities from using ratepayer funds for political advertising and lobbying
Impact on San Joaquin County and Lodi
- Agricultural employers: SB 846 strengthens wage theft enforcement in a county with significant farmworker population; employers must ensure robust payroll documentation and compliance systems
- Landlords: Refrigerator requirement (AB 628) creates retrofit obligations for older rental housing stock
- Healthcare access: Insulin copay caps benefit diabetic residents, particularly relevant given health disparities in Central Valley agricultural communities
- Utility ratepayers: AB 1167 protections prevent ratepayer funds from subsidizing political activities, potentially reducing long-term rate pressure
3. Local Delegation Activity
Senator Jerry McNerney (SD-5): Prolific Author on Regional Priorities
Senator McNerney has established himself as one of the most productive legislators on issues directly affecting San Joaquin County and Lodi. His 2025 legislative package demonstrates strategic focus on affordability, water security, clean energy, and AI safety.
Bills Signed into Law (2025)
| Bill | Description | Signed |
|---|---|---|
| SB 31 | Expands recycled water use for irrigation and non-potable purposes | Oct. 13, 2025 |
| SB 86 | Extends green energy manufacturing tax incentives; adds fusion energy | Oct. 1, 2025 |
| SB 279 | Allows onsite composting of large amounts of agricultural green waste | Oct. 11, 2025 |
| SB 543 | Streamlines ADU and JADU construction | Oct. 10, 2025 |
| SB 711 | Aligns state tax requirements with federal standards | Oct. 1, 2025 |
| SB 846 | Strengthens farmworker wage theft protections | July 14, 2025 |
Joint Author / Principal Co-Author (Signed 2025)
| Bill | Description | Signed |
|---|---|---|
| SB 80 | Establishes fusion energy hub incentive program | Oct. 3, 2025 |
| SB 237 | Stabilizes gasoline prices during fossil fuel transition | Sept. 19, 2025 |
| SB 614 | Boosts carbon capture, removal, and storage market | Oct. 10, 2025 |
| SB 663 | Doubles wildfire survivor property tax relief timeline | Oct. 10, 2025 |
| AB 1167 | Bars utilities from using ratepayer funds for political advertising | Oct. 11, 2025 |
| SCR 25 | Sets goal for first-of-a-kind fusion pilot plant by 2030s | Sept. 2, 2025 |
Two-Year Bills (Eligible for 2026 Passage)
- SB 327: Creates fusion data center for research collaboration and data standards
- SB 813: Establishes transparent AI safety and security standards via independent expert panels
- SB 833: Requires human oversight of AI in critical infrastructure
2026 Priority: SB 872 (Delta Levee Funding)
Introduced February 17, 2026, SB 872 represents McNerney’s most significant 2026 initiative for San Joaquin County. The bill would:
- Direct $300 million annually from the greenhouse gas reduction fund (GGRF) to essential Delta levee repairs
- Shore up State Water Project canals to prevent interruptions in water deliveries
- Address chronic disinvestment in Delta levees protecting 4 million county residents
- Unite traditional adversaries—Restore the Delta (environmental group) and State Water Contractors—in support
McNerney, co-chair of the Delta Caucus, characterizes SB 872 as “a commonsense solution that brings traditional adversaries together to support vital water projects that will protect California’s water and the Delta, while also benefitting the entire state.”
The San Joaquin Area Flood Control Agency endorsed the bill on March 14, 2026, highlighting the critical importance of Delta levee infrastructure to regional flood protection and water supply reliability.
Senator McNerney’s 2025 Signed Bills by Policy Area
Assemblyman Heath Flora (AD-9): Conservative Rural Voice
Assemblyman Heath Flora, a lifelong farmer and former Cal Fire firefighter, represents Assembly District 9, which includes portions of San Joaquin County and surrounding rural areas. He currently serves as Assembly Republican Leader.
Bill Activity Summary (2025-26 Session)
According to Digital Democracy tracking, Flora has authored 36 bills in the current session, with 6 passed, 18 failed, and 12 pending as of recent tracking data.
Selected Current Bills
- AB 1987: Department-managed lands: wildlife areas: hunting (In Progress)
- AB 2702: Planning and zoning: streamlined approval: residential care facilities for the elderly (In Progress)
- AB 2584: Self-defense (In Progress)
Flora’s voting record reflects consistent conservative principles: fiscal restraint, agricultural protection, local control, public safety, and skepticism of regulatory expansion. He has maintained strong relationships with moderate Democrats and legislative leadership despite representing one of California’s most conservative districts, earning praise even from politicians who disagree with his votes. This bipartisan respect enhances his effectiveness in advocating for rural and agricultural interests.
4. Alignment with Local Government Priorities
San Joaquin County Board of Supervisors: 2025-26 State Legislative Platform
The Board of Supervisors adopted its 2025-26 State Legislative Platform on March 25, 2025, with a mid-session update approved March 3, 2026. The platform establishes five strategic priorities guiding staff engagement with state legislation:
- Maintain Fiscal Responsibility and Innovation: Oppose unfunded state mandates; seek reimbursement for state-mandated programs; support local revenue flexibility
- Enhance Public Safety and Health: Support criminal justice reforms that balance accountability with rehabilitation; advocate for mental health and substance abuse treatment funding; protect public health infrastructure
- Protect Natural Resources: Promote agricultural protection; expand water supply reliability; support air quality improvements; advocate for sustainable resource management
- Improve Transportation and Mobility: Secure state funding for highway improvements (State Route 99, I-5); support regional transit; advocate for complete streets and active transportation
- Promote Economic Development: Seek state funding for economic development incentive programs; support infrastructure projects critical to economic vitality; protect and promote agriculture; expand business development
Platform Alignment with Key 2025-26 Legislation
| Bill | Policy Area | County Platform Alignment |
|---|---|---|
| SB 88 (biomass) | Climate / Agriculture | Strong alignment: promotes agriculture, improves air quality, creates economic opportunities |
| SB 279 (composting) | Agriculture | Strong alignment: reduces costs for farmers and winegrape growers |
| SB 31 (recycled water) | Water Resources | Strong alignment: expands water supply reliability |
| SB 872 (Delta levees) | Infrastructure / Water | Strong alignment: critical infrastructure funding, protects water supply |
| SB 86 (green incentives) | Economic Development | Strong alignment: attracts clean energy investment and jobs |
| AB 712 (housing enforcement) | Housing | Potential concern: increases penalties without additional resources |
| AI bills (SB 813, 833) | Regulation | Monitor: affects local government operations; no explicit position |
| SB 846 (farmworker wages) | Labor / Agriculture | Monitor: protects workers but increases compliance obligations for agricultural employers |
The County’s emphasis on fiscal responsibility means staff will likely oppose bills imposing unfunded mandates (such as new building code requirements or expanded social service obligations) while supporting measures that bring state funding to local infrastructure, economic development, and natural resource protection.
City of Lodi: Strategic Vision and FY 2025-26 Priorities
The Lodi City Council operates under a Strategic Vision framework with eight priorities:
- Downtown vitality and economic development
- Fiscal health and sustainability
- Infrastructure maintenance and improvement
- Housing at all income levels
- Public safety and emergency preparedness
- Parks, recreation, and community services
- Environmental sustainability
- Customer service and transparency
FY 2025-26 Budget Priorities (Adopted June 2025)
The City’s $203 million balanced budget emphasizes capital investments in aging infrastructure:
- Water main rehabilitation ($3.2 million)
- Ham Lane and Turner Road signal improvements
- Ham Lane widening (State Route 12)
- Transit facility upgrades
- Parks security and maintenance
- Street and pavement management
Recent Council Actions Relevant to State Legislation
- January 7, 2026: Adopted 2025 California Building Code suite with local amendments, implementing new state housing and accessibility standards
- December 16, 2025: Set FY 2026-27 budget agenda priorities including Strategic Vision review, pension stabilization, deferred maintenance, Downtown Specific Plan implementation, and Economic Strategic Plan execution
State Legislation Alignment with Lodi Priorities
| Bill | Policy Area | Lodi Priority Alignment |
|---|---|---|
| SB 543 (ADUs) | Housing | Strong support: aligns with “housing at all income levels” vision |
| AB 36 (prohousing) | Housing | Support: reduces administrative burden for small cities |
| SB 279 (composting) | Agriculture / Environment | Support: benefits local wine industry and environmental sustainability |
| AB 712 (housing enforcement) | Housing | Concern: increases penalties and compliance costs |
| Building code updates | Housing | Concern: unfunded mandates increase construction costs |
| AB 1167 (utility ratepayers) | Fiscal | Support: protects ratepayers from subsidizing political activities |
| SB 872 (Delta levees) | Infrastructure / Water | Support: protects regional water supply reliability |
The City’s fiscal constraints—highlighted by ongoing pension obligations and deferred maintenance backlogs—make Lodi particularly sensitive to state mandates that impose new costs without corresponding revenue. Conversely, state funding for infrastructure, housing incentives that don’t restrict local control, and policies supporting the wine industry align well with Council priorities.
5. Recommended Actions
For County Government
- Actively support SB 872 (Delta levees): This represents the single most consequential 2026 bill for regional infrastructure. The Board of Supervisors should consider a formal resolution of support and direct staff to coordinate with Senator McNerney’s office and the San Joaquin Area Flood Control Agency.
- Monitor AI governance bills (SB 813, SB 833): If these two-year bills advance in 2026, County departments using AI in emergency services, health systems, or administrative functions should prepare compliance protocols. Early preparation reduces implementation costs.
- Leverage biomass opportunities (SB 88, SB 279): The County’s Economic Development Department should work with the Agricultural Commissioner and Air Pollution Control District to identify biomass-to-fuel project sites and potential applicants for state incentives.
- Track housing enforcement (AB 712): Given increased penalties for housing law non-compliance, Community Development should conduct a comprehensive review of RHNA progress and housing element compliance to identify any gaps before state enforcement actions occur.
- Pursue green energy investment (SB 86): Economic development staff should market the County’s advantages to companies eligible for expanded green manufacturing tax incentives, emphasizing logistics infrastructure, available industrial land, and proximity to Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory.
For City of Lodi
- Formalize legislative tracking: Establish a quarterly report to the City Council summarizing state legislation affecting local operations, with recommendations for support, oppose, or monitor positions.
- Engage on wine industry bills: SB 279 directly benefits Lodi’s signature wine industry. The City should consider partnering with the Lodi Winegrape Commission to educate growers about composting opportunities and connect them with state resources.
- Prepare ADU implementation (SB 543): Review local ADU ordinances against new streamlining requirements to ensure compliance. Consider proactive outreach to homeowners about ADU opportunities as a strategy for achieving housing goals without large-scale development.
- Monitor building code costs: As the City implements the 2025 California Building Code (adopted January 2026), track compliance costs for builders and homeowners. If costs prove prohibitive for housing production, document specific impacts for future legislative advocacy through the League of California Cities.
- Coordinate on regional priorities: Work with San Joaquin Council of Governments (SJCOG) and San Joaquin County to present unified positions on regional infrastructure needs (Delta levees, State Route 99 improvements, regional transit) to the legislative delegation.
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