Public Policy UpdateApril 2026 Political Update The gubernatorial race is wide open following Swallwell's withdrawal. According to an Emerson College poll released on April 16th, Republican Steve Hilton leads with 17%. He is followed by billionaire climate activist Tom Steyer and Republican... Continue Reading
March 2026Public Policy Update Legislative UpdateThe Legislature is in the process of hearing bills in policy committees now through May 8th, taking a spring recess the week before Easter. Below, we have identified several bills that CalRHA is engaged in lobbying to date. ● AB 1611 (Haney) -... Continue Reading
February 2026 Public Policy Update Political Update/Governor’s Race The competition to replace the term-limited Gavin Newsom is escalating, making the current gubernatorial contest in California the most unpredictable in decades. As of February 2026, with almost a third of voters... Continue Reading
New Laws Going into Effect January 1, 2026: ● AB 246 (Bryan) - The Social Security Tenant Protection Act of 2025 - The Act authorizes a tenantof residential real property to assert Social Security hardship as an affirmative defense in anunlawful detainer proceeding based on the nonpayment of... Continue Reading
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