| 1 | 1 | | CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20252026 REGULAR SESSION Assembly Bill No. 766Introduced by Assembly Member Sharp-Collins(Principal coauthors: Assembly Members Bonta, Bryan, Elhawary, Gipson, Jackson, McKinnor, Ransom, and Wilson)(Principal coauthors: Senators Richardson, Smallwood-Cuevas, and Weber Pierson)February 18, 2025 An act to add Section 11818 to the Government Code, relating to state government. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTAB 766, as introduced, Sharp-Collins. State agencies and departments: strategic plans: diversity, equity, and inclusion. The State Government Strategic Planning and Performance and Review Act requires each agency, department, office, or commission for which strategic planning efforts are recommended, as specified, to develop a strategic plan and to report to the Governor and the Joint Legislative Budget Committee by April 1 each year on the steps being taken to develop and adopt a strategic plan. The act requires the report to include a description of the elements to be included in the strategic plan, the process for developing and adopting the strategic plan, and the timetable for the plans completion. This bill would require all agencies and departments subject to the Governors authority to, for any strategic plans applicable, develop or update the strategic plan to reflect the use of data analysis and inclusive practices to more effectively advance racial equity and to respond to identified disparities with changes to the organizations policies, programs, and operations, among other things. The bill would require all agencies and departments subject to the Governors authority to undertake a racial equity analysis before implementing any budget or before any regulation takes effect. The bill would require the racial equity analysis to be undertaken by the appointed diversity, equity, and inclusion officer or as specified by the bill.Digest Key Vote: MAJORITY Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: YES Local Program: NO Bill TextThe people of the State of California do enact as follows:SECTION 1. Section 11818 is added to the Government Code, to read:11818. (a) Every agency or department subject to the Governors authority shall, for any strategic plans applicable, do both of the following:(1) Develop or update the strategic plan to reflect the use of data analysis and inclusive practices to more effectively advance racial equity and to respond to identified disparities with changes to the organizations mission, vision, goals, data tools, policies, programs, operations, community engagement, tribal consultation policies and practices, and any other actions as necessary to serve all Californians.(2) As part of the development or updating of strategic plans, engage and gather input from California communities that have been historically disadvantaged and underserved within the scope of policies or programs administered or implemented by the agency or department and make the plans publicly available.(b) Every agency or department subject to the Governors authority shall undertake a racial equity analysis prior to implementation of any budget or before any regulation takes effect, which shall be undertaken by the appointed diversity, equity, and inclusion officer or comparable position. If that position does not exist, the racial equity analysis shall be performed by an individual who has demonstrated expertise and has demonstrated criteria in at least one of the following areas: (1) Analyzing, implementing, or developing public policies that impact racial equity. (2) Providing technical assistance in developing and implementing strategies for racial equity, including, but not limited to, guidance on employee training and support, development of racial equity programming, and assistance to organizations and departments on changing policies and practices to improve racial equity outcomes.(3) Being a member of or representing a racial equity-focused organization that works with an impacted community. |
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| 3 | 3 | | CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20252026 REGULAR SESSION Assembly Bill No. 766Introduced by Assembly Member Sharp-Collins(Principal coauthors: Assembly Members Bonta, Bryan, Elhawary, Gipson, Jackson, McKinnor, Ransom, and Wilson)(Principal coauthors: Senators Richardson, Smallwood-Cuevas, and Weber Pierson)February 18, 2025 An act to add Section 11818 to the Government Code, relating to state government. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTAB 766, as introduced, Sharp-Collins. State agencies and departments: strategic plans: diversity, equity, and inclusion. The State Government Strategic Planning and Performance and Review Act requires each agency, department, office, or commission for which strategic planning efforts are recommended, as specified, to develop a strategic plan and to report to the Governor and the Joint Legislative Budget Committee by April 1 each year on the steps being taken to develop and adopt a strategic plan. The act requires the report to include a description of the elements to be included in the strategic plan, the process for developing and adopting the strategic plan, and the timetable for the plans completion. This bill would require all agencies and departments subject to the Governors authority to, for any strategic plans applicable, develop or update the strategic plan to reflect the use of data analysis and inclusive practices to more effectively advance racial equity and to respond to identified disparities with changes to the organizations policies, programs, and operations, among other things. The bill would require all agencies and departments subject to the Governors authority to undertake a racial equity analysis before implementing any budget or before any regulation takes effect. The bill would require the racial equity analysis to be undertaken by the appointed diversity, equity, and inclusion officer or as specified by the bill.Digest Key Vote: MAJORITY Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: YES Local Program: NO |
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| 9 | 9 | | CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20252026 REGULAR SESSION |
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| 11 | 11 | | Assembly Bill |
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| 13 | 13 | | No. 766 |
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| 15 | 15 | | Introduced by Assembly Member Sharp-Collins(Principal coauthors: Assembly Members Bonta, Bryan, Elhawary, Gipson, Jackson, McKinnor, Ransom, and Wilson)(Principal coauthors: Senators Richardson, Smallwood-Cuevas, and Weber Pierson)February 18, 2025 |
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| 17 | 17 | | Introduced by Assembly Member Sharp-Collins(Principal coauthors: Assembly Members Bonta, Bryan, Elhawary, Gipson, Jackson, McKinnor, Ransom, and Wilson)(Principal coauthors: Senators Richardson, Smallwood-Cuevas, and Weber Pierson) |
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| 18 | 18 | | February 18, 2025 |
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| 20 | 20 | | An act to add Section 11818 to the Government Code, relating to state government. |
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| 22 | 22 | | LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST |
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| 24 | 24 | | ## LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST |
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| 26 | 26 | | AB 766, as introduced, Sharp-Collins. State agencies and departments: strategic plans: diversity, equity, and inclusion. |
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| 28 | 28 | | The State Government Strategic Planning and Performance and Review Act requires each agency, department, office, or commission for which strategic planning efforts are recommended, as specified, to develop a strategic plan and to report to the Governor and the Joint Legislative Budget Committee by April 1 each year on the steps being taken to develop and adopt a strategic plan. The act requires the report to include a description of the elements to be included in the strategic plan, the process for developing and adopting the strategic plan, and the timetable for the plans completion. This bill would require all agencies and departments subject to the Governors authority to, for any strategic plans applicable, develop or update the strategic plan to reflect the use of data analysis and inclusive practices to more effectively advance racial equity and to respond to identified disparities with changes to the organizations policies, programs, and operations, among other things. The bill would require all agencies and departments subject to the Governors authority to undertake a racial equity analysis before implementing any budget or before any regulation takes effect. The bill would require the racial equity analysis to be undertaken by the appointed diversity, equity, and inclusion officer or as specified by the bill. |
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| 30 | 30 | | The State Government Strategic Planning and Performance and Review Act requires each agency, department, office, or commission for which strategic planning efforts are recommended, as specified, to develop a strategic plan and to report to the Governor and the Joint Legislative Budget Committee by April 1 each year on the steps being taken to develop and adopt a strategic plan. The act requires the report to include a description of the elements to be included in the strategic plan, the process for developing and adopting the strategic plan, and the timetable for the plans completion. |
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| 32 | 32 | | This bill would require all agencies and departments subject to the Governors authority to, for any strategic plans applicable, develop or update the strategic plan to reflect the use of data analysis and inclusive practices to more effectively advance racial equity and to respond to identified disparities with changes to the organizations policies, programs, and operations, among other things. The bill would require all agencies and departments subject to the Governors authority to undertake a racial equity analysis before implementing any budget or before any regulation takes effect. The bill would require the racial equity analysis to be undertaken by the appointed diversity, equity, and inclusion officer or as specified by the bill. |
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| 34 | 34 | | ## Digest Key |
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| 36 | 36 | | ## Bill Text |
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| 38 | 38 | | The people of the State of California do enact as follows:SECTION 1. Section 11818 is added to the Government Code, to read:11818. (a) Every agency or department subject to the Governors authority shall, for any strategic plans applicable, do both of the following:(1) Develop or update the strategic plan to reflect the use of data analysis and inclusive practices to more effectively advance racial equity and to respond to identified disparities with changes to the organizations mission, vision, goals, data tools, policies, programs, operations, community engagement, tribal consultation policies and practices, and any other actions as necessary to serve all Californians.(2) As part of the development or updating of strategic plans, engage and gather input from California communities that have been historically disadvantaged and underserved within the scope of policies or programs administered or implemented by the agency or department and make the plans publicly available.(b) Every agency or department subject to the Governors authority shall undertake a racial equity analysis prior to implementation of any budget or before any regulation takes effect, which shall be undertaken by the appointed diversity, equity, and inclusion officer or comparable position. If that position does not exist, the racial equity analysis shall be performed by an individual who has demonstrated expertise and has demonstrated criteria in at least one of the following areas: (1) Analyzing, implementing, or developing public policies that impact racial equity. (2) Providing technical assistance in developing and implementing strategies for racial equity, including, but not limited to, guidance on employee training and support, development of racial equity programming, and assistance to organizations and departments on changing policies and practices to improve racial equity outcomes.(3) Being a member of or representing a racial equity-focused organization that works with an impacted community. |
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| 40 | 40 | | The people of the State of California do enact as follows: |
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| 42 | 42 | | ## The people of the State of California do enact as follows: |
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| 44 | 44 | | SECTION 1. Section 11818 is added to the Government Code, to read:11818. (a) Every agency or department subject to the Governors authority shall, for any strategic plans applicable, do both of the following:(1) Develop or update the strategic plan to reflect the use of data analysis and inclusive practices to more effectively advance racial equity and to respond to identified disparities with changes to the organizations mission, vision, goals, data tools, policies, programs, operations, community engagement, tribal consultation policies and practices, and any other actions as necessary to serve all Californians.(2) As part of the development or updating of strategic plans, engage and gather input from California communities that have been historically disadvantaged and underserved within the scope of policies or programs administered or implemented by the agency or department and make the plans publicly available.(b) Every agency or department subject to the Governors authority shall undertake a racial equity analysis prior to implementation of any budget or before any regulation takes effect, which shall be undertaken by the appointed diversity, equity, and inclusion officer or comparable position. If that position does not exist, the racial equity analysis shall be performed by an individual who has demonstrated expertise and has demonstrated criteria in at least one of the following areas: (1) Analyzing, implementing, or developing public policies that impact racial equity. (2) Providing technical assistance in developing and implementing strategies for racial equity, including, but not limited to, guidance on employee training and support, development of racial equity programming, and assistance to organizations and departments on changing policies and practices to improve racial equity outcomes.(3) Being a member of or representing a racial equity-focused organization that works with an impacted community. |
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| 46 | 46 | | SECTION 1. Section 11818 is added to the Government Code, to read: |
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| 50 | 50 | | 11818. (a) Every agency or department subject to the Governors authority shall, for any strategic plans applicable, do both of the following:(1) Develop or update the strategic plan to reflect the use of data analysis and inclusive practices to more effectively advance racial equity and to respond to identified disparities with changes to the organizations mission, vision, goals, data tools, policies, programs, operations, community engagement, tribal consultation policies and practices, and any other actions as necessary to serve all Californians.(2) As part of the development or updating of strategic plans, engage and gather input from California communities that have been historically disadvantaged and underserved within the scope of policies or programs administered or implemented by the agency or department and make the plans publicly available.(b) Every agency or department subject to the Governors authority shall undertake a racial equity analysis prior to implementation of any budget or before any regulation takes effect, which shall be undertaken by the appointed diversity, equity, and inclusion officer or comparable position. If that position does not exist, the racial equity analysis shall be performed by an individual who has demonstrated expertise and has demonstrated criteria in at least one of the following areas: (1) Analyzing, implementing, or developing public policies that impact racial equity. (2) Providing technical assistance in developing and implementing strategies for racial equity, including, but not limited to, guidance on employee training and support, development of racial equity programming, and assistance to organizations and departments on changing policies and practices to improve racial equity outcomes.(3) Being a member of or representing a racial equity-focused organization that works with an impacted community. |
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| 52 | 52 | | 11818. (a) Every agency or department subject to the Governors authority shall, for any strategic plans applicable, do both of the following:(1) Develop or update the strategic plan to reflect the use of data analysis and inclusive practices to more effectively advance racial equity and to respond to identified disparities with changes to the organizations mission, vision, goals, data tools, policies, programs, operations, community engagement, tribal consultation policies and practices, and any other actions as necessary to serve all Californians.(2) As part of the development or updating of strategic plans, engage and gather input from California communities that have been historically disadvantaged and underserved within the scope of policies or programs administered or implemented by the agency or department and make the plans publicly available.(b) Every agency or department subject to the Governors authority shall undertake a racial equity analysis prior to implementation of any budget or before any regulation takes effect, which shall be undertaken by the appointed diversity, equity, and inclusion officer or comparable position. If that position does not exist, the racial equity analysis shall be performed by an individual who has demonstrated expertise and has demonstrated criteria in at least one of the following areas: (1) Analyzing, implementing, or developing public policies that impact racial equity. (2) Providing technical assistance in developing and implementing strategies for racial equity, including, but not limited to, guidance on employee training and support, development of racial equity programming, and assistance to organizations and departments on changing policies and practices to improve racial equity outcomes.(3) Being a member of or representing a racial equity-focused organization that works with an impacted community. |
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| 54 | 54 | | 11818. (a) Every agency or department subject to the Governors authority shall, for any strategic plans applicable, do both of the following:(1) Develop or update the strategic plan to reflect the use of data analysis and inclusive practices to more effectively advance racial equity and to respond to identified disparities with changes to the organizations mission, vision, goals, data tools, policies, programs, operations, community engagement, tribal consultation policies and practices, and any other actions as necessary to serve all Californians.(2) As part of the development or updating of strategic plans, engage and gather input from California communities that have been historically disadvantaged and underserved within the scope of policies or programs administered or implemented by the agency or department and make the plans publicly available.(b) Every agency or department subject to the Governors authority shall undertake a racial equity analysis prior to implementation of any budget or before any regulation takes effect, which shall be undertaken by the appointed diversity, equity, and inclusion officer or comparable position. If that position does not exist, the racial equity analysis shall be performed by an individual who has demonstrated expertise and has demonstrated criteria in at least one of the following areas: (1) Analyzing, implementing, or developing public policies that impact racial equity. (2) Providing technical assistance in developing and implementing strategies for racial equity, including, but not limited to, guidance on employee training and support, development of racial equity programming, and assistance to organizations and departments on changing policies and practices to improve racial equity outcomes.(3) Being a member of or representing a racial equity-focused organization that works with an impacted community. |
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| 58 | 58 | | 11818. (a) Every agency or department subject to the Governors authority shall, for any strategic plans applicable, do both of the following: |
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| 60 | 60 | | (1) Develop or update the strategic plan to reflect the use of data analysis and inclusive practices to more effectively advance racial equity and to respond to identified disparities with changes to the organizations mission, vision, goals, data tools, policies, programs, operations, community engagement, tribal consultation policies and practices, and any other actions as necessary to serve all Californians. |
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| 62 | 62 | | (2) As part of the development or updating of strategic plans, engage and gather input from California communities that have been historically disadvantaged and underserved within the scope of policies or programs administered or implemented by the agency or department and make the plans publicly available. |
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| 64 | 64 | | (b) Every agency or department subject to the Governors authority shall undertake a racial equity analysis prior to implementation of any budget or before any regulation takes effect, which shall be undertaken by the appointed diversity, equity, and inclusion officer or comparable position. If that position does not exist, the racial equity analysis shall be performed by an individual who has demonstrated expertise and has demonstrated criteria in at least one of the following areas: |
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| 66 | 66 | | (1) Analyzing, implementing, or developing public policies that impact racial equity. |
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| 68 | 68 | | (2) Providing technical assistance in developing and implementing strategies for racial equity, including, but not limited to, guidance on employee training and support, development of racial equity programming, and assistance to organizations and departments on changing policies and practices to improve racial equity outcomes. |
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| 70 | 70 | | (3) Being a member of or representing a racial equity-focused organization that works with an impacted community. |
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