CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20252026 REGULAR SESSION Assembly Bill No. 810Introduced by Assembly Member IrwinFebruary 19, 2025 An act to amend Section 50034 of the Government Code, relating to local government. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTAB 810, as introduced, Irwin. Local government: internet websites and email addresses.Existing law requires that a local agency that maintains an internet website for use by the public to ensure that the internet website uses a .gov top-level domain or a .ca.gov second-level domain no later than January 1, 2029. Existing law requires that a local agency that maintains public email addresses to ensure that each email address provided to its employees uses a .gov domain name or a .ca.gov domain name no later than January 1, 2029. Existing law defines local government for these purposes.This bill would allow a community college district, community college, or other postsecondary institution to use a .edu domain to satisfy these requirements. The bill would also add to the definition of local government to include a special district, school district, joint powers authority, or other political subdivision. By adding to the duties of local officials, the bill would impose a state-mandated local program.The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement.This bill would provide that, if the Commission on State Mandates determines that the bill contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement for those costs shall be made pursuant to the statutory provisions noted above.Digest Key Vote: MAJORITY Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: YES Local Program: YES Bill TextThe people of the State of California do enact as follows:SECTION 1. Section 50034 of the Government Code is amended to read:50034. (a) (1) No later than January 1, 2029, a local agency that maintains an internet website for use by the public shall ensure that the internet website utilizes uses a .gov top-level domain or a .ca.gov second-level domain.(2) If a local agency that is subject to paragraph (1) maintains an internet website for use by the public that is noncompliant with paragraph (1) by January 1, 2029, that local agency shall redirect that internet website to a domain name that does comply with paragraph (1).(b) No later than January 1, 2029, a local agency that maintains public email addresses for its employees shall ensure that each email address provided to its employees utilizes uses a .gov domain name or a .ca.gov domain name.(c) For purposes of this section, local agency means a city, county, or, city and county county, special district, school district, joint powers authority, or other political subdivision.(d) For purposes of this section, a community college district, community college, or other postsecondary institution may use a .edu domain name.SEC. 2. If the Commission on State Mandates determines that this act contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement to local agencies and school districts for those costs shall be made pursuant to Part 7 (commencing with Section 17500) of Division 4 of Title 2 of the Government Code.
CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20252026 REGULAR SESSION Assembly Bill No. 810Introduced by Assembly Member IrwinFebruary 19, 2025 An act to amend Section 50034 of the Government Code, relating to local government. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTAB 810, as introduced, Irwin. Local government: internet websites and email addresses.Existing law requires that a local agency that maintains an internet website for use by the public to ensure that the internet website uses a .gov top-level domain or a .ca.gov second-level domain no later than January 1, 2029. Existing law requires that a local agency that maintains public email addresses to ensure that each email address provided to its employees uses a .gov domain name or a .ca.gov domain name no later than January 1, 2029. Existing law defines local government for these purposes.This bill would allow a community college district, community college, or other postsecondary institution to use a .edu domain to satisfy these requirements. The bill would also add to the definition of local government to include a special district, school district, joint powers authority, or other political subdivision. By adding to the duties of local officials, the bill would impose a state-mandated local program.The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement.This bill would provide that, if the Commission on State Mandates determines that the bill contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement for those costs shall be made pursuant to the statutory provisions noted above.Digest Key Vote: MAJORITY Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: YES Local Program: YES
CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20252026 REGULAR SESSION
Assembly Bill
No. 810
Introduced by Assembly Member IrwinFebruary 19, 2025
Introduced by Assembly Member Irwin
February 19, 2025
An act to amend Section 50034 of the Government Code, relating to local government.
LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
## LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
AB 810, as introduced, Irwin. Local government: internet websites and email addresses.
Existing law requires that a local agency that maintains an internet website for use by the public to ensure that the internet website uses a .gov top-level domain or a .ca.gov second-level domain no later than January 1, 2029. Existing law requires that a local agency that maintains public email addresses to ensure that each email address provided to its employees uses a .gov domain name or a .ca.gov domain name no later than January 1, 2029. Existing law defines local government for these purposes.This bill would allow a community college district, community college, or other postsecondary institution to use a .edu domain to satisfy these requirements. The bill would also add to the definition of local government to include a special district, school district, joint powers authority, or other political subdivision. By adding to the duties of local officials, the bill would impose a state-mandated local program.The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement.This bill would provide that, if the Commission on State Mandates determines that the bill contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement for those costs shall be made pursuant to the statutory provisions noted above.
Existing law requires that a local agency that maintains an internet website for use by the public to ensure that the internet website uses a .gov top-level domain or a .ca.gov second-level domain no later than January 1, 2029. Existing law requires that a local agency that maintains public email addresses to ensure that each email address provided to its employees uses a .gov domain name or a .ca.gov domain name no later than January 1, 2029. Existing law defines local government for these purposes.
This bill would allow a community college district, community college, or other postsecondary institution to use a .edu domain to satisfy these requirements. The bill would also add to the definition of local government to include a special district, school district, joint powers authority, or other political subdivision. By adding to the duties of local officials, the bill would impose a state-mandated local program.
The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement.
This bill would provide that, if the Commission on State Mandates determines that the bill contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement for those costs shall be made pursuant to the statutory provisions noted above.
## Digest Key
## Bill Text
The people of the State of California do enact as follows:SECTION 1. Section 50034 of the Government Code is amended to read:50034. (a) (1) No later than January 1, 2029, a local agency that maintains an internet website for use by the public shall ensure that the internet website utilizes uses a .gov top-level domain or a .ca.gov second-level domain.(2) If a local agency that is subject to paragraph (1) maintains an internet website for use by the public that is noncompliant with paragraph (1) by January 1, 2029, that local agency shall redirect that internet website to a domain name that does comply with paragraph (1).(b) No later than January 1, 2029, a local agency that maintains public email addresses for its employees shall ensure that each email address provided to its employees utilizes uses a .gov domain name or a .ca.gov domain name.(c) For purposes of this section, local agency means a city, county, or, city and county county, special district, school district, joint powers authority, or other political subdivision.(d) For purposes of this section, a community college district, community college, or other postsecondary institution may use a .edu domain name.SEC. 2. If the Commission on State Mandates determines that this act contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement to local agencies and school districts for those costs shall be made pursuant to Part 7 (commencing with Section 17500) of Division 4 of Title 2 of the Government Code.
The people of the State of California do enact as follows:
## The people of the State of California do enact as follows:
SECTION 1. Section 50034 of the Government Code is amended to read:50034. (a) (1) No later than January 1, 2029, a local agency that maintains an internet website for use by the public shall ensure that the internet website utilizes uses a .gov top-level domain or a .ca.gov second-level domain.(2) If a local agency that is subject to paragraph (1) maintains an internet website for use by the public that is noncompliant with paragraph (1) by January 1, 2029, that local agency shall redirect that internet website to a domain name that does comply with paragraph (1).(b) No later than January 1, 2029, a local agency that maintains public email addresses for its employees shall ensure that each email address provided to its employees utilizes uses a .gov domain name or a .ca.gov domain name.(c) For purposes of this section, local agency means a city, county, or, city and county county, special district, school district, joint powers authority, or other political subdivision.(d) For purposes of this section, a community college district, community college, or other postsecondary institution may use a .edu domain name.
SECTION 1. Section 50034 of the Government Code is amended to read:
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50034. (a) (1) No later than January 1, 2029, a local agency that maintains an internet website for use by the public shall ensure that the internet website utilizes uses a .gov top-level domain or a .ca.gov second-level domain.(2) If a local agency that is subject to paragraph (1) maintains an internet website for use by the public that is noncompliant with paragraph (1) by January 1, 2029, that local agency shall redirect that internet website to a domain name that does comply with paragraph (1).(b) No later than January 1, 2029, a local agency that maintains public email addresses for its employees shall ensure that each email address provided to its employees utilizes uses a .gov domain name or a .ca.gov domain name.(c) For purposes of this section, local agency means a city, county, or, city and county county, special district, school district, joint powers authority, or other political subdivision.(d) For purposes of this section, a community college district, community college, or other postsecondary institution may use a .edu domain name.
50034. (a) (1) No later than January 1, 2029, a local agency that maintains an internet website for use by the public shall ensure that the internet website utilizes uses a .gov top-level domain or a .ca.gov second-level domain.(2) If a local agency that is subject to paragraph (1) maintains an internet website for use by the public that is noncompliant with paragraph (1) by January 1, 2029, that local agency shall redirect that internet website to a domain name that does comply with paragraph (1).(b) No later than January 1, 2029, a local agency that maintains public email addresses for its employees shall ensure that each email address provided to its employees utilizes uses a .gov domain name or a .ca.gov domain name.(c) For purposes of this section, local agency means a city, county, or, city and county county, special district, school district, joint powers authority, or other political subdivision.(d) For purposes of this section, a community college district, community college, or other postsecondary institution may use a .edu domain name.
50034. (a) (1) No later than January 1, 2029, a local agency that maintains an internet website for use by the public shall ensure that the internet website utilizes uses a .gov top-level domain or a .ca.gov second-level domain.(2) If a local agency that is subject to paragraph (1) maintains an internet website for use by the public that is noncompliant with paragraph (1) by January 1, 2029, that local agency shall redirect that internet website to a domain name that does comply with paragraph (1).(b) No later than January 1, 2029, a local agency that maintains public email addresses for its employees shall ensure that each email address provided to its employees utilizes uses a .gov domain name or a .ca.gov domain name.(c) For purposes of this section, local agency means a city, county, or, city and county county, special district, school district, joint powers authority, or other political subdivision.(d) For purposes of this section, a community college district, community college, or other postsecondary institution may use a .edu domain name.
50034. (a) (1) No later than January 1, 2029, a local agency that maintains an internet website for use by the public shall ensure that the internet website utilizes uses a .gov top-level domain or a .ca.gov second-level domain.
(2) If a local agency that is subject to paragraph (1) maintains an internet website for use by the public that is noncompliant with paragraph (1) by January 1, 2029, that local agency shall redirect that internet website to a domain name that does comply with paragraph (1).
(b) No later than January 1, 2029, a local agency that maintains public email addresses for its employees shall ensure that each email address provided to its employees utilizes uses a .gov domain name or a .ca.gov domain name.
(c) For purposes of this section, local agency means a city, county, or, city and county county, special district, school district, joint powers authority, or other political subdivision.
(d) For purposes of this section, a community college district, community college, or other postsecondary institution may use a .edu domain name.
SEC. 2. If the Commission on State Mandates determines that this act contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement to local agencies and school districts for those costs shall be made pursuant to Part 7 (commencing with Section 17500) of Division 4 of Title 2 of the Government Code.
SEC. 2. If the Commission on State Mandates determines that this act contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement to local agencies and school districts for those costs shall be made pursuant to Part 7 (commencing with Section 17500) of Division 4 of Title 2 of the Government Code.
SEC. 2. If the Commission on State Mandates determines that this act contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement to local agencies and school districts for those costs shall be made pursuant to Part 7 (commencing with Section 17500) of Division 4 of Title 2 of the Government Code.
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