Laws & Regulations

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Legislative Publications

The following reports are published as courtesy summary of recent legislation related to DTSC. For a list of mandated reports, please visit Reports Mandated by the Legislature.

The Legislative Summary Report identifies and summarizes all legislation considered by the California State Legislature in the given Legislative Session that directly or indirectly affects DTSC’s mission and programs. Bills noted as “Chaptered” were passed by the Legislature and signed by the Governor. Bills noted as “Vetoed” were passed by the Legislature but were rejected by the Governor (veto messages are included at the end of this report).

The Legislative Mandates Report serves to inform DTSC staff of new legislatively mandated activities and important statutory changes resulting from legislation enacted in the given Legislative Session. Some of the described changes are provided for information only, such as noting new or revised requirements or procedures that affect applied standards or the way DTSC operates. Other changes describe more direct requirements, such as mandates upon DTSC to develop regulations, prepare a report, establish a new program, or modify an existing program.