Legislative Update

View the legislative bills report here. (updated June 8, 2026)

June 8, 2026

Legislative Update

Commission for Finance, Legislation and Advocacy (CFLA) Takes Positions 

During last week’s Commission for Finance, Legislation and Advocacy (CFLA), the Commission took an oppose position on two bills: Assembly Bill (AB) 2142 (Garcia, D-Rancho

Cucamonga) and Senate Bill (SB) 951 (Reyes, D-Colton).

AB 2142 would establish a rebuttable presumption requiring a community college district to convert a short-term employee position to classified service under specified circumstances. The bill would apply when a short-term employee works more than 75% of a school year, is rehired the following year to perform substantially the same work after serving 50-75% of the prior year, or performs substantially the same services for at least 50% of the year in three of five consecutive college years.

ACCCA joined the Community College League of California and the Association of California School Administrators (since the bill creates equivalent requirements for TK-12 districts) in opposing the measure, citing concerns that it would significantly limit district flexibility in managing short-term staffing needs and could result in increased personnel costs.

SB 951, the California Worker Technological Displacement Act, would require employers to

provide 60 days’ advance notice before technology-related workforce reductions, prohibit

terminations without cause during the notice period, grant affected workers priority consideration for other positions, and authorize penalties and civil remedies for violations. CFLA opposed the bill due to concerns that it would impose costly administrative requirements on districts, create significant compliance burdens, and expose employers to liability through complaints and enforcement actions brought by members of the public.

CFLA determined that both measures would create substantial operational and fiscal challenges

for community college districts and voted to oppose the bills.

California Primary Election Update  

California’s June 2026 primary election remains too close to call as officials continue counting millions of ballots. Under California’s top-two primary system, the two candidates receiving the most votes advance to the November general election regardless of party affiliation. Current returns show Republican Steve Hilton and Democrat Xavier Becerra holding narrow leads, although vote totals continue to shift as mail ballots are processed.

The race will determine who succeeds Governor Gavin Newsom and will shape California’s approach to higher education funding, workforce development, and student success initiatives for years to come. The contest has become the most expensive gubernatorial race in California history, reflecting the high stakes and competing visions for the state’s future.

For TK-14 education, the stakes are particularly high. California’s governor plays a central role

in developing the State Budget, appointing members to the California Community Colleges

Board of Governors, and setting priorities for workforce development, career education, student

financial aid, and higher education policy.

The next governor will also have significant influence over annual budget proposals affecting

Proposition 98 funding, workforce education investments, apprenticeship and career technical

education programs, dual enrollment opportunities, transfer initiatives, and student support

services. These decisions will directly impact community college districts and the students they

serve.

As California continues to address workforce shortages in healthcare, education, technology, and the skilled trades, community colleges remain central to the state’s economic strategy. The next governor will have substantial influence over funding priorities, workforce development

initiatives, and policies that shape student access and success across the California Community Colleges system.