California regulations

Board of Pilot Commissioners adopts new sections 236.5–236.9 and amends section 236 to establish pilotage tariff-setting procedures required by AB 2056.

California Fish and Game Commission designates Bear Lake buckwheat as an endangered native plant species under Title 14 regulations.

State Allocation Board establishes application procedures and grant programs for school districts with 2,500 or fewer pupils under Proposition 2's $10 billion K-12 facilities bond.

CAEATFA's Commercial Energy Efficiency Financing Program makes permanent regulatory changes to streamline wildfire recovery lending, simplify multifamily energy upgrades, and align with standard lending practices for small businesses seeking green f…

California Department of Tax and Fee Administration updates Title 18 regulations on consignees and lienors of tangible personal property for sale to remove gendered language.

California State Preschool Program attendance policies now govern excused and unexcused absences, family emergencies, and absence limits under revised Title 5 regulations eliminating prior abandonment-of-care provisions.

California Department of Social Services amends its conflict-of-interest code to designate additional employee positions that participate in decisions with material financial effects, effective upon approval.

DTSC's Administrative Consent Order settles de minimis liability claims for 98 parties at the BKK Class I Landfill in West Covina with combined settlement costs of $17,933,568.16 and contribution protection from future liability.

The Commission on Teacher Credentialing withdraws its proposed rulemaking on educator preparation program requirements and will reissue a new proposal at a later date with proper notice.

California Horse Racing Board amends occupational license rules to recategorize license types per Assembly Bill 179, implement a 10% fee increase for the first time in 37 years, and establish three-year license terms; comments close August 3, 2026.