Lawmakers reconvened in Sacramento on January 5 to kick off the second year of the 2025-26 legislative session. The policy landscape in California is shaping up to be busy, fast-moving, and consequential. This year brings renewed focus on affordability, with enhanced focus on protecting and preserving existing programs from the evolving political dynamics between the state and federal government. With shorter timelines and increased scrutiny around fiscal impacts, successful advocacy will require preparedness, data-driven arguments, and the ability to navigate both policy and politics.
Committee calendars are filling quickly and early bill introductions hint at substantial action across key issue areas, including budget, workforce and economic development, health and human services, climate and energy, and consumer protections. In addition, several issues left unresolved in 2025 are poised to return this year.
Our team is closely monitoring bill introductions, budget hearings, and administrative actions through the lens of our client’s unique priorities. As always, we are committed to ensuring our clients are well-positioned to engage the Legislature, anticipate regulatory considerations, and coalesce stakeholders at the right moments.
Political Solutions looks forward to working alongside the California Legislature and their staff, fellow third-house partners, and our esteemed clients throughout the 2026 session to advance impactful solutions and support informed decision-making that benefits the communities our clients serve. Welcome back to the Capitol — let’s get to work!