Legislative Update – Final Stretch
Michelson Center for Public Policy (MCPP) has secured a significant policy milestone: a $5 million state budget investment to expand justice-involved workforce development in Los Angeles County. Meanwhile, sponsored legislation advancing workforce pathways, housing transparency, and economic mobility—and support for additional measures that expand opportunity and protect consumers—continues to move through the legislative process.
MCPP Priority Initiatives
Budget Request – Jails to Jobs
Authors: Assemblymember McKinnor & Senator Smallwood-Cuevas
Summary: Secured a one-time $5 million state investment to launch a Jail to Jobs pilot program. The funding will help Los Angeles County build the workforce education infrastructure, employer partnerships, and technical assistance capacity needed to educate employers and workers on labor laws, workplace rights, and employment requirements for individuals navigating pending criminal cases. By strengthening workforce readiness and employer engagement, the pilot aims to reduce barriers to employment and improve long-term workforce outcomes.
Position: Co-Sponsor
Status: Signed by the Governor. Read our press release here.
SB 1296 – Pet Policy Transparency
Author: Senator Durazo
Summary: Requires landlords to disclose pet policies in rental advertisements and application materials before charging application fees. Improves housing transparency by reducing unnecessary costs and uncertainty for renters with pets.
Position: Sponsor
Status: Awaiting Assembly Floor Vote.
AB 2483 – Incarcerated Firefighter Certification
Author: Assemblymember Elhawary
Summary: Requires CAL FIRE and CDCR to establish a standardized certification process for incarcerated firefighters who complete conservation camp training programs. Creates clearer workforce pathways into state fire service positions while expanding employment opportunities for formerly incarcerated firefighters.
Position: Co-Sponsor
Status: Passed the Senate Labor, Public Employment and Retirement Committee (5-0, bipartisan); awaiting Senate Appropriations.
Additional Legislation We're Supporting
In addition to advancing our sponsored priorities, MCPP continues supporting legislation aligned with our policy agenda across workforce development, housing, animal welfare, and nonprofit innovation.
Workforce Development
SB 1012 – Wildfire Workforce ReentryAuthor: Senator Smallwood-Cuevas
Summary: Establishes workforce pathways for formerly incarcerated individuals with wildfire camp experience to enter apprenticeship programs in vegetation management and wildfire mitigation. Expands reentry employment opportunities while helping address California's wildfire workforce needs.
Position: Support
Status: Referred to Assembly Appropriations Committee (Consent Calendar).
AB 2301 – Nursing Workforce Pilot Program
Author: Assemblymember Soria
Summary: Establishes a nursing workforce pilot program to expand educational pathways and strengthen California's healthcare workforce pipeline.
Position: Support
Status: Referred to Senate Appropriations Committee.
Animal Welfare
AB 1999 – Veterinary Practice Modernization
Author: Assemblymember Kalra
Summary: Modernizes the Veterinary Medicine Practice Act by expanding access to veterinary care, updating teleconsultation standards, and creating new workforce pathways that support shelter medicine and veterinary professionals.
Position: Support
Status: Awaiting Senate Floor Vote.
AB 2010 – Mobile Spay and Neuter Clinics
Author: Assemblymember Soria
Summary: Modernizes regulations governing mobile and temporary MASH-style spay and neuter clinics, expanding access to veterinary sterilization services while maintaining clinical safety standards.
Position: Support
Status: Awaiting Senate Floor Vote.
Housing
SB 1160 – Eviction Data Transparency
Author: Senator Durazo
Summary: Makes eviction filing and outcome data publicly available for all 58 counties at the ZIP code level, strengthening housing research, improving transparency, and supporting evidence-based policymaking.
Position: Support
Status: Referred to Assembly Appropriations Committee.
Nonprofit Innovation
SB 1288 – Nonprobate Transfer Modernization
Author: Senator Laird
Summary: Modernizes California's nonprobate transfer laws by reducing administrative barriers for nonprofit organizations receiving planned gifts. The measure helps ensure charitable beneficiaries can more efficiently receive donor-designated assets while preserving donor intent.
Position: Support
Status: Referred to Assembly Appropriations Committee.
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Michelson Center for Public Policy (MCPP) is a Los Angeles-based 501(c)(4) nonprofit advocacy organization affiliated with Michelson Philanthropies, a foundation devoted to expanding equity and access across medical research, animal welfare, education, and intellectual property. MCPP advances policy and legislative solutions that support these priorities. In collaboration with policymakers, advocacy organizations, and civic leaders, it works to expand opportunity for underserved communities across California and beyond. Learn more at michelsonpolicy.org.
