Recent Actions Taken By OAL On Proposed Regulations

The Office of Administrative Law (OAL) reviews rulemakings proposed by state agencies to ensure compliance with the Administrative Procedure Act.  Actions are taken by OAL on rulemakings almost daily. These include actions on a variety of rulemakings, including regular rulemakings and emergency rulemakings, as well as other types of actions pursuant to statutes or regulations.  The table below contains a list, by OAL File Number, of recent actions taken by OAL on proposed regulations in the past 45 days, including the Agency, Subject of Rulemaking and File Type.

For more information about the list below, please contact the OAL Reference Attorney at staff@oal.ca.gov or (916) 323-6815. 

OAL File NumberAgencySubject of RulemakingFile Type
2026-0817-02Board of Governors, California Community CollegesAcademic RenewalPrint Only (P)
2026-0813-01California Film CommissionCA Film and Television Tax Credit ProgramEmergency Readopt (EE)
2026-0812-01Division of Boating and WaterwaysEmergency AB149 Invasive Mussel Infestation Fees & PreventionEmergency (E)
2026-0810-04Board of Governors, California Community CollegesAwarding Credit for Advanced Placement & External Standardized ExamsPrint Only (P)
2026-0810-03Board of Governors, California Community CollegesCredit for Prior Learning &High School Course ArticulationPrint Only (P)
2026-0810-02Board of Governors, California Community CollegesAssociate Degree Course Requirements, ClimatesPrint Only (P)
2026-0724-02California Alternative Energy and Advanced Transportation Financing AuCommercial Energy Efficiency Financing ProgramEmergency Readopt (EE)
2026-0722-01Office of Health Care AffordabilityData Submission EnforcementEmergency (E)
2026-0720-02Education Audit Appeals PanelConflict-of-Interest-CodeFile and Print Only (FP)
2026-0716-03Department of InsuranceCAARP Plan of Operations CA / 26-02File and Print Only (FP)
2026-0714-01Air Resources BoardCalifornia Cap on GHG EmissionsRegular (S)
2026-0713-05Department of Public HealthConflict of Interest CodeFile and Print Only (FP)
2026-0713-04California Coastal CommissionAnnual increases to permit fees & major public works thresholdNonsubstantive (N)
2026-0713-03California Institute for Regenerative MedicineCIRM Award Management PolicyRegular Resubmittal (SR)
2026-0713-02Department of Food and AgricultureInsects Which May Be ImportedRegular (S)
2026-0713-01Department of Food and AgricultureCaribbean Fruit Fly Interior QuarantineCertificate of Compliance (C)
2026-0710-02San Francisco Bay Conservation and Development CommissionAgency Permitting and PlanningNonsubstantive (N)
2026-0710-01Commission on Teacher CredentialingAdding Supplemental and Subject Matter AuthorizationsRegular (S)
2026-0709-04Commission on Peace Officer Standards and TrainingPOST Public Safety Dispatcher's Basic CourseRegular (S)
2026-0709-03California Gambling Control Commission2026 Update to Annual FeesRegular (S)
2026-0709-02Commission on Teacher CredentialingBasic Skills RequirementRegular (S)
2026-0709-01Department of Public HealthActive Bacterial Core Pathogens - Title 17 Section 2505 UpdateFile and Print Only (FP)
2026-0708-02Department of Toxic Substances ControlAddition to the List of Covered Electronic DevicesEmergency (E)
2026-0708-01Emergency Medical Services AuthorityEmergency Medical Technician Basic Scope of Practice - OndansetronRegular (S)
2026-0707-03Department of Social ServicesCalWORKs Housing Support Program (HSP), (BFH), (HDAP)Regular Resubmittal (SR)
2026-0707-02California Energy CommissionPhase 3 - Gas DataRegular (S)
2026-0707-01Department of JusticeAmmunition Vendor License ApplicationsRegular (S)
2026-0703-05Education Audit Appeals Panel2026-27 Audit GuideRegular (S)
2026-0703-04Education Audit Appeals Panel2025-26 Supplemental Audit GuideCertificate of Compliance (C)
2026-0703-03Board of Forestry and Fire ProtectionTimeline Amendments for Less Than 3-acre Conversion ExemptionsRegular (S)
2026-0703-02Air Resources Board2025 State Area DesignationsRegular (S)
2026-0703-01California Health Benefit ExchangeEnrollment Assitance and Certified Appication Counselor RegulationsRegular (S)
2026-0702-01Air Resources BoardLandfill Methane RegulationRegular (S)
2026-0701-06Department of InsuranceWorkers' Compensation Insurance Classification & Rating RulesFile and Print Only (FP)
2026-0701-05Department of InsuranceIntervenor and AHB Fairness and AccountabilityRegular Resubmittal (SR)
2026-0701-04Department of Public HealthCDPH Recommendations: Immunization and Preventative CareFile and Print Only (FP)
2026-0701-03Department of Resources Recycling and RecoveryPipeline BiomethaneNonsubstantive (N)
2026-0701-02State Water Resources Control BoardElectronic Reporting of Drinking Water Quality DataEmergency File and Print Only (EFP)
2026-0701-01Department of Health Care Access and InformationExtending due date for SNF ACFRsRegular (S)
2026-0630-04California Correctional Training and Rehabilitation BoardEmployee ConductRegular (S)
2026-0630-03California Correctional Training and Rehabilitation Authority Employee ConductRegular (S)
2026-0630-02Department of Motor VehiclesVision Screening and Driving EvaluationsRegular (S)
2026-0630-01Commission on Peace Officer Standards and TrainingAmend Commission Regulation 1006Regular Resubmittal (SR)
2026-0629-03Office of Spill Prevention and ResponseOil Transfer Operations and Inspection ProgramRegular (S)
2026-0629-02Department of Motor VehiclesAutonomous VehiclesNonsubstantive (N)
2026-0625-02California School Finance AuthorityCharter School Facility Grant ProgramRegular (S)
2026-0625-01Acupuncture BoardStandards of Practice for Telehealth ServicesRegular (S)
2026-0624-01Department of Toxic Substances ControlSection 100: Amending Permitting Sections-Part INonsubstantive (N)
2026-0623-01State Lands CommissionArticle 4.5: Marine Invasive Species Control Fund FeeRegular Resubmittal (SR)
2026-0618-02Division of Workers' CompensationMedical Treatment Utilization Schedule (MTUS)File and Print Only (FP)
2026-0618-01Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation VisitingRegular (S)
2026-0617-04Commission on Peace Officer Standards and TrainingVoluntary SurrenderRegular (S)
2026-0617-03Commission on Peace Officer Standards and TrainingSection 100 Amendments to Commission Regulation 1005Nonsubstantive (N)
2026-0617-02Commission on Peace Officer Standards and TrainingAppointments and Certificates for Public Safety and Records Sup.Regular (S)
2026-0616-05Department of Water ResourcesDam Safety RegulationsRegular (S)
2026-0616-04Department of Alcoholic Beverage ControlApplicant Licensee Verification of EligibilityNonsubstantive (N)
2026-0615-05State Lands CommissionArticle 4.7 AmendmentsCertificate of Compliance (C)
2026-0615-03Department of Health Care Access and InformationHospital Equity Measures Reporting ProgramRegular (S)
2026-0615-02Department of Cannabis ControlPesticide TestingRegular (S)
2026-0611-03Department of Pesticide RegulationTypographical Correction - Multivariate Leaching Value and ThresholdNonsubstantive (N)
2026-0611-01Emergency Medical Services AuthorityImplmentation of AB 40 -APOTCertificate of Compliance (C)
2026-0610-02Emergency Medical Services AuthorityUpdate of Ch. 6 - Critical and Specialty Care ProgramsRegular Resubmittal (SR)
2026-0610-01Contractors State License BoardClass C36 Plumbing ContractorNonsubstantive (N)
2026-0609-05State Water Resources Control BoardAmendments to North Coast Basin PlanRegular (S)
2026-0609-04State Water Resources Control BoardUpdate Colorado River Basin RWQCB Basin PlanRegular (S)
2026-0609-03Department of Fish and WildlifeRisk Assessment and Mitigation Program 2.0 S100 CleanupNonsubstantive (N)
2026-0609-02Department of Social ServicesAB1417 Elder and Dependent Abuse: Mandated ReportingNonsubstantive (N)
2026-0608-02Department of Motor VehiclesInterstate Carrier Program Security AgreementNonsubstantive (N)
2026-0608-01State Lands CommissionArticle 4.9 MISA Enforcement and Hearing Process AmendmentsRegular Resubmittal (SR)
2026-0603-02Department of Housing and Community DevelopmentEmployee Housing, Mobilehome and Special Occupancy ParksRegular (S)
2026-0603-01Department of Public HealthGenetic Counselor LicensingFile and Print Only (FP)
2026-0601-04Structural Pest Control BoardExaminationsRegular (S)