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
2025-1222-02Board of Behavioral SciencesFee ReductionsRegular (S)
2026-0114-03Board of Governors, California Community CollegesStudent Education PlanPrint Only (P)
2026-0114-04Board of Pilot CommissionersRate Hearing ProceduresRegular (S)
2026-0116-01California Arts CouncilConflict-of-Interest CodeFile and Print Only (FP)
2025-1219-01California Debt Limit Allocation CommitteeCDLAC Regulations implementing federal and state bond allocation lawsFile and Print Only (FP)
2026-0126-01California Energy CommissionCertification of PIIRA Emergency RegulationsCertificate of Compliance (C)
2026-0126-03California Energy CommissionTracking and Improving Reliability of CA's Electric Vehicle ChargersRegular (S)
2026-0123-01California Gambling Control CommissionMulti-Owner Type LicensesRegular (S)
2026-0112-02California Highway PatrolCVSA NAS Out-of-Service CriteriaNonsubstantive (N)
2026-0109-01California School Finance AuthorityState Charter School Facilities Incentive Grants ProgramRegular (S)
2025-1218-02California Tax Credit Allocation CommitteeCTCAC Regulations implementing federal and sttae LIHTC lawsFile and Print Only (FP)
2026-0202-01Civil Rights Department Conciliation ProceduresRegular Resubmittal (SR)
2025-1223-01Commission on Peace Officer Standards and TrainingAmend Commission Regulations 1005, 1007, 1008, and 1059 –Regular (S)
2026-0105-02Commission on Peace Officer Standards and TrainingAdopt Disciplinary GuidelinesRegular Resubmittal (SR)
2026-0112-01Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation Youth Offender Fire Camp ProgramEmergency Operational Necessity (EON)
2026-0203-01Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation Youth Offender Fire Camp ProgramCertificate of Compliance (C)
2025-1222-03Department of FinanceConflict of Interest CodeFile and Print Only (FP)
2026-0206-01Department of Fish and WildlifeReadoption: Rescinding of Commercial Groundfish Management MeasuresEmergency Readopt (EE)
2026-0106-01Department of Fish and WildlifeFees for Lake and Streambed Alteration Agreements annual adjustmentNonsubstantive (N)
2026-0218-01Department of Food and AgricultureApplication and Fees, Schedule of Charges.Regular Resubmittal (SR)
2026-0302-01Department of Food and AgricultureCotton Jassid (Two-Spotted Leafhopper) Exterior QuarantineEmergency (E)
2026-0218-02Department of Food and AgricultureInsects Which May Be ImportedRegular Resubmittal (SR)
2026-0128-01Department of Food and AgricultureJapanese Beetle Exterior QuarantineCertificate of Compliance (C)
2026-0130-01Department of Forestry and Fire ProtectionProposition 4 Forest Resilience Grant ProgramEmergency (E)
2026-0121-01Department of Health Care Access and InformationHealth Care Payments Data Program Data Collection UpdatesRegular (S)
2025-1223-02Department of JusticeBlackjack-Style GamesRegular (S)
2026-0209-01Department of JusticeUnflavored Tobacco ListEmergency Readopt (EE)
2025-1219-03Department of JusticeDissolution of Charitable EntitiesRegular (S)
2025-1223-03Department of JusticeRotation of Player-Dealer PositioningRegular (S)
2026-0121-03Department of JusticeCalifornia Law Enforcement Accountability Reform (CLEAR) ActRegular Resubmittal (SR)
2026-0204-01Department of Managed Health CareTimely Access to Non-Emergency Health Care ServicesFile and Print Only (FP)
2026-0127-01Department of Motor VehiclesRequesting Information from the DepartmentRegular Resubmittal (SR)
2026-0115-01Department of Motor VehiclesFinancial ResponsibilityNonsubstantive (N)
2026-0212-03Department of Motor VehiclesConflict of Interest CodeFile and Print Only (FP)
2026-0210-02Department of Public HealthGenetic Counselor LicensingEmergency File and Print Only (EFP)
2026-0114-01Department of Public HealthShellfish Sanitation StandardsRegular (S)
2026-0120-02Department of Resources Recycling and RecoveryIllegal Disposal Permanent RegulationsCertificate of Compliance (C)
2026-0129-01Department of Social ServicesCalWORKs Homeless Assistance (HA), Senate Bill (SB) 1065Regular (S)
2026-0126-04Department of Toxic Substances ControlConditional Exemption for Undeployed AirbagsRegular (S)
2026-0304-02Education Audit Appeals Panel2025-26 Supplemental Audit GuideEmergency (E)
2026-0303-02Emergency Medical Services AuthorityImplementation of AB 40 - APOTEmergency Readopt (EE)
2026-0105-01Emergency Medical Services AuthorityUpdate of Ch. 6 - Critical and Specialty Care ProgramsRegular (S)
2026-0108-01Employment Development DepartmentFILING OF RETURNS AND PAYMENT OF TAXESNonsubstantive (N)
2026-0202-02Employment Development DepartmentAdjustments in Provisions of VP Due DateRegular (S)
2026-0108-02Fair Political Practices CommissionConflict of Interest Code of the FPPCFPPC
2026-0210-01Fiscal Crisis and Management Assistance TeamConflict of Interest CodeFile and Print Only (FP)
2026-0213-05Fish and Game CommissionRecreational Take of Rockfish, Cabezon, Greenling and LingcodEmergency Readopt (EE)
2026-0108-03Fish and Game CommissionRecreational Red Abalone Closure ExtensionRegular (S)
2026-0112-03High-Speed Rail Authority Office of the Inspector GeneralConflict-of-Interest CodeFile and Print Only (FP)
2026-0121-02Native American Heritage CommissionCal NAGPRA Mediation and Dispute ResolutionRegular Resubmittal (SR)
2026-0114-02New Motor Vehicle BoardPayment of FeesNonsubstantive (N)
2025-1230-01New Motor Vehicle BoardAnnual Board FeesRegular (S)
2026-0126-02Office of Administrative LaweSubmissions PortalRegular (S)
2026-0102-01Office of the State Fire MarshalState Fire Training 2025 UpdatesRegular Resubmittal (SR)
2026-0205-02State Allocation BoardLeroy F. Greene Sch. Facs. Act of 1998; EE/CTE Supplemental GrantsEmergency (E)
2026-0306-01State Lands CommissionReadopt Emergency Rulemaking for 4.7 Performance StandardsEmergency Readopt (EE)
2026-0206-02State Water Resources Control BoardProp 4 Water Recycling RegulationsEmergency (E)
2026-0115-02State Water Resources Control BoardTMDL for Organophosphate Pesticides in the Lower Salinas watershedRegular (S)