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
2026-0126-02Office of Administrative LaweSubmissions PortalRegular (S)
2026-0120-01Natural Resources AgencyProposition 4 Urban Greening Grant ProgramEmergency (E)
2026-0112-01Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation Youth Offender Fire Camp ProgramEmergency Operational Necessity (EON)
2026-0108-04Strategic Growth CouncilProposition 4 Transformative Climate Communities R5Emergency (E)
2026-0106-01Department of Fish and WildlifeFees for Lake and Streambed Alteration Agreements annual adjustmentNonsubstantive (N)
2025-1231-01Respiratory Care BoardBasic Respiratory Tasks and ServicesEmergency (E)
2025-1230-02Office of Health Care AffordabilityHealth Care Spending Targets, DefinitionsNonsubstantive (N)
2025-1224-01Fish and Game CommissionCommercial Coonstripe Shrimp Second Emergency ExtensionEmergency Readopt (EE)
2025-1222-03Department of FinanceConflict of Interest CodeFile and Print Only (FP)
2025-1222-02Board of Behavioral SciencesFee ReductionsRegular (S)
2025-1222-01California Film CommissionCA Film and Television Tax Credit ProgramEmergency (E)
2025-1219-03Department of JusticeDissolution of Charitable EntitiesRegular (S)
2025-1219-02California School Finance AuthorityCharter School Revolving Loan ProgramEmergency (E)
2025-1219-01California Debt Limit Allocation CommitteeCDLAC Regulations implementing federal and state bond allocation lawsFile and Print Only (FP)
2025-1218-02California Tax Credit Allocation CommitteeCTCAC Regulations implementing federal and sttae LIHTC lawsFile and Print Only (FP)
2025-1218-01Department of Public HealthGenetic Counselor LicensingEmergency File and Print Only (EFP)
2025-1217-02Santa Monica Mountains ConservancyProposition 4 Grant ProgramEmergency (E)
2025-1217-01California Student Aid CommissionReporting of Program DataEmergency (E)
2025-1216-04Superintendent of Public InstructionClassroom Assessment Scoring SystemRegular (S)
2025-1216-03San Joaquin River ConservancySan Joaquin River Conservancy Proposition 4 Grant ProgramEmergency (E)
2025-1216-02California Department of Tax and Fee AdministrationSales of Vehicles for Interstate and Foreign CommerceRegular (S)
2025-1216-01Department of Financial Protection and InnovationAmendment of Rule 1451Nonsubstantive (N)
2025-1215-02Department of Financial Protection and InnovationAmendment of regulations to update filing feesNonsubstantive (N)
2025-1215-01California Coastal CommissionVesting and extension periods for 100% affordable housing projectsRegular (S)
2025-1212-02Department of Financial Protection and InnovationMoney Transmission Act - Officer CertificationRegular (S)
2025-1212-01Board of Governors, California Community CollegesCredit Certificate of AchievementPrint Only (P)
2025-1211-02Department of Corrections and RehabilitationMilestone Completion Credit ScheduleRegular (S)
2025-1211-01Department of Corrections and RehabilitationTransgender Respect, Agency, and Dignity Act (TRADA)Regular (S)
2025-1209-03State Personnel BoardAgency Name ChangeNonsubstantive (N)
2025-1209-01State Water Resources Control BoardWater Measurement and Reporting RevisionsRegular Resubmittal (SR)
2025-1208-03Department of Corrections and RehabilitationStaff Misconduct, Employee Discipline, and Administrative RemediesCertificate of Compliance Resub (CR)
2025-1208-02State Allocation BoardLeroy F. Greene Sch. Facs. Act of 1998; 5 Year General Site Dev.Regular (S)
2025-1208-01Commission on Peace Officer Standards and TrainingAdopt Regulation 1022 - Determination of BiasRegular (S)
2025-1205-04Superintendent of Public InstructionInstructional Materials SufficiencyRegular Resubmittal (SR)
2025-1205-01Department of Toxic Substances ControlAdding K Listings for Inorganic Chemical Waste and Hazardous NonwasNonsubstantive (N)
2025-1204-05California Health Benefit ExchangeSHOP Eligibility and Enrollment RegulationsRegular (S)
2025-1204-04Commission on Peace Officer Standards and TrainingAmend Commission Regulation 1006Regular (S)
2025-1204-03Division of Workers' CompensationOMFS - Inpatient Hospital Fee ScheduleFile and Print Only (FP)
2025-1204-02California Energy CommissionBuilding Energy Use Benchmarking and Disclosure ProgramFile and Print Only (FP)
2025-1203-03State Water Resources Control BoardWater Right Civil Penalties - Adjustments for Inflation under AB 460File and Print Only (FP)
2025-1203-02Division of Boating and WaterwaysUpdate to Fire Extinguisher TerminologyRegular (S)
2025-1203-01Department of Food and AgricultureSpotted Lanternfly Interior Quarantin,Spotted lanternfly EradicationRegular (S)
2025-1202-01Department of Food and AgricultureLabeling of Seed ContainersRegular Resubmittal (SR)
2025-1126-04California Victim Compensation BoardVictim CompensationRegular (S)
2025-1126-03California Horse Racing BoardJockey's Riding FeeNonsubstantive (N)
2025-1126-02Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation Non-Substantive Changes - CALPIA Name ChangeNonsubstantive (N)
2025-1126-01Department of Human ResourcesVoluntary Personal Leave Program --Excluded EmployeesFile and Print Only (FP)
2025-1125-01Veterinary Medical BoardVeterinary Drug CompoundingRegular (S)
2025-1124-02California Prison Industry AuthorityCALPIA Name ChangeNonsubstantive Resubmittal (NR)
2025-1124-01Department of Resources Recycling and RecoverySB 54 RegulationsRegular (S)
2025-1121-10Department of InsuranceLow Cost Auto Plan of Operations Rate FilingFile and Print Only (FP)
2025-1121-09Department of InsuranceCAARP Plan of Operations Private Passenger Rate FilingFile and Print Only (FP)
2025-1121-08Department of InsuranceLow Cost Auto Plan of OperationsFile and Print Only (FP)
2025-1121-06Department of Alcoholic Beverage ControlResponsible Beverage Service Traning Program Drink Spiking UpdateRegular (S)
2025-1121-05Acupuncture BoardApplication for Retired Status; Retired Status; RestorationRegular (S)
2025-1121-04California Architects BoardApplication ExtensionRegular Resubmittal (SR)
2025-1121-03Fish and Game CommissionInvasive non-native mussels and green crabCertificate of Compliance (C)
2025-1121-02Physician Assistant BoardTechnical Clean-Up & Statutory Fee ChangesNonsubstantive (N)
2025-1121-01Civil Rights CouncilModifications to Contractor Nondiscrimination and ComplianceRegular (S)
2025-1120-05Office of the State Fire MarshalFire Hazard Severity ZonesNonsubstantive (N)
2025-1120-04Board of Chiropractic ExaminersContinuing Education: Distance LearningRegular (S)
2025-1120-03State Teachers Retirement SystemUpdates to the Board Elections RegulationsFile and Print Only (FP)
2025-1120-01New Motor Vehicle BoardArticle 7 - Conflict of Interest CodeNonsubstantive (N)
2025-1119-03Board of Forestry and Fire ProtectionForest Resilience and Oak Woodland Exemption, 2025Certificate of Compliance (C)
2025-1119-02California Highway PatrolCVSA NAS Out-of-Service CriteriaNonsubstantive (N)
2025-1119-01Employment Development DepartmentChanges to Conform Regulations to UIC 3303.1Nonsubstantive (N)
2025-1117-02Fish and Game CommissionTake of Morro ManzanitaRegular (S)
2025-1117-01Air Resources BoardTransport Refrigeration Unit RegulationNonsubstantive (N)
2025-1114-02Fish and Game CommissionPermits for Special Use of Department Lands - 2026Nonsubstantive (N)
2025-1114-01Division of Workers' CompensationUtilization Review StandardsRegular Resubmittal (SR)
2025-1113-02Department of JusticeMicrostamping Licensing ApplicationFile and Print Only (FP)
2025-1113-01Department of Food and AgricultureApplication and Fees, Schedule of Charges.Regular (S)
2025-1112-03Board of PharmacyAutomated Patient Dispensing Systems (APDS) ConsultationRegular (S)
2025-1112-02State Water Resources Control BoardInclude nonregulatory information about climate change into BasinRegular (S)
2025-1112-01Veterinary Medical BoardMinimum Standards for Alternate Veterinary PremisesRegular Resubmittal (SR)
2025-1110-01Board of PharmacyDiscontinuance of BusinessRegular Resubmittal (SR)
2025-1106-02Department of Pesticide RegulationHealth Risk Mitigation for 1,3-DichloropropeneRegular (S)