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. 

File NumberAgencySubectFile Type
2026-0623-02Department of Financial Protection and InnovationDigital Financial Asset Law - ApplicationRegular Resubmittal (SR)
2026-0622-01California Student Aid CommissionReporting of Program DataEmergency Readopt (EE)
2026-0619-02Air Resources BoardEmergency Vehicle Emissions Regulations-2nd ReadoptionEmergency Readopt (EE)
2026-0619-01Department of Public HealthCannery Emergency Regulations-Batch Release EliminationEmergency Readopt (EE)
2026-0618-04Department of Public HealthAddition of NBS TRF Number to Certificate of Birth RecordEmergency File and Print Only (EFP)
2026-0618-03Office of the State Fire MarshalPipeline Safety -Carbon Dioxide PipelinesEmergency (E)
2026-0617-01Public Employment Relations BoardLegislature Employer-Employee Relations ActRegular Resubmittal (SR)
2026-0616-03Department of Resources Recycling and RecoveryCovered Electronic Waste Recycling Program Enforcement RegulationsEmergency (E)
2026-0616-01California Alternative Energy and Advanced Transportation Financing AuGoGreen Home Energy Financing ProgramEmergency Readopt (EE)
2026-0615-04Department of Real EstateFee Harmonization per SB 164 (2024)Regular Resubmittal (SR)
2026-0615-01Department of JusticeDMV Redesign of Driver’s Licenses / Identification CardsEmergency Readopt (EE)
2026-0611-02Department of Public HealthHospice AgenciesEmergency (E)
2026-0609-01California School Finance AuthorityCharter School Revolving Loan Fund ProgramEmergency Readopt (EE)
2026-0605-01State Allocation BoardLeroy F. Greene Sch. Facs. Act of 1998; Small School District ProgramEmergency (E)
2026-0602-01California Alternative Energy and Advanced Transportation Financing AuCommercial Energy Efficiency Financing ProgramEmergency Readopt (EE)
2026-0601-05California Architects BoardDelegation of Certain FunctionsRegular (S)
2026-0601-03Department of Public HealthShellfish Sanitation StandardsRegular Resubmittal (SR)
2026-0527-01Department of Cannabis ControlModifications to A and M DesignationEmergency (E)
2026-0526-02Department of Corrections and RehabilitationBereavement Leave for Incarcerated PersonsRegular (S)
2026-0526-01Department of Toxic Substances ControlMetal Shredding FeeEmergency (E)
2026-0522-01Department of Public HealthAcute Psychiatric HospitalsEmergency File and Print Only (EFP)
2026-0521-04Fish and Game CommissionWaterfowl HuntingRegular (S)
2026-0521-03Physician Assistant BoardApplication, Exam Scores, Addresses and RecordsRegular (S)
2026-0521-02California State UniversityBaccalaureate Degree FormatsFile and Print Only (FP)
2026-0520-04Bureau of Real Estate AppraisersAppraiser Qualifications Bd. Education UpdatesRegular (S)
2026-0520-03Board of Chiropractic ExaminersRepeal of Mental Illness RegulationRegular (S)
2026-0520-02Board of Chiropractic ExaminersPractice Prohibited with Inactive LicenseRegular (S)
2026-0520-01Air Resources BoardCal. GHG Reporting and Climate Risk Disclosure RegulationRegular (S)
2026-0519-03Bureau of Automotive RepairStorage Fees Charged by ARDsRegular (S)
2026-0519-02Fish and Game CommissionBear HuntingRegular (S)
2026-0519-01Fish and Game CommissionBighorn Sheep Hunting, 2026-27Regular (S)
2026-0518-01Board of State and Community CorrectionsCorrective Action PlanRegular (S)
2026-0515-01Fish and Game CommissionKlamath River Basin Sport Fishing 2026Regular (S)
2026-0514-03California Highway PatrolCVSA NAS Out-of-Service CriteriaNonsubstantive (N)
2026-0514-02Department of JusticeUnflavored Tobacco ListEmergency Readopt (EE)
2026-0514-01Department of JusticeCivil Fines for Firearms DealersRegular Resubmittal (SR)
2026-0512-02Capital Programs and Climate Financing AuthorityRate Reduction BondsEmergency (E)
2026-0512-01California Department of Tax and Fee AdministrationMembership FeesNonsubstantive (N)
2026-0511-01Department of Public HealthReportable Conditions: Amatoxin PoisoningPrint Only (P)
2026-0508-02Department of Social ServicesAdoptions Resource Family Approval (RFA)Regular (S)
2026-0508-01Department of Food and AgricultureOak Mortality Disease ControlRegular (S)
2026-0507-01Department of JusticeUnflavored Tobacco ListCertificate of Compliance (C)
2026-0506-01Department of Toxic Substances ControlAdding Microplastics to the Candidate Chemicals ListRegular (S)
2026-0504-01Fish and Game CommissionPlants of California Declared to Be Endangered, Threatened, or RareFile and Print Only (FP)
2026-0501-01State Personnel BoardDiscrimination Complaint ProcessRegular (S)
2026-0430-02Contractors State License BoardAssessments of Civil PenaltiesNonsubstantive (N)
2026-0430-01Board of Pilot CommissionersRate Hearing ProceduresRegular Resubmittal (SR)
2026-0429-01California Department of Tax and Fee AdministrationConsignees and Lienors of Tangible Personal Property for SaleNonsubstantive (N)
2026-0428-02Superintendent of Public InstructionAttendance Policies in the CSPPRegular (S)
2026-0428-01Department of Food and AgricultureSpongy Moth Eradication AreaRegular (S)
2026-0423-01Governor's Office of Business and Economic DevelopmentMade in CA Program UpdatesRegular Resubmittal (SR)
2026-0422-01Department of General ServicesAssembley Bill 2019/2974 Proposed SB/DVBE RegulationsRegular (S)
2026-0420-06California Horse Racing BoardMaximum Age a Horse May Race or WorkoutRegular (S)
2026-0420-05Department of Real EstateFee Harmonization per SB 154 (2024)Regular (S)
2026-0420-04Department of JusticeFirearm Loan Obligations AcknowledgementRegular (S)
2026-0420-03Commission on Peace Officer Standards and TrainingPeace Officer Psychological EvaluationNonsubstantive (N)
2026-0420-01State Allocation BoardLeroy F. Greene School Facs. Act of 1998; Natural Disaster ProvisionsCertificate of Compliance (C)
2026-0417-05Department of InsuranceIntervenor and AHB Fairness and AccountabilityRegular (S)
2026-0417-04Department of Toxic Substances ControlSB 502 (2022) Mandated Framework Regulations AmendmentsRegular (S)
2026-0417-03Department of Toxic Substances ControlListing Nail Products Containing TPhP at Concentrations Greater ThanRegular (S)
2026-0417-02Public Employment Relations BoardMiscellaneous Case Processing ProceduresRegular Resubmittal (SR)
2026-0417-01Department of Motor VehiclesBusiness Partner Automation Program - EXEC 200XRegular (S)
2026-0416-04Central Valley Flood Protection BoardRegulatory Program Fee UpdatesRegular (S)
2026-0416-03Department of InsuranceCAARP Rules and Rate Manual CAIP RatesFile and Print Only (FP)
2026-0416-01Board of EqualizationCheif Deputy Director Approval Required for Refunds Over $100,000Nonsubstantive (N)
2026-0415-07Public Employment Relations BoardLegislature Employer-Employee Relations ActRegular (S)
2026-0415-06Commission on Peace Officer Standards and TrainingAmend Commission Regs 1005, 1007, 1008, 1059 - Learning Domain 1Nonsubstantive (N)
2026-0415-05State Lands CommissionArticle 4.5: Marine Invasive Species Control Fund FeeRegular (S)
2026-0415-04Division of Workers' CompensationUtilization Review StandardsNonsubstantive (N)
2026-0415-02State Water Resources Control BoardRemoval of Groundwater Beneficial Uses in Region of Lost HillsRegular (S)
2026-0415-01Contractors State License BoardPublic access of InformationNonsubstantive (N)
2026-0413-03Department of Food and AgricultureAnimal Blood Banks Administrative PenaltiesRegular (S)
2026-0413-02California Department of Tax and Fee AdministrationFiling a Claim for Refund, Review of a Request for ReliefNonsubstantive (N)
2026-0413-01California Institute for Regenerative MedicineCIRM Award Management PolicyRegular (S)
2026-0410-04Department of Food and AgricultureSpotted Lanternfly Exterior QuarantineRegular (S)
2026-0410-03Department of Pesticide RegulationHeat Illness and Personal Protective Equipment - Chemical - ResistantRegular (S)
2026-0410-02Department of Food and AgricultureSpotted Lanternfly Interior Quarantine and Eradication AreaRegular Resubmittal (SR)
2026-0409-03State Lands CommissionArticle 4.9 MISA Enforcement and Hearing Process AmendmentsRegular (S)
2026-0409-02Fish and Game CommissionRecreational take of groundfishCertificate of Compliance (C)
2026-0409-01Department of JusticeNotice of Law Enforcement Sales/Transfers of Unsafe HandgunsRegular (S)
2026-0408-08Department of Fish and WildlifeRescind Comm. Groundfish Mgmt MeasuresCertificate of Compliance (C)
2026-0408-05Board of OptometryCorporation Applications and Branch Office LicensesNonsubstantive (N)
2026-0408-04Board of OptometryMobile Optometric Office RequirementsNonsubstantive (N)
2026-0408-03Board of OptometryNBEO Part III Exam NameNonsubstantive (N)
2026-0407-02Board of OptometryForeign Graduate SponsorshipNonsubstantive (N)