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AB 2593

Corrections: treatment of prisoners.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Sade Elhawary

Creates a Sacramento County Partnership on Homelessness via a joint powers agency to coordinate efforts and adopt a countywide strategic plan within 5 years.

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Bill Summary · AB 2593

Summary of AB 2593 (Session 2025-2026) – California

Main purpose and intent

  • AB 2593 would authorize the formation of a joint powers agency called the Sacramento County Partnership on Homelessness (the Partnership) via a joint powers agreement among qualifying local agencies in Sacramento County.
  • The primary goal is to assist the homeless population, coordinate homelessness response efforts, and develop/manage a comprehensive strategic plan to address homelessness within Sacramento County.
  • The bill includes legislative findings declaring the necessity of a special statute tailored to Sacramento County.

Key provisions and changes

  • Establishment of a joint powers agency: Any qualified local agency may enter into a joint powers agreement with other qualified local agencies to create and operate the Partnership under the Joint Exercise of Powers Act.
  • Governance structure:
    • The agreement must specify the composition and membership requirements of the Partnership’s board of directors.
    • The board’s voting procedures must be set forth in the agreement.
    • The board must include one elected member from each party to the agreement.
    • Members serve without compensation, but may be reimbursed for actual expenses as specified.
  • Compliance with funding sources: The Partnership must comply with the regulatory guidelines of each specific state funding source it receives.
  • Strategic planning deadline: The Partnership is required to adopt a comprehensive strategic plan to address homelessness within Sacramento County within 5 years of its establishment.
  • Reporting: The plan must be submitted to the appropriate policy and fiscal committees of the California Legislature, subject to specified requirements.
  • Scope: The bill is focused on cooperative, intergovernmental action to address homelessness through a formal joint powers structure within Sacramento County.

Who or what would be affected

  • Participating local agencies in Sacramento County (defined as “qualified local agencies”) would gain the ability to create and operate the Partnership through a joint powers agreement.
  • The Partnership itself would oversee homelessness interventions, coordination, and strategic planning for the County.
  • Elected officials who sit on the Partnership’s board would participate as non-compensated members (with allowed expense reimbursement).
  • State funding programs and regulatory compliance associated with homelessness mitigation, as applicable to grant recipients and the Partnership.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Formation: Requires a joint powers agreement among participating agencies to create the Sacramento County Partnership on Homelessness.
  • Governance and operations: The agreement must detail board composition, voting procedures, and member eligibility/expense provisions.
  • Strategic planning deadline: The Partnership must adopt and implement a comprehensive strategic plan within 5 years of its establishment and submit the plan to the Legislature’s policy and fiscal committees.
  • Legislative process status: The bill has undergone several committee actions and was amended for Senate consideration. As of the latest update, the bill’s status shows it advanced through multiple committees and passed the Senate (Ayes 78, Noes 0) and was referred to the Assembly and other committees; later status indicates it was ordered to inactive file in 2024, reflecting a complex legislative pathway and potential delays or changes in the final version. Note: The action history provided includes dates in 2026, indicating later legislative proceedings beyond initial 2023-2024 discussions.

Notable considerations

  • The bill creates a formal, county-specific mechanism for intergovernmental collaboration on homelessness, which could enhance coordination, funding alignment, and accountability.
  • By requiring a comprehensive plan within 5 years and mandating compliance with multiple state funding guidelines, the bill emphasizes structured planning and regulatory adherence.
  • The non-compensation of board members, with potential expense reimbursement, aims to ensure participation while managing public costs.

If you’d like, I can compare AB 2593 to existing Joint Exercise of Powers Act provisions or outline potential fiscal implications based on typical joint powers agency funding and governance structures.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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