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SB 460

Joint Sunset Review Committee.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Rosilicie Ochoa Bogh

SB 460 creates a California Joint Sunset Review Committee to systematically evaluate and report on state programs and agencies before their statutory expiration dates.

April 28 set for first hearing canceled at the request of author.
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Bill Summary · SB 460

Legislative bill overview

SB 460 establishes a Joint Sunset Review Committee in California to systematically evaluate state programs and agencies scheduled for expiration. The bill creates a formal oversight mechanism to assess whether existing programs continue to serve their intended purposes and warrant renewal or modification before their statutory sunset dates.

Why is this important

Sunset reviews are a key accountability tool that force periodic reassessment of government spending and effectiveness. This bill streamlines that process by creating a dedicated committee rather than handling reviews on an ad-hoc basis, potentially improving legislative efficiency and ensuring programs receive consistent scrutiny before taxpayer funding automatically expires.

Potential points of contention

  • Committee composition and power: Questions about how many legislators serve on the committee, their appointment process, and whether they have sufficient authority to recommend program modifications or termination
  • Resource allocation: Concerns about whether adequate staff and funding are provided for thorough reviews, or if this becomes a procedural box-checking exercise
  • Scope and timeline: Debate over which programs fall under review jurisdiction and whether the committee timeline realistically allows for meaningful evaluation of complex agencies before sunset deadlines

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

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