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AB 2063

Legislative information system: bill position letters.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Greg Wallis

AB 2063 establishes a standardized legislative information system in California to organize and manage bill position letters from public stakeholders and organizations.

From printer. May be heard in committee March 21.
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Bill Summary · AB 2063

Legislative bill overview

AB 2063 establishes requirements for a legislative information system to handle bill position letters in California. The bill appears to standardize how position letters on proposed legislation are collected, organized, and made accessible within the legislative process.

Why is this important

Position letters from constituents, organizations, and stakeholders are a primary mechanism for public input on legislation. Formalizing how these letters are processed and tracked can improve transparency and ensure lawmakers have organized access to public positions on bills, potentially improving legislative deliberation.

Potential points of contention

  • Administrative burden: Creating a centralized system requires resources; unclear who bears implementation costs and ongoing maintenance expenses
  • Access and equity: Questions about whether the system ensures equal visibility for grassroots organizations versus well-resourced lobbying groups that may submit letters more systematically
  • Data storage and privacy: How long letters are retained, who can access them, and whether constituent information is adequately protected

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

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