SR96 - Relative to National County Government Month.

Enrolled May 01, 2026 Passed IN Senate April 30, 2026 CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE— 2025–2026 REGULAR SESSION Senate Resolution No. 96 Introduced by Senator Cortese (Coauthors: Senators Blakespear, Caballero, Durazo, Hurtado, McGuire, Wahab, and Wiener) April 06, 2026 Relative to National County Government Month. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST SR 96, Cortese. Digest Key Bill Text WHEREAS, California’s 58 counties serve all of the state’s 39,500,000 residents by providing essential services that foster healthy, safe, and thriving communities; and WHEREAS, Counties administer and deliver programs that impact nearly every aspect of daily life, including public health, safety, infrastructure, environmental stewardship, economic development, and social services; and WHEREAS, Counties serve a critical role in disaster response, providing vital services and coordination during emergencies, aiding in response efforts, and mitigating the risk of future emergencies; and WHEREAS, Counties take pride in their role as California’s operational backbone, implementing state and federal programs while responding to local needs with efficiency, innovation, and fiscal responsibility; and WHEREAS, Under the leadership of California State Association of Counties (CSAC) President and Santa Clara County Supervisor Susan Ellenberg, and the CSAC Board of Directors, counties continue to work with other local governments to advocate for policies and resources that support effective service delivery and local decisionmaking; and WHEREAS, Counties play a vital role in engaging residents, fostering civic partnership, and ensuring transparent and responsive governance; and WHEREAS, The year 2026 marks the 176th anniversary of the incorporation of California’s original 27 counties and California’s statehood, in tandem with our nation’s 250th anniversary, underscoring the enduring role of counties in shaping and serving communities across the state; and WHEREAS, Since its founding in 1895, CSAC has championed the interests of California counties, advocating on their behalf before the legislature, educating county leaders and the public, and elevating their programs, initiatives, and contributions to the communities they serve; now, therefore, be it Resolved by the Senate of the State of California, That the Senate proclaims April 2026 National County Government Month and encourages all California residents to celebrate the essential work of county government; and be it further Resolved, That the Secretary of the Senate transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.