Jennifer McGrath

California Attorney - Government Law | Land Use | Permits | Licensing | Regulatory Compliance | Citations | Administrative Hearings | Litigation

[Jennifer McGrath @CalGovLaw]

Several new laws taking effect in 2026 significantly impact California cities and counties, particularly in the areas of housing and homelessness, public safety and law enforcement, municipal operations and governance, and election administration. https://t.co/ltGYn71etW

[Jennifer McGrath @CalGovLaw]

California cities and counties need robust municipal AI usage policies to provide guidance for employees experimenting with AI tools that can save staff time while ensuring the AI tools are used ethically, transparently & in compliance with existing laws. https://t.co/xF4eg0fbfb

[Jennifer McGrath @CalGovLaw]

What is California municipal law and how does it affect your everyday life? https://t.co/H0HTzvIpNv

[Jennifer McGrath @CalGovLaw]

Government law (or public law) is a broad area of law practice that deals with the legal framework for local cities and counties (municipal law), state and federal entities, drafting ordinances and legislation, ensuring compliance with laws and regulations, and the rights and responsibilities of individuals in their interactions with state and local government entities. An experienced attorney can provide legal representation to ensure a positive interaction, compliance, due process and fairness. https://t.co/30mDtro2fr

[Jennifer McGrath @CalGovLaw]

Senate Bill 707 (SB 707) introduces the most significant modernization of California’s Brown Act in decades. The law restructures teleconferencing rules, expands accessibility requirements, and applies new mandates to local agencies starting in 2026. https://t.co/dnctbBqHPL

[Jennifer McGrath @CalGovLaw]

Beginning January 1, 2026 Senate Bill 827 expands the mandatory ethics training for local officials to include department heads and similar senior administrative officers and creates a new mandatory fiscal and financial training requirement. https://t.co/BoADZQqPL9

[Jennifer McGrath @CalGovLaw]

California DMV releases proposed regulations allowing truck manufacturers to apply for permits to test and deploy heavy-duty autonomous vehicles on roadways and new requirements for light-duty autonomous vehicles. Public comment period ends Dec 18, 2025. https://t.co/VfFKiqX6iP

[Jennifer McGrath @CalGovLaw]

The California Privacy Protection Agency Board @CalPrivacy has issued a decision requiring a Nevada-based marketing firm to pay $56,600 in fines and past-due fees for failing to register as a data broker in violation of California’s Delete Act. https://t.co/XHJVo6FSCt

[Jennifer McGrath @CalGovLaw]

Keep track of California court holidays, California Supreme Court @CaSupremeCourt oral argument dates & locations, and Judicial Council meeting dates with the 2026 Calendar from @CalCourts.

[Jennifer McGrath @CalGovLaw]

California Privacy Protection Agency @CalPrivacy announces approval of new regulations, effective January 1, 2026, which will allow consumers to request deletion of all personal information held by multiple data brokers with a single click. https://t.co/sguZMSfjg0

[Jennifer McGrath @CalGovLaw]

The California Supreme Court’s work during the 2024–2025 court year took the justices around the state. The court heard oral argument in 52 cases and issued 45 written majority opinions. https://t.co/FJ1cfPfRS1

[Jennifer McGrath @CalGovLaw]

Out of about 15 California cannabis related bills considered in 2025, 7 were passed by the Legislature, 5 were signed by the Governor, and two were vetoed. https://t.co/aWLhDPNxau

[Jennifer McGrath @CalGovLaw]

On October 17, the San Diego County Planning Commission will receive a staff report on the County's draft Cannabis Program including regulatory requirements, licensing & permitting, and draft Environmental Impact Report. See the prerecorded presentation https://t.co/4bviEtZfNu

[Jennifer McGrath @CalGovLaw]

California local jurisdictions (cities and counties) have until December 8, 2025, to apply for a Cannabis Equity Grant from the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz). https://t.co/qvdBufmjxe

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Read more about California Assembly Bill 1332. https://t.co/CyZ4yE6F8F

[Jennifer McGrath @CalGovLaw]

California Governor vetoes AB 1332 stating that the proposed direct-shipping program for medicinal cannabis products would be burdensome and overly complex to administer.

[Jennifer McGrath @CalGovLaw]

Read more about California Assembly Bill 632. https://t.co/rLpdRs9JRr

[Jennifer McGrath @CalGovLaw]

California Governor vetoes AB 632 indicating concern about the due process rights of homeowners in expanding local authority to place liens on private property to collect nuisance abatement fines for illegal cannabis grows.

[Jennifer McGrath @CalGovLaw]

California Governor signs Senate Bill 378 regulating online cannabis and hemp marketplaces. https://t.co/r00ZwwRa0H

[Jennifer McGrath @CalGovLaw]

California Governor signs Assembly Bill 8 regulating intoxicating hemp products and integrating them into the state’s cannabis regulatory framework. https://t.co/EV10ChtXJc