California Legislators Reduce Number of Bills Members Can Introduce

Lawmakers are asked to prioritize and focus on issues affecting Golden State residents.

Lawmakers in the California Assembly consider Assembly Bill 1840 at the Capitol in Sacramento, Calif., on Aug. 28, 2024. Travis Gillmore/The Epoch Times

California lawmakers, on Dec. 2, the first day of the 2025-2026 legislative session, established new rules that reduce the number of bills each member can propose over a two-year period.

Bill caps were lowered to 35, down from 50 for assembly members and from 40 for senators.