California 2013-2014 Regular Session Status: In Committee 1 D cosponsors

AB 1237 — Local government finance.

Last action — From committee without further action pursuant to Joint Rule 62(a).

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
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    Passed Assembly
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 2013-2014 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

Existing law requires the Controller to prescribe uniform accounting and reporting procedures that are applicable to specified types of local agencies. Existing law excludes certain agencies from this requirement, including cities. This bill would specifically require the Controller to prescribe uniform accounting procedures for cities, conforming to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, and in consultation with the Committee on City Accounting Procedures, which would be created by the bill. The bill would specify the composition of the committee. This bill would create the City Budget Act, which would be applicable to certain fiscal procedures of cities, dependent special districts, and other agencies whose affairs and finances are under the supervision and control of the city council. The bill would require the Controller to promulgate rules, regulations, and classifications as he or she deems necessary and commensurate with the accounting procedures for cities prescribed pursuant to the bill. The bill would require that the city budget process be conducted pursuant to the specified procedures, and would require a copy of the city's audited comprehensive annual financial report for the next preceding fiscal year to be filed by the city in the office of the Controller, not later than March 31 of each year. Because it would impose new duties on cities and agencies under their supervision and control, this bill would impose a state-mandated local program. The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement. This bill would provide that, if the Commission on State Mandates determines that the bill contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement for those costs shall be made pursuant to these statutory provisions.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. From committee without further action pursuant to Joint Rule 62(a).

  2. In committee: Set, final hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author.

  3. In committee: Set, second hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author.

  4. In committee: Set, first hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author.

  5. Re-referred to Com. on L. GOV.

  6. From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on L. GOV. Read second time and amended.

  7. Referred to Com. on L. GOV.

  8. Read first time.

  9. From printer. May be heard in committee March 26.

  10. Introduced. To print.

Sponsors

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Frequently asked questions

What does AB 1237 do?
Existing law requires the Controller to prescribe uniform accounting and reporting procedures that are applicable to specified types of local agencies. Existing law excludes certain agencies from this requirement, including cities. This bill would specifically require the Controller to prescribe uniform accounting procedures for cities, conforming to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, and in consultation with the Committee on City Accounting Procedures, which would be created by the bill. The bill would specify the composition of the committee. This bill would create the City Budget Act, which would be applicable to certain fiscal procedures of cities, dependent special districts, and other agencies whose affairs and finances are under the supervision and control of the city council. The bill would require the Controller to promulgate rules, regulations, and classifications as he or she deems necessary and commensurate with the accounting procedures for cities prescribed pursuant to the bill. The bill would require that the city budget process be conducted pursuant to the specified procedures, and would require a copy of the city's audited comprehensive annual financial report for the next preceding fiscal year to be filed by the city in the office of the Controller, not later than March 31 of each year. Because it would impose new duties on cities and agencies under their supervision and control, this bill would impose a state-mandated local program. The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement. This bill would provide that, if the Commission on State Mandates determines that the bill contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement for those costs shall be made pursuant to these statutory provisions.
Who sponsors AB 1237?
AB 1237 is sponsored by Garcia, Robert (Democratic).
What is the current status of AB 1237?
This bill died with 2013-2014 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track AB 1237?
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