Dossier
SB 707
Coverage of SB 707 in the Nexus archive.
- This new California law lets you give public officials a piece of your mind — remotely
A new California law, SB 707, effective July 1, requires cities and counties in Southern California with specific population thresholds to allow remote public participation in meetings. The law mandates remote comment options, meeting pauses during technical issues, and translation of agendas into commonly spoken languages to enhance civic engagement.