Local government: internet websites and email addresses.
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Fiscal committee
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- Introduced
- Passed Assembly
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill updates California law to require more entities to use specific domain names for their websites and email addresses. Currently, only cities, counties, and city-county entities were required to use “.gov” or “.ca.gov” domains. This bill expands this requirement to include special districts, school districts, joint powers authorities, and other political subdivisions. It also allows community college districts to use “.edu” domains and exempts K-12 public school districts. The bill also clarifies that if an agency doesn’t comply by the deadline, they must redirect their website to a compliant domain.
Key provisions
- Expands the definition of ‘local agency’ to include special districts, school districts, joint powers authorities, and other political subdivisions.
- Requires these expanded entities to use “.gov” or “.ca.gov” domain names for websites by January 1, 2031.
- Allows community college districts to use “.edu” domain names.
- Excludes K-12 public school districts from the domain name requirements.
- Mandates website redirection if a domain name requirement is not met by the deadline.
- Clarifies that the bill creates a state-mandated local program.
- Specifies reimbursement for costs associated with the bill if the Commission on State Mandates determines they are state-mandated.
Who is affected
- Cities
- Counties
- City and County Governments
- Special Districts
- School Districts
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