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California Launches Oversight Project to Review Key Laws

2/5/2026

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Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas announced the Outcomes Review Oversight Project to evaluate California state laws and create a culture of oversight.
Lawmakers will select 13 laws from last decade for review, but details on the selection process and outcomes remain unclear.
Gail Pellerin, Elections Committee Chair, noted a lack of progress on a report about a law she authored to support foster children.
Findings will be announced in the fall.

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Story summary

Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas announced the Outcomes Review Oversight Project to evaluate California state laws and create a culture of oversight.
Lawmakers will select 13 laws from last decade for review, but details on the selection process and outcomes remain unclear.
Gail Pellerin, Elections Committee Chair, noted a lack of progress on a report about a law she authored to support foster children.
Findings will be announced in the fall.