By Reform California – September 3, 2026 Here are Reform California’s 10 Worst Bills Passed by the California Legislature in 2026: AB 2624 — The “Stop Nick Shirley Act” Creates special privacy protections for employees and volunteers at immigration organizations and makes it easier to punish people who publish their personal information or images. DeMaio says this bill is designed to protect politically connected immigration organizations from public scrutiny and silence of journalists, investigators, and citizens who expose how taxpayer money is being spent. “Instead of prosecuting fraudsters, Sacramento wants to punish the people exposing them. That’s completely backwards,” DeMaio warns. Nick Shirley AB 103 — The Bloated Budget – With Tax Hikes The 2026-2027 state budget spends a record amount fueled by massive tax hikes but delivers dismal results because it is filled with wasteful spending. $1 billion more will be wasted on the High Speed Train boondoggle, hundreds of millions for funding political activities of far-Left NGOs, and irresponsible salary hikes and pension spikes for government workers. There's also $12 billion in free taxpayer-funded healthcare for illegal immigrants while raising the cost of insurance on citizens by imposing a $426-per family insurance premium tax. AB 2484 and AB 1408 — Bills to Spike the Local Sales Tax to 11% Allows local politicians to raise the sales tax – in some cases above 10-11%! Instead of lowering California’s crushing tax burden, Sacramento politicians keep inventing new loopholes to raise taxes even higher. AB 2760 — The “Tie the Hands of Police” Bill Bans law enforcement from using a specified less-lethal wearable electroshock device until 2030 — while ordering the state to study the very same technology. “Once again, Sacramento politicians are tying the hands of police while criminals get a pass,” DeMaio stated. SB 113 — The Political Slush Fund Budget Bill A massive spending bill stuffed with taxpayer spending to far-Left NGOs with no competitive bidding and rushed through Sacramento with little time for public scrutiny. The bill includes millions more for politically active immigration organizations such as CHIRLA. “California is billions in the red, but Sacramento always seems to find millions for its political allies. That’s the definition of a slush fund,” stated DeMaio. SB 922 — The Hidden Road Tax Bill Allows local governments to push road repair and maintenance costs into utility rates, trash bills, and other public service charges. Instead of fixing California’s roads with the taxes drivers already pay, Sacramento politicians are opening the door to yet another hidden charge on household bills. SB 884 — The “No Arrest Zone” Bill Prohibits law enforcement from making most arrests within 200 feet of polling places on Election Day and makes several other changes to California election procedures. DeMaio says California should be strengthening election security and public confidence — not putting more restrictions on law enforcement around polling locations. AB 1393 – Government Pension Spiking Bill As state and local government pension systems are deep in half-a-trillion in debt, state politicians pass this reckless bill to increase pension benefits and lower the retirement age for government workers! Expect the government pension tsunami to hit our state soon – resulting in bankruptcies for local government, higher taxes, and massive service cuts…all to fund gold-plated pension payouts for government workers. SB 1004 — The “Dox the Cops” Bill Expands California’s restrictions on law enforcement officers wearing masks to include state peace officers. Instead of giving police the support and protection they need, Sacramento politicians are putting police at risk of being doxxed and harassed at home. AB 1896 — The Police “No Hire” Blacklist Bars certain former federal immigration enforcement officers from getting future jobs with California cities, counties, special districts, and other public agencies. “Only in California would politicians blacklist someone from a government job because they enforced federal immigration law,” DeMaio stated.