When the state cannot provide funds, should a city then be required to
instate the program?
On Sun, Sep 27, 2026 at 11:45 AM Dr. Rubye Cervelli
wrote:
> *Article XIII B, Section 6* of the California Constitution
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> states that the state must provide funds to reimburse local governments,
> including cities, for the costs of any new program or increased level of
> service required by the Legislature or a state agency. [1
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> These requirements are commonly referred to as *state-mandated local
> programs*. Under this section, when a mandate is passed, the state is
> required to provide a "subvention of funds" to cover the financial burden
> shifted to the city. This includes instances where the state transfers
> financial responsibility for a program from itself to local entities. [1
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> If you are researching a specific state mandate or municipal law issue,
> let me know if you would like help with:
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> - The *exceptions* to this funding requirement (such as mandates
> requested by the local agency or legislation defining new crimes)
> - How cities file *mandate reimbursement claims* through the
> California Commission on State Mandates
> - The differences in how this applies to *general law cities vs.
> charter cities*
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