State Policy & Advocacy
Current State Advocacy Actions
- 02-02-2026 CalCAPA Response to Governor Newsom’s Proposed 2026-2027 Budget
- 01-27-2026 Request for Information to Director Wimbley on LIHEAP to Leverage IIJA Weatherization Funding
- 01-06-2026 Request to Governor Newsom for State Investment in LIHEAP to Leverage IIJA Weatherization Funding
- 11-14-2025 Request to Governor Newsom for Urgent Need for State Support for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
2026 State Legislation
AB 1318 (Bonta) – SUPPORT
Summary: This new law expands the definition of a “qualified nonprofit organization” for state grants and contracts to include either federal or state tax-exempt status
Status: Signed by Governor and Chaptered 10/07/2025
Opportunities to Advocate at the State
Join Community Action leaders and state partners for information-sharing, relationship-building, and dialogue around policies that affect low-income Californians and the programs designed to assist them.
CalCAPA 2026 Advocacy Day
When: May 14, 2026, 10:00AM-4:00PM
Where: California State Capitol, West Side, Sacramento, CA