California SB1442 validates past actions and proceedings of public bodies, including bond issuance and boundary changes.
California SB1442, known as the Third Validating Act of 2026, validates past actions and proceedings of public bodies, including the issuance of bonds and changes to boundaries. It confirms that all bonds issued by public bodies are legally binding obligations. The act also validates past actions related to the annexation, detachment, consolidation, merger, or dissolution of public bodies. It does not apply to contracts with the United States or matters currently under legal contestation. The act does not extend the period for legal action beyond what is currently allowed.
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