PORAC leadership gathered at the State Capitol on May 5 for its annual Legislative Day, engaging with policymakers on issues that matter most to members and the law enforcement profession as a whole.

PORAC focused on its sponsored measures supporting the modernization of public safety retirement benefits to address California’s staffing and retention crisis (AB 1383), protecting confidential union communications (AB 1564) and ensuring transparency when public employers use generative artificial intelligence in the workplace (AB 2656).

The Association also expressed its opposition to bills that represent a dangerous step backward for public safety, including measures that would prohibit California law enforcement from participating in joint task forces or interagency operations with out-of-state or federal agencies (SB 1105) and ban officers from off-duty service or volunteering with agencies tied to the Department of Homeland Security, such as the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Coast Guard and military reserves (AB 1537).

In addition, PORAC voiced serious objections to the governor’s proposed trailer bill language affecting the Subsequent Injuries Benefits Trust Fund (SIBTF), which would narrow eligibility, reduce benefits and apply new standards to pending claims, raising concerns for injured workers, including peace officers and veterans.

PORAC thanks every legislator who took the time to meet with our leadership and hear about the issues affecting peace officers statewide, as well as our members who participated in this important advocacy.