Supporters tell Senate panel SB 11 87 balances language-access aims with local cost concerns
Supporters including the California State Association of Counties and the California Municipal Clerks Association told the Senate Local Government Committee that amended SB 11 87 removes prescriptive language-access mandates while preserving local ability to provide services such as translation and live interpretation.
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At the Senate Local Government Committee hearing on SB 11 87, witnesses for local government groups urged the committee to concur in the Assembly amendments, describing the changes as a compromise that preserves local flexibility.
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