AB 39: Relating to: requiring state employees to perform their work at the offices of their employer.
AB 39 status: To Governor — Failed to pass notwithstanding the objections of the Governor pursuant to Joint Rule 82 (updated May 13, 2026).
What this bill does
Overall score
Bill summary
OfficialThis bill would require all state government employees to work from the office instead of from home. It is currently being debated in the state Assembly.
Key analysis
Impact analysis
Environment
Benefits
- No direct sector impact identified
Risks
- No direct sector impact identified
Economy
Benefits
- Potential increase in local business foot traffic near state offices
Risks
- Risk of increased turnover and higher recruitment costs for state agencies
- Loss of cost-saving benefits associated with remote operations
Society
Benefits
- Standardization of public-facing office hours
Risks
- Reduction in work-life balance for state government employees
- Potential negative impact on worker morale and job satisfaction
How trustworthy & consequential it is
Source
OpenStates
Confidence
lowlow
Analysis status
OpenStates summary
Could create significant workforce retention challenges for the public sector
Analysis based on limited bill abstract provided
Where it stands
Introduced
CompleteCommittee
CompleteFloor
CompleteGovernor
CurrentFailed to pass notwithstanding the objections of the Governor pursuant to Joint Rule 82
Enacted
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