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Matter ROGC 26-050

Support and Collaboration on AB 1633 (Private Detention Facility Tax Law). (Ortiz, Campos, Candelas, Cohen)

Public Safety Joint Meeting for the Rules and Open Government Committee and Committee of the Whole Agenda Ready Introduced 29 Jan 2026
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ROGC 26-050
Type
Rules Committee Reviews, Recommendations and Approvals
Status
Agenda Ready
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Unknown
Introduced
29 Jan 2026
Last synced
12 Jun 2026 · 16:22

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Memorandum from Ortiz, Campos, Candelas, and Cohen

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This memorandum from Councilmembers Ortiz, Campos, Candelas, and Cohen recommends that the City Council adopt a position of support for Assembly Bill 1633, which aims to impose a tax on private detention facilities in California. The bill seeks to discourage the use of for-profit detention and increase accountability for private operators. The memorandum emphasizes the City of San José's commitment to protecting immigrant communities and aligns with its values of promoting dignity and accountability in immigration enforcement.

Key points
  • The memorandum is addressed to the Rules and Open Government Committee.
  • It recommends supporting Assembly Bill 1633, introduced by Assemblymember Matt Haney.
  • AB 1633 proposes a 50 percent tax on profits from private companies operating ICE-funded detention centers.
  • Revenue from the tax would be directed toward state purposes.
  • The City of San José has a history of supporting immigrant protections and opposing harmful policies.
  • The memorandum states that no private conversations regarding the memorandum's content have occurred among City Council members.
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  • The document includes placeholders for dates and lacks specific details on the legislative process.
  • The document appears to be a draft as indicated by the approval date and the format.

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RULES COMMITTEE: ITEM: TO: RULES AND OPEN GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE SUBJECT: SEE BELOW Approved: 02/04/26 C.2 FROM: Councilmember Ortiz Councilmember Campos Councilmember Candelas Councilmember Cohen DATE: January 29, 2026 Date: 1/29/2026 SUBJECT: Support and Collaboration on AB 1633 (Private Detention Facility Tax Law) RECOMMENDATION 1. Request the City Council adopt a position of support for the intent and policy direction of Assembly Bill 1633 (Haney), as introduced on January 26, 2026, as well as similar legislation that advances the same goals, and authorize City staff to take advocacy actions consistent with that intent, including drafting and submitting letters of support and coordinating with the author’s office regarding a potential City sponsorship role. BACKGROUND AB 1633 was introduced by Assemblymember Matt Haney (D–San Francisco) to address the continued operation and expansion of for-profit immigration detention facilities in California. The bill would impose a 50 percent tax on gross receipts or profits generated by private companies that operate ICE-funded detention centers. Revenue generated by the tax would be directed toward state purposes, with the broader policy...