Brief

Councilmember Tim McCosker moved this resolution, seconded by Imelda Padilla, to adopt a legislative position on SB 1314 (Menjivar) for the 2025-2026 session. The file directs the City to support the state bill, which would add regulatory requirements for smoke shops. The resolution passed the Rules, Elections and Intergovernmental Relations Committee on April 17, 2026, and Council adopted it unanimously (13-0-2) on April 29, 2026. Final action was taken on May 11, 2026.

Full summary

This resolution establishes Los Angeles City Council's official support for SB 1314, authored by State Senator Menjivar, which would strengthen regulations on smoke shops across California. The bill has two main components: it would impose business hours and location restrictions on smoke shops, and it would prohibit smoke shops from possessing, storing, owning, or selling nitrous oxide or any paraphernalia related to its consumption. The resolution, introduced by Councilmember Tim McOsker and seconded by Imelda Padilla, adds the bill to the City's 2025-26 State Legislative Program as a supported measure. The impetus for the City's support is the documented sale of nitrous oxide — commonly known as "whippets" or "galaxy gas" — at a number of smoke shops. The resolution notes that inhaling nitrous oxide can cause severe health consequences including paralysis, brain and nerve damage, heart irregularities, and in extreme cases death from hypoxia. The resolution was referred to the Rules, Elections and Intergovernmental Relations Committee in March 2026. After the Chief Legislative Analyst submitted a report on April 16, the committee took up the item on April 17 and approved it 4-0, with Councilmember Lee absent. The full Council adopted the resolution on April 29, 2026, by a vote of 13-0-2, with final action recorded on May 11, 2026. No fiscal impact statement was submitted and no community impact statements were filed. The file is now closed.

Activity (8)

• 2026-05-11 Council action final.
• 2026-04-29 Council adopted item, subject to reconsideration, pursuant to Council Rule 51.
• 2026-04-24 City Clerk scheduled item for Council on April 29, 2026.
• 2026-04-17 Rules, Elections and Intergovernmental Relations Committee approved item(s) .
• 2026-04-16 Chief Legislative Analyst document(s) referred to Rules, Elections and Intergovernmental Relations Committee.
• 2026-04-16 Document submitted by Chief Legislative Analyst, dated April 16, 2026.
• 2026-04-15 Rules, Elections and Intergovernmental Relations Committee scheduled item for committee meeting on April 17, 2026.
• 2026-03-10 Resolution referred to Rules, Elections and Intergovernmental Relations Committee.

Documents (5)

• 2026-05-11 Mayor Concurrence/Council Action · other
• 2026-04-29 Speaker Card(s) · speaker_card
• 2026-04-17 Report from Rules, Elections and Intergovernmental Relations Committee · report
• 2026-04-16 Report from Chief Legislative Analyst · report
• 2026-03-10 Resolution · other