Senator Umberg's proposal to refine Section 363 of California's Code of Civil Procedure addresses the legal interpretation of civil actions through a technical amendment that maintains the inclusion of special civil proceedings within the definition of "action" when procedurally necessary.

The measure preserves the existing framework for civil proceedings while providing linguistic clarity in the statutory text. Under both current law and the proposed amendment, courts maintain their authority to interpret "action" as encompassing special proceedings of a civil nature when required for proper case administration. This technical modification requires no new appropriations, involves no fiscal implications, and maintains current enforcement mechanisms within California's judicial system.

The bill, introduced in January 2025, requires a simple majority vote for passage and operates within the established structure of California civil procedure, requiring no changes to local programs or additional oversight mechanisms. Courts and legal practitioners would continue to apply these provisions through existing judicial processes, with the amendment serving to enhance terminology precision in civil proceedings.