MEETING DATE:
October 14, 2014
SUBJECT:
Title
LEGISLATIVE REPORT
Body
Recommendation
Recommendation
NOTE AND FILE - No new positions on legislative items are recommended at this time.
Body
Board or Commission Action
Not applicable
Relevant Council Strategic Theme
Planning for the Future
Good Governance
Relevant Department Goal
Support a focused legislative program that ensures the interests of San Marcos residents and businesses are protected and/or enhanced.
Introduction
The City Council adopted Legislative Procedures and the 2014 Legislative Platform to guide the consideration of state and federal bills that affect City operations. Throughout the year, staff generated letters to state legislators and the Governor indicating the City's positions and asked the City's federal and state legislative advocates to contact legislative staff, and/or speak on behalf of the City regarding the legislative items.
This report provides an overview and final disposition of all state legislation for which the City had an established position during the 2013-14 legislative session.
Discussion
The 2014 regular legislative session began January 6 and the last day to pass bills was August 31. Governor Brown had until September 30 to sign or veto legislation. Non-urgency bills enacted on or before October 2 take effect no earlier than January 1, 2015. The Constitution requires the legislature to adjourn sine die at midnight on November 30, 2014.
All Assembly seats and 20 Senate seats are up for election on November 4. The 2015-16 legislature convenes for an organizational session at noon on December 1.
Below is a list of bills for which the City has an established position as well their final dispositions.
Bill
Author
Title
City
Position
Final Action
AB 155
Alejo (D)
Monterey County Water Resources Agency Design-Build
Oppose
Signed
AB 194
Campo (D)
Open meetings: actions for violations
Watch
Vetoed
AB 604
Ammiano ...
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