San Jose City Council
April 4, 2023

TO: HONORABLE MAYOR FROM: Sarah Zárate

AND CITY COUNCIL

SUBJECT: SPRING INTERGOVERNMENTAL DATE: March 23, 2023

RELATIONS REPORT

Approved Date
3/24/23

RECOMMENDATION

(a) Accept the Spring Intergovernmental Relations Report.

(b) Reaffirm all City positions summarized in the 2023 Intergovernmental Relations Priority Federal Legislation Log.

(c) Reaffirm all City positions summarized in the 2023 Intergovernmental Relations Priority State Legislation Log.

SUMMARY AND OUTCOME

The Spring Intergovernmental Relations Report provides an update on the City’s top legislative priorities and outlines legislative positions for the City Council to reaffirm. The top legislative priorities are listed in Attachment A - Intergovernmental Relations Priority Federal Legislation Log and Attachment B - Intergovernmental Relations Priority State Legislation Log.

Acceptance of this report continues the Administration’s advocacy efforts to advance City priorities.

From the period of December 1, 2022 through March 13, 2023, the Intergovernmental Relations team (IGR) took the following actions to further the City’s legislative priorities in coordination with partner departments and outside agencies:

 Secured $3.25 million in funding for the City’s emergency housing sites through two Federal Congressionally Directed Funding (Earmark) requests.  Successfully advocated for $742 million in Transit and Intercity Rail Capital Program funds ($375 million for BART to Silicon Valley Phase II and $367 million for Caltrain Electrification).
 Successfully advocated for $91.2 million for continuation of the Shoreline Levee Project to make progress on the completion of Reaches 4 and 5 that impact the Alviso neighborhood and the San José – Santa Clara Regional Wastewater Facility.

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 Implemented new bill tracking software that significantly expanded the ability to track, organize, and monitor legislation.
 Instituted a new automated form and standardized process to capture external letter of support requests for Federal and State earmarks.
 Introduced three City of San José sponsored bills in the state legislature.  Issued or facilitated 26 letters of support for legislation, ballot measures, as well as funding and regulatory priorities aligned with the Legislative Program.  Issued and facilitated 21 letters of support for City grant applications and partner applications that benefit the City.
 Advocated for City interests aligned with the Legislative Program at the state and federal level through meetings with legislators, their staff, and/or state and federal agencies.

BACKGROUND

The Administration provides regular updates on legislative and regulatory advocacy efforts to ensure the City Council stays informed of actions taken throughout the year related to Federal and State legislative advocacy.

IGR last reported to City Council on December 6, 2022. At that meeting, City Council approved the 2023-2024 Legislative Priorities and Legislative Program (Item 2.9 22-1781) 1 and the Fall
Report (Item 2.10 22-1782).2 The following analysis is framed around the approved 2023-2024 legislative priorities:

 Address Homelessness and Enable Affordable Housing
 Promote Safety and Vision Zero Initiatives
 Pursue Funding for Equitable, Sustainable, and Resilient Infrastructure  Drive Impactful Climate Action and Unlock San José’s 2030 Climate Smart Goals  Relentlessly advocate for regional policy solutions that result in equitable outcomes and prosperity for San José families

The analysis section of this memorandum is organized by the following: Budget, Legislative Priorities, and Other Legislative Updates.

ANALYSIS

♦ Budget

This section provides an update on the process and timelines for the federal and state budget process.

1 City of San José - File #: 22-1781 (legistar.com)
2 22-1782 - Memorandum (legistar.com)

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Federal Update

National Defense Authorization Act
On December 23, 2022, President Biden signed the $858 billion 2023 National Defense Authorization Act that included the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2022.3 The WRDA bill authorized the Army Corps of Engineers to construct 25 new projects, make modifications to six existing projects, provided direction for the Army Corps of Engineers to conduct feasibility studies for 94 new projects, and reauthorized the National Levee Safety Program to improve the management of levees across the country through 2028. Most importantly, WRDA included language that restored the original federal/non-federal cost-share for the Santa Clara Valley Water District’s South San Francisco Bay Shoreline Phase I Project.

Enactment of the WRDA regulatory language allowed the Army Corps of Engineers to award the Shoreline Project an additional $91.2 million in February 2023, helping to ensure that the full project will be completed.

2023 Appropriations Act
On December 29, 2022, President Biden signed the 2023 Consolidated Appropriations Act that will keep the federal government funded through September 30, 2023. This $1.7 trillion bill included $47 billion in support for Ukraine and the largest ever investment in non-defense funding at $787 billion. Each of the 12 appropriations bills included within the omnibus increased spending by amounts ranging from 1.4% to 20.9 %, including a 7.8% increase for the Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development appropriations.

Brief highlights of the package include:
• Bipartisan priorities including $58.7 billion for programs authorized by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act; $1.8 billion in new funding to implement the bipartisan Creating Helpful Incentives to Produce Semiconductors and Science Act of 2022 (CHIPS ACT); and $5 billion for the Cost of War Toxic Exposures Fund to implement the landmark Sergeant First Class Heath Robinson Honoring our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics Act.
• Nutrition programs including a $13.4 billion increase for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, $28.5 billion for Child Nutrition Programs, and $6 billion for the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children. • Housing assistance including $3.6 billion for Homeless Assistance Grants, $1.5 billion for the HOME Investment Partnerships Program, $1.435 billion for the Housing for the Elderly and Housing for Persons with Disabilities program, and new incremental Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers to support over 11,700 additional low-income households. • Childcare investments including $7.67 billion for the Child Care and Development Block Grant, and nearly $12 billion for Head Start.
• Energy relief for families including $5 billion for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program.
• Combating violence against women with a record $700 million investment.

3 WRDA is traditionally passed every two years and authorizes the United States Army Corps of Engineers’ activities such as water supply and wastewater infrastructure, flood control, hydropower, and ecosystem restoration.

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In addition, this omnibus spending bill contained $3.25 million in Congressional Directed Spending for Emergency Interim Housing projects in San José:
• Mabury Bridge Housing - $750,000 (Lofgren – Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development)
• SureStay funding - $2.5 million (Eshoo/Khanna – Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development)

Debt Ceiling
The federal government is currently funded through September 30, 2023; however, the Treasury Department announced that the federal government is close to breaching the national debt ceiling and has begun taking “extraordinary measures” to prevent a default on the nation’s debt. The Treasury Department estimates that the United States may default on the national debt by early June, though the Congressional Budget Office has estimated the Treasury Department’s cash and extraordinary borrowing measures could potentially last through September. Failure of the Treasury Department to meet its federal obligations would create significant uncertainty and risk to taxpayers, government services, and global financial markets. Republicans, who hold a slim majority in the House of Representatives, have demanded that President Joe Biden agree to spending cuts in exchange for raising the debt ceiling. Negotiations are ongoing.

Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization
The Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee and House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee requested proposals from stakeholders for the 2023 reauthorization of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The FAA was last authorized by Congress in 2018 for a period of five years and the authorization will expire on September 30, 2023. Specific topics for reauthorization will be explored in a series of hearings during the next few months and will be examining “new entrants” into the airspace, including advanced air mobility and drones.

The City’s Airport Department is actively engaged in the development of the FAA authorization through the Airports United coalition. The key priority for the Airport Department in the FAA reauthorization is to increase funding and flexibility for capital projects. Specifically, the Airport Department would like to see the Airport Improvement Program (AIP) grants increase from $3.35 billion annually to $4.0 billion annually, in addition to continued funding of supplemental discretionary grants, expanded eligibility of projects allowed under an AIP, and full use of our AIP entitlement funds (which have limits because the Airport Department is a medium-hub facility). Moreover, the Airport Department would like the Passenger Facility Charge to be adjusted for inflation; it has been capped at $4.50 for over 20 years.

Fiscal Year 2024 Budget
On March 9, 2023, President Biden released the proposed Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 budget. The President’s proposed $6.8 trillion budget includes:

• $5 trillion in new taxes over 10 years, including a billionaire minimum tax that would require the wealthiest .01% of Americans to pay at least 25% on their income, including on appreciated assets, but overall reducing the federal deficit by $2.9 billion over the next decade.

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• $1.2 billion to support the Department of Energy industrial decarbonization measures to combat climate change; $5 billion for the Environmental Protection Agency to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and build resilience to the impacts of extreme weather; and $16.5 billion in climate science and clean-energy innovation. • $21 billion in discretionary funds to support activities that were authorized in the CHIPS Act.
• Federal funding to states to increase options for childcare for over 16 million children, and funding to states to offer universal, free pre-kindergarten to children ages three and four.
• $6 billion overall to support Ukraine, as well as support the Unite States alliance with NATO and other European allies. Over $750 million of that would go to Ukraine to continue to counter Russia’s invasion.
• $500 million to increase the discretionary maximum Pell Grant —helping more than 6.8 million students pay for college and invests mandatory and discretionary funding to expand free community college.
• $59 billion in mandatory funding and tax incentives aimed at increasing the affordable housing supply, including for extremely low-income households, and $10 billion in mandatory funding to incentivize state, local, and regional jurisdictions to make progress in removing barriers to affordable housing developments, such as restrictive zoning. • $500 million for the BART to Silicon Valley Phase II extension, securing the project’s place in the Capital Investment Grants New Starts funding program, dependent upon a full funding grant agreement being secured.

While IGR will continue to monitor the President’s budget, it is important to note that this year’s budget process will likely include tense negotiations between Democrats and Republicans and the final budget will look very different to the budget that was released by the President.

State Update

Governor Newsom released his January proposed 2023-24 budget on January 10, 2023. This announcement represents the Governor’s budget intentions but is subject to legislative debate and updated financial projections in spring 2023. The IGR team prepared an Information
Memorandum: Governor Newsom’s January Proposed 2023-24 Budget4 posted on January 25, 2023. The Governor will present a revised budget document in May and the California Legislature must pass the 2023-24 budget bill by midnight on June 15, 2023. IGR worked with the Mayor’s Office to submit a letter on December 19, 2022 to the Governor focused on funding for the City’s priorities around homelessness, transportation, and youth workforce.

♦ Address Homelessness and Enable Affordable Housing

This section summarizes major policy developments and IGR activities related to the advocacy priority: Address Homelessness and Enable Affordable Housing.

4 https://www.sanjoseca.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/93935/638102313166900000

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Federal Update

Congressionally Directed Spending
The 2023 Consolidated Appropriations Act omnibus spending bill contained $3.25 million in Congressional Directed Spending for Emergency Interim Housing projects in San José. Funding of $750,000 for Mabury Bridge Housing was championed by Representative Lofgren and $2.5 million for SureStay Hotel was championed by Representatives Eshoo and Khanna. This funding will support the City’s operational costs at these two sites to provide housing for individuals experiencing homelessness.

Legislation
The City issued a letter of support on the Federal Stop Wallstreet Landlords Act of 2022. This bill would place restrictions on large institutional investors with at least $100 million in assets during a calendar year. These investors are profiting from single-family home purchases, displacing residents, and creating insurmountable competition for homebuyers. This bill did not pass during the 117
th Congress; IGR is waiting to see if this legislation is introduced again.

State Update

Advocacy
Governor Newsom’s January Proposed FY 2023-2024 Budget includes $3 billion through four rounds of the Homeless Housing, Assistance, and Prevention program and includes $1 billion for the fifth round of funding. This funding is contingent on proposed statutory changes to metrics and reporting included in trailer bill language. The Governor also proposed $400 million for the third round of Encampment Resolution grants. Funding for housing programs was reduced to 88% of what was allocated in 2022-2023 and proposed in 2023-2024. If there is sufficient funding in January 2024, these reductions will be restored.

In response to Governor Newsom’s calls for increased accountability for outcomes in the

Homeless Housing, Assistance, and Prevention program, the IGR team is monitoring multiple bills on this topic.

On March 16, 2023, Governor Newsom announced a distribution of 1,200 tiny homes statewide.

This program was announced alongside a new statewide goal to reduce unsheltered homelessness 15% by 2025. San José will receive 200 of these units paid for, and installed by, the State. The City will work with the State and local partners to site the location for these units. The State estimates an installation timeline of fall 2023.

On March 22, 2023, in response to an audit request of homelessness funding by Senator Cortese with the subjects being the State of California, the City of San José and one other city in California, the City of San José provided testimony to the Joint Legislative Audit Committee.

The City noted its pride in its accomplishments in addressing homelessness through robust cross- sector collaboration, while underscoring that much more must be done to tackle this challenge, and to that end, partnership with the State (in legislative solutions and funding) is essential. This

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audit was approved by the Joint Legislative Audit Committee and initial work is expected to commence in the next two months.

Grant Opportunities
Administered by the California Interagency Council on Homelessness (a branch of the State of California’s Business, Consumer Services, and Housing Agency), the competitive Encampment Resolution Funding Program provides grants to resolve critical homeless encampment concerns and transition individuals into safe and stable housing. The City of San José received $2,085,216 in the first round to serve 100 individuals encamped along the Guadalupe River Trail. City’s collaborative program, Safe Encampment Resolution, is to transition individuals to permanent housing and restore the Guadalupe River Trail for public use by June 30, 2024. The City of San José’s Housing Department plans to apply in the second round of Encampment Resolution Funding by June 30, 2023.

Senate Joint Committee on Homelessness
IGR coordinated San José representation at a Senate Housing and Human Services Joint Hearing on Homelessness on March 7, 2023, to advocate for the City’s needs and outline the progress made on our homelessness response with the help of State funds and policy change. Both senators who represent San José, Senator Wahab and Senator Cortese, were present. The City’s testimony provided a powerful opportunity to attest to the successes and challenges in San José and raise awareness of our needs at the state level.

Housing and Homelessness Advocacy Day
On March 13, 2023, the IGR team coordinated a housing and homelessness legislative advocacy day in Sacramento to meet with the City’s delegation and key state agencies to raise awareness of the City’s successes and to communicate future funding and policy needs.

Legislation
Mayor Matt Mahan joined the Big City Mayors Coalition to pledge support for Senate Bill (SB) 43 and SB 363 authored by Senator Eggman. Both bills would work to help people with severe mental illness get the support they need. SB 43 would update conservatorship laws by expanding qualifying criteria to encompass personal safety, medical care and health, and appropriate shelter. SB 363 would establish a real-time dashboard to show bed availability in mental health and substance abuse facilities. The IGR team will continue to advocate for their passage.

The City signed a coalition letter of support on Assembly Bill (AB) 1319 (Wicks) to update the Bay Area Housing Finance Authority to enable additional tools to lower housing development costs, protect renters, and expand affordable housing options.

Mayor Matt Mahan issued a letter of support for Assembly Bill (AB) 1469 (Kalra) which would amend the Santa Clara Valley Water District Act to allow the agency to do more to assist unsheltered people living along creeks and streams including providing housing.

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The City also summited a letter of support for Senate Bill (SB) 37 (Caballero) which would provide housing subsidies to older adults and adults with disabilities who are experiencing or at risk of experiencing homelessness.

Attachment C - Legislation Related to Legislative Priority: Address Homelessness and Enable Affordable Housing - provides a list of bills that IGR is monitoring related to homelessness and housing which align with the Legislative Program.

♦ Promote Safety and Vision Zero Initiatives

This section summarizes major policy developments and IGR activities related to the advocacy priority: Promote Safety and Vision Zero Initiatives.

Federal Update

Advocacy
In late January, the City was made aware that the risk profile issued by the Department of Homeland Security/Federal Emergency Management Agency for the San Francisco Bay Area (including San José) was unexpectedly dropped from Level 4 to Level 5, threatening the Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) grant funding that will be available to the region. The City relies upon its annual allocation of UASI grant funding to provide critical equipment, technology, and staff resources for its public safety and emergency management teams. In partnership with Bay Area UASI, the City raised issues with the methodology and data points used to justify this reduction in risk profile with the Department of Homeland Security and urged the department to re-evaluate the adjustment in its methodology. On February 27, the FY23 Homeland Security Grant Program was released which reduced Bay Area UASI’s allocation by approximately $500,000 from the prior year.

Grants Awarded
On January 26, 2023, the City was awarded over $62 million for transportation safety projects that support walking, biking, and taking transit. With advocacy from IGR and the City’s Department of Transportation, the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) awarded the funds through the third round of the regionally administered but federally funded One Bay Area Grant Program and the regional allocation of the state’s Active Transportation Program (ATP).

The six winning San José projects include Vision Zero safety improvements, conversion of one- way streets to two-way, and a complete overhaul of some streets to better accommodate walking, bicycling, and transit use.
5 On February 21, 2023, the City was awarded $2 million in funding from the first round of the highly competitive Federal Reconnecting Communities Pilot Program to assess the feasibility and conceptual designs for converting Monterey Road from a motor highway to a grand boulevard that will be enjoyable and safe for all road users. The project will undertake planning,

5 To make the best use of the funding amounts available, some proposed projects were awarded for initial phases, while others were funded through construction.

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design, conceptual engineering, and environmental review to reconstruct the road and intersections as a complete street through the project area.

Upcoming Grants
On February 28, 2023, the Airport applied for $20 million for the Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity federal grant administered by the United States Department of Transportation. This project would advance the City's Vision Zero goals through the reconstruction of the ground transportation islands at the San José’s Mineta International Airport’s Terminal A, which will significantly improve the safety of pedestrians through upgraded pedestrian walkways and crosswalks, ensuring that pedestrians have a clear and safe path to and from the airport terminals.6 The Airport Department also applied to the FAA for an AIP supplemental competitive grant for the next phase of its Taxiway Victor project.

Although the City and the County of Santa Clara were unsuccessful in their joint application for the 2022 United States Department of Transportation’s Safe Streets for All grant for safety improvements in East San José Vision Zero Priority Safety Corridors, the City will submit another application for the 2023 round of funding (anticipated release in April). The City Department of Transportation and its partners on the Diridon Station project are also submitting an application for the United States Department of Transportation Federal-State Partnership for Intercity Passenger Rail grant for the Diridon Station project in April.

Legislation
The City submitted a letter of support advocating for the SAFE Banking Act to be included in 2022 year-end Congressional legislation. The bill would allow cannabis and cannabis-related businesses to access traditional banking services such as lines of credit, loans, and wealth management services. Cannabis companies need this access to facilitate smooth business operations. This in turn promotes the prosperity of local small businesses and mitigates cash only safety concerns in surrounding areas. This bill was ultimately not included in 2022 federal year- end legislation, but IGR continues to monitor this issue should legislation be re-introduced.

State Update

Advocacy
IGR continues to advocate for restoration of ATP funding, as the Governor’s proposed budget included a net reduction of $200 million to the program. With limited resources, the City has been able to expediently reconfigure some existing street infrastructure through “quick build” and capital projects to reduce speeding and improve pedestrian and driver safety. However, this work requires increased resources to accelerate progress on complete and safe streets which calls for dramatic funding increases in Caltrans’ ATP and/or new flexible funding programs to achieve Vision Zero. Reduction of ATP state funding would negatively impact these efforts.

6 The project supports the goals and objectives of the Airport's Sustainability Management Plan which aims to make the airport more sustainable and reduce its environmental impact, significantly improve traffic flow, and reduce local congestion. Grant awards are anticipated in early summer 2023.

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The Governor’s proposed budget also includes $564.4 million over three years to support local law enforcement efforts to address retail theft and other crimes and IGR continues to monitor this funding that is aligned with the Rules and Open Government Committee direction from 2022.

Legislation
The City is sponsoring SB 400 by Senator Wahab, which would allow police department leadership to disclose that an officer was terminated from the department and the reason for that termination. Any such disclosure would be limited to the name and rank of the officer, the date of termination, and a general description of the cause for termination. The intention of this legislation is to provide disclosure of this information only at the discretion of the agency and not to mandate any release of records. This legislation will provide more accessible information for high profile police misconduct cases, thereby building more public trust and transparency and improving police-community relations.

Assemblymember Friedman is sponsoring an automated speed enforcement bill, AB 645, with co-authors Assemblymembers Berman and Lee. The bill would create a pilot program authorizing San José and five other cities to use speed cameras to enforce speed limits on their highest injury streets, with a legislative sunset date of 2032. A prior version of this bill died in the Assembly Appropriations Suspense File in the last legislative session, but given previous City Council direction, IGR continues to pursue this legislation.

The IGR team is also monitoring several bills related to Vision Zero including:
• AB 251 (Ward): This bill would require the California Transportation Commission to convene a task force to study the relationship between vehicle weight and injuries to vulnerable road users.
• AB 413 (Lee); Daylighting: This bill would prohibit the stopping, standing, or parking of a vehicle within 20 feet of any unmarked or marked crosswalk.

The City is working closely with Senator Blakespear in support of SB 8, given the City’s historic effort to pass local gun safety legislation. This legislation would mandate a statewide gun liability insurance requirement modeled after San José’s ordinance passed in February of 2022. 7 This bill was recently amended to allow localities the ability to opt into the gun liability insurance requirement. IGR is also closely monitoring additional State gun legislation.

With the rise of fentanyl overdose deaths in California youth, legislation confronting the fentanyl crisis is a priority for legislators this session. This legislation can be generally bifurcated into two categories: public health supports and criminal penalties. The IGR team is tracking several fentanyl bills related to criminal penalties.

The IGR team is also monitoring AB 374 (Haney), which would allow cannabis cafes that sell both cannabis products and non-cannabis food and drinks to be licensed in the state, with enabling authority given to local jurisdictions. Staff does not have concerns at this time, as this

7 Gun Harm Reduction Ordinance (sanjoseca.gov)

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would give the City more options to consider should City Council decide to allow social consumption businesses in San José.

Attachment D - Legislation Related to Legislative Priority: Promote Safety and Vision Zero Initiatives - provides a list of bills that IGR is monitoring related to public safety and which align with the Legislative Program.

♦ Pursue Funding for Equitable, Sustainable, and Resilient Infrastructure

This section summarizes major policy developments and IGR activities related to the advocacy priority: Pursue Funding for Equitable, Sustainable, and Resilient Infrastructure.

Federal Update

Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act
The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act was signed into law in November 2021, and in its first year awarded $185 billion in funding to over 6,900 projects. While many funding opportunities were released on target, several new funding programs were delayed and are now anticipated to be released in spring or summer 2023. In addition, many existing programs are preparing to release the second round of funding opportunities. In particular, the City is looking forward to the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure formula grant program and the Discretionary Grant Program for Charging and Fueling Infrastructure competitive grant program.

The $7.5 billion investment in electric vehicle charging will help build out a national network of 500,000 electric vehicle chargers. Additionally, several of the active transportation programs were subject to future appropriations and are uncertain to be funded, including the Stopping Threats on Pedestrians, Active Transportation Infrastructure Investment, and Healthy Streets programs.

Shoreline Levee
In collaboration with Santa Clara Valley Water District, IGR actively advocated for and secured $91.2 million in federal funding from the United States Army Corps of Engineers for Reaches 4 and 5 of the South San Francisco Bay Shoreline Protection Project.8 This project is a partnership with the California State Coastal Conservancy, the Army Corps of Engineers, and regional stakeholders to construct coastal levees that will provide tidal flood protection, restore and enhance tidal marsh and related habitats, and provide recreational and public access opportunities along the shoreline. The funding from the Army Corps of Engineers will assist in building the additional levee reaches in order to protect the Alviso community, the San José - Santa Clara Regional Wastewater Facility, and the Silicon Valley Advanced Water Purification Center.

8 The $91.2 million in federal funding received for Reaches 4 and 5 does not cover the full cost of the project and a significant fund gap remains.

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State Update

Regional Funding
On January 25, 2023, the California Supreme Court dismissed an appeal from the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association challenging toll increases on seven state-operated Bay Area bridges, thereby unlocking millions of dollars in toll revenue for projects throughout the region. The toll increases were approved by Bay Area voters in 2018 through Regional Measure 3. The revenue from the increased tolls was not suspended during the court case and roughly $545 million was collected and placed into escrow pending the conclusion of the litigation. As a result, the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) will receive approximately $100 million in funding for Diridon Station, while BART to Silicon Valley Phase II will receive $375 million in funding.

Grants Awarded
On January 31, 2023, the Governor’s Office announced the award of 2022 Transit and Intercity Rail Capital Program (TIRCP) funding for projects with existing TIRCP commitments from the California State Transportation Agency. VTA received $375 million for the BART to Silicon Valley Phase II project. The project is scheduled to be completed in 2033 and previously received $750 million in TIRCP funding. Additionally, Caltrain received $367 million for the Peninsula Corridor Electrification project, which is electrifying Caltrain rail service and acquiring new electric multiple-unit trains for improved and more frequent service. The latter project is scheduled to be completed in 2024 and previously received $20 million in TIRCP funding. The City conducted significant advocacy in partnership with VTA and Caltrain to ensure favorable grant awards.

Advocacy
In the proposed 2023-2024 budget, the Governor included a $2 billion “trigger reduction” in the TIRCP program for the next three fiscal years from the originally planned $7.7 billion ($1 billion reduction in FY 2023-2024 and $500 million reductions in FYs 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 each).

If there is sufficient General Fund revenue in January 2024, the difference between the projected funding and the 2023-2024 funding would be restored. However, there is significant concern that there will not be sufficient formula funding for the region unless the TIRCP reductions are restored.

There is still a sizable funding gap of $375 million for the BART to Silicon Valley Phase II project which staff are working with VTA and our regional partners at MTC to secure. To resolve this gap, the region (through MTC) must receive the supplemental 2023 TIRCP funding from the state and prioritize the BART to Silicon Valley Phase II project, for which MTC endorsed a total $750 million in TIRCP funding. This is critical as the Federal Transit Administration accepted the Phase II project into the Capital Investment Grants New Starts Funding program, thereby enabling the project to secure up to $4.6 billion in federal funding. To secure this federal funding, VTA must have a full funding plan, including the full $750 million in state/regional funding, by early 2024. IGR is working in collaboration with the City’s Department of Transportation, VTA, and MTC to advocate for a restoration of $2 billion in TIRCP funding.

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Legislation
The IGR team is monitoring several bills related to building infrastructure and several energy related bills. A list of these bills can be found in Attachment E - Legislation Related to Legislative Priority: Pursue Funding for Equitable, Sustainable, and Resilient Infrastructure.

♦ Drive Impactful Climate Action and Unlock San José’s 2030 Climate Smart Goals

This section summarizes major policy developments and IGR activities related to the advocacy priority: Drive Impactful Climate Action and Unlock San José’s 2030 Climate Smart Goals.

Federal Update

Inflation Reduction Act
The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) update was signed into law in August 2022 and the administering agencies began implementing the new funding programs that will distribute approximately $125 billion in climate and energy grant funding.9 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is overseeing the largest category of funding under the IRA, the $27 billion Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund. The EPA recently announced two upcoming competitive grant funding opportunities under this program: $20 billion for the General and Low-Income Assistance Competition program and $7 billion for the Zero-Emissions Technology Fund Competition program. Additional guidance will be released for the remaining IRA programs in the near future.

While many of the provisions of the IRA are direct to consumer incentives, IGR has set up a working group to align outreach to businesses and residents regarding the benefits and incentives included in the IRA. Outreach efforts include emails, blog posts, and social media posts from San José Clean Energy and communications from the City Manager’s Office of Communications.

Advocacy
While the IRA already passed, IGR is working in concert with City departments to influence the regulations and guidelines of the Act to be as beneficial to San José as possible. On December 5, 2022, IGR submitted comments on behalf of the City to the EPA’s Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund Request for Information. The City’s Department of Transportation, Environmental Services Department, and Community Energy Department reviewed the draft program design and implementation guidelines for the $27 billion in upcoming competitive funding and provided input on how the guidelines could better serve residents and communities in San José.

Grants Pending
On February 13, 2023, the Environmental Services Department applied for federal funding from the EPA Consumer Recycling Education and Outreach grant program, with the IGR team coordinating local letters of support. The funding would be used to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, recycling contamination, and waste generation through a suite of trilingual public

9 On December 15, 2022, the Biden Administration released a guidebook for the IRA that explains each funding program and provides eligibility and funding amounts as well as timing of funding opportunities.

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outreach tactics targeting residents across the City, with a focus on those located within EPA- defined disadvantaged communities.

State Update

Regional Policy Actions
On March 15, 2023, the Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD) held a hearing to consider amendments to Rules 9-4 and 9-6 requiring that all new water heaters, boilers, and furnaces purchased and installed after specified dates must have zero nitrogen oxide emissions, thereby requiring that any new furnaces and water heaters that are replaced are electric appliances. The proposed rule changes would take effect for residential water heaters in 2027, for gas furnaces in 2029, and for large capacity water heaters used in large commercial buildings or multi-family residences in 2031. The rules would apply throughout the BAAQMD territory, which includes all of Santa Clara, San Mateo, Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, and Napa counties, the City and County of San Francisco, as well as part of Solano and Sonoma counties. While the City is supportive of these efforts, as they align with the City’s adopted Climate Smart and carbon neutrality by 2030 goals, staff would like to ensure that income and equity considerations are included so that the City’s low and moderate-income communities are not financially burdened.

Grants Pending
On February 15, 2023, the Environmental Services Department applied for state funding from the CalRecycle Legacy Disposal Site Abatement Partial grant program, with the IGR team coordinating local letters of support. The funding would be used toward replacement of the current gas flare and associated landfill gas collection system at the former Singleton Road Disposal Site on an 85-acre property located in South San José. The project’s goals are to improve public health and safety through effectively preventing off-site migration of landfill gases while continuing to comply with air emissions requirements and improving site security.

Legislation
The IGR team is monitoring several bills related to electric vehicles. A list of these bills is found in Attachment F - Legislation Related to Legislative Priority: Drive Impactful Climate Action and Unlock San José’s 2030 Climate Smart Goals.

♦ Relentlessly advocate for regional policy solutions that result in equitable outcomes and prosperity for San José families

This section summarizes major policy developments and IGR activities related to the advocacy priority: Relentlessly advocate for regional policy solutions that result in equitable outcomes and prosperity for San José families.

HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
March 23, 2023
Subject: Spring Intergovernmental Relations Report

Federal Update

CHIPS Act
The CHIPS Act was signed into law by President Biden on August 9, 2022 and was designed to enhance manufacturing of semiconductors in the United States. It created a $52 billion grant program to which states, local governments, educational institutions, nonprofits, and for-profit companies are all eligible to apply. It also includes a 25 percent tax credit for investments in semiconductor manufacturing. In addition, a research and development program will invest $11 billion in a National Semiconductor Technology Center, a National Advanced Packaging Manufacturing Program, up to three new Manufacturing USA Institutes, and will fund workforce training.

IGR coordinated CHIPS Act implementation with our state and federal lobbying teams and the City Manager’s Office of Economic Development and Cultural Affairs. The CHIPS Act requires and incentivizes certain state or local matches. State CHIPS Act incentives include $120 million in one-time funding for the CA Competes grant in the Governor’s January proposed budget. This proposal would also lift the maximum award, to allow for as much as $40 million in funding for CHIPS Act projects. The IGR team has coordinated several meetings with the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development to better understand the full scope of state incentives and the state’s role in CHIPs Act implementation. The City is currently reviewing local incentives to help expedite CHIPS Act projects, which will need to break ground by January 1, 2026. Moreover, IGR explored CEQA streamlining or exemption for CHIPS applicants. While there is no active legislation to address the need for CEQA legislation, IGR will continue to engage on this with the Governor’s Office and the Silicon Valley Leadership Group.

Regarding workforce development, San José and the region have the labor force, industry, and academic institutions to be well positioned to host a National Semiconductor Technology Center.

The IGR team has connected with San José State University on what this would mean for keeping its diverse talent in the region by adding more family supporting jobs in the semiconductor industry. Additionally, during his trip to Washington D.C. for the United States Conference of Mayors, Mayor Mahan met with the White House Coordinator for CHIPS Implementation. IGR will continue to play an active role in convening state and local partners around positioning San José as a region of choice for a research and development center. 10 Federal Communications Commission Broadband Map
The IGR team collaborated with the City’s Information Technology Department to challenge the Federal Communications Commission new broadband map released in November, as required by the Broadband DATA Act. This map is of great importance, as it will be used to allocate federal infrastructure funding to unserved areas. The challenge included concerns with missing addresses and areas in the northern and eastern portions of San José that only have access to satellite and/or fixed wireless options but are not considered unserved. The IGR team facilitated an advocacy letter on this issue to Chairman Rosenworcel and our federal delegation.

10 The Department of Commerce released its funding opportunity for fabrication facilities at the end of February.

Funding opportunities for semiconductor materials and equipment facilities will be released in late spring and one research and development facility funding opportunity will be released in early fall.

HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
March 23, 2023
Subject: Spring Intergovernmental Relations Report

State Update

Budget
The Governor’s January Proposed budget includes a $3.5 million ongoing increase in Proposition 98 funding for overdose reversal medication at all middle and high schools in addition to $93 million in Opioid Settlement Funds over four years to address youth fentanyl use.

Support for youth workforce includes $4.7 million in 2023-2024 through 2025-2026, and $9.4 million ongoing to expand and make permanent the California Climate Action Corps program. In addition, $78.1 million is proposed in ongoing funding to make the Californians for All Youth Jobs Corps program permanent and provide pathways for undocumented Californians with work authorization. There is also a proposed $2 billion annually to expand subsidized childcare. The Governor has also proposed an extension of the California Competes grant program to leverage federal funds available under the CHIPS Act.

Legislation
The City issued a letter of support for SB 10 (Cortese). This legislation would create a state framework for schools to prevent youth fentanyl overdoses. This strategy includes providing schools with Narcan, conducting an information campaign on fentanyl’s impact, embedding prevention groups in schools, and asking counties to establish health advisory councils.

♦ Other Legislative Updates

Federal Update

COVID –19
The Biden Administration announced in January that the federal COVID-19 national emergency and public health emergency declaration would end on May 11, 2023. Under this declaration and funding from Congress, the federal government covered the cost of COVID-19 vaccines and certain tests and treatments. Once the declaration ends, this cost will be transferred to private and government health insurance plans. This will also mark the end of Title 42, which includes directives to transfer migrants from Nicaragua, Cuba, and Haiti crossing the U.S.-Mexico border back to Mexico.
11 Earmarks
With a divided Congress, a challenging federal budget cycle and Congressionally Directed Spending (earmark) process is expected. With the House under Republican control, the Appropriations Committee has significantly reduced the number of accounts available for earmarks and tightened restrictions on the remaining accounts. Nevertheless, the IGR team submitted two earmark requests to Senators Feinstein and Padilla on projects aligned with the approved legislative priorities, as well as six earmark requests to Representatives Eshoo, Khanna, Lofgren, and Panetta. These are found in Attachment G - FY 2024 Congressionally Directed Funding (Earmark) Requests.

11 The public health emergency was first declared in January 2020 and has been extended every 90 days thereafter, giving federal agencies broad authority to expand certain programs without congressional approval.

HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
March 23, 2023
Subject: Spring Intergovernmental Relations Report

State Update

This year, over 2,600 bills were introduced by the state legislature, the most in at least a decade.

COVID-19
California’s COVID-19 State of Emergency ended February 28, 2023. This resulted in the closure of state-run mass vaccination and testing clinics. The state of emergency also granted the Governor and healthcare systems additional flexibility and control.12 Most of the orders have expired, but the Governor plans on pursuing permanent legislative changes for two temporary provisions allowed under the executive order: allowing nurses to order and administer COVID- 19 antiviral treatments such as Paxlovid, and allowing laboratory assistants to process COVID- 19 tests.

Taxpayer Protection and Government Accountability Act Ballot Initiative The Taxpayer Protection and Government Accountability Act, ballot initiative 21-0042, was filed with the California Attorney General’s Office in November 2021 but was not placed on the November 2022 ballot. On February 1, 2023, the ballot initiative sponsors announced that the initiative had qualified for the November 5, 2024 election, with 1.1 million valid signatures. This initiative would amend the California Constitution to redefine local and state fees as taxes, require that new or increased taxes must be passed by a two-thirds vote in each legislative chamber and approved by a simple majority of voters, and increase the vote requirement for local taxes to a two-thirds threshold. At its February 28, 2023 meeting , the City Council adopted an
oppose position on this ballot initiative and IGR submitted a letter of opposition.

Cardrooms
On January 1, 2023, the cardroom moratorium lapsed in California and allowed for the two cardrooms in San José to apply for table growth as approved by voters in November 2020 (Measure H). On March 23, 2023, the California Gambling Control Commission (Gambling Commission) considered the applications for table growth at both of San José’s cardrooms. After much discussion regarding the Gambling Commission’s staff recommendation to deny the applications based on Measure H’s ballot language, the Gambling Commission deferred action on these applications pending additional information from the cardrooms. In addition, the City is pursuing a legislative amendment (AB 341) in concert with the City’s cardrooms that would allow for San José’s table growth to be realized even if there is a misinterpretation of Measure H by the Gambling Commission. AB 341, from Assemblymember Ramos, is being sponsored by a host of gaming tribes and there has been an allowance made to ensure that San José’s concerns are addressed. IGR, in conjunction with the City Attorney’s Office, is actively seeking to amend the language to ensure that the table growth is allowed as approved by voters in Measure H in 2020.

12 The Governor had issued 596 specific orders, including vaccine mandates, stay at home orders, and allowing health care systems to bring in out of state workforce not licensed to practice in California.

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March 23, 2023
Subject: Spring Intergovernmental Relations Report

EVALUATION AND FOLLOW-UP

The Administration will continue to advance the City’s Legislative Program and will bring legislation forward for the City Council’s consideration based on the appropriate legislative position adoption process. The Administration will continue to report on all City legislative positions on a regular basis.

COORDINATION

The Administration coordinated this memorandum with the City’s state and federal legislative advocates, the City Attorney’s Office, the City Manager’s Budget Office, the City Manager’s Office of Economic Development and Cultural Affairs, the City Manager’s Office of Emergency Management, and departments of Airport, Community Energy, Environmental Services, Housing, Planning, Building and Code Enforcement, and Transportation.

PUBLIC OUTREACH

This memorandum will be posted on the City’s Council Agenda website for the April 4, 2023 City Council meeting.

COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION AND INPUT

No commission recommendation or input is associated with this action.

CEQA

Not a Project, File No. PP17-010, City Organizational and Administrative Activities resulting in no changes to the physical environment.

PUBLIC SUBSIDY REPORTING

This item does not include a public subsidy as defined in section 53083 or 53083.1 of the California Government Code or the City’s Open Government Resolution.

HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
March 23, 2023
Subject: Spring Intergovernmental Relations Report

SARAH ZÁRATE
Director, City Manager’s Office of
Administration, Policy, and
Intergovernmental Relations

For questions, please contact Zane Barnes, Chief Intergovernmental Relations Officer, at [email protected].

ATTACHMENTS
Attachment A: Intergovernmental Relations Priority Federal Legislation Log Attachment B: Intergovernmental Relations Priority State Legislation Log Attachment C: Legislation Related to Legislative Priority: Address Homelessness and Enable Affordable Housing
Attachment D: Legislation Related to Legislative Priority: Promote Safety and Vision Zero Initiatives
Attachment E: Legislation Related to Legislative Priority: Pursue Funding for Equitable, Sustainable, and Resilient Infrastructure
Attachment F: Legislation Related to Legislative Priority: Drive Impactful Climate Action and Unlock San José’s 2030 Climate Smart Goals
Attachment G: FY 2024 Congressionally Directed Funding (Earmark) Requests

Attachment A: Intergovernmental Relations Priority Federal Legislation Log 1

Congress Bill
Number
Bill Title Lead
Sponsor
Position Summary Status Letters
117th H.R. 9246 Stop Wallstreet
Landlords
Rep. Ro
Khanna
Support This bill would place needed restrictions on
corporate landlords that are profiting from single-
family home purchases, displacing residents, and
creating insurmountable competition for
homebuyers in our community.

Not passed; needs
to be reintroduced
in 118th Congress
Sent to
Congressional
Leadership
12/7/22
117th H.R.1996 SAFE Banking
Act of 2021
Rep. Ed
Perlmutter
Support The bill would allow cannabis and cannabis-related businesses to access traditional banking services
like lines of credit, loans, and wealth management.

Passed the House Sent to
Congressional
Leadership
12/12/23
117th H.R. 8404 Respect for
Marriage Act
Rep.

Jerrold
Nadler
Support This bill replaced definitions for marriage and spouse as it relates to federal law. It also required
states to recognize out of state marriage
regardless of sex, race, ethnicity, or national
origin.

Became Law Sent to
Congressional
Leadership
12/6/23
117th H.R. 8433 Renewing
Immigration
Provisions of
the
Immigration
Act of 1929
Rep. Zoe
Lofgren
Monitor This bill would update the qualifications needed to establish permanent residency and obtain a green
card in the U.S. Rep. Lofgren plans to reintroduce
this bill in the 118th Congress
Not passed; needs
to be reintroduced
in 118th Congress
N/A
117th H.R. 1700 National
Defense
Authorization
Act for Fiscal
Year 2023
Rep. Adam
Smith
Monitor This bill authorized appropriations for fiscal year 2023 for military activities of the Department of
Defense and for military construction, and for
defense activities of the Department of Energy, to
prescribe military personnel strengths for such
fiscal year, and for other purposes.

Became Law N/A
Attachment A: Intergovernmental Relations Priority Federal Legislation Log 2

Congress Bill
Number
Bill Title Lead
Sponsor
Position Summary Status Letters
117th S. 368 Aviation
WORKS Act
Senator
Mark Kelly
Monitor This bill would amend the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 to extend the existing aviation workforce
development programs and provide grants to
develop aviation manufacturing and supplier
workforce, and for other purposes.

Not passed; needs
to be reintroduced
in 118th Congress
N/A
118th S. 188 Wildfire
Emergency Act
of 2023
Senator
Dianne
Feinstein
Monitor This bill would direct the Secretary of Agriculture to select and implement landscape-scale forest
restoration projects, to assist communities in
increasing their resilience to wildfire, and for other
purposes.

Introduced N/A
118th H.R. 773 Homelessness
and Behavioral
Health Care
Coordination
Act of 2023
Rep.

Madeleine
Dean
Monitor This bill would authorize a grant program within the Department of Housing and Urban
Development for local governments, continuums
of care, and community-based organizations to
provide services for people experiencing
homelessness and better coordinate services.

Introduced N/A
118th S. 24 Fighting
Homelessness
through
services and
Housing Act
Senator
Dianne
Feinstein
Monitor This bill would authorize a grant program within the Department of Housing and Urban
Development for local governments, continuums
of care, and community-based organizations to
provide services for people experiencing
homelessness and better coordinate services.

Introduced N/A

Last updated 3/13/23 Attachment B: Intergovernmental Relations Priority State Legislation Log 1

Measure Author Topic
Current
Text
Version
Status Layperson's Summary Attachments Position Legislative Priority
AB 6 Friedman,
D
Transportation
planning.
12/05/2022 -
Introduced

HTML PDF
12/06/2022 -
From printer.

May be heard
in committee
January 5.

Currently, transportation planning agencies are required to make regional transportation plans that create a well-balanced transportation system. These plans must include a sustainable communities strategy which focuses on reducing greenhouse gas emissions from vehicles. This bill states the intent of the Legislature to pass future laws that will require these agencies to prioritize and fund transportation projects that will help reach the sustainable communities strategy goals and help reduce greenhouse gas emissions. (Based on 12/05/2022 text)
Monitor Equitable,
Sustainable,
and Resilient
Infrastructure
AB 7 Friedman,
D
Transportation:
funding:
capacity
projects.
12/05/2022 -
Introduced

HTML PDF
12/06/2022 -
From printer.

May be heard
in committee
January 5.

This bill states the intent of the Legislature to make changes to existing transportation funding programs. Under the new law, only projects which add safety and reduce congestion, such as bus rapid transit, rail and active transportation projects, will be funded.

Money will no longer be used on freeway capacity projects for single occupancy vehicles.

Projects related to maintaining and repairing existing infrastructure would still be funded. (Based on 12/05/2022 text)
Monitor Equitable,
Sustainable,
and Resilient
Infrastructure
AB 9 Muratsuchi,
D
California
Global
Warming
Solutions Act
of 2006:
emissions limit.
12/05/2022 -
Introduced

HTML PDF
01/26/2023 -
Referred to
Com. on NAT.

RES.

The California Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006 requires the State Air Resources Board to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the state by a certain percentage by 2030. It requires the state board to approve a statewide greenhouse gas emissions limit equivalent to the 1990 level and achieve at least a 40% reduction. This bill expands the scope of that requirement to a 55% reduction. This bill makes violations of the rules and regulations of the state board a crime and therefore imposes a state-mandated local program. The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for costs associated with this act, but this bill specifies that there will be no reimbursement. (Based on 12/05/2022 text)
Monitor Impactful
Climate Action
AB 11 Jackson, D Affordable
California
Commission.
12/05/2022 -
Introduced

HTML PDF
01/26/2023 -
Referred to
Com. on A. &
A.R.

This bill would create the Affordable California Commission that would look into the causes and effects of the high cost of living in California. It would also create solutions to try to make California more affordable to live. The commission would be made up of 11 members appointed by the Governor, the Speaker of the Assembly, and the President pro Tempore of the Senate and two members (ex officio nonvoting members) from the Assembly and the Senate. It would also produce 2 reports outlining their findings and recommendations. This law would exist until January 1, 2027. (Based on 12/05/2022 text) Monitor Affordable
Housing and
Homelessness AB 12 Haney, D Tenancy:
security
deposits.
12/05/2022 -
Introduced

HTML PDF
01/26/2023 -
Referred to
Com. on JUD.
. Currently, landlords are limited in how much security deposit they can charge for the rental of an unfurnished or furnished property. It can't be more than two months rent for an unfurnished property, or three months rent for a furnished property. This bill is proposing to reduce that amount across the board for both furnished and unfurnished properties, so that landlords cannot charge more than one month's rent for the security deposit, in addition to rent for the first month. (Based on 12/05/2022 text)
Monitor Affordable
Housing and
Homelessness
Last updated 3/13/23 Attachment B: Intergovernmental Relations Priority State Legislation Log 2

Measure Author Topic
Current
Text
Version
Status Layperson's Summary Attachments Position Legislative Priority
AB 18 Patterson,
Joe, R
Controlled
substances.
12/05/2022 -
Introduced

HTML PDF
02/14/2023 -
Coauthors
revised. In
committee:

Set, first
hearing. Failed
passage.

Reconsideratio
n granted.

This bill requires a person who is convicted of certain drug-related crimes to receive a written advisory about the dangers of manufacturing or distributing controlled substances. The advisory explains that if someone dies as a result of an action like this, the manufacturer or distributor can be charged with voluntary manslaughter or murder. The record of the advisory must also be on the record of the conviction. (Based on 12/05/2022 text) Monitor Prosperity and
Equitable
Outcomes for
Families
AB 21 Gipson, D Peace officers:
training.
12/05/2022 -
Introduced

HTML PDF
02/14/2023 -
From
committee: Do
pass and re-
refer to Com.
on APPR. with
recommendati
on: To
Consent
Calendar.
(Ayes 8. Noes

0.) (February
14). Re-
referred to
Com. on
APPR.

This bill would change the required training for certain law enforcement officers. Currently, training includes instruction on how to interact with people with mental illness or intellectual disability. This bill would add instruction on how to interact with people with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia. It would also require officers appointed before July 1, 2029 to complete the course by January 1, 2030 and officers appointed after July 1, 2029 to complete the course within 180 days of being appointed. Jurisdictions that develop a training meeting the same requirements on or before January 1, 2024 will be exempt. The state may need to reimburse local agencies and school districts for this new mandate. (Based on 12/05/2022 text)
Monitor Safety and
Vision Zero
AB 24 Haney, D Emergency
response:
opioid
antagonist kits.
03/06/2023 -
Amended H

TML PDF
03/07/2023 -
Re-referred to
Com. on
HEALTH.

This bill requires certain facilities in counties experiencing an opioid overdose crisis to acquire and post an opioid antagonist kit, which includes a nasal spray and easy-to- understand instructions, as well as provides immunity from liability for those who in good faith provide nonmedical aid using an opioid antagonist. The department must provide opioid antagonist kits free of charge and would face a maximum penalty of $1,000 for any violations of the bill. The bill must be implemented six months after the state publishes a list of affected counties and only if the state legislature appropriates funds for the bill. (Based on 03/06/2023
text)
Monitor Prosperity and
Equitable
Outcomes for
Families AB 28 Gabriel, D Firearms: gun
violence
protection tax.
12/05/2022 -
Introduced

HTML PDF
12/06/2022 -
From printer.

May be heard
in committee
January 5.

There is currently a law that imposes taxes on activities like using certain services. There is also a law needing to collect fees for certain services. Now, a new bill is proposing to impose a new tax on guns and ammunition in order to fund measures designed to protect against gun violence. (Based on 12/05/2022 text)
Monitor Safety and
Vision Zero
Last updated 3/13/23 Attachment B: Intergovernmental Relations Priority State Legislation Log 3

Measure Author Topic
Current
Text
Version
Status Layperson's Summary Attachments Position Legislative Priority
AB 29 Gabriel, D Firearms:

California Do
Not Sell List.
02/15/2023 -
Amended H

TML PDF
02/16/2023 -
Re-referred to
Com. on
HEALTH.

Existing law makes it illegal for convicted felons, people found mentally incompetent to stand trial, people found not guilty of certain crimes on the grounds of insanity, or those placed under conservatorship, to possess a firearm. It is additionally illegal to sell or give a firearm to those persons. This bill would make it a crime, punishable as a misdemeanor, to transfer a firearm to someone on a special registry called the 'California Do Not Sell List'. This list could be accessed online and after a certain period of time, someone can request to be removed from it. Additionally, informational materials about the list must be provided to people who are at elevated risk of suicide at certain hospitals and any suicide hotline maintained or operated by the state must inform callers about how to access the list. (Based on 02/15/2023 text)
Monitor Safety and
Vision Zero
AB 30 Ward, D Atmospheric
Rivers:

Research,
Mitigation, and
Climate
Forecasting
Program.
12/05/2022 -
Introduced

HTML PDF
01/26/2023 -
Referred to
Com. on W.,
P., & W.
. Existing law in California requires the Department of Water Resources (DWR) to research climate forecasting and the impacts of climate change on atmospheric rivers. This bill would rename the program the Atmospheric Rivers Research and Forecast Improvement Program (AR/FIRO). This program would require the DWR to research new observations and prediction models, develop forecasts to understand the impacts of atmospheric rivers such as flooding, water supply and post-wildfire debris flows and reoperate reservoirs to capture water. All of this helps improve flood protection in the state. (Based on 12/05/2022 text) Monitor Impactful
Climate Action
AB 33 Bains, D Fentanyl
Addiction and
Overdose
Prevention
Task Force.
03/09/2023 -
Amended H

TML PDF
03/09/2023 -
From
committee
chair, with
author's
amendments:

Amend, and
re-refer to
Com. on
HEALTH.

Read second
time and
amended.

This law in California sets up different categories or ‘Schedules’ for controlled substances, including the drug fentanyl, with the greatest restrictions and penalties for Schedule I drugs.

It is illegal to possess or purchase for sale specified controlled substances such as fentanyl and punishment can include 2-4 years in prison. This bill sets up a new task force that will look into the impact of fentanyl abuse in the state and will collect data, evaluate solutions and increase public awareness. The task force must meet once every two months and report their findings by July 1 2025. The law will expire on January 1 2026. (Based on 03/09/2023 text)
Monitor Prosperity and
Equitable
Outcomes for
Families
AB 38 Lee, D Light pollution
control.
12/05/2022 -
Introduced

HTML PDF
01/26/2023 -
Referred to
Com. on B. &
P.

The California Building Standards Law creates the California Building Standards Commission and sets out its responsibilities. The Warren-Alquist State Energy Resources Conservation and Development Act requires the California Energy Commission to set minimum efficiency standards and other measures to promote the use of energy- and water- efficient appliances. This bill would require that any outdoor lighting fixtures installed or replaced on or after January 1, 2024 on a structure or land owned, leased, or managed by a state agency must be shielded and meet additional criteria, with some exceptions. (Based on 12/05/2022 text)
Monitor Impactful
Climate Action
Last updated 3/13/23 Attachment B: Intergovernmental Relations Priority State Legislation Log 4

Measure Author Topic
Current
Text
Version
Status Layperson's Summary Attachments Position Legislative Priority
AB 40 Rodriguez,
D
Emergency
medical
services.
12/05/2022 -
Introduced

HTML PDF
01/26/2023 -
Referred to
Coms. on E.M.
and HEALTH.

This bill is about improving the Emergency Medical Services System in California. The Emergency Medical Services Authority would be responsible for the coordination of various state activities concerning emergency medical services, like developing planning and implementation guidelines, providing technical assistance, and receiving plans from local EMS agencies. It would also setup an electronic signature system between emergency departments and transporting medical personnel to improve documentation of times during an emergency and a statewide standard of 20 minutes as a goal for ambulance offload time.

The bill would also create an audit tool and technical and funding assistance for small rural hospitals and volunteer EMS providers. It would also create a working group and toolkit to reduce patient offload delays. Additionally, EMS agencies would collaborate with local hospitals to create a joint plan to respond to surges in demand for medical services. Lastly, it would create a public education campaign related to the use of the 911 service. (Based on 12/05/2022 text)
Monitor Safety and
Vision Zero
AB 42 Ramos, D Tiny homes:
fire sprinkler
requirements.
12/05/2022 -
Introduced

HTML PDF
01/26/2023 -
Referred to
Coms. on H. &
C.D. and L.

GOV.
. This law states that a local agency has the authority to create and authorize accessory dwelling units, which are separate living spaces on a single property, through local ordinances or ministerial approval. Additionally, this law prohibits local agencies from requiring the primary residence or the accessory dwelling unit to have fire sprinklers if the total floor area is less than 500 square feet. (Based on 12/05/2022 text) Monitor Affordable
Housing and
Homelessness
AB 49 Soria, D Affordable
housing.
12/05/2022 -
Introduced

HTML PDF
12/06/2022 -
From printer.

May be heard
in committee
January 5.

This law creates a program to help fund the buying and development of affordable housing, to increase the amount of housing available and reduce homelessness. It's managed by the Department of Housing and Community Development. The state government wants to make more laws to help with this issue. (Based on 12/05/2022 text) Monitor Affordable
Housing and
Homelessness
AB 50 Wood, D Energy
demand:
communication
.
12/05/2022 -
Introduced

HTML PDF
12/06/2022 -
From printer.

May be heard
in committee
January 5.

The Warren-Alquist State Energy Resources Conservation and Development Act ensures that the state is meeting energy demand. It establishes the State Energy Resources Conservation and Development Commission, consisting of 5 members appointed by the Governor, who, in consultation with state and federal agencies, conduct assessments and forecasts every 2 years. The bill also express the intent of the Legislature to enact legislation in order to improve communication between the Energy Commission, Independent System Operator, Public Utilities Commission, and investor-owned utilities. (Based on 12/05/2022 text)
Monitor Equitable,
Sustainable,
and Resilient
Infrastructure
AB 51 Bonta, D Universal early
care.
12/05/2022 -
Introduced

HTML PDF
12/09/2022 -
Introduced
measure
version
corrected.
with young children The Early Education Act is a law that sets a goal for the state of California to offer preschool programs for 3- and 4- year-old children. This would include the Child Care and Development Services Act, which sets up programs for children up to 13 years of age, such as CalWORKs Stage 2, Stage 3 childcare, Head Start, etc. The goal is to provide an inclusive and cost-effective preschool program with a mixed-delivery system that promotes equity and access for all families of young children. (Based on 12/05/2022 text) Monitor Prosperity and
Equitable
Outcomes for
Families
Last updated 3/13/23 Attachment B: Intergovernmental Relations Priority State Legislation Log 5

Measure Author Topic
Current
Text
Version
Status Layperson's Summary Attachments Position Legislative Priority
AB 52 Grayson, D Sales and Use
Tax Law:
manufacturing
equipment:
research and
development
equipment.
12/05/2022 -
Introduced

HTML PDF
12/06/2022 -
From printer.

May be heard
in committee
January 5.
businesses This text is talking about existing laws that allow cities and counties to impose taxes on retailers. The Sales and Use Tax Law also provides exemptions to the state sales and use taxes. One of the exemptions is for qualified purchases to be used primarily in manufacturing, research, or development. This bill is expressing the Legislature's intent to expand the sales and use tax exemption for manufacturing and research and development equipment to encourage investment in California businesses. (Based on 12/05/2022 text) Monitor N/A
AB 53 Fong,
Vince, R
Motor Vehicle
Fuel Tax Law:
suspension of
tax.
12/05/2022 -
Introduced

HTML PDF
12/06/2022 -
From printer.

May be heard
in committee
January 5.

This bill would temporarily reduce the amount of taxes paid on motor vehicle fuel in the state for one year. It also requires that sellers of motor vehicle fuel to pass on the savings to the end consumer, or else face an unfair-competition violation and would require them to give customers a receipt that includes the amount of tax that should have been paid. The bill would also transfer money from the state's General Fund to an account that supports transportation. Lastly, this bill would become law immediately upon passage. (Based on 12/05/2022 text)
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AB 57 Kalra, D California
Pocket Forest
Initiative.
12/06/2022 -
Introduced

HTML PDF
01/26/2023 -
Referred to
Com. on NAT.

RES.

This bill establishes the California Pocket Forest Initiative which is a program that gives grants to cities, counties, districts, nonprofit organizations, and public schools so they can establish pocket forests on public land with the help from the Department of Forestry and Fire Protection. These pockets forests are a part of the California Urban Forestry Act of 1978 which aims to promote the use of urban forests to increase multiple benefits in urban areas.

The grants prioritize disadvantaged communities, and the Department of Forestry and Fire Protection partners with academic institutions to test and gather data on the effectiveness of the Miyawaki Method to restore degraded lands and reforest urban areas. This program will last until 2031. (Based on 12/06/2022 text)
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AB 59 Gallagher,
R
Taxation:
renter’s credit.
02/13/2023 -
Amended H

TML PDF
02/14/2023 -
Re-referred to
Com. on REV.
& TAX.

This bill extends the renter's credit for spouses filing joint returns, heads of households, surviving spouses, and other individuals. The adjusted gross income limit is increased to $150,000 for spouses filing joint returns, heads of households, and surviving spouses, and to $75,000 for other individuals. It also increases the credit amount to $2,000 for spouses filing joint returns, heads of households and surviving spouses, and $1,000 for other individuals.

The Franchise Tax Board will have to annually adjust the adjusted gross income limits and recompute the credit amount for inflation. Any amount in excess of the qualified renter's liability would be refundable and paid from the Tax Relief and Refund Account, upon appropriation by the Legislature. The bill would take effect immediately as a tax levy. (Based on 02/13/2023 text)
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AB 62 Mathis, R Statewide
water storage:
expansion.
02/27/2023 -
Amended H

TML PDF
02/28/2023 -
Re-referred to
Com. on W.,
P., & W.

Existing law is the state's policy for managing its water resources. This bill creates a goal of increasing the amount of above and below-ground water storage that the state has by certain amounts by the years 2030 and 2040. It also requires the State Water Resources Control Board and the Department of Water Resources to design measures to increase water storage and to report on their progress in achieving the goal. (Based on 02/27/2023 text) Monitor Impactful
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Last updated 3/13/23 Attachment B: Intergovernmental Relations Priority State Legislation Log 6

Measure Author Topic
Current
Text
Version
Status Layperson's Summary Attachments Position Legislative Priority
AB 67 Muratsuchi,
D
Homeless
Courts Pilot
Program.
02/09/2023 -
Amended H

TML PDF
02/14/2023 -
From
committee: Do
pass and re-
refer to Com.
on JUD. with
recommendati
on: To
Consent
Calendar.
(Ayes 8. Noes

0.) (February
14). Re-
referred to
Com. on JUD.

This bill creates a Homeless Courts Pilot Program which will provide comprehensive services to chronically homeless individuals involved in the criminal justice system. This includes providing a diversion program where charges are dismissed upon completion of a program, providing supportive housing during the program, and having a county representative to help with housing needs. The bill also requires a plan for a program or for expanding an existing program when applying for grant funding, and requires the Judicial Council to evaluate the success and challenges of the programs and make recommendations for improving them. (Based on 02/09/2023 text)
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AB 68 Ward, D Housing. 12/08/2022 -
Introduced

HTML PDF
01/04/2023 -
Read first time.
. There is a current law in California, known as the Planning and Zoning Law, which requires cities, counties and cities and counties to make a specific kind of plan, known as a general plan. This plan must include certain things, including a housing element. This bill would make small changes to some of the terms used for the preparation of these plans. (Based on 12/08/2022 text)
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AB 69 Waldron, R Transportation:
traffic signal
synchronizatio
n: roadway
improvement
projects.
12/09/2022 -
Introduced

HTML PDF
02/02/2023 -
Referred to
Com. on
TRANS.

The California Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006 is a law that requires the State Air Resources Board to set limits on the amount of greenhouse gas emissions and to use market-based methods to enforce those limits. It also requires that by 2030, greenhouse gas emissions must be reduced to 40% below the 1990 level. Moneys collected by the state board are deposited in the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund and used to invest in projects like traffic signal synchronization which have been designed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. (Based on 12/09/2022 text)
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AB 73 Boerner
Horvath, D
Vehicles:
required stops:
bicycles.
03/09/2023 -
Amended H

TML PDF
03/09/2023 -
Referred to
Com. on
TRANS. From
committee
chair, with
author's
amendments:

Amend, and
re-refer to
Com. on
TRANS. Read
second time
and amended.

This bill would require people 18 and over who are riding a bicycle on a two-lane highway and approach a stop sign at an intersection to yield the right-of-way to any vehicles or pedestrians that are already at the intersection or are approaching it close enough to be an immediate hazard. It would also require that other vehicles yield the right-of-way to the enter these bicycles after they have yielded. This bill would also issue warning citations to those under 18 who don't stop when approaching a stop sign. This bill would also require a report to be sent to the legislature every few years about the effects of this bill. Finally, it would state that no reimbursement is require for this bill in certain circumstances. (Based on 03/09/2023 text)
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Last updated 3/13/23 Attachment B: Intergovernmental Relations Priority State Legislation Log 7

Measure Author Topic
Current
Text
Version
Status Layperson's Summary Attachments Position Legislative Priority
AB 74 Muratsuchi,
D
Vehicles:
street
takeovers,
sideshows,
and racing.
12/13/2022 -
Introduced

HTML PDF
01/04/2023 -
Read first time.
on highways Starting July 1, 2025, if someone is caught engaging in a motor vehicle speed contest or an exhibition of speed on a highway, or helping someone else to do so, they could get their driver’s license suspended for up to 6 months. This includes taking part in a “sideshow” which is two or more people blocking or impeding traffic on a highway in order to perform stunts or speed contests for an audience. The California Legislature is intending to create laws related to these activities. (Based on 12/13/2022 text) Monitor Safety and
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AB 84 Ward, D Property tax:
welfare
exemption:
affordable
housing.
03/07/2023 -
Amended H

TML PDF
03/08/2023 -
Re-referred to
Com. on H. &
C.D.

This bill would create a partial exemption from property taxes for rental housing and related facilities owned or operated by certain types of non-profit entities if certain conditions are met, such as, financing from qualified 501(c)(3) bonds, deed restrictions or regulatory agreements with lower income rental rates. It would also provide that this partial exemption is available for property subject to legal restriction providing units for lower income households, and would require an affidavit accompanying the claim for exemption. This bill would also require the county assessor to conditionally grant the exemption and would require reimbursement for certain costs mandated by the state. It would take effect immediately as a tax levy. (Based on 03/07/2023 text)
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AB 86 Jones-
Sawyer, D
Homelessness
: lead entity.
01/04/2023 -
Introduced

HTML PDF
01/05/2023 -
From printer.

May be heard
in committee
February 4.

The government of California is trying to do something about the problem of homelessness.

They created the Interagency Council on Homelessness to identify things like programs, benefits, and services for people without homes. Now, the state wants to set up a single entity to take the lead on solving homelessness. This entity would have the job of making sure services are effective at helping people out of homelessness. (Based on 01/04/2023 text)
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AB 88 Sanchez, R Criminal
procedure:
victims’ rights.
01/04/2023 -
Introduced

HTML PDF
02/14/2023 -
Coauthors
revised. From
committee: Do
pass and re-
refer to Com.
on APPR.
(Ayes 8. Noes

0.) (February
14). Re-
referred to
Com. on
APPR.

Under existing law, if special circumstances are present, a court may allow a defendant who has been convicted of a felony crime to be resentenced. Before this bill, neither the victim of the crime nor the victim's family had to be heard in the resentencing. This bill would require the victim to notify the prosecution of their request for a hearing within 15 days of being notified of the resentencing. The Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation already requires the victim and their next of kin, family members, victim representatives, and other people associated with the victim to give notice of their intention to attend any parole hearings. This bill would limit the amount of notice that the department may require from any of these persons to no more than 15 days. (Based on 01/04/2023 text) Monitor Safety and
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AB 96 Kalra, D Public
employment:
local public
transit
agencies:
autonomous
transit vehicle
technology.
01/09/2023 -
Introduced

HTML PDF
01/30/2023 -
Re-referred to
Com. on P.E.
& R. pursuant
to Assembly
Rule 96.

This bill requires public transit employers to give the exclusive employee representative for their workforce 12 months' notice of any plans to acquire or deploy autonomous transit vehicle technology that would eliminate some jobs. After receiving a written request from the employee representative, the public transit employer must provide them with certain information, such as potential gaps in skills as a result of the new service within 30 days.

Then, they must begin collective bargaining on certain subjects, such as plans to train and prepare the affected workforce to fill new positions created by the autonomous transit vehicle technology. (Based on 01/09/2023 text)
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Last updated 3/13/23 Attachment B: Intergovernmental Relations Priority State Legislation Log 8

Measure Author Topic
Current
Text
Version
Status Layperson's Summary Attachments Position Legislative Priority
AB 99 Connolly, D Department of
Transportation:
state roads
and highways:
integrated pest
management.
03/01/2023 -
Amended H

TML PDF
03/06/2023 -
Re-referred to
Coms. on E.S.
& T.M. and
TRANS.
pursuant to
Assembly Rule

96. The Department of Transportation currently has possession and control of the state highway system and associated property and must follow certain rules when dealing with roadside vegetation control operations. This bill would require the department to adopt a statewide policy to only use integrated pest management (which does not use herbicides or pesticides) on state roads and highways in a county if the county board of supervisors has adopted an ordinance prohibiting roadside spraying of herbicides or pesticides. The department would need to contract with an outside entity that has expertise in integrated pest management when developing this policy. Breaking this law would be a misdemeanor punishable by a fine, jail time, or both. Although the state would have to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs related to this bill, this bill specifies that no reimbursement is necessary. (Based on 03/01/2023 text)
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AB 224 Aguiar-
Curry, D
Gaming Policy
Advisory
Committee.
01/10/2023 -
Introduced

HTML PDF
03/09/2023 -
From
committee: Do
pass and re-
refer to Com.
on APPR. with
recommendati
on: To
Consent
Calendar.
(Ayes 22.

Noes 0.)
(March 8). Re-
referred to
Com. on
APPR.

The Gambling Control Act provides for the regulation and licensing of legal gambling by the California Gambling Control Commission, and the Department of Justice is responsible for enforcing the law. Under this act, the Bureau of Gambling Control is formed and directed by the Department, and a ten-member Gaming Policy Advisory Committee is established to discuss matters of gambling regulatory policy. This bill would increase the committee's membership to twelve, by adding one representative of academia with knowledge on gaming and one representative from the bureau. The executive director would need to convene the committee at least twice per year. (Based on 01/10/2023 text) Monitor N/A
AB 240 Kalra, D Dogs and cats:

California
Spay-Neuter
Fund.
02/28/2023 -
Amended H

TML PDF
03/01/2023 -
Re-referred to
Com. on AGRI.

This bill would require the Department of Food and Agriculture to collect an annual charge of $200 from manufacturers of dog and cat food, and would establish the California Spay- Neuter Fund in the State Treasury. The bill would continuously appropriate all moneys in the fund to the Department of Food and Agriculture and require them to administer grants and allocations in order to fund spay-neuter services. Additionally, the bill would provide that violations of these provisions would be considered misdemeanors, and would require a 2/3 majority vote in Legislature for its passage. (Based on 02/28/2023 text) Monitor Prosperity and
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AB 241 Reyes, D Clean
Transportation
Program.
01/13/2023 -
Introduced

HTML PDF
01/14/2023 -
From printer.

May be heard
in committee
February 13.
. This bill would create a program called the Clean Transportation Program in California to help reduce the state's carbon emissions. The purpose of the program is to provide funding to certain entities that develop technologies that can help transform the state's fuel and vehicle types. Even though this bill sets out the intent of the legislature to pass future laws related to the program, these laws have yet to be passed. (Based on 01/13/2023 text) Monitor Impactful
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Last updated 3/13/23 Attachment B: Intergovernmental Relations Priority State Legislation Log 9

Measure Author Topic
Current
Text
Version
Status Layperson's Summary Attachments Position Legislative Priority
AB 251 Ward, D California
Transportation
Commission:
vehicle weight
safety study.
03/02/2023 -
Amended H

TML PDF
03/06/2023 -
Re-referred to
Com. on
TRANS.

The California Transportation Commission (CTC) is a law that provides advice and helps the state come up with plans for transportation programs. In order to look into the way vehicle weight affects road users (like cyclists and pedestrians) as well as road surfaces, the bill wants them to create a task force. This task force would also look at the costs and benefits of imposing a passenger vehicle weight fee or changing an existing fee to include vehicle weight. In 2026 they are required to report back on those findings to the Legislature. (Based on 03/02/2023 text)
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AB 257 Hoover, R Encampments:
penalties.
02/23/2023 -
Amended H

TML PDF
03/07/2023 - In
committee:

Set, second
hearing. Failed
passage.

Reconsideratio
n granted.

Under existing law, it is a misdemeanor crime if someone lodges in a place without permission, or willfully and maliciously obstructs the free movement of people in a public place. This bill would make it an infraction or misdemeanor if someone camps in a street, sidewalk, or public property within 500 feet of a school, daycare center, playground, or youth center. If someone is charged with this misdemeanor, they may be eligible for a diversion program, such as a mental health or court-initiated diversion program. The state will not have to provide reimbursement for this bill. (Based on 02/23/2023 text) Monitor Affordable
Housing and
Homelessness AB 259 Lee, D Wealth Tax:

False Claims
Act.
01/19/2023 -
Introduced

HTML PDF
01/20/2023 -
From printer.

May be heard
in committee
February 19.

This bill would impose a 15% annual tax on a resident of California's worldwide net worth in excess of one billion dollars ($1,000,000,000) or five hundred million dollars ($500,000,000) in the case of a married taxpayer filing separately for taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2024 and before January 1, 2026. It would also impose a 1% tax on a resident's worldwide net worth in excess of fifty million dollars ($50,000,000) or twenty five million dollars ($25,000,000) in the case of a married taxpayer filing separately for taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2026, as well as an additional 0.5% tax on a resident's worldwide net worth in excess of one billion dollars ($1,000,000,000) or five hundred million dollars ($500,000,000) in the case of a married taxpayer filing separately. It would also establish a Wealth Tax Advisory Council and authorize the California Franchise Tax Board to adopt regulations for the administration and collection of this wealth tax. The bill would also establish two continuously appropriated funds in the State Treasury to cover these expenses and would require new certifications from taxpayers under penalty of perjury. It applies False Claims Act to claims, records and statements made in relation to the wealth tax and would allow for the sharing of certain information related to the wealth tax. Finally, approval of a specified constitutional amendment would be necessary for the tax to become effective. (Based on 01/19/2023 text)
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AB 262 Holden, D Children’s
camps:
regulation.
01/19/2023 -
Introduced

HTML PDF
02/02/2023 -
Referred to
Com. on HUM.

S.
. This bill is about setting up regulations for children's camps in California. A Children's Camp would be a program that offers daytime or overnight experiences administered by adults to more than 5 children between 3 and 17 years old. This bill would create a stakeholder workgroup made up of representatives from the State Department of Public Health and the State Department of Education, in addition to parent advocate groups, children's advocates and safety groups, and parks and health departments. The workgroup will consider regulatory goals, such as requirements for camp licensure and safety standards, and develop a workplan for achieving and implementing these goals. This plan will be submitted to the legislature at an undisclosed date. (Based on 01/19/2023 text) Monitor Prosperity and
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Last updated 3/13/23 Attachment B: Intergovernmental Relations Priority State Legislation Log 10

Measure Author Topic
Current
Text
Version
Status Layperson's Summary Attachments Position Legislative Priority
AB 271 Quirk-Silva,
D
Homeless
death review
committees.
02/16/2023 -
Amended H

TML PDF
03/06/2023 -
Read third
time. Passed.

Ordered to the
Senate. (Ayes

79. Noes 0.) In
Senate. Read
first time. To
Com. on RLS.
for
assignment.

This law allows counties to set up special teams to review suspicious deaths of children and the elderly, with the aim of reducing abuse and neglect. The proposed bill would create a homeless death review committee to find out why homeless people die and to figure out how to help the homeless population better. This bill would also set up procedures to share or show information given by the homeless death review committee. (Based on 02/16/2023 text)
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AB 276 Dixon, R Vehicles:
electronic
wireless
communication
devices.
03/13/2023 -
Amended H

TML PDF
02/02/2023 -
Referred to
Com. on
TRANS.
(Amended
Text Released
3/13/2023)
This bill will make it an infraction, instead of a crime, for people under 21 years of age to drive a motor vehicle while using a wireless telephone or an electronic wireless communications device even if it is equipped with a hands-free device. However, this will not apply to people aged 18 to 20 who use it while driving as part of their work activities. While this bill expands the scope of an existing crime, the state will not have to provide any reimbursement to local agencies and school districts. (Based on 03/13/2023 text) Monitor Safety and
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AB 281 Grayson, D Planning and
zoning:
housing:
postentitlement
phase permits.
03/09/2023 -
Amended H

TML PDF
03/09/2023 -
From
committee
chair, with
author's
amendments:

Amend, and
re-refer to
Com. on L.

GOV. Read
second time
and amended.

This bill would require cities, counties or city and county to compile a list of information needed to approve or deny a postentitlement phase permit for housing development projects in their jurisdiction and make the forms available on or before January 1 2024. It would also set time limits for approving or denying an application for such a permit. Additionally, the bill would require special districts to provide the applicant or the local agency written notice of extra information that may be needed to review the application within a certain amount of time, depending on the size of the housing development. The state would have to reimburse local agencies and school districts for any costs imposed by the bill if the Commission on State Mandates finds that it does. (Based on 03/09/2023 text) Monitor Affordable
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AB 284 Patterson,
Joe, R
Department of
Housing and
Community
Development:
annual report:

Homeless
Housing,
Assistance,
and Prevention
program.
01/24/2023 -
Introduced

HTML PDF
02/02/2023 -
Referred to
Com. on H. &
C.D.

The HHAP program provides one-time grants to jurisdictions to help address homelessness challenges. Every year the Department of Housing and Community Development must submit a report to the Governor and Legislature that includes information such as the number of units and people served as well as their income levels. This bill would require additional information, including an evaluation of the program. (Based on 01/24/2023 text) Monitor Affordable
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Last updated 3/13/23 Attachment B: Intergovernmental Relations Priority State Legislation Log 11

Measure Author Topic
Current
Text
Version
Status Layperson's Summary Attachments Position Legislative Priority
AB 287 Garcia, D California
Global
Warming
Solutions Act
of 2006:

Greenhouse
Gas Reduction
Fund:
competitive
grant
programs:
funding
objectives.
01/24/2023 -
Introduced

HTML PDF
02/02/2023 -
Referred to
Com. on NAT.

RES.

The California Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006 makes the State Air Resources Board responsible for monitoring and controlling sources that emit greenhouses gases. It lets the state board use market-based compliance mechanisms to do this, and the money collected from the sale of allowances goes into the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund. This fund is used to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and to promote other objectives like climate adaptation, technology development and partnerships with Native American tribes and other institutions. This bill requires state agencies to give preference to certain communities when awarding grants from the fund, and to include certain information in an annual report to the Legislature. (Based on 01/24/2023 text)
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AB 295 Fong,
Vince, R
Department of
Transportation:
maintenance
projects.
01/25/2023 -
Introduced

HTML PDF
02/09/2023 -
Referred to
Com. on
TRANS.

The Department of Transportation has full control over all the roads in the state. They can do anything necessary to keep them working properly, including removing or clearing anything that's encroaching on or around the roads. This bill will allow the Department of Transportation to work with local governments, fire departments, fire protection districts, fire safe councils and tribal entities to help them maintain the roads and clear away any material that's on the road. (Based on 01/25/2023 text)
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AB 309 Lee, D Social housing. 01/26/2023 -
Introduced

HTML PDF
02/09/2023 -
Referred to
Com. on H. &
C.D.
and very low-income households The Zenovich-Moscone-Chacon Housing and Home Finance Act is a law in California that creates programs intended to help people who need housing. It creates a Department of Housing and Community Development, and a California Housing Finance Agency. The bill also tries to define what is called “social housing.” This law's goal is to create housing that everyone can afford, with a focus on households with low income. (Based on 01/26/2023 text)
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AB 316 Aguiar-
Curry, D
Vehicles:
autonomous
vehicles.
01/26/2023 -
Introduced

HTML PDF
02/09/2023 -
Referred to
Coms. on
TRANS. and
C. & C.

This law concerns self-driving cars and how they can be tested. In general, cars with an autonomous system are allowed to be tested on public roads as long as the driver has the correct license and other requirements are met. However, cars weighing more than 10,000 pounds, or those that carry passengers or goods, must have a person physically in the car at all times, in order to insure safety. Up until now, manufacturers have been required to apply to the DMV to operate these heavier cars on public roads, but this bill would change that requirement and instead prohibit the practice altogether. (Based on 01/26/2023 text) Monitor Safety and
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AB 323 Holden, D Planning and
land use:
parcels:
changes in
use.
01/30/2023 -
Introduced

HTML PDF
02/09/2023 -
Referred to
Coms. on H. &
C.D. and L.

GOV.

Existing law called the Density Bonus Law requires cities and counties to provide incentives or concessions to developers who build a certain percentage of units for lower-income and senior citizens. This law also specifies that land given to developers and the affordable units they create must have a deed restriction to maintain affordable housing. This bill would make it so developers must be able to prove that none of their applicants can qualify for the unit (as an owner) according to income. This bill also states that changes proposed by the bill apply to all cities including charter cities, but the state is not responsible for reimbursement of costs. (Based on 01/30/2023 text)
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Last updated 3/13/23 Attachment B: Intergovernmental Relations Priority State Legislation Log 12

Measure Author Topic
Current
Text
Version
Status Layperson's Summary Attachments Position Legislative Priority
AB 328 Essayli, R Sentencing:
dismissal of
enhancements
.
01/30/2023 -
Introduced

HTML PDF
03/08/2023 -
From
committee:

Without further
action
pursuant to
Joint Rule
62(a).
and inoperable. The existing law allows a court to dismiss an enhancement in the furtherance of justice, unless that enhancement is prohibited by an initiative statute. This new bill prevents a court from dismissing specified firearms-related enhancements. The existing law also states that if a person uses a firearm to commit certain felonies, they should be punished with an additional 10-20 or 25 years to life in prison respectively. This new bill would make it so that the court can't strike the enhancement, except if the person didn't use or discharge the firearm or the firearm was unloaded and inoperable. (Based on 01/30/2023 text)
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AB 333 Nguyen,
Stephanie,
D
Vehicles:
abatement of
abandoned
vehicles.
01/30/2023 -
Introduced

HTML PDF
02/09/2023 -
Referred to
Com. on
TRANS.
. Counties that meet certain conditions are able to set up a service authority to get rid of abandoned vehicles. This includes authorizing a $1 fee on vehicle registration. The service authority can create an ordinance specifying procedures for dealing with these vehicles and how to recover the costs. The ordinance can also set up temporary parking allowances for such vehicles, while also allowing any necessary investigations or inspections related to the problem. (Based on 01/30/2023 text)
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AB 334 Rubio,
Blanca, D
Public
contracts:
conflicts of
interest.
01/30/2023 -
Introduced

HTML PDF
02/09/2023 -
Referred to
Com. on
ELECTIONS.

Law prohibits elected officials and civil servants from directly profiting from any contracts they may be involved in. If they break this law, they can be punished. Exceptions exist when the benefit is not very large and is beyond their control. This bill would provide additional exceptions for independent contractors who meet specific criteria. (Based on 01/30/2023 text)
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AB 340 Fong,
Vince, R
California
Environmental
Quality Act:
grounds for
noncompliance
.
01/30/2023 -
Introduced

HTML PDF
02/09/2023 -
Referred to
Coms. on
NAT. RES.
and JUD.
in a court CEQA is a law in California that requires certain environmental checks to be done for projects. Under this law, commenting on the project during a public hearing, or in writing before the close of the public hearing, enables someone to challenge an approval of a project in court. This bill changes that so that written comments must be made at least 10 days before the public hearing for them to be considered, and if not, they cannot be used to challenge the project in court. (Based on 01/30/2023 text) Monitor Affordable
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AB 341 Ramos, D Gambling:
local
moratorium.
01/30/2023 -
Introduced

HTML PDF
03/09/2023 -
Coauthors
revised. From
committee: Do
pass and re-
refer to Com.
on APPR.
(Ayes 21.

Noes 1.)
(March 8). Re-
referred to
Com. on
APPR.

The Gambling Control Act sets up the California Gambling Control Commission (CGCC) to license and regulate gambling activities and establishments. The Department of Justice has to investigate any violations of this law. Cities, counties, and cities and counties may allow controlled gambling as long as it is in line with state law. These places must also get state approval before changing any laws on gambling. Until 2023 and now again until 2043, the CGCC cannot issue any license for gambling operators that weren't licensed before Dec. 31, 1999 unless it is specified. Additionally, any changes to gambling ordinances will not be valid unless a majority of voters approve. The bill also allows a limited increase in the number of gambling tables in an establishment that has 20 or fewer if it is approved by voters. (Based on 01/30/2023 text)
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Last updated 3/13/23 Attachment B: Intergovernmental Relations Priority State Legislation Log 13

Measure Author Topic
Current
Text
Version
Status Layperson's Summary Attachments Position Legislative Priority
AB 355 Alanis, R Firearms:
assault
weapons:
exception for
peace officer
training.
03/08/2023 -
Amended H

TML PDF
03/09/2023 -
Read second
time. Ordered
to third
reading.

Currently, when someone wants to loan a firearm, it needs to go through a licensed firearm dealer. However, if someone is enrolled in the course of basic training prescribed by the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training, or another course certified by the Commission, they are exempt from this requirement. The same exemption applies if someone wants to sell, transfer, or possess a large-capacity magazine or an assault weapon. This bill would add one more exemption, which would allow someone enrolled in the same course to possess an assault weapon while they are participating in the firearms training, and are being supervised by a firearms instructor. (Based on 03/08/2023 text) Monitor Safety and
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AB 362 Lee, D Real property
taxation: land
value taxation
study.
02/01/2023 -
Introduced

HTML PDF
02/09/2023 -
Referred to
Com. on REV.
& TAX.

This bill proposes a study to look at a different way to assess property, called a "land value taxation system", as a possible alternative to the existing system. It require the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration to conduct or commission the study, and to provide the results to the legislature by January 1, 2025. This would help lawmakers understand if land value taxation would be a better system for people in California. (Based on 02/01/2023 text)
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AB 367 Maienschei
n, D
Controlled
substances:
enhancements
.
02/01/2023 -
Introduced

HTML PDF
03/01/2023 - In
committee:

Set, second
hearing.

Hearing
canceled at the
request of
author.

This bill is looking to expand the definition of a law in California that punishes people who hurt someone else while committing a felony. It would mean that if someone sells, furnishes, administers, or gives away a controlled substance and the person they give it to is injured by the substance, they could face an additional 3-5 year sentence in state prison. The bill also prevents the state from having to reimburse local agencies and schools for costs created by this new law. (Based on 02/01/2023 text)
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AB 372 Nguyen,
Stephanie,
D
CalWORKs:
eligibility:
income
exclusions.
03/02/2023 -
Amended H

TML PDF
03/06/2023 -
Re-referred to
Com. on HUM.

S.

CalWORKs is a program in California that gives low-income families access to cash and other benefits. This bill would allow income received by an apprentice or preapprentice participating in a specified apprenticeship program or preapprenticeship program to be exempt from consideration when determining eligibility or calculating grant amounts for the CalWORKs program. The bill also would state that continuous appropriation from the General Fund to cover county costs under the CalWORKs program would not be made to implement this provision. If the Commission on State Mandates determines that this bill imposes any cost on the state, reimbursement for these costs must be made according to state laws. (Based on 03/02/2023 text)
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AB 374 Haney, D Cannabis:
local control:
cannabis
consumption.
02/01/2023 -
Introduced

HTML PDF
02/17/2023 -
Referred to
Coms. on B. &
P. and G.O.

The AUMA and MAUCRSA act allow for people to obtain a state license and create a business that sells cannabis and cannabis products. Local jurisdictions may also allow for the retailer to do activities on their premises including selling non-cannabis-infused food and non-alcoholic beverages and selling tickets for live performances. (Based on 02/01/2023 text)
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Last updated 3/13/23 Attachment B: Intergovernmental Relations Priority State Legislation Log 14

Measure Author Topic
Current
Text
Version
Status Layperson's Summary Attachments Position Legislative Priority
AB 394 Hoover, R Housing:

Building
Homes and
Jobs Act:
report.
03/01/2023 -
Amended H

TML PDF
03/02/2023 -
Re-referred to
Com. on H. &
C.D.

The Building Homes and Jobs Act is a law that requires a $75 fee to be paid each time a real estate instrument, paper, or notice is recorded. This fee can be up to a maximum of $225.

The revenue from the fee is sent to the State Controller who deposits it into the Building Homes and Jobs Trust Fund. 20% of the money in the fund is used for affordable owner- occupied workforce housing. (Based on 03/01/2023 text)
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AB 399 Ting, D Vehicles:
police pursuit
data reporting.
02/02/2023 -
Introduced

HTML PDF
03/07/2023 -
From
committee: Do
pass and re-
refer to Com.
on APPR. with
recommendati
on: To
Consent
Calendar.
(Ayes 8. Noes

0.) (March 7).

Re-referred to
Com. on
APPR.

In California, every police department must report any vehicle pursuits to the Department of California Highway Patrol within 30 days. This bill would make it so police departments must report the same information, but within 45 days instead. (Based on 02/02/2023 text) Monitor Safety and
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AB 400 Rubio,
Blanca, D
Local agency
design-build
projects:
authorization.
02/02/2023 -
Introduced

HTML PDF
02/09/2023 -
Referred to
Com. on L.

GOV.

Local agencies in California, such as school districts, are allowed to use a designated procedure called the “design-build procurement process.” This requires the submission of certain information that must be certified under penalty of perjury. This process was originally set to expire on January 1, 2025, but this bill would remove that expiration date, and make it indefinitely operational. While this would expand the crime of perjury, there is no need for the state to reimburse for any related costs. (Based on 02/02/2023 text) Monitor Equitable,
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AB 410 Jones-
Sawyer, D
Shared
mobility
devices.
02/02/2023 -
Introduced

HTML PDF
02/03/2023 -
From printer.

May be heard
in committee
March 5.

This bill would change the existing law about shared mobility devices, which are forms of electrical personal transportation like motorized scooters and electric bicycles. Currently, a shared mobility service provider has to attach a tactile sign to each shared mobility device to help people identify it and report illegal or negligent activity. This bill would add the word "or" between "purpose" and "of" on the existing law to make a slight change. (Based on 02/02/2023 text)
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AB 411 Bennett, D Transportation:
trails.
02/02/2023 -
Introduced

HTML PDF
03/08/2023 - In
committee:

Set, first
hearing.

Hearing
canceled at the
request of
author.

This bill changes how money is allocated for environmental enhancement and mitigation projects. Instead of $7 million annually, it will be $10 million. The types of projects that can use this money includes natural surface trail improvements, conversion of rail corridors to trails, pedestrian and cyclist safety improvements at rail crossings and roadside recreation.

Additionally, moneys used for recreational trails projects need to be appropriated to the Department of Parks and Recreation. This bill also allocates $1.7 million of those moneys for motorized trail benefits and requires the Department of Parks and Recreation to give preference to natural surface multibenefit trails and trail systems when awarding those appropriated moneys. (Based on 02/02/2023 text)
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Measure Author Topic
Current
Text
Version
Status Layperson's Summary Attachments Position Legislative Priority
AB 413 Lee, D Vehicles:
stopping,
standing, and
parking.
02/02/2023 -
Introduced

HTML PDF
02/09/2023 -
Referred to
Com. on
TRANS.

This bill is about parking restrictions near crosswalks. According to existing law, local governments can already regulate parking in certain areas of a city at certain times and for certain reasons. This bill would take this further by prohibiting people from parking within 20 feet of any unmarked or marked crosswalk. Because this bill would restrict parking, it would require the state to reimburse local governments for those costs, should the Commission on State Mandates determine it is a cost mandated by the state. (Based on 02/02/2023 text) Monitor Safety and
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AB 422 Alanis, R Natural
Resources
Agency:
statewide
water storage:
tracking.
02/02/2023 -
Introduced

HTML PDF
02/09/2023 -
Referred to
Com. on W.,
P., & W.

This bill would require the Natural Resources Agency - a government organization in charge of the restoration, protection, and management of California’s natural and cultural resources - to post and keep updated a list of their progress to increase statewide water storage by June 1 2024. This list will be posted on the agency’s website and updated every quarter. (Based on 02/02/2023 text)
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AB 426 Jackson, D Department of
Housing and
Community
Development:
housing plan:
reporting.
02/06/2023 -
Introduced

HTML PDF
02/17/2023 -
Referred to
Com. on H. &
C.D.

The Department of Housing and Community Development is responsible for creating and managing housing programs throughout California. This bill would require the department to create a plan to make sure that housing is built during any economic downturn so people can have access to housing. The plan will have to be finished by January 1 2025 and submitted to the Senate Housing Committee and Assembly Committee on Housing and Community Development by December 1 2026. (Based on 02/06/2023 text) Monitor Affordable
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AB 430 Bennett, D Affordable
housing.
02/06/2023 -
Introduced

HTML PDF
02/07/2023 -
From printer.

May be heard
in committee
March 9.

The existing law requires cities and counties to create a long-term plan to physically develop the area, with a portion of the plan specifically addressing accessible housing. This bill would make changes to the written statement about the need for affordable housing and the importance of developing new housing. (Based on 02/06/2023 text) Monitor Affordable
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AB 434 Grayson, D Housing
element: notice
of violation.
02/06/2023 -
Introduced

HTML PDF
02/17/2023 -
Referred to
Coms. on H. &
C.D. and L.

GOV.

The Planning and Zoning Law, for housing development projects that submit a preliminary application prior to January 1, 2030, prohibits a city or county from conducting more than 5 hearings, as defined, held pursuant to these provisions, or any other law, ordinance, or regulation requiring a public hearing, if the proposed housing development project complies with the applicable, objective general plan and zoning standards in effect at the time an application is deemed complete, as defined. Current law requires the Department of Housing and Community Development to notify a city, county, or city and county, and authorizes the department to notify the Attorney General, that a city, county, or city and county is in violation of state law if the department finds that the housing element or an amendment to that element, or any specified action or failure to act, does not substantially comply with the law as it pertains to housing elements or that any local government has taken an action in violation of certain housing laws. This bill would additionally authorize the department to notify a city, county, city and county, or the Attorney General when the planning agency of a city, county, or city and county fails to comply with the above-described provision that prohibits holding more than 5 hearings for specified variances. (Based on 02/06/2023 text) Monitor Affordable
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Last updated 3/13/23 Attachment B: Intergovernmental Relations Priority State Legislation Log 16

Measure Author Topic
Current
Text
Version
Status Layperson's Summary Attachments Position Legislative Priority
AB 436 Alvarez, D Vehicles. 02/06/2023 -
Introduced

HTML PDF
02/17/2023 -
Referred to
Coms. on
TRANS. and L.

GOV.

Local authorities are currently allowed to pass ordinances to enforce certain rules regarding the use of roads, such as crossing guards, the operation of bicycles, removal of illegally parked vehicles, and cruising. However, this bill would remove their authority to pass ordinances to regulate cruising. Additionally, this bill would repeal a law that prohibited vehicles from being modified to have less clearance than the clearance between the road and the wheel in contact with the roadway. (Based on 02/06/2023 text) Monitor Safety and
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AB 440 Wicks, D Density Bonus
Law: maximum
allowable
residential
density.
03/09/2023 -
Amended H

TML PDF
03/09/2023 -
Referred to
Coms. on H. &
C.D. and L.

GOV. From
committee
chair, with
author's
amendments:

Amend, and
re-refer to
Com. on H. &
C.D. Read
second time
and amended.

The Density Bonus Law is a law that requires cities and counties to give incentives or concessions to developers who propose building housing developments in their area. For each development, the law lets developers have more units than the maximum number that is allowed by the local zoning ordinance, the land use element of the general plan, or the specific plan. This bill proposes removing a part of the law that says that the greater density o
ptions prevails if the density allowed under the zoning ordinance is different than the density allowed under the land use elements. (Based on 03/09/2023 text) Monitor Affordable
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AB 441 Haney, D Earned Income
Tax Credit:
young child tax
credit: foster
youth tax
credit: periodic
payments.
03/09/2023 -
Amended H

TML PDF
03/09/2023 -
Referred to
Com. on REV.
& TAX. From
committee
chair, with
author's
amendments:

Amend, and
re-refer to
Com. on REV.
& TAX. Read
second time
and amended.

This law changes the income tax code to give more financial relief to needy individuals. It gives a tax credit, as well as payments up to 80% of the total amount of the credits, to taxpayers who are eligible to receive earned income, young child, or foster youth tax credits.

It also lets the Franchise Tax Board adjust payments to account for changes in income and household size, and makes an appropriation that is continuously funded. (Based on 03/09/2023 text)
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Measure Author Topic
Current
Text
Version
Status Layperson's Summary Attachments Position Legislative Priority
AB 443 Jackson, D Peace officers:
determination
of bias.
02/06/2023 -
Introduced

HTML PDF
02/17/2023 -
Referred to
Com. on PUB.

S.

The Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) is a law that sets minimum standards and provides certification for peace officers. Starting in 2023, the POST will suspend or revoke the certification of a peace officer if they have been terminated for cause and have been involved in serious misconduct such as demonstrating bias towards someone for their race, sexual orientation, etc. Starting in 2026, law enforcement agencies will have to use a specific definition of "biased conduct" to investigate any bias-related complaints and incidents, and must also determine if any racial profiling occurred.

Additionally, POST will develop guidance for local law enforcement departments on performing effective internet and social media screenings of officer applicants. (Based on 02/06/2023 text)
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AB 455 Quirk-Silva,
D
Firearms:
prohibited
persons.
02/06/2023 -
Introduced

HTML PDF
03/09/2023 - In
committee:

Set, first
hearing.

Hearing
canceled at the
request of
author.

This bill proposes that people who have completed mental health diversion for certain offenses are prohibited from owning or receiving a firearm. If a person violates this proposed law, they would be subject to criminal punishment. The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for costs mandated by the state.

However, this bill does not require any reimbursement. (Based on 02/06/2023 text) Monitor Safety and
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AB 457 Patterson,
Joe, R
Surplus Land
Act: exempt
surplus land:
leases.
02/27/2023 -
Amended H

TML PDF
02/28/2023 -
Re-referred to
Com. on L.

GOV.

Existing law requires local agencies to send prior notice before they can dispose of surplus land, and this bill proposes to expand the meaning of "exempt surplus land" to include land no larger than 2 acres that would be leased to a property owner or business located within one-half mile of the applicable land and proposed to be leased for no longer than 15 years. (Based on 02/27/2023 text)
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AB 469 Fong,
Vince, R
California
Public Records
Act
Ombudsperso
n.
02/06/2023 -
Introduced

HTML PDF
02/17/2023 -
Referred to
Coms. on A. &
A.R. and JUD.

The California Public Records Act is a law that requires state and local government agencies to make their records available for public inspection, except for those records that are exempted from disclosure. This bill would create an office within the California State Auditor’s Office called the California Public Records Act Ombudsperson. This office would be in charge of investigating requests for review, determining whether denials of requests were in compliance with the Act, and issuing written opinions of their determination. The ombudsperson could also request state agencies to reimburse them for costs to investigate a request for review. This bill also requires that the ombudsperson report to the Legislature each year with the number of requests for review received that year. (Based on 02/06/2023 text)
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Last updated 3/13/23 Attachment B: Intergovernmental Relations Priority State Legislation Log 18

Measure Author Topic
Current
Text
Version
Status Layperson's Summary Attachments Position Legislative Priority
AB 480 Ting, D Surplus land. 02/07/2023 -
Introduced

HTML PDF
02/17/2023 -
Referred to
Coms. on L.

GOV. and H. &
C.D.

Existing law requires local agencies disposing of surplus land to let certain entities know of the availability of the land and requires the entities to negotiate in good faith with the local agency. The bill would modify the law by requiring the mixed-use development to have a minimum of 300 housing units and expanding the definition of exempt surplus land to include certain properties that are managed by a public-use airport. The Department of Housing and Community Development must also maintain a list on their website of all entities who are interested in surplus land for development of low or moderate- income housing. The bill would
also require a local agency selling the land to restrict at least 25% of the residential units to lower income households with an affordable price or rent for at least 55-45 years. Any public agency found disposing of land in violation will face a penalty. (Based on 02/07/2023 text) Monitor Affordable
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AB 508 Petrie-
Norris, D
Probation:
environmental
crimes.
03/07/2023 -
Amended H

TML PDF
03/08/2023 -
Re-referred to
Com. on PUB.

S.

This bill would make a change to existing law by allowing some courts to suspend a criminal sentence and make and enforce terms of probation for an increased period in certain crimes, such as dumping in waterways, pesticides, oil dumping, spills, waste management and animal cruelty. The new maximum period for probation supervised by courts for entities with more than 10 employees would be five years, instead of one or two. However, no state reimbursement is required for this change. (Based on 03/07/2023 text) Monitor Impactful
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AB 510 Jackson, D Local land
trusts.
02/07/2023 -
Introduced

HTML PDF
02/08/2023 -
From printer.

May be heard
in committee
March 10.

The Planning and Zoning Law in California requires cities and counties to create a plan for land use development that includes a "housing element" which contains an inventory of land suitable and available for residential development. This bill would require those local governments to establish a local land trust to hold and develop real property within their jurisdiction. This land within the trust would be developed for housing of all types with a focus on affordable housing and would be exempt from CEQA. The bill would also exempt land placed into or disposed of from the trust from the Surplus Land Act. If the Commission on State Mandates determines that the bill carries certain mandated costs, the state would reimburse those costs. (Based on 02/07/2023 text)
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AB 519 Schiavo, D Affordable
housing:
consolidated
funding
application
process.
02/07/2023 -
Introduced

HTML PDF
02/17/2023 -
Referred to
Com. on H. &
C.D.

This bill would require the Department of Housing and Community Development to create a workgroup by July 1 2024. This workgroup would be required to develop a consolidated application that applicants would use to receive grants, loans, tax credits, credit enhancements, and other types of financing for the development of affordable housing. It would also develop a coordinated review process for the application. The workgroup would include representatives from the Department of Housing, the California Housing Finance Agency, the California Tax Credit Allocation Committee, and the California Debt Limit Allocation Committee. The bill would also require the workgroup to choose a lead agency by October 1 2024 to receive the application and work with applicants, plus specify the lead agency’s responsibilities. Finally, the bill outlines specific procedures for the application. (Based on 02/07/2023 text)
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Last updated 3/13/23 Attachment B: Intergovernmental Relations Priority State Legislation Log 19

Measure Author Topic
Current
Text
Version
Status Layperson's Summary Attachments Position Legislative Priority
AB 527 Calderon,
D
Urban forestry:
school
greening
projects:
grants.
02/08/2023 -
Introduced

HTML PDF
02/17/2023 -
Referred to
Com. on NAT.

RES.

This California Urban Forestry Act of 1978 makes it easier for cities, counties, districts, and schools to create projects that provide multiple benefits, such as increased green spaces and better tree management, in urban areas. The state government allocates funds to the Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, who must develop a competitive grant process to provide local educational agencies, nonprofit organizations, and other specified districts with assistance of anywhere from 25% to 90% of the costs for their projects. Before creating this system, the department must hold at least two hearings to get public input. Additionally, the funds appropriated for these purposes must be transferred to the School Greening and Resiliency Fund. (Based on 02/08/2023 text)
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AB 529 Gabriel, D Adaptive reuse
projects.
02/08/2023 -
Introduced

HTML PDF
02/17/2023 -
Referred to
Coms. on H. &
C.D. and L.

GOV.

This law requires cities, counties, and cities-and-counties to develop a long-term plan for the physical development of their area which includes a housing element. It awards additional points to those that adopt pro-housing local policies or incentives, such as reduced parking requirements or zoning for residential or mixed-use development that allows for use by right.

This bill would add expansion of adaptive reuse projects to this list. It would also require the California Building Standards Commission to update, adopt, approve, codify, and publish building standards in the California Existing Building Code that revise and clarify fire safety, health, structural seismic, and environmental elements that apply to adaptive reuse projects.

These standards would help make the development of these projects happen while meeting principles of equitable development and recognizing community benefits. (Based on 02/08/2023 text)
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AB 538 Holden, D Multistate
regional
transmission
system
organization:
membership.
02/08/2023 -
Introduced

HTML PDF
02/23/2023 -
Coauthors
revised.

This bill would require organizations that operate electrical transmission grids to meet certain requirements before being allowed to join a multistate regional transmission system. The organizations must submit bylaws and other organizational documents to the Energy Commission for review and make sure they meet the requirements. If they do not, the organization must not remain in the organization. The Energy Commission must then review the proposal to make sure it meets the requirements and allow them to move forward with it if they comply. (Based on 02/08/2023 text)
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AB 545 Pellerin, D Elections:
access for
voters with
disabilities.
02/08/2023 -
Introduced

HTML PDF
02/17/2023 -
Referred to
Com. on
ELECTIONS.

This law requires that all polling places have certain materials for an election, and adds to the list of things that help people with disabilities vote. To help people with disabilities vote, it is no longer required for them to make a declaration under oath before being assisted. It also allows people with disabilities to vote outside the polling place, even if the polling place is not normally accessible. This law puts extra duties on local elections officials and could require reimbursement from the state for the costs that come from it. (Based on 02/08/2023 text) Monitor Prosperity and
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AB 548 Boerner
Horvath, D
State Housing
Law:
inspection.
02/08/2023 -
Introduced

HTML PDF
02/17/2023 -
Referred to
Com. on H. &
C.D.

The State Housing Law exists to create and enforce standards for safe buildings for people to live in. If a building does not meet the standards it is deemed “substandard” or a “violation of the State Housing Law”. This bill requires local enforcement authorities to inspect buildings that multiple units if one unit is deemed substandard or a violation. This would help ensure any violations or defects don’t affect the other units. If this bill is approved, then the costs for such local programs could potentially be covered by the state. (Based on 02/08/2023 text)
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Last updated 3/13/23 Attachment B: Intergovernmental Relations Priority State Legislation Log 20

Measure Author Topic
Current
Text
Version
Status Layperson's Summary Attachments Position Legislative Priority
AB 550 Schiavo, D Homelessness
: public
hearings.
03/02/2023 -
Amended H

TML PDF
03/06/2023 -
Re-referred to
Com. on L.

GOV.

This bill requires cities, counties, and cities and counties in California to conduct a point-in- time count of homeless people by January 2025 and to hold a public hearing to present the data and discuss plans to solve issues related to homelessness by January 2026. It would also require the local agencies to post their data on their internet website and develop an action plan to reduce homelessness within 6 months after the public hearing. If the Commission on State Mandates determines that this bill contains costs that the state must pay for, the State will reimburse these local agencies and school districts for any costs associated with the bill. (Based on 03/02/2023 text)
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AB 551 Bennett, D Medi-Cal:
specialty
mental health
services: foster
children.
02/08/2023 -
Introduced

HTML PDF
02/17/2023 -
Referred to
Coms. on
HUM. S. and
HEALTH.

The Medi-Cal program is a health care program administered by the State Department of Health Care Services, which provides health care services to qualified low-income individuals. It offers Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnostic, and Treatment (EPSDT) services for youth under 21 years of age. If a foster youth is placed in a different county from their original jurisdiction, the county of original jurisdiction is usually responsible for providing or arranging specialty mental health services. This bill would delay the date where the county of original jurisdiction must retain responsibility for providing specialty mental health services, as well as the date for the department and State Department of Social Services to adopt regulations for this. It would also delay the deadline for any necessary federal approval requests. The state is usually responsible for reimbursing local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state, but this bill states that no reimbursement is required. (Based on 02/08/2023 text)
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AB 565 Lee, D Definitions:
person.
02/08/2023 -
Introduced

HTML PDF
02/09/2023 -
From printer.

May be heard
in committee
March 11.

This law applies to the government of a state, and the term "person" is defined to mean individuals. This bill would change the definition of "person" to add in corporations, limited liability companies, and other businesses. (Based on 02/08/2023 text) Monitor Prosperity and
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AB 574 Jones-
Sawyer, D
Firearms:
dealer records
of sale.
03/09/2023 -
Amended H

TML PDF
03/09/2023 -
Referred to
Com. on PUB.

S. From
committee
chair, with
author's
amendments:

Amend, and
re-refer to
Com. on PUB.

S. Read
second time
and amended.

This law requires anyone who wants to buy, sell, or transfer a firearm to go through a licensed firearm dealer. The dealer must keep a record of each transaction, which includes information about the buyer, the firearm, and answers to certain questions about the buyer's eligibility to own a firearm. This new bill would also require buyers or transferees to acknowledge that they have possession of any other firearms they own or possess within the past 30 days. (Based on 03/09/2023 text)
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Last updated 3/13/23 Attachment B: Intergovernmental Relations Priority State Legislation Log 21

Measure Author Topic
Current
Text
Version
Status Layperson's Summary Attachments Position Legislative Priority
AB 575 Papan, D Paid family
leave.
03/09/2023 -
Amended H

TML PDF
03/09/2023 -
Referred to
Com. on INS.

From
committee
chair, with
author's
amendments:

Amend, and
re-refer to
Com. on INS.

Read second
time and
amended.

The existing law provides wage replacement benefits to workers who need to take time off work to look after a family member or to do something related to the Armed Forces (like participate in a qualifying exigency). This bill would expand this law to include taking time off to bond with a child they temporarily take care of, and remove the restriction where another family member would need to be available for the same amount of time. It would also remove the requirement for workers to take vacation leave before receiving benefits. Additionally, the bill would authorize the use of funds from the Unemployment Compensation Disability Fund in order to provide benefits for this new purpose. (Based on 03/09/2023 text) Monitor Prosperity and
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AB 592 Wilson, D Vehicles:
waste hauling.
02/09/2023 -
Introduced

HTML PDF
02/10/2023 -
From printer.

May be heard
in committee
March 12.

This bill would allow counties, such as the County of Contra Costa, to develop a program to oversee non-franchise waste collection operations. This is part of existing laws that allows local government to set up rules and regulations, such as how trash and other waste should be deposited in the streets and highways for collection. (Based on 02/09/2023 text) Monitor Impactful
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AB 610 Holden, D Youth Transit
Pass Pilot
Program: free
youth transit
passes.
02/09/2023 -
Introduced

HTML PDF
02/17/2023 -
Referred to
Com. on
TRANS.

This bill creates the Youth Transit Pass Pilot Program which allows educational institutions to arrange free youth transit passes for students 18 and younger. The program also allows transit agencies with existing free fare programs to apply to the Department of Transportation for additional funding to subsidize, maintain, and expand the program. This program would run until 2029, when it would be evaluated to see if it is effective in reducing emissions, vehicle miles traveled, and other outcomes. (Based on 02/09/2023 text) Monitor Prosperity and
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AB 660 Irwin, D Food labeling:
quality dates,
safety dates,
and sell by
dates.
02/09/2023 -
Introduced

HTML PDF
02/17/2023 -
Referred to
Coms. on
AGRI. and
HEALTH.

This bill would change the labeling of food products sold in California. Before January 1st, 2025, "sell-by" dates or other date-based terms must appear on food packaging, such as on egg containers. After January 1st, 2025, food items must be labeled with certain terms, as provided by the State Department of Public Health, including terms to communicate quality dates and safety dates. Additionally, food facilities packing food with reduced-oxygen packaging and stored in the refrigerator must have a shelf life of no more than 30 days from the packaging, excepting those products maintained frozen or the original safety date.

Violations of the new provisions would be a misdemeanor. The state may be required to reimburse local agencies for mandated costs incurred as a result of this bill. (Based on 02/09/2023 text)
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Last updated 3/13/23 Attachment B: Intergovernmental Relations Priority State Legislation Log 22

Measure Author Topic
Current
Text
Version
Status Layperson's Summary Attachments Position Legislative Priority
AB 679 Wicks, D Family daycare
homes: meals:
reimbursement
rates.
02/13/2023 -
Introduced

HTML PDF
02/23/2023 -
Referred to
Coms. on
HUM. S. and
ED.

The Early Education Act is a law that requires the superintendent of public instruction to provide an inclusive and cost-effective preschool program in the state. This law also declares that no child should go hungry while attending a preschool and states that preschool programs should provide for the nutritional needs of children in attendance. Schools must also provide one nutritionally adequate free or reduced-price meal to each needy pupil during a school day, and two meals free of charge to any pupil who requests it. This bill would increase the reimbursement rate for meals served in family daycare homes to 100 percent of the meals served, instead of the current rate of 75 percent. (Based on 02/13/2023 text) Monitor Prosperity and
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Outcomes for
Families AB 701 Villapudua,
D
Controlled
substances:
fentanyl.
02/13/2023 -
Introduced

HTML PDF
02/23/2023 -
Referred to
Com. on PUB.

S.

Existing law in California classifies controlled substances into 5 schedules, with the most restrictive penalties and rules applied to drugs in Schedule I. Fentanyl is classified in Schedule II and it is illegal to possess, buy or sell this substance. Being convicted of possessing or selling fentanyl can result in imprisonment of 2-4 years and there may be a fine added on top of this. This bill increases the penalty for breaking these laws with respect to fentanyl, and also states that the state is NOT liable to reimburse local agencies and school districts for any costs associated with this bill. (Based on 02/13/2023 text) Monitor Safety and
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AB 799 Rivas, Luz,
D
Homeless
Housing,
Assistance,
and Prevention
program:

Homelessness
Accountability
Act.
02/13/2023 -
Introduced

HTML PDF
02/23/2023 -
Referred to
Com. on H. &
C.D.

This bill, the Homelessness Accountability Act, would revise the Homeless Housing Assistance and Prevention program, which provides one-time grant funds to support regional coordination and expand or develop local capacity to address homelessness challenges. The bill would require the allocation of funds between continuums of care cities and counties in four rounds, with the fifth round being implemented upon appropriation by the Legislature.

The fifth round would focus on achieving ambitious and data-driven goals to solve homelessness. It would also require recipients of funding to submit an annual report and provide technical support to aid in completing applications. Finally, the bill would provide findings that demonstrate the need for protecting the right of access to the meetings of public bodies. (Based on 02/13/2023 text)
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AB 850 Ting, D Homeless
Housing,
Assistance,
and Prevention
program:
round 4 funds.
02/14/2023 -
Introduced

HTML PDF
02/23/2023 -
Referred to
Com. on H. &
C.D.

The current law in the state states that the Homeless Housing Assistance and Prevention program is meant to provide funds to areas with homelessness and to help those homeless individuals and families move into permanent housing. The money is dispersed among cities, counties, and tribes in four rounds and is being managed by the Interagency Council on Homelessness. The current law says that one billion dollars need to be made available in 2022-2023 to do the fourth round of giving. This bill would move up the date for when the money is spent to July 1, 2027 and also make a few other adjustments for how the money is dispersed. (Based on 02/14/2023 text)
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AB 909 Hoover, R Solid Waste
Disposal and
Codisposal
Site Cleanup
Program.
02/14/2023 -
Introduced

HTML PDF
03/02/2023 -
Referred to
Com. on NAT.

RES.

The Solid Waste Disposal and Co-disposal Site Cleanup Program is a program that provides money to clean up places where people dump or dispose of solid waste incorrectly. This bill will also help collect and manage any illegal waste, such as household hazardous waste, that has been dumped and dispose of it in a safe way. (Based on 02/14/2023 text) Monitor Impactful
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Last updated 3/13/23 Attachment B: Intergovernmental Relations Priority State Legislation Log 23

Measure Author Topic
Current
Text
Version
Status Layperson's Summary Attachments Position Legislative Priority
AB 919 Kalra, D Residential
real property:
sale of rental
properties:
right of first
offer.
02/14/2023 -
Introduced

HTML PDF
02/23/2023 -
Referred to
Coms. on JUD.
and H. & C.D.

This bill would create new disclosure requirements for property owners who want to sell their residential real estate. These disclosure requirements would include things like notifying tenants of the owner's intent to sell and giving qualified entities a certain amount of time to submit offers to purchase the property. The bill also requires that, if a qualified entity purchases the property, it must be kept at rents affordable to persons and families of low and moderate income, and the qualified entity must give the tenants or a resident organization a chance to purchase the entire property. Lastly, the bill also requires property owners and mortgagees to provide a list of qualified entities to the mortgagor or trustor upon filing a notice of default, and notify the tenant of the filing. (Based on 02/14/2023 text) Monitor Affordable
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AB 939 Pellerin, D Santa Clara
Valley Water
District.
02/14/2023 -
Introduced

HTML PDF
03/02/2023 -
Referred to
Com. on L.

GOV.

The Santa Clara Valley Water District Act creates a district with authority to provide waters for beneficial uses, levy taxes or assessments within the district, and issue bonds for specified purposes. It also authorizes the district to use revenue from the taxes or assessments to pay for bonds and to borrow money up to an amount that exceeds 85% of estimated revenue for the year. Additionally, it prohibits the district from compensating their directors for more than 15 days in a month until December 31 2023, and from then on indefinitely. (Based on 02/14/2023 text)
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AB 976 Ting, D Accessory
dwelling units:
owner-
occupancy
requirements.
02/14/2023 -
Introduced

HTML PDF
02/23/2023 -
Referred to
Coms. on H. &
C.D. and L.

GOV.

Local agencies can create regulations for accessory dwelling units, like an extra room attached to your house or a detached building on your lot. Starting in 2025, local agencies could have required those accessory dwellings to be owner-occupied. This new law would prevent that requirement and allow all accessory dwellings to not be owner-occupied, no matter when they were permitted. (Based on 02/14/2023 text) Monitor Affordable
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AB 990 Grayson, D Water quality:
low impact
development:
infill housing
projects.
03/06/2023 -
Amended H

TML PDF
03/07/2023 -
Re-referred to
Com. on E.S.
& T.M.

This act designates the State Water Resources Control Board and the regional water quality control boards as the main bodies responsible for governing water quality in the state. It requires that these bodies coordinate their activities to develop a unified water quality program. It also grants local agencies the ability to give Low Impact Development Treatment Reduction Credits to qualifying infill housing projects in the San Francisco Bay area. It includes findings that these changes are a matter of statewide concern and not a municipal affair and applies to all cities, including charter cities. No reimbursement is required with this act. (Based on 03/06/2023 text)
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AB 1114 Haney, D Planning and
zoning:
housing
development
projects:
postentitlement
phase permits.
02/15/2023 -
Introduced

HTML PDF
03/02/2023 -
Referred to
Coms. on L.

GOV. and H. &
C.D.

This bill requires local agencies to provide a website option and accept applications for postentitlement phase permits by electronic mail. It also requires local agencies to list the information needed to approve or deny these permits and provide examples of an approved postentitlement phase permit and all other types of housing development projects in the jurisdiction by January 1st, 2024. The bill also mandates that granting a postentitlement phase permit be considered a ministerial duty of the local agency with jurisdiction over the project. Additionally, this bill requires that this law applies to all cities, counties, and cities, and counties, including charter cities, counties and cities and counties. Lastly, this bill states that there is no required reimbursement for costs incurred by local agencies and school districts due to this law. (Based on 02/15/2023 text)
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Last updated 3/13/23 Attachment B: Intergovernmental Relations Priority State Legislation Log 24

Measure Author Topic
Current
Text
Version
Status Layperson's Summary Attachments Position Legislative Priority
AB 1159 Aguiar-
Curry, D
California
Global
Warming
Solutions Act
of 2006:
natural and
working lands:
market-based
compliance
mechanisms.
02/16/2023 -
Introduced

HTML PDF
03/02/2023 -
Referred to
Com. on NAT.

RES.

The California Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006 requires the State Air Resources Board to control and monitor sources emitting greenhouse gases. It sets a goal to reduce the statewide greenhouse gas emissions by 40% by 2030, achieve net zero by 2045, and maintain net negative after that. It also requires the Natural Resources Agency determine targets for natural carbon sequestration and nature-based climate solutions to achieve carbon neutrality by 2024. The act prohibits emissions reduction projects and actions receiving state funding from being eligible to generate credits under any market-based compliance mechanism. (Based on 02/16/2023 text)
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AB 1183 Holden, D Streamlined
construction
projects:
construction
permits: notice.

02/16/2023 -
Introduced

HTML PDF
03/02/2023 -
Referred to
Coms. on L.

GOV. and H. &
C.D.

This bill would require cities or counties to make construction project developers put up a sign on their parcel if the city or county approves the project through an expedited, streamlined permitting process to let neighboring property owners and occupants know about the project. It would also include findings that the changes proposed in this bill are a matter of statewide concern and not just a local matter, and would apply to all cities including charter cities. Lastly, it would make sure that the state doesn't have to reimburse local agencies and school districts for the cost of this bill's mandates. (Based on 02/16/2023 text) Monitor Affordable
Housing and
Homelessness AB 1221 Chen, R Parking meter
fees.
02/16/2023 -
Introduced

HTML PDF
03/02/2023 -
Referred to
Com. on
TRANS.

There is a law that allows cities to set up certain areas with parking meters and to decide how much the fees in those areas will be. Until now, the law did not allow cities to require people to pay for parking meters with a mobile device, like their phones. This new bill would change that and allow cities to require payment of parking meter fees with a mobile device. (Based on 02/16/2023 text)
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AB 1237 Petrie-
Norris, D
Student
financial aid:

California
Public Interest
Veterinary
Debt Relief
Program.
02/16/2023 -
Introduced

HTML PDF
03/02/2023 -
Referred to
Com. on
HIGHER ED.

This bill would create a program to help California-licensed veterinarians pay their educational loan debt. The Student Aid Commission will administer the program and moneys for the program will be stored in the California Public Interest Veterinary Debt Relief Program Fund. Each year, the Student Aid Commission will submit an report to the Legislature that includes information about the program, such as how much money was spent, how many applicants and participants there were. (Based on 02/16/2023 text) Monitor N/A
AB 1238 Ward, D Hazardous
waste: solar
panels.
02/16/2023 -
Introduced

HTML PDF
03/02/2023 -
Referred to
Com. on E.S.
& T.M.

This bill requires the Department of Toxic Substances Control to develop regulations for managing hazardous waste, including photovoltaic modules which may be identified as hazardous. Regulations must reduce the burden on those recycling the modules, while still protecting worker and environmental safety. Breaking these regulations is a crime and the California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies or school districts for any costs that are caused by this bill. However, this bill specifies that no reimbursement will be required. (Based on 02/16/2023 text)
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Last updated 3/13/23 Attachment B: Intergovernmental Relations Priority State Legislation Log 25

Measure Author Topic
Current
Text
Version
Status Layperson's Summary Attachments Position Legislative Priority
AB 1319 Wicks, D Bay Area
Housing
Finance
Authority:
housing
revenue.
02/16/2023 -
Introduced

HTML PDF
03/02/2023 -
Referred to
Coms. on H. &
C.D. and NAT.

RES.

The San Francisco Bay Area Regional Housing Finance Act sets up the Bay Area Housing Finance Agency to oversee the funding of affordable housing in the San Francisco Bay Area.

To do this, they have the authority to put a measure on the local ballot to raise money, apply for and receive grants and loans from public and private entities, and issue bonds and other debts. The bill also exempts the agency from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) for certain actions, and authorizes it to issue mortgage revenue bonds, acquire, develop and dispose
of real property, and create limited liability companies. It also authorizes commercial linkage fees up to a certain amount for affordable housing preservation, tenant protection and production programs, and allows the proceeds to cover the agency’s related administrative costs. Additionally, it adds homelessness prevention services to the tenant protection programs, and modifies the ballot formation procedure for revenue measures on the behalf of the agency. Finally, it requires the state to reimburse local agencies or schools districts if the mandated costs are determined by the Commission on State Mandates. (Based on 02/16/2023 text)
2023-02-
21T20:34:00 -
AB 1319
Support_17F
eb23.pdf
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AB 1347 Ting, D Solid waste:
paper waste:
proofs of
purchase.
02/16/2023 -
Introduced

HTML PDF
03/02/2023 -
Referred to
Coms. on
NAT. RES.
and P. & C.P.

This bill makes it so businesses which accept cash, credit or debit transactions must allow customers to receive proofs of purchase in either electronic or paper form if they chose to receive one. However, if the business is unable to provide an electronic one, they must provide a paper form instead. The bill also prohibits businesses from including extra things such as coupons or advertisements on the proof of purchase as well as from using Bisphenol A or Bisphenol S. Breaking these rules will result in a warning for the first and 2nd violation and a fine of up to $300 for each day the business is in violation after that. (Based on 02/16/2023 text)
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AB 1469 Kalra, D Santa Clara
Valley Water
District.
02/17/2023 -
Introduced

HTML PDF
03/09/2023 -
Referred to
Com. on H. &
C.D.

The Santa Clara Valley Water District Act sets up the Santa Clara Valley Water District and gives it the ability to protect flood, storm, recycled, and other waters, as well as enhance natural resources. It also gives the district the power to work with cities and Santa Clara County to help people who are without homes and living near streams in the district's jurisdiction. This could involve finding solutions to improve their lives. (Based on 02/17/2023 text)
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AB 1471 Pellerin, D Hospitals:
seismic
compliance:

O’Connor
Hospital and
Santa Clara
Valley Medical
Center.
02/17/2023 -
Introduced

HTML PDF
03/09/2023 -
Referred to
Com. on
HEALTH.

This law states that all hospitals must abide by safety standards and must complete seismic compliance by 2022/2025, depending on the method chosen. Under this law, O'Connor Hospital and Santa Clara Valley Medical Center may submit a plan for compliance to the Department of Health Care on or before January 15, 2022, and if accepted, the hospitals will have to report their progress on their plan by specified dates. This bill would extend the deadline for plan compliance and reporting and is to take effect immediately. (Based on 02/17/2023 text)
Equitable,
Sustainable,
and Resilient
Infrastructure AB 1485 Haney, D Housing
element:
enforcement:

Attorney
General.
02/17/2023 -
Introduced

HTML PDF
03/09/2023 -
Referred to
Coms. on H. &
C.D. and JUD.

The Planning and Zoning Law is a law requiring every county and city to make a long-term plan for development in their area, including a specific housing element. If a city, county, or city and county violates this law, the Department can notify the Office of the Attorney General that the law has been broken. This bill would allow the Office of the Attorney General to join any legal action concerning a housing law violation, such as the Housing Accountability Act, Density Bonus Law, or Housing Crisis Act of 2019. (Based on 02/17/2023 text) Monitor Affordable
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Last updated 3/13/23 Attachment B: Intergovernmental Relations Priority State Legislation Log 26

Measure Author Topic
Current
Text
Version
Status Layperson's Summary Attachments Position Legislative Priority
AB 1490 Lee, D Affordable
housing
development
projects:
adaptive
reuse.
02/17/2023 -
Introduced

HTML PDF
03/09/2023 -
Referred to
Coms. on H. &
C.D. and L.

GOV.

This bill requires local governments to provide affordable housing projects with 100% lower income households, 50% of which shall be extremely or very low income households. It also requires local governments to provide benefits and exemptions to these projects such as permitting approval and waiving building and permit fees. Additionally, it requires an eligible local source of funding for adaptive reuse projects and prevents agencies from excluding or prohibiting this development proposal. Lastly, the bill states that this is a matter of statewide concern and the State is responsible for providing reimbursement for any costs mandated by the bill. (Based on 02/17/2023 text)
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AB 1532 Haney, D Office
conversion
projects.
02/17/2023 -
Introduced

HTML PDF
02/18/2023 -
From printer.

May be heard
in committee
March 20.

This bill would allow developers of certain housing projects to convert office buildings into residential dwellings without needing additional permits or approvals. Additionally, it would exempt these conversions from impact fees, and would require local governments to review and approve these projects as a "use by right." Furthermore, it would establish a program to award funding to these "office conversion projects," and when approved, the state would reimburse local governments for the costs incurred. (Based on 02/17/2023 text) Monitor Affordable
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AB 1567 Garcia, D Safe Drinking
Water, Wildfire
Prevention,
Drought
Preparation,
Flood
Protection,
Extreme Heat
Mitigation, and
Workforce
Development
Bond Act of
2023.
02/17/2023 -
Introduced

HTML PDF
03/09/2023 -
Referred to
Coms. on W.,
P., & W. and
NAT. RES.

Proposition 68, approved by California voters in the June 2018 statewide primary election, authorized the issuance of $41 billion worth of bonds to finance water parks, climate protection, coastal protection, and outdoor access for all. To issue these bonds, the State General Obligation Bond Law must be met and the bill must be approved by 2/3 of each house of the Legislature and a majority of the voters. A new bill has been proposed, the Safe Drinking Water Wildfire Prevention Drought Preparation Flood Protection Extreme Heat Mitigation and Workforce Development Bond Act of 2023, to authorize $15.1 billion worth of bonds to finance projects including safe drinking water, wildfire prevention, drought preparation, flood protection, extreme heat mitigation and workforce development programs.

This bill is to be submitted to voters in the November 2024 statewide general election. (Based on 02/17/2023 text)
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AB 1601 Alvarez, D Involuntary
commitment.
02/17/2023 -
Introduced

HTML PDF
03/09/2023 -
Referred to
Coms. on
HEALTH and
JUD.

The Lanterman-Petris-Short Act is a law that allows people with certain mental problems to be taken into custody and treated if it is believed that they are dangerous to themselves or others, or unable to care for themselves. Under this law, a peace officers or a member of a mobile crisis team have the authority to take someone into custody and place them in a facility for up to 72 hours for evaluation and treatment. This bill will additionally allow paramedics or emergency medical technicians, who have received special training, to take someone into custody if necessary. (Based on 02/17/2023 text) Monitor Affordable
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Homelessness AB 1630 Garcia, D Planning and
zoning:
housing
development
approvals:
student
housing
projects.
02/17/2023 -
Introduced

HTML PDF
03/09/2023 -
Referred to
Coms. on H. &
C.D. and L.

GOV.

This bill would allow for a streamlined process for the approval of certain housing developments near universities. This process would exempt these projects from the California Environmental Quality Act and would mean that student housing would be considered a permitted use for zoning purposes near university campuses. For an application to be approved, at least 50% of the units must be occupied by students from the local university and the city or county must provide a list of required permits and fees. This bill also states that changes proposed by this bill are a matter of statewide concern, not just a municipal issue. (Based on 02/17/2023 text)
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Last updated 3/13/23 Attachment B: Intergovernmental Relations Priority State Legislation Log 27

Measure Author Topic
Current
Text
Version
Status Layperson's Summary Attachments Position Legislative Priority
AB 1633 Ting, D Housing
Accountability
Act:
disapprovals:

California
Environmental
Quality Act.
02/17/2023 -
Introduced

HTML PDF
03/09/2023 -
Referred to
Coms. on H. &
C.D. and NAT.

RES.

The Housing Accountability Act requires a local agency to make certain written findings before disapproving a housing development project. This bill would add to the definition of “disapprove the housing development project”, any instance in which a local agency does not issue an exemption for the project under CEQA (California Environmental Quality Act) or does not adopt, approve, or certify a negative declaration, addendum, environmental impact report, or other comparable environmental document. If the conditions are met, the housing project must be located in an urban area and have at least 15 dwelling units per acre. An applicant who has provided timely written notice to the local agency and who has not received a decision from the agency within 90 days may file a claim to enforce the provisions of the act. This bill also states no reimbursement from the state is necessary. (Based on 02/17/2023 text)
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AB 1657 Wicks, D The Affordable
Housing Bond
Act of 2024.
02/17/2023 -
Introduced

HTML PDF
03/09/2023 -
Referred to
Com. on H. &
C.D.

The Affordable Housing Bond Act of 2024 is a proposed bill that would create an opportunity for very low and low-income households to buy a home with more assistance than they could currently access. The act would issue bonds to fund rental housing and homeownership programs. If approved, it would go before voters in the November 2024 election. If approved, it would take effect immediately. (Based on 02/17/2023 text) Monitor Affordable
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ABX1 2 Fong,
Vince, R
Motor Vehicle
Fuel Tax Law:
suspension of
tax.
12/05/2022 -
Introduced

HTML PDF
12/06/2022 -
From printer.

This bill would suspend the tax on motor vehicle fuels for one year. It also requires that the savings from the tax suspension be passed on to end consumers, or else it will be considered an unfair business practice. Besides that, it also would require sellers of motor vehicle fuels to give a receipt to the purchaser showing how much the tax would have been.

Finally, the bill would transfer a certain amount of money from the General Fund to the Motor Vehicle Fuel Account in the Transportation Tax Fund, and it would take effect immediately. (Based on 12/05/2022 text)
Monitor N/A
ACA 1 Aguiar-
Curry, D
Local
government
financing:
affordable
housing and
public
infrastructure:
voter approval.
12/05/2022 -
Introduced

HTML PDF
12/06/2022 -
From printer.

May be heard
in committee
January 5.

This measure would create an exception to the 1% limit on real property ad valorem taxes to allow local governments to impose taxes to service bonded indebtedness used to fund construction, reconstruction, rehabilitation, acquisition, or leasing of public infrastructure, affordable housing, or permanent supportive housing projects. These taxes could be imposed with the approval of 55% of voters, and would include accountability requirements.

This measure would also exempt special districts other than a board of education or school district from statutory limits on incurring debt, and require 55% of voters to approve any proposition for general obligation bonds to fund public infrastructure, affordable housing, or permanent supportive housing projects, which includes specified accountability requirements. (Based on 12/05/2022 text)
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ACA 2 Alanis, R Public
resources:

Water and
Wildfire
Resiliency Act
of 2023.
12/05/2022 -
Introduced

HTML PDF
12/06/2022 -
From printer.

May be heard
in committee
January 5.

This measure in the California Constitution establishes a special fund, the Water and Wildfire Resiliency Fund, to help with water and forest projects. Each year, the State Treasurer transfers 3% of the state revenue in the General Fund to this special fund. The Legislature then uses 50% of the money in the fund for water projects and 50% for forest projects. (Based on 12/05/2022 text)
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Last updated 3/13/23 Attachment B: Intergovernmental Relations Priority State Legislation Log 28

Measure Author Topic
Current
Text
Version
Status Layperson's Summary Attachments Position Legislative Priority
ACA 3 Lee, D Wealth tax:
appropriation
limits.
01/19/2023 -
Introduced

HTML PDF
01/20/2023 -
From printer.

May be heard
in committee
February 19.

So, in California, the Constitution allows the Legislature to tax different types of tangible and intangible personal property and wealth, and can set different rates for different types. It also limits the total amounts that the state and local governments can appropriate for certain items. This measure removes the limitation on
appropriations until certain conditions are met,
and once those conditions are satisfied, the level of appropriations used to meet those conditions will be set as the new limit on appropriations. (Based on 01/19/2023 text) Monitor Prosperity and
Equitable
Outcomes for
Families
ACR 16 Fong, Mike,
D
Needs of
opportunity
youth.
02/14/2023 -
Introduced

HTML PDF
02/17/2023 -
Referred to
Com. on ED.

This measure would acknowledge the importance of providing a better future for young people in California who are considered "opportunity youth", meaning they face economic issues such as not having consistent access to education or a stable job. By recognizing their struggles, this measure looks to create a statewide plan to reduce the economic inequality these people experience. Overall, this plan would help provide more opportunities for these young people. (Based on 02/14/2023 text)
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Outcomes for
Families
SB 2 Portantino,
D
Firearms. 03/01/2023 -
Amended H

TML PDF
03/02/2023 -
Set for hearing
March 28.

This bill would require licensing authorities to issue concealed firearm licenses to applicants over the age of 21 without checking their good character or cause. In order to be eligible to apply applicants must provide their driver's license or identification number, fingerprints, and must not be considered a disqualified person. In addition, applicants must complete a 16 hour training course on firearm safety, legal use of firearms, safe storage and legal transportation of firearms. The bill also outlines criteria for when licenses must be revoked or denied and establishes additional restrictions for when a person may carry a firearm. The bill also states that local agencies should not require additional fees for the application or require that people have liability insurance. (Based on 03/01/2023 text) Monitor Safety and
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SB 4 Wiener, D Planning and
zoning:
housing
development:
higher
education
institutions and
religious
institutions.
02/22/2023 -
Amended H

TML PDF
02/22/2023 -
From
committee with
author's
amendments.

Read second
time and
amended. Re-
referred to
Com. on
HOUSING.

This bill is proposing changes to the Planning and Zoning Law which would make submitting and approving certain types of housing development projects easier. If an applicant meets certain objective planning standards and the development is not near industrial areas, it would be eligible for a streamlined approval process with less red tape and restrictions. The bill also requires that 100% of the units have to be affordable for lower-income tenants, with 20% of the units allocated for those of moderate-income households, and 5% of the units set aside for personnel of the owning institution. Additionally, this bill expands the requirements under the California Environmental Quality Act and imposes local-level duties on planning officials. These changes would have implications for all cities, including charter cities. (Based on 02/22/2023 text)
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SB 5 Nguyen, R Motor Vehicle
Fuel Tax Law:
limitation on
adjustment.
12/05/2022 -
Introduced

HTML PDF
01/18/2023 -
Referred to
Com. on GOV.
& F.

The Motor Vehicle Fuel Tax Law administered by the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration is a law that currently imposes a tax per gallon on motor vehicle fuel such as gasoline when it is removed from a refinery or terminal rack, when it is brought into the state, or when it is sold in the state. Currently, that tax is increased annually based on the California Consumer Price Index. This bill will limit the annual increase to a maximum of 2%, beginning on July 1, 2023. It will go into effect immediately as a tax levy. (Based on 12/05/2022 text)
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Last updated 3/13/23 Attachment B: Intergovernmental Relations Priority State Legislation Log 29

Measure Author Topic
Current
Text
Version
Status Layperson's Summary Attachments Position Legislative Priority
SB 7 Blakespear
, D
Regional
housing needs
allocation:
homelessness.
02/13/2023 -
Amended H

TML PDF
02/22/2023 -
Re-referred to
Com. on
HOUSING.

This is about how existing law tries to address homelessness issues. To do this, it has programs such as the Interagency Council on Homelessness and the Homeless Housing Assistance and Prevention program. It also requires the Department of Housing and Community Development to come up with an allocation plan to distribute housing to cities, counties, and city and counties. This bill would require the plan to include homeless as an income category and revise the income categories used. (Based on 02/13/2023 text) Monitor Affordable
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SB 8 Blakespear
, D
Civil law:
firearms
liability and
insurance.
03/07/2023 -
Amended H

TML PDF
03/07/2023 -
From
committee with
author's
amendments.

Read second
time and
amended. Re-
referred to
Com. on RLS.

This bill would provide civil liability for those who own a firearm in the event of property damage, bodily injury, or death resulting from the use of that firearm. It would also require owners to maintain homeowner's, renter's, or gun liability insurance policy covering damages from negligent or accidental use of that firearm. The bill additionally requires owners to provide written evidence of coverage, and creates the Insurance Commissioner to set minimum coverage required by the bill and develop a standardized form of liability coverage. (Based on 03/07/2023 text)
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SB 10 Cortese, D Pupil health:
opioid
overdose
prevention and
treatment.
12/05/2022 -
Introduced

HTML PDF
03/02/2023 -
Set for hearing
March 22.

This bill is about addressing opioid abuse in schools. It requires the State Department of Education to recommend best practices and identify training programs for use by local educational agencies to address youth behavioral health, which includes instruction on recognizing the signs and symptoms of substance use disorders such as opioid and alcohol abuse. Emergency opioid antagonists and trained personnel will be provided at schools and the State Working Group on Fentanyl Education in Schools will be created to promote public education awareness and prevention of fentanyl overdoses. The State Department of Education will also develop a School Training and Resource Guide for Opioid Overdose Prevention and Treatment and informational materials containing safety advice for pupils and parents or guardians. Additionally, it requires the development of strategies for the prevention and treatment of opioid overdoses in the comprehensive school safety plan and states the intent of the Legislature that a school use alternatives to a referral of a pupil to a law enforcement agency in response to an incident involving the pupil’s misuse of an opioid.

If the Commission on State Mandates determines that the bill contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement for those costs shall be made. (Based on 12/05/2022 text) 2022-12-
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SB 12 Stern, D California
Global
Warming
Solutions Act
of 2006:
emissions limit.
12/05/2022 -
Introduced

HTML PDF
02/10/2023 -
Set for hearing
March 15.

The California Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006 requires the State Air Resources Board to regulate and monitor sources of greenhouse gases and put a limit on emissions to be achievable by 2020. By 2030, the amount of greenhouse gases released into the atmosphere must be reduced by at least 40% when compared to the amount at the beginning of the act. The act also makes it illegal to break the rules and regulations of the state board. This new bill aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions even more by 55% by 2030 and makes violating the rules and regulations a crime. This bill must also follow certain procedures established by the California Constitution to reimburse the local government and school districts for any costs. (Based on 12/05/2022 text) Monitor Impactful
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Last updated 3/13/23 Attachment B: Intergovernmental Relations Priority State Legislation Log 30

Measure Author Topic
Current
Text
Version
Status Layperson's Summary Attachments Position Legislative Priority
SB 13 Ochoa
Bogh, R
Controlled
substances.
12/05/2022 -
Introduced

HTML PDF
01/18/2023 -
Referred to
Com. on PUB
S.

This bill would require that if someone is convicted of possessing, transporting, selling, furnishing, administering, giving away, manufacturing, compounding, converting, producing, deriving, processing, or preparing various controlled substances, including fentanyl, peyote, and other opiates and narcotics, they must receive a written advisory of the danger and consequences of doing so. In particular, that if someone dies as a result of their actions, they may be charged with voluntary manslaughter or murder. The fact that the advisory was given must also be noted in the person's court record. (Based on 12/05/2022 text) Monitor Prosperity and
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SB 14 Grove, R Serious
felonies:
human
trafficking.
02/23/2023 -
Amended H

TML PDF
02/23/2023 -
From
committee with
author's
amendments.

Read second
time and
amended. Re-
referred to
Com. on PUB
S.

This bill would define the terms 'serious felony' and 'violent felony' to include human trafficking for all purposes, including for the purpose of the Three Strikes Law. This would mean that people who are convicted of human trafficking would face harsher punishments.

However, California will not reimburse local agencies and school districts for any costs connected to this bill. (Based on 02/23/2023 text)
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SB 17 Caballero,
D
Senior
housing: tax
credits.
02/28/2023 -
Amended H

TML PDF
03/08/2023 -
Re-referred to
Com. on
HOUSING.

This bill would require that a certain percentage of the federal ceiling on low-income housing tax credits be set aside for housing for senior citizens. In order for this to happen, it requires more than just a majority vote - it must get a 2/3 vote from members of the California Legislature. (Based on 02/28/2023 text)
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SB 19 Seyarto, R Anti-Fentanyl
Abuse Task
Force.
03/07/2023 -
Amended H

TML PDF
03/07/2023 -
From
committee with
author's
amendments.

Read second
time and
amended. Re-
referred to
Com. on PUB
S.

This bill would create the Anti-Fentanyl Abuse Task Force to investigate fentanyl abuse in California and find ways to give people better access to information about it. The Act currently places fentanyl in Schedule II, which is the second-highest category with very serious penalties for those caught selling it. The Task Force would be chaired by the Attorney General and its first meeting would need to take place by March 1, 2024. After meeting regularly for two years, the Task Force would need to provide its findings to the Governor, Attorney General, and th
e Legislature by July 1, 2025. After that, this law would be repealed. (Based on 03/07/2023 text)
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SB 20 Rubio, D Joint powers
agreements:
regional
housing trusts.
12/05/2022 -
Introduced

HTML PDF
01/18/2023 -
Referred to
Coms. on
GOV. & F. and
HOUSING.

This bill would allow cities to join together and create a regional housing trust to help fund housing for the homeless and people of low-income. The regional housing trust would be governed by a board of at least 9 directors, and it would be able to receive public and private money and borrow money through issuing bonds. The cities would have to create a joint powers agreement which would include rules for financial reporting and auditing. (Based on 12/05/2022 text)
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Last updated 3/13/23 Attachment B: Intergovernmental Relations Priority State Legislation Log 31

Measure Author Topic
Current
Text
Version
Status Layperson's Summary Attachments Position Legislative Priority
SB 23 Caballero,
D
Water supply
and flood risk
reduction
projects:
expedited
permitting.
02/09/2023 -
Amended H

TML PDF
02/22/2023 -
Re-referred to
Coms. on N.R.
& W. and E.Q.

This bill would require entities working on rivers, streams, and lakes to notify the Department of Fish and Wildlife before altering the environment or disposing of certain waste. It would also require the State Water Resources Control Board and the California regional water quality control boards to adhere to specific procedures in reviewing environmental documentation and permitting for water supply and flood risk reduction projects. It would also require the boards to create watershed plans and reports to protect the environment while addressing climate change impacts. Finally, the bill would authorize state agencies to expedite the regulatory process for water supply and flood risk reduction projects. (Based on 02/09/2023 text)
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SB 30 Umberg, D Transportation:
zero-emission
vehicle
signage.
02/27/2023 -
Amended H

TML PDF
03/08/2023 -
Re-referred to
Com. on
TRANS.

Current law gives the Department of Transportation responsibility for state highways, the property that goes with them, and for establishing rules and regulations for things like information signs. This bill wants the DOT to work with two other organizations, GO-Biz and the State Energy Resources Conservation and Development Commission, to create special signs on the highways for electric vehicle charging stations and hydrogen fueling stations.

The signs would help people find these charging stations. The DOT can also make rules and regulations to do this. (Based on 02/27/2023 text)
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SB 31 Jones, R Encampments:
sensitive
areas:
penalties.
12/05/2022 -
Introduced

HTML PDF
03/01/2023 -
Set for hearing
March 28.

Under current law, a person who does not have permission to stay in a public or private place may be guilty of a misdemeanor for disorderly conduct, and someone who intentionally blocks someone's free movement may also be guilty of a misdemeanor. Additionally, a public nuisance is an act that affects the health or decency of a community and can be addressed by public officials, who now have the potential ability to address violations with criminal penalties. This new bill would make it illegal to sit, sleep or store personal items within 1000 feet of a "sensitive area," and prohibits giving a person notice of violation for at least 72 hours before starting any enforcement action. The state is not required to reimburse local agencies for implementation of the new bill. (Based on 12/05/2022 text) Monitor Affordable
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SB 32 Jones, R Motor vehicle
fuel tax:
greenhouse
gas reduction
programs:
suspension.
12/05/2022 -
Introduced

HTML PDF
03/08/2023 -
Referred to
Coms. on E.Q.
and GOV. & F.

The California Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006 requires the State Air Resources Board to adopt rules and regulations to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 40% by 2030. The Low Carbon Fuel Standard regulations have been adopted and there is a Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund to support the compliance of this act. The bill suspends the Low Carbon Fuel Standard regulations and exempt suppliers of transportation fuels from regulations for use of market-based compliance mechanisms for one year. It also suspends the Motor Vehicle Fuel Tax Law for one year and establishes a requirement for any non-consumer savings to be passed on to the consumer as an unfair business practice. The bill is an urgency statute and will take effect immediately. (Based on 12/05/2022 text) Monitor N/A
SB 37 Caballero,
D
Older Adults
and Adults with
Disabilities
Housing
Stability Act.
02/15/2023 -
Amended H

TML PDF
03/07/2023 -
Set for hearing
March 21.

This bill would require the California Department of Housing and Community Development to create the Older Adults and Adults with Disabilities Housing Stability Program, starting January 1, 2024. This program will give grants to nonprofit organizations, housing authorities, and area agencies to help fund housing subsidies, relocation costs, and landlord incentives for people experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness who are over 18 and have disabilities. The Department would also do oversight activities and an evaluation to make sure the program is successful. (Based on 02/15/2023 text) Monitor Affordable
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Last updated 3/13/23 Attachment B: Intergovernmental Relations Priority State Legislation Log 32

Measure Author Topic
Current
Text
Version
Status Layperson's Summary Attachments Position Legislative Priority
SB 43 Eggman, D Behavioral
health.
02/28/2023 -
Amended H

TML PDF
03/08/2023 -
Re-referred to
Coms. on
HEALTH and
JUD.

The Lanterman-Petris-Short Act provides for the involuntary commitment and treatment of someone who is a danger to themselves or others or who is considered "gravely disabled", meaning they cannot provide for their basic needs or have been found mentally incompetent.

This bill expands the definition of “gravely disabled” to also include someone who is at substantial risk of serious harm due to a mental health disorder or a substance use disorder.

It also allows for admitting the statements of certain health practitioners in the medical record as part of a conservator appointment or reappointment process. The California Constitution will reimburse local agencies and schools for the costs associated with this bill and its implementation. (Based on 02/28/2023 text)
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SB 44 Umberg, D Controlled
substances.
03/08/2023 -
Amended H

TML PDF
03/08/2023 -
From
committee with
author's
amendments.

Read second
time and
amended. Re-
referred to
Com. on PUB
S.

Existing law makes it illegal to possess, distribute, or manufacture controlled substances, such as fentanyl, peyote, and other opiates and narcotics. Alexandra’s Law would require courts to provide advisement to those convicted or pleading guilty or no contest to these offenses. This advisement will state the potential dangers of selling or administering illicit drugs and counterfeit pills and that homicide charges may be brought against the defendant if someone dies as a result. The court must read this advisement if the defendant exchanged a controlled substance containing fentanyl, and the advisement must be recorded on the conviction abstract. Additionally, this advisement cannot be used as evidence in juvenile court. (Based on 03/08/2023 text)
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SB 48 Becker, D Water and
Energy
Savings Act.
03/01/2023 -
Amended H

TML PDF
03/08/2023 -
Re-referred to
Coms. on E.,
U. & C. and
E.Q.

This bill would require utilities that provide water service to maintain records of water usage data for buildings and to provide that data to the owners of those buildings. By January 1, 2025, the State Energy Resources Conservation and Development Commission and the State Water Resources Control Board would have to develop a strategy for using this data to make buildings more energy efficient and work to reduce emissions of greenhouse gases.

They would be required to evaluate their progress every three years and document the impact on disadvantaged communities. The state would not have to pay local agencies and school districts for costs related to this bill. (Based on 03/01/2023 text) Monitor Impactful
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SB 49 Becker, D Tax incentives:
solar canopies.
12/05/2022 -
Introduced

HTML PDF
01/18/2023 -
Referred to
Com. on RLS.
. This bill suggests that the Legislature should pass a law which would provide tax breaks for companies or businesses who build solar panels over large parking lots. This would incentivize businesses to create clean energy sources in both urban and suburban areas. (Based on 12/05/2022 text)
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SB 54 Skinner, D Firearms. 12/06/2022 -
Introduced

HTML PDF
01/18/2023 -
Referred to
Com. on RLS.
. Firearms sold, transferred, or manufactured in this state must have safety devices and have warning labels. If someone violates this law, they will be fined and could have to stop selling or manufacturing firearms depending on how many times they break the law. This new piece of legislation is making technical changes to these laws without changing what laws you have to follow. (Based on 12/06/2022 text)
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Last updated 3/13/23 Attachment B: Intergovernmental Relations Priority State Legislation Log 33

Measure Author Topic
Current
Text
Version
Status Layperson's Summary Attachments Position Legislative Priority
SB 56 Skinner, D Load-serving
entities:
integrated
resource
plans.
12/07/2022 -
Introduced

HTML PDF
01/18/2023 -
Referred to
Com. on RLS.

The Public Utilities Commission has established a process for electric corporations, electric service providers and community choice aggregators to develop an integrated resource plan and a schedule for updates. This plan should allow the state to reduce emissions of greenhouse gases and use 60% renewable energy resources by 2030. The plan should also make sure that the electricity supply is reliable, integrate renewable energy resources in a cost-effective manner, and prevent cost shifts between the load-serving entities. This bill is only making a small change, and not affecting the plan itself. (Based on 12/07/2022 text) Monitor Impactful
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SB 62 Nguyen, R Controlled
substances:
fentanyl.
01/04/2023 -
Introduced

HTML PDF
03/08/2023 -
Set for hearing
March 28.

This bill proposes to increase the penalty for cruelty crimes involving the Schedule II drug "Fentanyl" by imposing an additional term and authorizing a fine. The current punishment for possessing or purchasing for sale a Schedule II drug such as Fentanyl is imprisonment for 2, 3, or 4 years in a county jail. If the substance exceeds a specified weight, the court has the power to impose a specified fine. This bill would increase the penalty for such a crime.

Additionally, it states that no reimbursement is required by this act for a specified reason. (Based on 01/04/2023 text)
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SB 63 Ochoa
Bogh, R
Homeless and
Mental Health
Court and
Transitioning
Home Grant
Programs.
01/04/2023 -
Introduced

HTML PDF
03/09/2023 -
Set for hearing
March 28.
. The Board of State and Community Corrections is in charge of providing support for efforts in the state's adult and juvenile criminal justice system. The board also administers grant programs such as the mentally ill offender crime reduction grant program and medication- assisted treatment grant program. This bill would create two more grant programs, the Homeless and Mental Health Court Grant Program that would be administered by the Judicial Council to provide grants to counties for the purpose of opening or expanding homeless courts and mental health courts and the Transitioning Home Grant Program that would be administered by the board to provide grants to county sheriffs and jail administrators to fund programs aimed at reducing homelessness among inmates released from custody. Both the board and council must submit reports to the Legislature about the effects of the grant programs. (Based on 01/04/2023 text) Monitor Affordable
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SB 83 Wiener, D Public utilities:
electrical
distribution
grid:
interconnection
.
03/09/2023 -
Amended H

TML PDF
03/09/2023 -
From
committee with
author's
amendments.

Read second
time and
amended. Re-
referred to
Com. on RLS.

This bill would require an electrical corporation to interconnect a development project with their distribution grid within 8 weeks after receiving a notification that a green tag was received by the development project applicant. It would also require the electrical corporation to report to the commission each year about the applications for interconnection and the time period for interconnecting the project. If the electrical corporation fails to meet the 8 week time period, they would have to compensate the development project applicant. This bill would also make any violation of the commission's order, decision, rule, direction, demand, or requirement a crime. Lastly, the bill would not require reimbursement from the state for any costs mandated by this bill. (Based on 03/09/2023 text) Monitor Equitable,
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SB 84 Gonzalez,
D
Clean
Transportation
Program.
01/13/2023 -
Introduced

HTML PDF
01/25/2023 -
Referred to
Com. on RLS.
. This bill is about helping California reduce air pollution and its carbon footprint by funding the development and deployment of new, alternative vehicle and fuel technologies. It states the intention of the California legislature to pass future bills to support this Program. (Based on 01/13/2023 text)
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Last updated 3/13/23 Attachment B: Intergovernmental Relations Priority State Legislation Log 34

Measure Author Topic
Current
Text
Version
Status Layperson's Summary Attachments Position Legislative Priority
SB 91 Umberg, D California
Environmental
Quality Act:
exemption:
supportive and
transitional
housing: motel
conversion.
01/17/2023 -
Introduced

HTML PDF
02/10/2023 -
Set for hearing
March 15.

CEQA is a law that focuses on the environment. It requires lead agencies to prepare an environmental impact report for a project that may significantly affect the environment. It also allows them to issue a negative declaration or a mitigated negative declaration if revisions to the project would avoid or reduce that effect. This bill extends an existing law that exempts certain conversion projects (turning motels and hotels into supportive or transitional housing) until January 1, 2025, with the exemption being extended indefinitely should the bill be passed. This bill would also require the government to pay local agencies and school districts for costs that the state mandates, and establishes how that reimbursement can occur, but in this case, no reimbursement is required. (Based on 01/17/2023 text) Monitor Affordable
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SB 222 Nguyen, R Electric
bicycles.
01/19/2023 -
Introduced

HTML PDF
02/01/2023 -
Referred to
Com. on RLS.

This law deals with the operation of bicycles, electric bicycles, motorized scooters, and electrically motorized boards. It states that local authorities are allowed to make their own laws regarding the registration, parking, and operation of bicycles and motorized scooters as long as it does not conflict with the state law. The bill also expresses the intent of the legislature to create specific laws about electric bicycles. (Based on 01/19/2023 text) Monitor N/A
SB 226 Alvarado-
Gil, D
Controlled
substances:
armed
possession:
fentanyl.
03/08/2023 -
Amended H

TML PDF
03/08/2023 -
From
committee with
author's
amendments.

Read second
time and
amended. Re-
referred to
Com. on PUB
S.

The law currently makes it a felony to possess any controlled substance (like cocaine, heroin, and fentanyl) while armed with a loaded and operable firearm. This bill would expand that law to also make it a felony to possess fentanyl while armed with a loaded and operable firearm. This means that if you are found with fentanyl and a gun, you could be punished with jail time. (Based on 03/08/2023 text)
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SB 233 Skinner, D Energy: new
zero-emission
vehicles and
electric vehicle
supply
equipment:
bidirectional
capability.
01/24/2023 -
Introduced

HTML PDF
02/01/2023 -
Referred to
Com. on RLS.

This bill is a statement of the intention of the state’s legislature to mandate that all new zero- emission vehicles and electric vehicle supply equipment sold in California by January 1, 2027 have bidirectional capability. This means that these vehicles and electric vehicle supply equipment will have the ability to both send and receive power, when practical, as determined by the State Energy Resources Conservation and Development Commission.

This new capability is a part of the state's effort to meet its clean energy and pollution reduction objectives. (Based on 01/24/2023 text)
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SB 236 Jones, R Human
trafficking:
vertical
prosecution
program.
01/24/2023 -
Introduced

HTML PDF
03/02/2023 -
Set for hearing
March 28.

This bill would provide funding for district attorney offices that use a 'vertical prosecution methodology' to prosecute human trafficking crimes, until January 1, 2029. These offices must also meet certain criteria, such as minimum staffing levels. Additionally, the Office of Emergency Services would have to submit a report to the Legislature and the Governor's office by January 1, 2026 that details which counties received funding, the number of human trafficking prosecutions filed by those counties, the convictions, and the sentences imposed.

It would also appropriate $2.6 million from the General Fund to the office for this program. (Based on 01/24/2023 text)
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Last updated 3/13/23 Attachment B: Intergovernmental Relations Priority State Legislation Log 35

Measure Author Topic
Current
Text
Version
Status Layperson's Summary Attachments Position Legislative Priority
SB 237 Grove, R Controlled
substances:
fentanyl.
01/24/2023 -
Introduced

HTML PDF
02/01/2023 -
Referred to
Com. on PUB
S.

Fentanyl is a controlled substance, which currently is classified in Schedule II. Possessing, selling, and purchasing for sale of fentanyl are currently prohibited, and a violation of this would result in imprisonment in a county jail for 2-4 years. Transporting, importing, selling, furnishing, administering, or giving away fentanyl is also currently prohibited, and a violation of this would result in imprisonment in a county jail for 3-5 years. Trafficking of fentanyl is also currently prohibited, and a violation of this would result in imprisonment in a county jail for 3-9 years.This bill proposes to increase penalties for possession, sale, purchase for sale, transportation, importation, selling, furnishing, administering, and trafficking of fentanyl, increasing the amounts of time someone could be imprisoned in a county jail. (Based on 01/24/2023 text)
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SB 239 Dahle, R California
Environmental
Quality Act:
housing
development
projects:
judicial
proceedings.
01/24/2023 -
Introduced

HTML PDF
02/10/2023 -
Set for hearing
March 15.

This bill would give special protection to housing development projects from additional legal action related to CEQA (environmental law) if they have already been subject to legal proceedings. It would prohibit the court from staying or enjoining the construction or operation of a project unless special findings have been made. It also would require that any claims regarding the lead agency's noncompliance with the legal proceedings must be made during the public comment period and would also limit those claims to how the lead agency responded to the legal proceedings. Finally, this bill requires any legal actions caused by a lead agency's certification of an EIR for certain projects such as public works and housing to be resolved within 365 days. It does this until 2030 and except in certain cases. (Based on 01/24/2023 text)
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SB 241 Min, D Firearms:
dealer
requirements.
01/25/2023 -
Introduced

HTML PDF
02/16/2023 -
Set for hearing
March 14.

Under current law, any person who wants to sell, rent, or transfer a gun must be licensed as a firearms dealer, and there are specific rules they must follow. Breaking any of these rules can lead to the license being taken away. This bill would make it mandatory for any dealer and their staff that handle guns to have special training each year in order to keep their license. The training course must be approved by the Department of Justice and must include a test to make sure the people involved have a good understanding of the material. (Based on 01/25/2023 text)
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SB 250 Umberg, D Controlled
substances:
punishment.
03/09/2023 -
Amended H

TML PDF
03/09/2023 -
From
committee with
author's
amendments.

Read second
time and
amended. Re-
referred to
Com. on PUB
S.

This bill would allow a person who experiences a drug-related overdose or another person who is seeking medical assistance for that person to not be charged with a crime if they possess a controlled substance, controlled substance analog, or drug paraphernalia, and would also allow a person to test a controlled substance to determine if it is adulterated with another substance and notify law enforcement without fear of being charged with a crime. (Based on 03/09/2023 text)
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Last updated 3/13/23 Attachment B: Intergovernmental Relations Priority State Legislation Log 36

Measure Author Topic
Current
Text
Version
Status Layperson's Summary Attachments Position Legislative Priority
SB 266 Newman, D Public safety
collaborative.
03/08/2023 -
Amended H

TML PDF
03/08/2023 -
From
committee with
author's
amendments.

Read second
time and
amended. Re-
referred to
Com. on RLS.

This bill would create the Public Safety Collaborative Fund in the state treasury. It would require the Board of State and Community Corrections, upon appropriation by the Legislature, to administer grants from this fund to regional public safety collaboratives. These collaboratives would involve city officials, local law enforcement and local stakeholders to prioritize the use of the funds to reduce violence including programs in K-12 schools and homeless intervention. The collaboratives would distribute at least 60% of the funds to one or more community-based organizations to assist with violence prevention, intervention and suppression activities. They would have to report annually to the board and the board would report to the Governor and Legislature. (Based on 03/08/2023 text) Monitor Safety and
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SB 267 Eggman, D Credit history
of persons
receiving
government
rent subsidies.
01/31/2023 -
Introduced

HTML PDF
03/06/2023 -
Set for hearing
March 28.

The California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) prevents landlords from using a financial or income standard to decide who can rent their housing if there is a government rent subsidy. This new bill additionally prohibits landlords from considering a tenant's credit history when deciding to rent them housing, but it requires them to give the tenant the option of providing alternative evidence of financial responsibility and ability to pay in place of their credit history. This will help ensure people with bad credit still have a chance to rent the housing they need. (Based on 01/31/2023 text)
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SB 268 Alvarado-
Gil, D
Crimes:
serious and
violent
felonies.
01/31/2023 -
Introduced

HTML PDF
02/09/2023 -
Referred to
Com. on PUB
S.

This bill would include all rape violations in the list of violent felonies. Currently, this list includes rape accomplished against a person’s will by means of force, violence, duress, menace, or fear or by threat of violent retaliation but does not include rape of a person unable to give consent due to disability, intoxication, or unconsciousness, or rape under false pretenses or by threat of incarceration, arrest, or deportation. This could lead to increased sentences for certain crimes by imposing a state-mandated local program. However, no reimbursement is required by this act. (Based on 01/31/2023 text) Monitor Safety and
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SB 270 Wiener, D California
Environmental
Quality Act:
housing
projects:
housing
sustainability
districts:
exemption.
01/31/2023 -
Introduced

HTML PDF
03/07/2023 -
Set for hearing
March 29.

CEQA is a law that is applied to any project planned by a government agency that may have a significant impact on the environment. If a project is going to create significant environmental impact, the lead agency must create an Environmental Impact Report to identify and mitigate that impact. However, if a project is in a designated Housing Sustainability District then the Environmental Impact Report is not necessary if the Department of Housing and Community Development has approved the district within 10 years of the lead agency’s review of the project. This law was recently changed so that the district only needs to have been approved within 12 years of the lead agency’s review of the project. (Based on 01/31/2023 text)
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SB 280 Laird, D Review of
conservatorshi
ps: care plans.
02/01/2023 -
Introduced

HTML PDF
03/06/2023 -
Set for hearing
March 28.

This law establishes rules for the appointment, review, and termination of conservatorships.

It requires the court to review the conservatorship every 6 months, 1 year, and annually. It sets out the required powers and duties of a conservator and what must be included in a care plan for the conservatee. It also states that the care plan must be given to the conservator and their attorney and should be kept confidential, except under certain conditions. In addition, the bill requires an investigator to review the care plan as part of an investigation and makes changes to what is required to be included in the determination of the conservatee's level of care. Finally, it requires certain findings to be made about limiting public access to certain meetings and records. (Based on 02/01/2023 text) Monitor Affordable
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Last updated 3/13/23 Attachment B: Intergovernmental Relations Priority State Legislation Log 37

Measure Author Topic
Current
Text
Version
Status Layperson's Summary Attachments Position Legislative Priority
SB 285 Allen, D Cannabis:
retail
preparation,
sale, and
consumption of
noncannabis
food and
beverage
products.
02/01/2023 -
Introduced

HTML PDF
03/06/2023 -
Set for hearing
April 17.

This would allow people who obtain a license and local ordinance will be able to open businesses related to cannabis and sell noncannabis food or beverage items in areas where cannabis consumption is permitted, subject to certain restrictions. (Based on 02/01/2023 text)
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SB 294 Wiener, D Housing
development
projects: floor
area ratios.
02/02/2023 -
Introduced

HTML PDF
02/15/2023 -
Referred to
Coms. on
GOV. & F. and
HOUSING.

The Planning and Zoning Law requires cities and counties in California to create plans for development, such as a housing element, in their boundaries. Currently, local agencies must ensure housing development projects of 3-7 units have a floor area ratio (FAR) of no less than 10, and 8-10 unit projects must have a FAR of no less than 125. This bill seeks to remove the 10-unit limit, and instead mandate that housing development projects from 11-20 units have a FAR of no less than 25 and more than 20 units must have a FAR of no less than 125 for every 10 units. It also requires that local governments review these housing projects, and the state to reimburse local agencies for any costs mandated. (Based on 02/02/2023 text)
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SB 301 Portantino,
D
Vehicular air
pollution: Zero-
Emission
Aftermarket
Conversion
Project.
02/02/2023 -
Introduced

HTML PDF
02/17/2023 -
Set for hearing
March 15.

The state board will create the Zero-Emission Aftermarket Conversion Project (ZACP) which will provide California residents with rebates up to $2000 for vehicles that have been converted into zero-emission vehicles. The state board will set guidelines and eligibility criteria for an applicant to receive the rebate, and up to $2 million can be used for this project each year. Any supplemental money that is not used by the end of the fiscal year will have to be returned to the Clean Vehicle Rebate Project. (Based on 02/02/2023 text) Monitor Impactful
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SB 308 Becker, D Carbon
sequestration:
state goals.
02/02/2023 -
Introduced

HTML PDF
02/15/2023 -
Referred to
Com. on RLS.

The State Air Resources Board is a California state agency responsible for regulating and monitoring emitters of greenhouse gases. There is a law, the California Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006, that requires the Board to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to at least 40% below 1990 levels by 2030. In order to meet this goal, the Board is required to create a "scoping plan" that outlines the most cost-effective, technologically feasible ways of reducing emissions. The bill intent is to create future legislation that encourages the development of technology to help the Board reach the carbon dioxide removal targets established, as part of its scoping plan, for beyond 2030. (Based on 02/02/2023 text) Monitor Impactful
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SB 318 Ochoa
Bogh, R
“2-1-1”
information
and referral
network.
02/06/2023 -
Introduced

HTML PDF
02/15/2023 -
Referred to
Com. on
HUMANS S.

The Public Utilities Commission is responsible for regulating phone companies. The Commission has created 2-1-1 dialing which connects people to disaster preparedness, response and recovery information and referral services. Until 2023, public funds were available to support 2-1-1 services in counties without them. This bill would establish the 2-1- 1 Support Services Grant Program. This program will allocate 85% of funds towards core activities such as contact handling, data collection and sharing, and updating systems. 15%of funds will be allocated towards a Statewide Innovation Program to focus on strategies and project management. Grant recipients must adhere to the Alliance of Information and Referral System standards. They must also submit an annual report including information about activities and individuals served. (Based on 02/06/2023 text) Monitor Prosperity and
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Last updated 3/13/23 Attachment B: Intergovernmental Relations Priority State Legislation Log 38

Measure Author Topic
Current
Text
Version
Status Layperson's Summary Attachments Position Legislative Priority
SB 326 Eggman, D Mental Health
Services Act.
02/07/2023 -
Introduced

HTML PDF
02/15/2023 -
Referred to
Com. on RLS.

Proposition 63 established the Mental Health Services Fund which pays for mental health programs in counties, it also established the Mental Health Services Oversight and Accountability Commission to oversee the law. Amendments to the law cannot be made unless approved by 2/3 vote by both the Senate and the House of Representatives. This bill expresses the Legislature's desire to update the law, but the laws and procedures as it is currently applied will remain the same until actual changes are proposed and approved. (Based on 02/07/2023 text)
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SB 333 Cortese, D Homeless
pupils:

California
Success,
Opportunity,
and Academic
Resilience
(SOAR)
Guaranteed
Income
Program.
02/07/2023 -
Introduced

HTML PDF
03/08/2023 -
Set for hearing
March 29.

This bill would create a state program for high school students who are homeless children or youths, known as the California Success Opportunity and Academic Resilience (SOAR) Guaranteed Income Program. The program would award a $1000 monthly income for 5 months (April to August) to eligible high school students. The incomes would not be considered financial aid or negative impact eligibility for future financial aid, and would not be considered income or resources for public social service programs such as CalWORKs or Medi-Cal. If the state fails to receive necessary federal approval, the state will be able to consider alternatives to provide awards to participants. The program will end in 2027 and be repealed in 2028. The state will reimburse local agencies and schools if the bill mandates them to change their costs. (Based on 02/07/2023 text)
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SB 341 Becker, D Housing
development.
02/07/2023 -
Introduced

HTML PDF
03/07/2023 -
Set for hearing
March 21.

The Planning and Zoning Law currently requires cities or counties to create a land use development plan that includes a housing element, and for the Department of Housing and Community Development to verify that the plan is in substantial compliance. If it is, the jurisdiction can qualify for more points or preference when applying to certain state programs, like Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities Program and Infill Incentive Grant Program of 2007. This bill would remove the Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities Program from the list of programs that receive additional points or preference, add the qualifying infill area and catalytic qualifying infill area portions of the Infill Infrastructure Grant Program of 2019 as a specified program, and allocate more bonus points to eligible state programs. It would also remove qualifying infill projects from the program and make technical changes to the program's requirements. Finally, it would prohibit the council from disqualifying certain project applicants if the jurisdiction the project is
proposed to be located in has not been found to be in substantial compliance. (Based on 02/07/2023 text)
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SB 345 Skinner, D Fetus-related
terminology.
02/07/2023 -
Introduced

HTML PDF
02/15/2023 -
Referred to
Com. on RLS.

The bill is talking about how the law currently uses the words "unborn children" and "unborn persons" in reference to many different things such as defining low-risk pregnancy conditions, active labor, and spousal benefits. The bill would replace these terms with the word "fetus". It would also replace "unborn persons" in other contexts like unknown defendants in real property actions, guardians for people who lack legal capacity, and exceptions for personal representatives filing an account of a decedent's estate, with the term "unborn beneficiary". (Based on 02/07/2023 text)
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Last updated 3/13/23 Attachment B: Intergovernmental Relations Priority State Legislation Log 39

Measure Author Topic
Current
Text
Version
Status Layperson's Summary Attachments Position Legislative Priority
SB 346 Ochoa
Bogh, R
Gambling
Control Act.
02/07/2023 -
Introduced

HTML PDF
02/15/2023 -
Referred to
Com. on G.O.

The California Gambling Control Commission is responsible for licensing and regulating gambling activities and establishments in California. Currently, it is required by law to keep a record of every vote it takes, but a new bill is proposing that the commission post those records online for everyone to access. This means that anyone can see the votes the commission takes within 2 business days of the vote. (Based on 02/07/2023 text) Monitor N/A
SB 352 Padilla, D California
Workforce
Development
Board:
minimum wage
and housing.
02/08/2023 -
Introduced

HTML PDF
02/15/2023 -
Referred to
Coms. on L.,
P.E. & R. and
HOUSING.

The California Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act helps people with employment barriers by providing programs and services so they can find work. It creates the California Workforce Development Board to help the Governor in developing, overseeing, and improving California's workforce investment system. The bill also requires the Board to examine housing costs by county and create a formula to fit the amount the local minimum wage must be for a full-time worker to pay for housing and other basics. It would also require the Board to make a recommendation for the minimum wage for a full-time worker to be able to afford housing in each county, and to give a suggestion on how to adjust figures each year to account for inflation. (Based on 02/08/2023 text)
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SB 363 Eggman, D Facilities for
inpatient and
residential
mental health
and substance
use disorder:
database.
02/08/2023 -
Introduced

HTML PDF
03/06/2023 -
Set for hearing
March 22.

This bill would create an internet-based database where organizations like the State Department of Health Care Services, Public Health, and Social Services can identify beds available in facilities such as chemical dependency recovery hospitals, psychiatric hospitals and mental health rehabilitation centers. Information such as contact information, type of diagnosis/treatment, and target population would be included. It would also allow organizations to search for beds that are appropriate for individuals in need of inpatient or residential mental health or substance use disorder treatment. The bill would also allow the department to impose penalties or corrections to facilities that fail to provide accurate data.

Finally, money from penalties would be put into a fund for administrative costs for the database. (Based on 02/08/2023 text)
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SB 368 Portantino,
D
Firearms:
requirements
for licensed
dealers.
02/08/2023 -
Introduced

HTML PDF
03/02/2023 -
Set for hearing
March 28.

Existing law regulates licensed firearms dealers and states that a license may be forfeited if they breach certain prohibitions in the law. This bill would require licensed firearms dealers to accept a firearm from an individual for safekeeping and/or for lawful purposes. It would also make it illegal for them to offer an opportunity to win an item of inventory in a game of chance except for certain private nonprofit organizations. In addition, an offender who is convicted of certain misdemeanors cannot own, purchase, receive, possess, or have custody
of a firearm for 10 years. This bill would make violations of these offenses punishable by either a misdemeanor or felony and requires the Department of Justice to create an evaluation system to determine if the 10 year prohibition should be extended. Lastly, it states that the state will not have to reimburse local agencies and school districts for the cost of this bill. (Based on 02/08/2023 text)
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Last updated 3/13/23 Attachment B: Intergovernmental Relations Priority State Legislation Log 40

Measure Author Topic
Current
Text
Version
Status Layperson's Summary Attachments Position Legislative Priority
SB 377 Skinner, D Firearms:
peace officer
exemptions.
02/09/2023 -
Introduced

HTML PDF
03/08/2023 -
Set for hearing
March 28.

To summarize: Existing law puts a 10-day waiting period on delivering firearms to certain people, unless they are a full-time paid peace officer with written authorization from the head of their agency. This bill would instead exempt firearms purchased by and for exclusive use by law enforcement agencies, if written authorization from the head of the agency is presented. Additionally, as of now, guns not listed on a roster compiled by the Department of Justice can be sold to certain law enforcement agencies and sworn members of those agencies. This bill would remove the exemption for sworn members of those agencies, and only allow the purchase and sale of firearms to those agencies directly. (Based on 02/09/2023 text)
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SB 393 Glazer, D California
Environmental
Quality Act:
judicial
challenge:
identification of
contributors:
housing
projects.
02/09/2023 -
Introduced

HTML PDF
02/27/2023 -
Set for hearing
March 15.

The California Environmental Quality Act requires that for any proposed project which could have a significant effect on the environment, the lead agency must create an environmental impact report or a negative declaration. This bill would require plaintiffs or petitioners who are filing a court action related to the act to disclose anyone who contributed over $1000 in costs for the action, as well as any business interests they may have related to the project.

Additionally, it prevents court challenges to housing projects due to noncompliance with the act. (Based on 02/09/2023 text)
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SB 395 Wahab, D Statewide
eviction
database.
02/09/2023 -
Introduced

HTML PDF
02/22/2023 -
Referred to
Com. on RLS.

Evictions are currently regulated by law. This bill would make sure that landlords must report all evictions in the future to a new reporting database. This would make tracking evictions easier, so that if someone was evicted from a rental property, it could be tracked in this database. (Based on 02/09/2023 text)
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SB 396 Wahab, D Local
government:
excavations:
notice.
02/09/2023 -
Introduced

HTML PDF
02/22/2023 -
Referred to
Com. on GOV.
& F.

This bill would require cities, counties, and city and counties to post projects they plan on doing to their website in order to allow organizations to collaborate on installing utilities like fiber optic cable. This would be a state-mandated program, meaning all cities, including charter cities, would have to follow these rules. The state of California may reimburse local agencies for the costs imposed by this bill, if the Commission on State Mandates decides it must. (Based on 02/09/2023 text)
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SB 400 Wahab, D Peace officers:
confidentiality
of records.
02/09/2023 -
Introduced

HTML PDF
02/22/2023 -
Referred to
Com. on PUB
S.

The California Public Records Act states that public records must usually be available to the public. However, records regarding peace officers and custodial officers have been kept confidential, which means the public cannot see them. This bill would make it so that when someone was fired or let go from their position as a peace officer or custodial officer, that information would be available to the public. (Based on 02/09/2023 text) Sponsor Safety and
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Last updated 3/13/23 Attachment B: Intergovernmental Relations Priority State Legislation Log 41

Measure Author Topic
Current
Text
Version
Status Layperson's Summary Attachments Position Legislative Priority
SB 405 Cortese, D Planning and
zoning:
housing
element:
inventory of
sites: regional
housing need.
02/09/2023 -
Introduced

HTML PDF
02/22/2023 -
Referred to
Com. on
HOUSING.

Existing law requires every city and county to create a comprehensive plan that includes a mandatory housing element, which must include an inventory of land suitable and available for residential development. The Planning and Zoning Law also requires a regional housing need plan that allocates a share of the regional housing need to each city or county and must consider if land in the inventory can accommodate the development of its share of the regional housing need. This bill adds to this by requiring the planning agency of a county or city to provide notice to the owner of a site in the inventory if the identity is known, and to consider whether the owner intends to develop at least 80% of the number of units determined. This bill also adds state-mandated local programs which may result in the state needing to reimburse local agencies for costs. (Based on 02/09/2023 text) Monitor Affordable
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SB 406 Cortese, D California
Environmental
Quality Act:
exemption:
financial
assistance:
housing.
02/09/2023 -
Introduced

HTML PDF
02/27/2023 -
Set for hearing
March 15.

The California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) requires agencies proposing or approving a project to do an environmental impact report if it might have a significant effect on the environment. If the project is revised and there is no evidence that it would still have a significant effect, then a mitigated negative declaration can be prepared. This law currently exempts the Department of Housing and Community Development and California Housing Finance Agency from this requirement when providing financial assistance or insurance for residential housing development and construction. This bill will extend this exemption to local agencies as well. (Based on 02/09/2023 text)
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SB 410 Becker, D Interconnectio
n: electrical
service
response time.
02/09/2023 -
Introduced

HTML PDF
02/22/2023 -
Referred to
Com. on E., U.
& C.

The bill is designed to make sure that electrical corporations like power companies provide the appropriate data to the regulatory authority (the Public Utilities Commission) so that upgrades to buildings, solar installations, electric panel upgrades, and electric vehicle chargers are done swiftly. A violation of this act would be a crime and could result in a state- mandated local program, but no reimbursements by the state would be allowed. (Based on 02/09/2023 text)
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SB 411 Portantino,
D
Open
meetings:
teleconference
s: bodies with
appointed
membership.
02/09/2023 -
Introduced

HTML PDF
02/22/2023 -
Referred to
Coms. on
GOV. & F. and
JUD.

The Ralph M Brown Act is a California law that requires meetings of local agencies to be open and public. The law normally requires that the meetings must be in person but it has allowed exceptions until January 1 2024 and January 1 2026 for emergencies or situations related to health. This bill would allow the exceptions to be used indefinitely and without regard to a state of emergency. This bill would also redefine the term “legislative body” to have it include boards, commissions, and advisory bodies. The California constitution requires this bill to have findings demonstrating that it furthers the right of public access and to take effect right away. (Based on 02/09/2023 text)
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Last updated 3/13/23 Attachment B: Intergovernmental Relations Priority State Legislation Log 42

Measure Author Topic
Current
Text
Version
Status Layperson's Summary Attachments Position Legislative Priority
SB 420 Becker, D Electricity:
electrical
transmission
facility
projects.
02/09/2023 -
Introduced

HTML PDF
03/07/2023 -
Set for hearing
March 29.

The Public Utilities Commission has the authority to oversee public utilities, including electrical corporations. Before an electrical corporation can begin any construction on a transmission line or system, they need to get a certificate from the commission saying that it is necessary for public convenience. The Independent System Operator ensures efficient use and operation of the grid and handles energy markets. The Jobs and Economic Improvement Through Environmental Leadership Act of 2021 provides specific benefits related to the California Environmental Quality Act in order to promote clean energy. This new bill requires the Governor to identify a lead agency to monitor clean energy and transmission projects, and they must certify that these projects maintain system reliability and meet certain targets. The lead agency will have the authority to approve these projects, and the commission will have a rebuttable presumption that the project is necessary if requirements related to the Independent System Operator are met. (Based on 02/09/2023 text)
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SB 423 Wiener, D Land use:
streamlined
housing
approvals:
multifamily
housing
developments.
02/13/2023 -
Introduced

HTML PDF
02/22/2023 -
Referred to
Coms. on
HOUSING and
GOV. & F.

This bill would change existing laws about the streamlined process for approving multi-family housing development. It would allow the Department of General Services to act in the place of a locality or local government for these projects, modify the objective planning standards, require the Labor Commissioner to enforce the obligation to pay prevailing wages, and provide an alternative definition for "affordable housing costs." It would also remove the authorization for public oversight of the development. Finally, it would require cities, including charter cities, to follow the new laws. No reimbursement is required by this act. (Based on 02/13/2023 text)
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SB 466 Wahab, D Costa-Hawkins
Rental
Housing Act:
rental rates.
02/13/2023 -
Introduced

HTML PDF
03/07/2023 -
Set for hearing
March 28.

The Costa-Hawkins Rental Housing Act is a law that sets a limit on how local rent control can be applied to certain properties. Under this law, an owner of residential real property can usually set their own rental rate, unless the property is a new construction, has been exempt from rent control, or is attached to other dwellings. The bill proposed changes to this law that would limit how long an owner can set their own rental rates, and removes those three exemptions mentioned above. (Based on 02/13/2023 text)
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SB 485 Becker, D Methane
emissions:
livestock: feed
additives.
02/14/2023 -
Introduced

HTML PDF
03/07/2023 -
Set for hearing
March 29.

This existing law requires the state of California to reduce their emissions of three air pollutants: methane, hydrofluorocarbons, and anthropogenic black carbon by different percentages of their 2013 levels by 2030. In order to help meet these reduction levels, it sets a deadline for the State Air Resources Board to come up with and implement offset protocols to incentivize the use of feed additives and dairy digester projects that reduce methane emissions from livestock and dairy operations. (Based on 02/14/2023 text) Monitor Impactful
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SB 511 Blakespear
, D
Greenhouse
gas emissions
inventories.
02/14/2023 -
Introduced

HTML PDF
03/07/2023 -
Set for hearing
March 29.

The California Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006 is a bill that would require the state's Air Resources Board to develop a plan for reducing greenhouse gas emissions in the state and update it every 5 years. It would also require the agency to develop reports on the greenhouse gas emission inventories for certain cities, counties, and special districts each year (by 2025) and update those inventories every 5 years. The act would also create a local government advisory committee and allocate funds to help complete these tasks. (Based on 02/14/2023 text)
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Last updated 3/13/23 Attachment B: Intergovernmental Relations Priority State Legislation Log 43

Measure Author Topic
Current
Text
Version
Status Layperson's Summary Attachments Position Legislative Priority
SB 532 Wiener, D Ballot
measures:
local taxes.
02/14/2023 -
Introduced

HTML PDF
02/22/2023 -
Referred to
Coms. on
GOV. & F. and
E. & C.A.

This law requires ballots used when voting upon a local government measure authorizing the issuance of bonds that would be secured by an ad valorem tax to include a statement of the measure that includes estimates of the tax rates required to fund the measure. This bill would exempt certain measures that impose or increase a tax with more than one rate or authorize the issuance of bonds from this requirement, and instead would require voters to be provided with a "voter guide" containing the statement of the measure, including specified information relating to the taxes imposed. If necessary, the state will reimburse any local agencies or school districts for costs mandated by the state. (Based on 02/14/2023 text) Monitor N/A
SB 538 Portantino,
D
Department of
Transportation:

Bicycle Czar.
02/14/2023 -
Introduced

HTML PDF
02/22/2023 -
Referred to
Com. on
TRANS.

The Department of Transportation is a body that carries out and enforces laws related to transportation. This new bill proposes to appoint a Bicycle Czar, who would be responsible for providing advice on matters related to bicycle transportation, safety and infrastructure. (Based on 02/14/2023 text)
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SB 569 Glazer, D Taxation:
renter’s credit.
02/15/2023 -
Introduced

HTML PDF
02/22/2023 -
Referred to
Com. on GOV.
& F.

Would allow individual taxpayers to enjoy a credit of up to $120 or $60 depending on their annual adjusted gross income for qualified renters. The credit amount is adjusted yearly for inflation. These credits are refundable, meaning the state pays out to the taxpayer any amount of the credit they do not owe in taxes. This bill was designed to provide tax relief to those who qualify. (Based on 02/15/2023 text)
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SB 634 Becker, D Housing:
interim
supportive
housing.
02/16/2023 -
Introduced

HTML PDF
03/01/2023 -
Referred to
Com. on RLS.

The existing Planning and Zoning Law requires all cities and counties to create an overall plan which includes a housing element. It also states that supportive housing (meeting certain requirements such as affordability) and Low Barrier Navigation Centers (meeting specific conditions) should be allowed in areas zoned for multi-family and mixed- use. This bill
expresses the state's intention to introduce further legislation regarding interim supportive housing and Low Barrier Navigation Centers. (Based on 02/16/2023 text) Monitor Affordable
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SB 638 Eggman, D Climate
Resiliency and
Flood
Protection
Bond Act of
2024.
02/16/2023 -
Introduced

HTML PDF
03/07/2023 -
Set for hearing
March 28.

Proposition 68 was a bill approved by the voters in the June 2018 election that allowed the state to issue $4,000,000,000 in bonds to finance a program focused on water access, parks, coastal protection and climate resiliency. In order to pass this bill, 2/3 of the legislature and a majority of the voters had to approve it. This bill will also put another bill, the Climate Resiliency and Flood Protection Bond Act of 2024, up for vote at the November 2024 election. If passed, it would allow the state to issue $4,500,000,000 in bonds. (Based on 02/16/2023 text)
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SB 665 Allen, D Plastic waste:
single-use
plastics
alternatives:
working group.
02/16/2023 -
Introduced

HTML PDF
03/07/2023 -
Set for hearing
March 29.

This bill requires a working group to be established by the California Environmental Protection Agency by January 1, 2025. The working group will be made up of the Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery, the State Water Resources Control Board, the Department of Toxic Substances Control, and the Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment. It will evaluate any new types of materials that are dev eloped and make
recommendations to the state about how these new materials should be handled and disposed of. This bill aims to help create an effective process for dealing with plastic pollution and ensuring that materials used in packaging and for food service are recycled or composted after being used. (Based on 02/16/2023 text)
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Last updated 3/13/23 Attachment B: Intergovernmental Relations Priority State Legislation Log 44

Measure Author Topic
Current
Text
Version
Status Layperson's Summary Attachments Position Legislative Priority
SB 706 Caballero,
D
Public
contracts:
progressive
design-build:
local agencies.
02/16/2023 -
Introduced

HTML PDF
03/01/2023 -
Referred to
Com. on GOV.
& F.

Existing law allows the Director of General Services to use the 'progressive design-build' process for up to 3 construction projects. This process is where both design and construction of the project are procured from a single entity which is selected through a qualifications- based selection as early as possible. Up until January 1 2029, local agencies that deal with producing, storing, supplying, or distributing water from any source were allowed to use this process for up to 15 projects over $5 million each. This bill removes the 15 project limit and allows all local agencies to use this process for projects other than water-related. The bill also makes the reporting date for the use of this process to December 31 2028. This bill would impose a state-mandated local program because it changes the crime of perjury. (Based on 02/16/2023 text)
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Sustainable,
and Resilient
Infrastructure
SB 707 Newman, D Responsible
Textile
Recovery Act
of 2023.
02/16/2023 -
Introduced

HTML PDF
03/07/2023 -
Set for hearing
March 29.

The California Integrated Waste Management Act of 1989 requires producers of things like carpet, mattresses and pharmaceutical/sharps waste to create a stewardship program to collect and recycle products that are no longer suitable for reuse. The bill would also establish the Responsible Textile Recovery Act of 2023, requiring producers to make a stewardship plan that the state Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery would review and approve or conditionally approve. The bill would also require producers to pay fees for the Department to make regulations, and would create a fund for money from producers to be accessed for the program's purposes. Additionally, the bill would restrict public access to some information, and would put in place a penalty system of up to $50,000 for intentional or reckless violations. (Based on 02/16/2023 text) Monitor Impactful
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SB 719 Becker, D Law
enforcement
agencies: radio
communication
s.
02/16/2023 -
Introduced

HTML PDF
03/08/2023 -
Referred to
Com. on PUB
S.

Existing law sets up CLETS, a network that provides law enforcement agencies with access to criminal records and other information. This bill would require law enforcement agencies to provide certain media representatives or organizations with access to their radio communications in real time. It would also create a state-mandated program, and if the Commission on State Mandates determines that it involves costs, the state may be obligated to reimburse local agencies. (Based on 02/16/2023 text) Monitor Safety and
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SB 755 Becker, D Real property:
climate
mitigation and
adaptation.
02/17/2023 -
Introduced

HTML PDF
03/01/2023 -
Referred to
Com. on RLS.

This law requires the Department of Real Estate to create a booklet that educates the public about potential environmental hazards they should be aware of when they buy or rent a property, such as asbestos, radon gas, lead-based paint, formaldehyde, fuel and chemical storage tanks, and water and soil contamination. This bill also expresses the legislators' intent to encourage real-estate owners to provide information about climate mitigation and adaptation to potential buyers or renters. (Based on 02/17/2023 text) Monitor Impactful
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SB 783 Archuleta,
D
Veterans:
suicide.
02/17/2023 -
Introduced

HTML PDF
03/01/2023 -
Referred to
Com. on RLS.

The law already establishes the Department of Veterans Affairs, which helps veterans by giving them educational and financial assistance. Every county also appoints their own veterans service officer, whose job is to investigate veterans claims and aid requests, and do any other veteran-related services they are asked to do. This bill would make it so that each of these officers would get specialized training and certification in the prevention of veteran suicide. (Based on 02/17/2023 text)
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Last updated 3/13/23 Attachment B: Intergovernmental Relations Priority State Legislation Log 45

Measure Author Topic
Current
Text
Version
Status Layperson's Summary Attachments Position Legislative Priority
SB 834 Portantino,
D
Housing:

California
Family Home
Construction
and
Homeownershi
p Bond Act of
2023.
02/17/2023 -
Introduced

HTML PDF
03/07/2023 -
Set for hearing
March 21.

Proposition 1 was a law passed in 2018 which allowed the government to issue $4 billion in bonds to help fund housing programs, particularly for veterans. Now, another bill is trying to be passed which is called the California Family Home Construction and Homeownership Bond Act of 2023. If passed, it would increase the amount of bonds to $25 billion. These bonds would help finance programs like California Socially Responsible Second Mortgage Loans to help people make down payments or pay closing costs on a new home, and Family Homeownership Opportunity Infrastructure Improvement Loans for developers to cover the cost of construction and other upfront costs related to creating a new home. This bill would take effect immediately when voted on. (Based on 02/17/2023 text) Monitor Affordable
Housing and
Homelessness
SB 867 Allen, D Drought and
Water
Resilience,
Wildfire and
Forest
Resilience,
Coastal
Resilience,
Extreme Heat
Mitigation,
Biodiversity
and Nature-
Based Climate
Solutions,
Climate Smart
Agriculture,
and Park
Creation and
Outdoor
Access Bond
Act of 2023.
02/17/2023 -
Introduced

HTML PDF
03/07/2023 -
Set for hearing
March 28.

Proposition 68 is a bill that was approved by voters on June 5, 2018 that authorizes the state of California to issue $41 billion worth of bonds. The money from these bonds will be used to fund programs that help with water resilience, wildfire and forest resilience, coastal resilience, extreme heat mitigation, biodiveristy and nature-based climate solutions, climate smart agriculture, and park creation and outdoor access. The bill also allows voters to further approve the plans on an unspecified date. (Based on 02/17/2023 text) Monitor Impactful
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SB 868 Wilk, R Pupil safety:
trauma kits.
02/17/2023 -
Introduced

HTML PDF
03/08/2023 -
Set for hearing
March 29.

California state law currently requires all schools to have a first aid kit on-hand if students are going on a field trip. This new bill, effective from 2024-25, goes further and requires schools to provide a trauma kit for each classroom in the school. The state will reimburse any associated costs for local agencies. (Based on 02/17/2023 text) Monitor Safety and
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Last updated 3/13/23 Attachment B: Intergovernmental Relations Priority State Legislation Log 46

Measure Author Topic
Current
Text
Version
Status Layperson's Summary Attachments Position Legislative Priority
SBX1 1 Jones, R Motor vehicle
fuel tax:
greenhouse
gas reduction
programs:
suspension.
12/05/2022 -
Introduced

HTML PDF
12/05/2022 -
Introduced.

Read first time.

Referred to
Com. on RLS.

The California Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006 sets up the State Air Resources Board as the agency responsible for controlling and regulating sources that release greenhouse gases. The act requires that the Board adopt regulations to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to 40% below the limit by 2030. To make sure this gets done, the Board adopted regulations called the Low Carbon Fuel Standard. This bill will stop the Board from using regulations to lower emissions for one year and would also give exemptions to transportation fuel suppliers. To make up for money lost, the bill would transfer money from the General Fund to the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund. It also suspends the Motor Vehicle Fuel Tax Law, which is a tax on motor fuel. It requires sellers of motor vehicle fuels to provide a receipt that shows the amount of tax that normally applies. It states that the money saved must be passed on to the end consumer and violation is an unfair competition law. The bill will take effect immediately. (Based on 12/05/2022 text)
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SBX1 2 Skinner, D Energy:
transportation
fuels: supply
and pricing:
maximum
gross gasoline
refining
margin.
12/05/2022 -
Introduced

HTML PDF
12/05/2022 -
Introduced.

Read first time.

Referred to
Com. on RLS.

This bill would set a maximum amount per gallon for how much refineries could charge for gasoline. It would also require the California Energy Resources and Conservation Commission to punish those refineries that exceed the maximum price. The penalties would be deposited into a Price Gouging Penalty Fund and returned to residents of California as refunds. In addition, this bill intends to enact more legislation in the future that would have the Department of Tax and Fee Administration look into aspects of the gasoline market. No reimbursement from the state is required as a result of this bill. (Based on 12/05/2022 text) Monitor N/A

Total Measures: 209
Total Tracking Forms: 209

1 Attachment C: Legislation Related to Legislative Priority:

Address Homelessness and Enable Affordable Housing

The Intergovernmental Relations team is closely monitoring several bills related to homelessness and affordable housing within the Legislative Program:

• SB 634 (Becker): This bill supports emergency shelter by right land use.

• AB 59 (Gallagher): This bill would raise the qualifying income threshold and increase the tax credit received for renters tax credits. This bill is being championed by the minority party and may not be viable.

• SB 569 (Glazer): This bill would require that the renters tax credit be recomputed for inflation and refund; it appears to be more viable than AB 59.

• SB 405 (Cortese): This bill would require outreach to property owners as part of the housing element process.

• SB 341 (Becker): This bill would change grant requirements for the Infill Infrastructure Grant Program of 2019.

• SB 423 (Weiner): This bill would extend SB 35 to streamline housing development.

• SB 4 (Weiner): This bill would support housing development streamlining on higher education or religious institution property.

• SB 225 (Caballero): This bill would support anti-displacement efforts through funding and acquiring unrestricted housing units.

• AB 1657 (Wicks): This bill would authorize bonds to fund affordable rental housing and homeownership programs.

• SB 270 (Weiner): This bill would provide California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) exemptions for housing projects.

• AB 1532 (Haney): This bill would make office conversion projects by right regardless of zoning.

• SB 567 (Durazo): This bill would make it more difficult for landlords to terminate tenancy for no-fault just causes.

• AB 1738 (Carillo): This bill would establish a pilot program to assist residents experiencing homelessness obtain a driver’s license or identification card.

2 Attachment C: Legislation Related to Legislative Priority:

Address Homelessness and Enable Affordable Housing

• AB 1033 (Tiny): This bill would allow accessory dwelling units to be sold separately from the primary residence.

• AB 919 (Kalra): This bill would create a right of first offer requirement for the sale of residential property.

• SB 466 (Wahab): This bill would amend the Costa Hawkins Rental Housing Act.

1 Attachment D: Legislation Related to Legislative Priority:

Promote Safety and Vision Zero Initiatives

The Intergovernmental Relations team is closely monitoring several bills related to public safety issues aligned with the Legislative Program:

• AB 28 (Gabriel): This bill would create a tax on firearms and ammunition to fund violence prevention.

• AB 29 (Gabriel): This bill would allow a California resident the ability to list themselves on a firearm “do not sell” list.

• AB 328 (Essayli): This bill would prohibit a court from dismissing some firearms-related sentencing enhancements.

• AB 355 (Alanis): This bill would allow a peace officers engaged in training access to assault weapons.

• AB 455 (Quirk-Silva): This bill would prohibit people who have completed mental health diversion for certain offenses from possessing a firearm.

• SB 2 (Portantino): This bill would update the State’s concealed carry regulations in response to the Supreme Court decision in New York State Rifle & Pistol Association v.

Bruen that limited local authorities' ability to deny permits. This bill failed to pass in the State 2021-2022 legislative session.

• SB 241 (Min): This bill would require additional training for licensed firearms dealers.

• SB 368 (Portantino): This bill would require a licensed firearms dealer to store a firearm on behalf of a person to prevent its use in death by suicide.

• SB 377 (Skinner): This bill would remove the 10-day firearm waiting period exemption for peace officers and allow this exemption to apply only to law enforcement agencies.

• AB 667 (Maienschein): This bill would increase gun violence restraining orders from a maximum of 5 years to 10 years.

• AB 18 (Patterson): This bill requires a written notice to someone that pleads guilty or no contest to certain drug crimes to advise that future offenses could lead to manslaughter or murder charges.

• SB 13 (Ochoa Bogh): This is the Senate companion bill to AB 18.

• SB 62 (Nguyen): This bill would increase the penalties for fentanyl-related crimes.

2 Attachment D: Legislation Related to Legislative Priority:

Promote Safety and Vision Zero Initiatives

• SB 226 (Alvarado Gil): This bill would prohibit the possession of fentanyl when armed with a loaded and operable firearm.

• SB 237 (Grove): This bill would increase penalties for possession, production, and trafficking of fentanyl.

• AB 701 (Villapudua): This bill would increase sentences and fines for fentanyl possession.

• SB 44 (Umberg): This bill would require written advisory of increased penalties for a person convicted of selling or manufacturing controlled substances if a person dies as a result of future repeated action.
• AB 33 (Bains): This bill would establish the Fentanyl Addiction and Overdose Prevention Task Force.

• SB 19 (Seyarto): This bill would establish an Anti-Fentanyl Abuse Task Force.

Attachment E – Legislation Related to Legislative Priority:

Pursue Funding for Equitable, Sustainable, and Resilient Infrastructure

The Intergovernmental Relations team is closely monitoring several bills related to infrastructure issues aligned with the Legislative Program:

• AB 6 (Friedman): This bill would require regional transportation agencies to prioritize and fund transportation projects that significantly contribute towards the goals outlined in a region’s sustainable communities strategy and the state’s climate goals.

• AB 7 (Friedman): This bill would eliminate single occupancy vehicle freeway capacity projects and allow capacity projects only for bus, rapid transit, rail, and active transportation purposes.

• SB 396 (Wahab): This bill would require a city or county to provide notification through its website prior to any local agency-led excavation projects to encourage collaborative installation of utilities and infrastructure.

• SB 706 (Caballero): This bill would remove the 15-project maximum and authorize all cities, counties, or special districts to use the progressive design-build process for project delivery.

• SB 83 (Wiener): This bill would require public utility companies to provide comments on post-entitlement phase permit applications and connect new construction to the electrical grid within specific timeframes.

• SB 410 (Becker): This bill would require reporting to the CA Public Utilities Commission on the time for interconnection for building electrification to help the state meets its emission reduction targets.

• SB 420 (Becker): This bill would require the Governor to identify a lead agency to monitor clean energy and electrical transmission facility planning and deployment.

• AB 538 (Holden): This bill would transition the California Independent System Operator (CAISO) into a regional transmission organization and is intended to enable more sharing of power across state lines.

• Trailer Bill language on energy reliability: This bill would establish a new central procurement entity for long lead time, diverse and large clean energy resources.

Attachment F - Legislation Related to Legislative Priority:

Drive Impactful Climate Action and Unlock San José’s 2030 Climate Smart Goals

The Intergovernmental Relations team is closely monitoring several bills related to environmental issues aligned with the Legislative Program:

• SB 233 (Skinner): This bill would mandate that all new zero-emission vehicles and electric vehicle supply equipment sold in California have bidirectional capacity by January 2027.

• SB 301 (Portantino): This bill would require the State Air Resources Board to establish the Zero-Emission Aftermarket Conversion Project by allocating $2 million annually from the Clean Vehicle Rebate Project.

• AB 9 (Muratsuchi) and SB 12 (Stern): These bills would require the State Air Resources Board to ensure that statewide greenhouse gas emissions are reduced to at least 55% below the 1990 level by 2030.

• AB 57 (Kalra): This bill would establish the California Pocket Forest Initiative in the Department of Forestry and Fire Protection.

• AB 62 (Mathis): This bill would establish a statewide goal to increase above- and below- ground water storage capacity by a total of 3,700,000 acre-feet by the year 2030 and a total of 4,000,000 acre-feet by the year 2040.

• AB 422 (Alanis): This bill would require the California National Resources Agency to post on its website information tracking the progress to increase statewide water storage.

• SB 48 (Becker): This bill would create building performance standards for improvements in energy efficiency and reductions in the emissions of greenhouse gases in large buildings.

1 Attachment G – FY 2024 Congressionally Directed Funding (Earmark) Requests

The Intergovernmental Relations team submitted two earmark requests to Senators Feinstein and Padilla on projects aligned with the approved legislative priorities, as well as six earmark requests to Representatives Eshoo, Khanna, Lofgren, and Panetta. These include:

Senators Feinstein and Padilla

• $2.6 million for the City’s Eviction Diversion Program: To date, San José’s Diversion Program has prevented over 125 households from forced eviction, keeping hundreds of residents stably housed and expects to assist 80 more households. The majority of those served are extremely low income (<30% AMI), are families with minor children, and from Latino/Hispanic background. The current program is set to close by the end of FY 2022-2023 because there is no ongoing source of funding. $2.6 million would allow the program to serve at minimum an additional 250 households at around $10,000 per household for a year.

• $3.5 million for Diridon Station: In partnership with VTA, the City is seeking planning funds to support the redevelopment of Diridon Station. This funding would deliver a project roadmap and integrate the interrelated projects to make the dramatic expansion and enhancement of Diridon Station and the surrounding community a reality.

Congressmember Panetta

• $2 million for the Rue Ferrari Emergency Interim Housing expansion: This funding would pay for a new community center and laundry facility as a part of the site’s expansion. This community center will serve as the heart of the site, providing all wrap around services, a full kitchen, and a community gathering space for residents.

• $2.6 million for the supportive services center at Blossom Hill Senior Apartments: This funding will build out a 4,600 square foot commercial space at the Blossom Hill Senior Apartments to provide behavioral health programs and services, as well as older Adult Day Care programs and services. These offerings will be available to the residents at Blossom Hill and members of the surrounding community. This site will have case managers, and healthcare staff and will provide services that are otherwise lacking in the southern part of San José.

Congressmember Eshoo

• $2 million for Monterey Road Transit and Safety Project: This request would fund several miles of protected bike lane improvements and dedicated bus lanes between the Blossom Hill Caltrain Station (Ford Road) and Keyes Street. This funding would provide curb protected bike lanes, protected intersections that separate through bicycles from right turning autos, pedestrian crossing enhancements such as curb bulb outs to reduce crossing distance, upgrading crosswalks to high visibility, adding advance stop bars for vehicles, and improvements to bus stops.

2 Attachment G – FY 2024 Congressionally Directed Funding (Earmark) Requests

Congressmember Lofgren

• $2 million for Streetlights Smart Controller Deployment: This request would install approximately 8,000 next-generation "smart" streetlight controllers in strategic areas of the City’s network of 68,000 streetlights, the majority currently operating by photocell.

The project locations would be focused in the downtown area in coordination with the Police Department to identify where lighting control would provide maximum community benefit, including enhanced walkability and crime prevention.

Congressmember Khanna

• $3 million for Jackson Avenue Complete Streets Project: This request would fund transit, bicycle, and pedestrian enhancements at the intersection of Jackson Avenue and McKee Road, as part of a larger 3-mile-long Jackson Avenue Complete Streets Project from Berryessa Road to Story Road. This funding would create a protected intersection, a new design that shortens pedestrian crossing distances, improve visibility of people crossing, and improve protection for cyclists.

• $820,500 for Airport Safety Management System: This request would enable the San José Mineta International Airport to develop, implement, and maintain an Airport Safety Management System (SMS) recently required by the FAA to enhance safety issues at airports. This funding would enable the Airport to identify and manage safety risks in their operations, and includes systematic procedures, practices, and policies for the management of safety risk.

• $2 million for Alum Rock repairs: This funding will be used to repair historical sites in the park damaged during recent atmospheric storm events. Alum rock is a historical and cultural gem, providing a critical source of outdoor recreation for East San José residents.