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| April 7, 2017 Issue #27 Editor's NoteFor a PDF copy of the newsletter please visit the League's website. For more updates from the League, follow us on Twitter and like us on Facebook.League of California Cities Applauds Investment in California’s State and Local Transportation SystemThe Senate and Assembly on Thursday night passed SB 1 (Beall), the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017. The $5.2 billion that will now be generated annually for California’s state and local transportation system will ensure that Californians have safe and reliable streets, roads and bridges and a solid transportation network. Both houses also passed ACA 5, which upon voter approval will ensure that revenues generated in SB 1 are spent only on their intended purpose.Transportation, Legislation, Hot Bills Three Weeks Remain to Apply for Two League Board of Directors PositionsApplication Deadline is April 28The League of California Cities® is now accepting nominations from elected officials interested in serving in one of six at-large board positions (two-year term), or as second vice president (one-year term). All nominees for second vice president must currently be serving or have previously served on the board of directors. Applications for second vice president from northern California are encouraged. April 28 is the deadline to apply.Board, Action Item Appellate Court Affirms State’s Cap-and-Trade SystemCalifornia’s Third District Court of Appeal on April 6 affirmed the legality of the state’s Cap-and-Trade system. The court joined two lawsuits by the California Chamber of Commerce and Morning Star Packing Company that alleged that the California Air Resources Board (ARB) exceeded its authority by imposing the Cap-and-Trade system and that the Cap-and-Trade system itself is an illegal tax.Legal Updates, Cap-and-Trade, Environmental Quality Historic 5-Year California Drought is Over, Declares Gov. BrownExecutive Order by Governor Lifts State of Emergency, but Pushes for Continued ConservationGov. Jerry Brown on Friday morning officially announced the end of the drought state of emergency in California by issuing Executive Order B-40-17. “This drought emergency is over, but the next drought could be around the corner," said Governor Brown, "conservation must remain a way of life." Water, Environmental Quality
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