July 3, 2012
AB 2231 (Fuentes) and AB 1706 (Eng) were heard in the Senate today.
June 29, 2012
The League revised its major bills list this week. The following list represents the bills that League staff is following closely.
June 28, 2012
On Monday, the Assembly passed AB 2231 (Fuentes), a sidewalk repair responsibilities bill. The bill is now scheduled to be heard in the Senate Governance and Finance Committee on July 3.
June 22, 2012
On Wednesday, the Assembly Local Government Committee considered AB 2231 (Fuentes) regarding sidewalk repair responsibilities. As currently in print, AB 2231 would require voter approval before cities and counties could repeal an existing ordinance that states that the jurisdiction would take responsibility for sidewalk repair. The bill is expected to move quickly, and cities are encouraged to submit updated oppose letters as soon as possible.
June 15, 2012
On Tuesday, AB 904 (Skinner) was gutted and amended from an energy bill into a revival of last year’s parking bill, AB 710 (Skinner).
June 6, 2012
On May 31, the California Energy Commission (CEC) voted 4-0 to adopt new energy efficiency standards for both residential and commercial buildings. Also referred to as “Title 24,” the new standards take effect on Jan. 1, 2014.
April 27, 2012
The State Water Resources Control Board has announced it will host an infrastructure funding fair on June 12 at the Los Angeles County Department of Public Works Building in Alhambra.
April 27, 2012
The California Statewide Communities Development Authority (CSCDA), issued its Community Benefit Report for 2011.
April 26, 2012
On Thursday, Gov. Jerry Brown has signed League-opposed SB 829 (Rubio) prohibiting the use of state funds for any construction project in a charter city with a ban on project labor agreements (PLAs).
April 24, 2012
The League revised its major bills list this week. The following list represents the bills that League staff is following closely.
April 19, 2012
Several of the League's "hot bills," AB 2231 (Fuentes), AB 2312 (Ammiano), and AB 1551 (Torres) passed out of committees this week. All of these bills are opposed by the League.
April 13, 2012
The League hosted a free webinar for members Thursday, April 12 on the League’s major bills.
February 1, 2012
Last Thursday and Friday, the League's eight standing policy committees met in Sacramento to discuss legislative issues and plan for the coming year.