April 21, 2017 Issue #31 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.Legislative Action Day Brings Hundreds of City Officials to Sacramento to Lobby on City PrioritiesGovernor Brown, Assembly Member Aguiar-Curry and Assembly Member Frazier Brief City Officials Prior to Capitol MeetingsHundreds of city officials descended on Sacramento earlier this week to lobby their legislators and staff on the pressing policy issues facing California cities this legislative session. The visits coincided with the League’s annual Legislative Action Day, which was once again a powerful demonstration of the effectiveness of city officials when they come together.Hot Bills, Legislation, Meetings and Events, Action Item, Assembly, Senate League-Sponsored Housing Streamlining Bill Clears Key HurdleCities Urged to Support SB 540On a day full of activity surrounding the League of California Cities’® Legislative Action Day, several city officials testified with the League in support of SB 540 (Roth) in the Senate Committee on Environmental Quality.Legislation, Hot Bills, Housing, Affordable Housing, Legislative Hearings, Meetings and Events Bills in Committee and Legislative Hearings of Interest April 24 – May 3The legislative policy committee schedule is ramping up and the League is tracking numerous bills affecting cities. Some hearings, if not all, will be televised. The Senate and Assembly publish weekly television schedules, but audio is always available online. In addition, many hearings are also webcast via the California Channel.Legislative Hearings, Meetings and Events, Assembly, Senate, Hot Bills Updated Local Streets and Roads Estimates FAQ AvailableFAQ Includes HUTA and RMRA AllocationsThe League’s fiscal consultant, Michael Coleman, has updated and retitled a briefing sheet on local Highway Users Tax Account (Gas Tax) Funds to include details about the new Road Maintenance and Repair Account (RMRA) funds that will begin flowing to city and county gas tax funds next year, assuming Gov. Jerry Brown signs SB 1.Transportation, Revenue and Taxation, Legislation, Hot Bills |
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