HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-11-12; City Council Legislative Subcommittee; ; Legislative and Advocacy Update Meeting Date: Nov. 12, 2024
To: Legislative Subcommittee
From: Jason Haber, Intergovernmental Affairs Director
Staff Contact: Jason Haber, Intergovernmental Affairs Director
jason.haber@carlsbadca.gov, 442-339-2958
Subject: Legislative and Advocacy Update
District: All
Recommended Action
Receive updates on federal and state legislative and budget activity and recent and ongoing
advocacy efforts; discuss and provide feedback to staff, including identifying high-priority bills,
advocacy positions, funding opportunities, and items for future City Council consideration.
Discussion
Staff and the city’s contract lobbyists – Federal: Carpi & Clay Government Relations / State:
California Public Policy Group – will present updates and overviews of federal and state legislative
activity (Exhibits 1 and 2) and intergovernmental matters being tracked on behalf of the city.
The Subcommittee is requested to provide feedback to help city staff and the city’s lobbying
consultants focus the city’s advocacy efforts on high-priority bills and to identify bills for future City
Council consideration.
Next Steps
Staff and the city’s contract lobbyists will monitor, evaluate, and engage the Legislative
Subcommittee in a discussion of legislative activity and proposed measures that may impact city
operations and policy priorities throughout the year.
If the Legislative Subcommittee decides to refer any matters to the City Council, staff will work with
the City Manager to place an item on a future City Council agenda for consideration.
Exhibits
1. Carpi & Clay Government Relations – Federal Update
2. California Public Policy Group – State Update
LEGISLATIVE SUBCOMMITTEE
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October 31, 2024
City of Carlsbad
Federal Update
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Exhibit 1
A Look Ahead: Congressional Lame Duck Session
The House and Senate are currently scheduled to return to Washington, D.C., on November 12th to begin the lame duck session. One of the top priorities Congress will focus on is finding a path forward to finish the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 appropriations bills before the Continuing Resolution (CR) expires on December 20th. The election results will dictate how Congress will choose to do FY25 appropriations during the remainder of the 118th Congress. Additional
legislative priorities Congress will likely focus on during the lame duck session include:
Farm Bill Reauthorization
FY26 National Defense Authorization Act
2024 Water Resources Development Act
Disaster Supplemental Appropriations bill
Congress is scheduled to adjourn for the end of the year on Friday, December 20th. Any pending bills that are not passed by both the House and the Senate and signed into law by the President by the end of the Congress are considered dead and will have to be reintroduced in
the new Congress to be active.
FHWA Awards $62 Billion in FY25 Formula Programs
The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) announced awards of over $62 billion through the agency’s formula programs for FY25. These grants will help fund highway, road, and bridge projects across all states and territories.
Apportionment of Federal-aid Highway funds
Apportionment of Bridge Formula Program funds
Apportionment of Appalachian Development Highway System funds
Apportionment of National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Formula Program funds
Sequestration of Highway funds
FHWA Announces $876 Million PROTECT NOFO
FHWA released an $876 million NOFO through the Promoting Resilient Operations for
Transformative, Efficient, and Cost-Saving Transportation (PROTECT) Program for FYs 24-26. The PROTECT Program funds projects that increase resiliency to natural hazards, climate change, sea level rise, heat waves, flooding, extreme weather events, and other natural disasters for surface transportation. Eligible projects include planning activities, resiliency
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improvements, community resilience and evacuation plans, and coastal infrastructure improvements. Applications are due by February 24th.
EPA Publishes Final Lead and Copper Rule Improvements
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released the Lead and Copper Rule Improvements final rule that requires drinking water systems to identify and replace lead pipes within ten years. The rule also includes improved communication methods between water
utilities and their communities to better inform residents about the risks of lead in drinking water, lead pipe locations, and plans to replace those lead pipes. EPA created a landing page with more information on the rule and its development. The rule is effective on December 30th. CONGRESSIONAL ACTIVITY
Bipartisan Lawmakers Urge FAA to Prioritize Community Representation in Aviation Noise Committee. A bipartisan group of 40 House members signed a letter to Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator Michael
Whitaker urging the FAA to prioritize community representation in implementing the FAA
Reauthorization Act of 2024. The letter emphasizes the need for robust participation from airport-adjacent communities in shaping aviation noise policies, particularly through the newly established Aircraft Noise Advisory Committee (ANAC). The lawmakers call for a minimum of four community representatives on the ANAC and highlight the statutory deadline of November
12th for its formation.
Bipartisan House T&I Coalition Urges DOT and FAA to Advance BVLOS Drone Operations Rule. A bipartisan group of House Transportation & Infrastructure (T&I) Committee Members, led by Chairman Sam Graves (R-MO) and Ranking Member Rick Larsen (D-WA),
signed a letter to DOT Secretary Buttigieg and FAA Administrator Whitaker urging them to
implement provisions from the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024 that include a rulemaking process for beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) drone operations. The letter notes that the FAA missed the statutory deadline to release a draft rule and that the continued delay of BVLOS drone use regulations will affect public safety and industries such as medicine, logistics,
construction, and agriculture.
San Diego House Delegation Urges EPA Support for San Diego County Air Pollution District. San Diego area Democratic Representatives Mike Levin, Juan Vargas, Sara Jacobs, and Scott Peters wrote a letter to EPA Administrator Michael Regan requesting direct support
for the San Diego Air Pollution Control District to mitigate air quality issues resulting from
Tijuana River pollution. The letter outlines public health concerns for the region from recent reports indicating levels of harmful pollutants from cross-border water contamination threaten residents' safety. The letter requests that EPA provide the necessary equipment to monitor the region’s air quality and support operations to mitigate regional air pollution.
FEDERAL FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
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EPA Releases Training and Technical Assistance for Small Water Systems NOFO. EPA released a $30.7 million notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) through Training and Technical Assistance to Improve Water Quality and Enable Small Public Water Systems to
Provide Safe Drinking Water grant program. The funding will support building financial and
managerial capacity at small public water utilities to improve water quality and sustainability operations. Applications are due by November 25th. FRA Publishes Federal-State Partnership for Intercity Passenger Rail Grant NOFO. The
Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) published a NOFO for the availability of $1.057 billion through the Federal-State Partnership for Intercity Passenger Rail Grant Program. This program helps fund capital projects that reduce the state of good repair backlog, improve performance, or expand or establish new intercity passenger rail services. Applications are due by December 16th.
HUD Releases $12 Million SHOP NOFO. The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced a $12 million NOFO through the Self-Help Homeownership Opportunity Program (SHOP). National and regional non-profit organizations can apply for grants to purchase land, improve infrastructure, and develop housing. Applications are due by
December 17th.
GRANT AWARD ANNOUNCEMENTS
DOT Announces INFRA and Mega Grant Awards. The Department of Transportation (DOT)
announced $4.2 billion in grants to 44 projects through the National Infrastructure Project Assistance (Mega) and the Infrastructure for Rebuilding America (INFRA) grant programs. The program helps fund projects that improve safety, mobility, and economic competitiveness, such as constructing major bridges, expanding port capacity, redesigning interchanges, and more.
EPA Announces $268.6 Million for California Drinking Water Infrastructure. EPA announced $268.6 million in funding through the Drinking Water State Revolving Funds (DWSRFs) to support lead pipe replacement and inventory projects.
EPA Announces $125 Million in DERA Grants. EPA announced $125 million in grant
awards for 70 projects through the Diesel Emissions Reduction Act National Grants Program to upgrade or retire older diesel engines with higher greenhouse gas and particulate matter pollution. Eligible funding uses include retrofitting or replacing existing diesel engines, vehicles, and equipment with EPA and California Air Resources Board-certified engine components and
verified retrofit and idle reduction technologies.
EPA Awards $19 Million in P2 Grants. EPA announced $19 million in Pollution Prevention (P2) Program grants to 48 awardees nationwide. The program supports technical assistance for businesses to develop and adopt pollution prevention practices in local communities.
Approximately half the awards were funded through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL),
with the other half funded through EPA’s allocations for the P2 Grants Program.
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FAA Announces ATP Grant Awards. FAA announced $975 million in grant awards to 125 airports through the Airport Terminal Program (ATP). The program helps fund airport terminal development projects that address the aging infrastructure of airports nationwide. These grants
will fund safe, sustainable, and accessible airport terminals, airport-owned airport traffic control
towers, and on-airport rail and bus projects that improve multimodal connections. FHWA Announces ATTAIN Grant Awards. FHWA announced $96.5 million to 16 states for 20 projects under the Advanced Transportation Technology and Innovation (ATTAIN) program.
The grants will help to fund technology-based and multimodal solutions that improve the travel
experience. FRA Announces $2.4 Billion in CRISI Awards. FRA announced $2.4 billion for 122 rail improvement projects in 41 states and the District of Columbia through the Consolidated Rail
Infrastructure and Safety Improvements (CRISI) Program. Funding will support projects that
upgrade tracks, replace or rehabilitate bridges, expand port rail connections, purchase new locomotives, and develop workforce training and apprenticeship programs. FRA Announces STC Grant Awards. FRA announced $108 million to nine projects through
the Special Transportation Circumstances (STC) grant program. The STC Grant Program awards funding to states that lack intercity passenger rail service or are not connected to the national rail system and provides directed grant funding as a set aside from several FRA grant programs, including the CRISI, Restoration, and Enhancement, Railroad Crossing Elimination, and Interstate Rail Compacts programs.
HUD Announces $72 Million in YHDP Awards. HUD announced $72 million in Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program (YHDP) grants to 14 projects in 10 states. Funding will support housing solutions for youth facing homelessness, including rapid rehousing, permanent supportive housing, transitional housing, and host homes.
Reclamation Announces $4.2 Million for Science and Technology Research. The Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation) announced $4.2 million for 31 new wide-ranging science and technology research projects. Projects selected include research on water infrastructure, power and energy, environmental issues for water delivery and management, water operations
planning, and water resource development. FEDERAL AGENCY REGULATORY ACTIONS
DOT Publishes Electronic Signatures, Forms, and Storage for Drug and Alcohol Testing Records. DOT published a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) that amends its regulations for conducting workplace drug and alcohol testing for the federally regulated transportation industry to allow, but not require, electronic signatures on documents required
to be created and utilized under the regulations, the use of electronic versions of forms, and
the electronic storage of forms and data. The regulatory changes would apply to DOT-regulated employers and contractors administering DOT-regulated drug and alcohol testing programs. Currently, employers and their service agents must use, sign, and store paper documents
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exclusively unless the employer utilizes a laboratory's electronic Federal Drug Testing Custody and Control Form (electronic CCF) system approved by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Comments are due by December 16th.
DOT and DOJ Publish Compensation in Air Transportation RFI. DOT and the Department of Justice (DOJ) published a request for information (RFI) seeking public information on consolidation, anticompetitive conduct, and a wide range of issues affecting the availability and affordability of air travel options. The topics covered in the agencies’ joint FRI include previous
airline mergers, exclusionary conduct, airport access, aircraft manufacturing, airline ticket
sales, pricing, and rewards practices, and the experiences of aviation workers. Comments are due by December 23rd. EPA Issues Proposed Rule to Add PFAS Substances to the TRI. EPA issued a proposed
rule adding 16 individually listed per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and 15 PFAS categories to the Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) list of toxic chemicals subject to reporting to comply with the FY20 NDAA. The proposed PFAS are being considered due to their toxicity to human health and/or the environment, and the rule would establish a reporting threshold of 100 pounds for manufacturing, processing, or other uses. Comments are due by November
7th. FAA Publishes Pilot Training and Flight Instructor Final Rules. FAA published a final rule allowing pilots conducting public aircraft operations to credit their flight time towards FAA civil regulatory requirements. The final rule will also amend the operating rules for experimental
aircraft to permit certain flight training, testing, and checking in these aircraft without a letter of deviation authority. As directed in the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024, the same relief will be extended to certain flight training, testing, and checking in limited category, primary category, and experimental light sport aircraft. This final rule also revises miscellaneous amendments related to recent flight experience, flight instructor privileges, flight training in certain aircraft
holding special airworthiness certificates, and the related prohibitions on conducting these activities for compensation or hire. The rule is effective on December 2nd. FAA Publishes Integration of Powered-Lift Pilot Certification and Operations Final Rule. FAA published a final rule that adopts permanent amendments and a Special Federal Aviation
Regulation (SFAR) for a period of ten years to facilitate the certification of powered-lift pilots, clarify operating rules applicable to operations involving a powered-lift, and finalize other amendments necessary to integrate powered-lift into the National Airspace System. The rule is effective in 60 days.
FAA Publishes AC with Standards for Airport Sign Systems. FAA published an Advisory Circular (AC) that contains the standards for the siting, design, and installation of signs on airport runways and taxiways. FAA Publishes AC with Updated Schedule of Charges. FAA published an Advisory
Circular (AC) that transmits an updated schedule of charges for services of FAA Flight
Standards Aviation Safety Inspectors outside the United States. The AC became effective on October 1st.
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FHWA Publishes Procedures for Abatement of Highway Traffic Noise and Construction Noise NPRM. FHWA published an NPRM that revises federal regulations on the Procedures
for Abatement of Highway Traffic Noise and Construction Noise. The proposed rule would clarify certain definitions, the applicability of this rulemaking, certain analysis requirements, and the eligibility of funds made available under the Highways title of the United States Code to provide noise abatement measures and to improve the analytical procedures. FHWA also proposes changes and clarifications of factors used to determine the effectiveness of noise
abatement measures. In addition, the proposed rule would include exemptions to Type I projects and allow screening analysis focusing on the projects most likely to cause a traffic noise impact to improve efficiency. The proposed rule would make several changes intended to increase the pool of eligible participants in the noise study and mitigation decision processes to ensure everyone receives due consideration for impacts and the possibility of receiving
abatement on a given project. Comments are due by December 17th. FRA Publishes Accident/Incident Investigation Policy for Gathering Information and Consulting with Stakeholders Final Rule. FRA published a direct final action to amend its Accident/Incident Regulations governing reporting, classification, and investigations by
codifying its policy for gathering information from and consulting with stakeholders during an
accident/incident investigation. The rule is effective on October 31st. FRA Issues Roadway Maintenance Machines; Importance of Communications and Compliance with Red Zones Procedures. FRA issued Safety Advisory 2024-01 to
emphasize the importance of rules and procedures regarding the safety of roadway workers
who operate or work near roadway maintenance machines (RMMs). This safety advisory recommends that railroads and contractors review and update their rules regarding communication between roadway workers who work near RMMs and the operators of those RMMs and increase monitoring of their employees for compliance with existing rules and
procedures (including through operational testing). This safety advisory also recommends that
railroads review and update their rules regarding work/red zones and evaluate the work/red zone distances for each type of RMM. In addition, the safety advisory recommends that railroads and contractors conduct additional safety briefings to raise worker awareness of the hazards associated with operating and working around RMMs.
FRA Publishes Track Geometry Measurement System Inspections NPRM. FRA published an NPRM that would revise its regulations governing the minimum safety requirements for railroad tracks. The proposed changes would require all Class I and II railroads, as well as intercity passenger railroads and commuter railroads, to operate a qualifying Track Geometry
Measurement System (TGMS), a type of automated track inspection (ATI) technology, at
specified frequencies on all Class 1 through 5 mainline and controlled siding track that transports: annual tonnage greater than 10 million gross tons (MGT); regularly scheduled passenger rail service; or trains containing hazardous materials. FRA also proposes increasing the required frequency of TGMS inspections on Class 6 tracks. Comments are due by
December 23rd.
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FEDERAL AGENCY ANNOUNCEMENTS AND PERSONNEL CHANGES
CDC Publishes a Recycled Water Webpage. The Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention (CDC) published a new webpage titled “Recycled Water for Drinking: An Overview” on its Drinking Water Resources site. The webpage presents an accessible overview of recycled water practices in the U.S. for non-scientific audiences and summarizes associated treatment processes and research on the safety of potable reuse.
DHS IG Publishes Report Finding CBP, TSA, and ICE Did Not Fully Assess Risks with Releasing Noncitizens without ID onto Domestic Flights. The DHS Office of Inspector General (DHS IG) published a report titled “CBP, ICE, and TSA Did Not Fully Assess Risks Associated with Releasing Noncitizens Without Identification into the United States and Allowing Them to Travel on Domestic Flights.” The report found that although U.S. Customs
and Border Protection (CBP) and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) have policies and procedures to check the identity of noncitizens seeking entry into the United States, they cannot always verify the noncitizens’ identities. According to federal law, noncitizens without identification are not admissible into the country and shall be detained. However, based on various considerations, CBP and ICE officials are permitted to release
noncitizens into the United States. Before releasing these individuals, CBP and ICE immigration officers accept self-reported biographical information, which they use to issue various immigration forms. Once in the United States, noncitizens can travel on domestic flights. Noncitizens without Transportation Security Administration (TSA)-acceptable identification are allowed to board domestic flights. Before doing so, TSA requires them to
undergo vetting and additional screening. Transportation security officers query law enforcement and immigration databases to validate the information on DHS-issued immigration forms and then conduct additional screening procedures such as pat-downs. TSA’s vetting and screening procedures do not eliminate the risk that noncitizens who may pose a threat to fellow passengers could board domestic flights. Under current risk processes, CBP and ICE cannot
ensure that they are keeping high-risk noncitizens without identification from entering the country. Additionally, TSA cannot ensure its vetting and screening procedures prevent high-risk noncitizens who may pose a threat from boarding domestic flights. The report makes three recommendations to CBP, ICE, and TSA.
DOT IG Publishes Report Finding NHTSA Lacks Adequate Internal Controls to Comply with ONDCP’s Requirements for Drug Control Fund Reporting. DOT IG published a report titled “NHTSA Lacks Adequate Internal Controls to Comply with ONDCP’s Requirements
for Drug Control Fund Reporting.” The report found that NHTSA lacks controls for tracking
and consistently reporting drug control-related obligations as required. Instead, the agency relies on the expertise of its staff to estimate drug control-related obligations; however, staff used varying methodologies when contracts addressed multiple areas and inconsistently reported contract obligation amounts. As a result, the Office of National Drug Control Policy
(ONDCP) cannot rely on the accuracy of NHTSA’s reported drug control-related obligations,
inhibiting ONDCP’s ability to accurately inform Congress and the public about the funds NHTSA spent on drug control activities. In addition, NHTSA lacks documentation to show it complies with drug control budget formulation requirements. NHTSA does not have formal written
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approval for its methodology from ONDCP and could not provide documentation to support how it calculated the budget estimates reported to ONDCP. As a result, NHTSA cannot ensure its budget estimates reasonably and fairly quantify funding that the Agency will use for drug
control activities. The report makes four recommendations to improve NHTSA’s internal controls of drug control-related reporting. EPA Solicits LGAC Nominations. EPA is requesting nominations for its Local Government Advisory Committee (LGAC). Eligible nominees include elected officials in local, state, tribal,
or territorial government or full-time government employees appointed by an elected official. LGAC members serve two-year terms, and EPA plans to appoint up to twelve new members for the term beginning in January 2025. Nominations are due by November 14th. EPA Releases 2023 Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program Data. EPA released 2023
Greenhouse Gas Report Program data from more than 8,100 industrial facilities nationwide. The data shows that greenhouse gas emissions from stationary sources were down 4% from 2022 but still represent approximately half of all emissions. EPA Accepting Applications for 2025 President’s Environmental Student and Teacher
Awards. EPA is accepting applications for the 2025 President’s Environmental Youth Awards and Presidential Innovation Awards for Environmental Educators. The awards recognize outstanding stewardship and environmental education opportunities by students and teachers to continue encouraging community involvement in environmental protection and advocacy. Applications for both awards are due by January 15th.
FAA Announces First Schools for AT-CTI Program. FAA announced the first agreements for the Enhanced Air Traffic – Collegiate Training Initiative (AT-CTI) with two schools: Tulsa Community College and the University of Oklahoma. The program will provide the same thorough curriculum and advanced technology offered at the FAA Air Traffic Controller
Academy in Oklahoma City. These programs will increase the controller training pipeline and
ensure graduates have the necessary skills to begin immediate facility training. FAA Announces 2025 TAM Peer Working Group. FAA announced its intent to establish a new Transit Asset Management (TAM) Peer Working Group for 2025 following the success of
the 2023 and 2024 TAM Peer Working Groups. FAA will select 11-15 participants from different metropolitan planning organizations to discuss target-setting and data collection, short and long-term planning efforts, and technical assistance for transit agencies. Individuals interested in participating in the TAM Peer Working Group may apply by November 14th.
FRA Publishes New Proposed List of Organizations Eligible to Submit the Names for Appointment to RSAC. FRA seeks public comment on potential changes to the list of organizations that are eligible to submit the names of individuals for appointment as Committee members to the Railroad Safety Advisory Committee (RSAC). Comments are due by November 14th.
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• 2023 National Transit Summary and Trends – presents an overview of U.S. transit and highlights key transit metrics over the last decade with infographics and summary
tables.
• 30 interactive datasets and visual summaries
• Interactive map of facilities and stations
• 27 database files for detailed analyses of the latest NTD data
• Six updated time-series files for year-over-year analyses of NTD data
HUD Announces Update Process for the Multifamily Asset Management and Project Servicing Handbook. HUD announced it is accepting public comments to update the Multifamily Asset Management and Project Servicing Handbook, a comprehensive guide for managing HUD-assisted properties, including community engagement and maintenance support. The first chapter, Bifurcating Section 8 Contracts, is posted for feedback, and
additional chapters will be released for comments on a rolling basis until HUD publishes the
updated handbook in 2026. Comments on the first chapter are due by November 18th. Reclamation Breaks Ground on Salton Sea Rehabilitation Project. Reclamation and the California Natural Resource Agency broke ground on the latest phase of the $750 million
Salton Sea Species Conservation Habitat Project. The project focuses on dust suppression and aquatic habitat restoration while supporting immediate water conservation needs. Reclamation is providing $250 million in funding over five years, matched by $500 million from California.
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November 1, 2024
To: Jason Haber, Intergovernmental Affairs Director
Cindie McMahon, City Attorney
City of Carlsbad
From: Sharon Gonsalves
Managing Director
California Public Policy Group
RE: CPPG Monthly Legislative Summary – October 2024
LEGISLATIVE UPDATE
Governor’s Special Session
On August 31, 2024, hours before the Legislature was set to adjourn for the year, Governor Gavin
Newsom called a special session to address the spike in gas prices. A special session, upon the call
of the Governor, allows for additional time to legislate one particular topic. This is the second special
session Governor Newsom has called in the last two years targeted at oil companies and the
increase in gas prices. Last year the Legislature approved and the Governor signed into law SBX1-2
(Skinner) [Chapter 1, Statutes of 2023], which added state oversight and created penalties against
the industry to root out price gouging.
In an effort to go further on last year’s legislation, the Governor’s proposal directs the California
Energy Commission (CEC) to require oil companies to keep a minimum stock of fuel supply as a way
to curb gas prices. AB X2-1 (Hart) [Chapter 1, Statutes of 2024] also includes other related provisions
regarding changes to the advisory committee, the authority of the CEC to undertake investigations,
the assessment of penalties on refiners for noncompliance, and other provisions. Upon the
Governor’s announcement, Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas (D-Hollister) enthusiastically stated he
was eager to convene the special session to address this important issue.
Initially Democratic leadership in the Senate was defiant with President pro Tem Mike McGuire (D-
Geyserville) adamantly refusing to convene a Special Session, stating the Senate was prepared to
pass the Governor’s proposal prior to adjourning the regular session. After the Assembly was poised
to pass the legislation, the Senate agreed to convene its special session in order to advance the
measure.
While October is typically a quiet month for the Legislature, given that lawmakers are normally in
their districts, this year both houses returned to hold policy committee hearings and a floor vote to
consider AB X2-1. On October 14, the Assembly reconvened for the final vote, during which the bill
passed with no debate. Despite opposition from the oil industry, organized labor, and even some
Democrats, the bill was signed shortly after the final vote.
Because there is no urgency clause, the bill will go into effect on January 1, 2025.
Exhibit 2
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CALIFORNIA PUBLIC POLICY GROUP
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BUDGET UPDATE
The Department of Finance’s October Finance Bulletin shows that General Fund receipts for this
fiscal year finished September at $4.1 billion, or nearly 11%, above 2024-25 budget act estimates,
consistent with preliminary data from earlier this month. This may be due partly to boosts from the
corporate tax credit limitation, as well as the net operating loss suspension in the 2024-25 budget.
Additionally, 2023-24 General Fund receipts were $3.2 billion above budget estimates. However,
according to previous projections, these revenue gains are unlikely to make a significant difference
to future budget deficits.
ADMINISTRATION ACTIONS
Press Conference on Homeless Encampments
On October 4, Governor Gavin Newsom held a virtual press conference to announce that “the state
is awarding $130.7 million to 18 local governments to clear homeless encampments and provide
shelter, care, and support.” The Governor stated that “The state has committed more than $27
billion to help local governments tackle the homelessness crisis — and we want to see $27 billion
worth of results.” The City of Carlsbad received $2,994,225 from the funds.
The accompanying press release can be found here.
Press Conference on Homeless Grant Funding
On October 29, Governor Newsom held a press conference in Downtown Los Angeles with Los
Angeles Mayor Karen Bass to announce “37 new grant awards totaling more than $827 million to help
more than 100 local communities and organizations create long-term solutions to address
homelessness. The grant agreements include strong accountability and transparency measures and
clear expectations to ensure that local strategies to address homelessness are measurable and
effective.” The grant awards are part of the Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention (HHAP)
program, which provides grant funding aimed at homelessness.
The accompanying press release can be found here.
CPPG LEGISLATIVE ACTIVITY
CPPG continues to work with City staff to prepare for the next legislative session, to evaluate the
need for revision to the legislative platform, and to establish policy and fiscal priorities heading into
2025. We have been working on pulling together your annual report. The end of year report is a
collection of the year’s work and activities, as well as insights into what you can expect in terms of
legislation that will have an impact on your agency in 2025.
LOOKING FORWARD
•DECEMBER 2: Organizational Session
•JANUARY 1: All legislation signed into law in 2024, unless otherwise excepted, goes into
effect
•JANUARY 6: The 2025-26 legislative session begins
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