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HomeMy WebLinkAbout96.111214_Legislative Affairs Program_InformationalLegislative Affairs Program Wednesday, November 5, 2014 Legislative Advocacy Program •Advocate OCSD’s legislative interests •Consider District sponsored legislation •Seek Federal/State Funding for projects Legislative Platform 2014 Federal Goals –Support CASA’s Federal Legislative program and goals. –Work with Congress and the EPA on the Sunshine on Conflicts Act to ensure passage or implement rule changes. –Work with Congress on legislative and regulatory changes related to the Clean Water Act. –Seek Federal Funding for projects, including infrastructure funding, ecosystem restoration and alternative energy projects. Legislative Platform 2014 State Goals –Support SB 946 which would amend the OCSD District Act for governance purposes. –Monitor pertinent legislation and take positions as appropriate, based on Legislative and Public Affairs Committee direction and the adopted Legislative Platform. –Continue to monitor the State Budget and aggressively protect local property taxes. –Monitor pension reform legislation for clean-up bills. –Seek state funding through grants. Recent Success •SB 946 (Huff) –Community Facilities •SB 1390 (Correa) –Santa Ana River Conservancy Program •AB 371 (Salas) –Sewage Sludge Kern County •AB 1471 (Rendon) –Water Bond Activities December 2014 Develop Legislative Platform and Strategy Develop Funding Strategy January -February 2015 Coordinate Introductory Advocacy Trips Monthly Identify, Review, Analyze, and Track Legislation Board and Staff Update –LaPA Committee Ongoing Advocate OCSD's Position As Requested Draft Legislation and Amendments Ongoing Monitor and Track Funding Opportunities As Requested Manage Grant Applications and Advocate on OCSD's Behalf