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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