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Receive a verbal update from Paragon Government Relations, the County's federal legislative advocates, on federal legislative matters of interest to Solano County; Receive a verbal update from Karen Lange, the County's State legislative advocate, on State legislative and budgetary matters of interest to the County, including the Governor's May Revise budget and key legislation of interest to the County
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Published Notice Required? Yes _______ No ___X__
Public Hearing Required? Yes _______ No ___X__
DEPARTMENTAL RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors receive a verbal update from Paragon Government Relations, the County's federal legislative advocates, on federal legislative matters of interest to Solano County; Receive a verbal update from Karen Lange, the County's State legislative advocate, on State legislative and budgetary matters of interest to the County, including the Governor's May Revise budget and key legislation of interest to the County.
SUMMARY / DISCUSSION:
This legislative update is appropriately timed to coincide with a critical phase of the California legislative and budget cycle. At this stage of the legislative session, the Governor's May Revision budget proposal has been released, fiscal committees are actively considering legislation with county impacts, and measures advancing toward house of origin deadlines are becoming more clearly defined. Although the legislative process is advancing, there remains meaningful opportunity for engagement and advocacy before final policy and budget decisions are made later in the Session.
Last October, the Board adopted a comprehensive its Legislative Platforms to guide the County's advocacy efforts and provide clear policy direction. The adopted platforms provide the Board with tools to respond to legislation and budget proposals as they continue moving through the legislative process. Through the platforms, the County can communicate timely supp...
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