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Consider taking a position on state bills AB 1250 and SB 649 that are included within this agenda item and were reviewed by the County's Legislative Committee on June 19, 2017 and referred to the full Board for consideration; and Receive an update from staff and the County's State Legislative Advocate on the State Budget and issues of concern to the County
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DEPARTMENTAL RECOMMENDATION:
Consider taking a position on state bills AB 1250 and SB 649 that are included within this agenda item and were reviewed by the County's Legislative Committee on June 19, 2017 and referred to the full Board for consideration; and Receive an update from staff and the County's State Legislative Advocate on the State Budget and issues of concern to the County.
SUMMARY:
Staff will provide an overview of legislation considered by the Board's Legislative Committee on June 19, 2017. The County's Legislative Advocate, Karen Lange of Shaw/Yoder/Antwih, Inc., will provide an update on the State Budget. The items before the Board were reviewed by the County's Legislative Committee and are discussed individually in the discussion section below.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The legislative program is designed to result in additional funding and cost avoidance relative to Solano County. The cost of preparing this report and compiling the information is a General Fund cost covered in the County Administrator's administration budget.
DISCUSSION:
The County's Legislative Committee Members, Supervisor Erin Hannigan and Supervisor John Vasquez met on June 19, 2017 to discuss both Federal and State issues. Joe Krahn and Tom Joseph of Waterman and Associates, the County's Federal legislative advocacy team and Karen Lange of Shaw/Yoder/Antwih Inc., the County's State legislative advocate participated in the meeting as well.
The County's June 19, 2017 Legislative Committee agen...
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