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Review and consider approval of Solano County's Proposed 2018 State Legislative Platform and the Proposed 2018 Federal Legislative Platform; and Receive a legislative update from staff the County's state legislative advocate
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DEPARTMENTAL RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board review and consider approval of Solano County's Proposed 2018 State Legislative Platform and the Proposed 2018 Federal Legislative Platform; and Receive a legislative update from staff the County's state legislative advocate.
SUMMARY:
The Board adopts a Legislative Platform on an annual basis which is intended to provide policy direction on state and federal legislation of interest to the County. The proposed 2018 Legislative Platform is a focused, comprehensive state and federal agenda outlining the County's priorities for the coming year. For the upcoming legislative session, the County's specific "Priority Issues" remain static based on having the greatest potential and need for state and federal participation. The legislative program also provides the County's state and federal legislative representatives with a clear understanding of the County's priorities. The Proposed 2018 State Legislative Platform and the Proposed 2018 Federal Legislative Platform were reviewed by the Legislative Committee on October 30, 2017. The agenda for the October 30, 2017 legislative platform is available at the following link:
http://www.solanocounty.com/civicax/filebank/blobdload.aspx?BlobID=27538
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:
In December 2012, the Board approved the 2013 State and Federal Legislative ...
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