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By: Anthony Tannehill SB 496 (Hurtado) overcame another hurdle when it passed unanimously out of the Senate Transportation Committee last week, with compelling testimony presented by officials from CSDA member Soquel Creek Water District. The next stop for SB 496 is the Senate...
Federal Funding Resources Free Benefit to CSDA Members By: National Special Districts Association NSDA announces the addition of 13 new and four recently updated funding guides to help CSDA members have access to the federal funding they need. These valuable resources run the gamut...
By: Anthony Tannehill SB 496 (Hurtado) passed unanimously out of the Senate Environmental Quality Committee last week and is expected to next be heard in the Senate Transportation Committee on April 22. Co-sponsored by CSDA, this measure reforms the ZEV mandates on state and local fleets...
Today, SB 496 (Safe and Clean Fleets) passed unanimously out of Senate Environmental Quality Committee. CSDA and our front-line members are grateful to the authors and committee members for their support of this important public policy to ensure state and local agencies have the tools necessary...
By: Kellan Martz, Of Counsel, Best Best & Krieger LLP I. Introduction California continues to face worsening wildfire risks, with devastating fires becoming more frequent and severe. The combination of drought, heavy rainfall, and fuel accumulation has increased the likelihood of large,...
By: @Anthony Tannehill CSDA, in partnership with local government advocates representing cities and counties, has co-sponsored SB 496 (Hurtado) to provide relief to local agencies in their efforts to comply with the ambitious deadlines and requirements of the California Air Resources Board...
By: Ophelia Szigeti, CSDA Legislative Analyst In response to the 2025 Los Angeles wildfires, which destroyed more than 12,000 structures, Governor Gavin Newsom signed AB X1-4 and SB X1-3 . These special session bills allocate up to $2.5 billion in emergency funding to support Southern...
By: @Ophelia Szigeti Since the outbreak of catastrophic fires in Los Angels, Governor Gavin Newsom has declared a State of Emergency, issued Executive Orders, and expanded an Extraordinary Session of the State Legislature to support communities affected by the ongoing wildfires. He has...
By: @Ophelia Szigeti CSDA has received information about zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) funding opportunities provided through the California Energy Commission (CEC) and confirmed special districts are eligible for the EnergIIZE program. These initiatives specifically support the development...
By: @Ophelia Szigeti Special districts in the state now have access to two important grant opportunities accessed through the California Grants Portal . These grants aim to support local efforts in addressing illegal waste disposal and enhancing preparedness for natural disasters. Both...