In the first six months of action in the State Capitol, CSDA’s advocacy team vigorously lobbied numerous special district priorities, including bills impacting the Brown Act, Surplus Lands Act, public works and infrastructure, as well as key State Budget requests. The deadline for bills to be heard in second-house policy committees was July 14 and the State Legislature is now on Summer Recess offering a brief pause to assess the status of bills affecting special districts and the communities they serve.
Download CSDA’s 2023 Mid-Year Legislative Report
The first year of the 2023-2024 State Legislative Session got off to a busy start, with 2,661 bills introduced. CSDA’s Legislative Committee has tracked 1,166 bills, including 91 priority positions, such as support, support if amended, oppose, oppose unless amended, concerns, and neutral following amendments. CSDA’s 2023 Mid-Year Legislative Report can be viewed here. The report includes significant legislative highlights, as well as access to all CSDA-tracked bills with priority positions.
When the Legislature reconvenes on August 14, bills having a fiscal impact will be heard in each house’s respective Appropriations Committee before being taken up on the floor. All bills must be passed by September 14 and the last day for Governor Gavin Newsom to sign or veto bills is October 14.
CSDA remains engaged on all the most important bills and issues impacting special districts. Look for additional updates in Advocacy News and CSDA eNews.
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