TO: AC Transit Board of Directors
FROM: Michael A. Hursh, General Manager/Chief Executive Officer
SUBJECT: Monthly Legislative Report
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RECOMMENDED ACTION(S):
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Consider receiving the Monthly Legislative Report and approve legislative positions.
Staff Contact:
Beverly Greene, Executive Director of External Affairs, Marketing & Communications
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STRATEGIC IMPORTANCE:
Goal - Strong Public and Policymaker Support
Initiative - Financial Efficiency and Revenue Maximization
The Monthly Legislative Report helps the District track state, regional and federal legislation to ensure alignment with the District's Strategic Plan and the specific goal of having strong public and policymaker support. Policy decisions at all levels of government can positively or negatively affect District operations and revenues and, as such, are important to track and influence as needed.
BUDGETARY/FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no budgetary or fiscal impact associated with this report.
BACKGROUND/RATIONALE:
Federal Update
At the time this report was submitted, District representatives were in Washington, DC, participating in the American Public Transportation Association's 2024 Legislative Conference. Meetings have been scheduled with the White House Office of Clean Energy Innovation & Implementation, the Federal Transit Administration, Representatives Lee, Garamendi, and Swalwell, and staff from the office of Senator Padilla. The primary focus for this year's engagement was to highlight our industry-leading zero emissions bus (ZEB) program and lay the foundation for securing the federal investment needed to expand ZEB service.
State Update
On April 4, Governor Newsom, Senate President pro Tempore McGuire, and Assembly Speaker Rivas announced an agreement on $17 billion in early actions to reduce the state's budget shortfall, now estimated to be about $70 billion. Importantly, the agreement preserves the state's commitment to pro...
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