TO: AC Transit Board of Directors
FROM: Michael A. Hursh, General Manager/Chief Executive Officer
SUBJECT: Monthly Legislative Report
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Consider receiving the Monthly Legislative Report.
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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
The Senate was on recess until September 4 and the House until September 12. When members reconvene they will be focused on reconciling their respective Appropriations bills that fund the federal government for the coming year.
On August 24 the District hosted Congressman John Garamendi at Division 3 in Richmond. The tour provided the opportunity to thank him for his support for public transit, and to share our funding needs and policy priorities. On August 29, staff met with Congressman Eric Swalwell's legislative staff to update them on our services and priorities, as well.
State Update
September 1st was the deadline for the Senate and Assembly Appropriations Committees to act on all bills before them. Attachment 3 summarizes the status of legislation that the Board has adopted positions on. Notably, Senate Bill (SB) 532, the bill by Senator Scott Wiener that proposed raising tolls on the Bay Bridge by $1.50 for five years to help fund tra...
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