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 and approving legislative positions, if necessary.
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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 policy maker 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
After several rounds of voting, Republicans elected Kevin McCarthy Speaker of the House. Much of the focus for the coming year in the House will be on the FY 2024 funding process. The following changes have been announced to how the House will approach appropriations bills:
* Funding Reduced to FY 2022 Levels. The new Republican majority has said it intends to hold FY 2024 spending at FY 2022 levels. If the House marks up its bills at those levels, it assumes cuts of approximately $130 billion from FY 2023 funding levels.
* Complete the Process on Time. The House has set a goal of passing all 12 of its funding bills individually (rather than as an omnibus) by September 30 and the House will not negotiate with the Senate until the Senate has passed all its bills.
* More Floor Amendments. The Speaker will allow more debate on the FY 2024 appropriations bills. The 12 bills will be debated indivi...
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