TO: AC Transit Board of Directors
FROM: Salvador Llamas, General Manager/Chief Executive Officer
SUBJECT: Monthly Legislative Report
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Consider receiving the monthly legislative report and approve recommended legislative positions.
Staff Contact:
Claudia Burgos, Executive Director of External Affairs & Customer Experience
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STRATEGIC IMPORTANCE:
Goal - Strong Public and Policymaker Support
Initiative - Financial Efficiency and Revenue Maximization
The Monthly Legislative Report tracks state, regional, and federal legislation to ensure alignment with the District's Strategic Plan and its goal of maintaining strong public and policymaker support. Policy decisions at all levels can impact District operations and revenues, making ongoing monitoring and engagement essential.
BUDGETARY/FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no budgetary or fiscal impact associated with this report.
BACKGROUND/RATIONALE:
Federal Update
Following recent legislative meetings in Washington, D.C., and at the District's urging, Representatives Ro Khanna and Lateefah Simon have joined the Bipartisan Congressional Bus Caucus. The Caucus is a leading voice for sustained federal investment in the nation's bus systems. Their participation strengthens federal advocacy for key bus transit priorities, including increased operating support, workforce development, and safety enhancements. Their voices on the Caucus will help ensure the District and our riders are well represented in Washington.
The U.S. House Committee on Transportation & Infrastructure was rumored to begin marking up its version of the Surface Transportation Reauthorization bill on May 13. The reauthorization bill will establish federal transit funding levels and policy priorities for the next five years. At the time this report was submitted, the Committee had yet to schedule the markup.
State Update
California's income tax revenues are nearly $9 ...
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