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State Legislative Status Report
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Overview
The Orange County Transportation Authority provides regular updates to the Legislative and Communications Committee on policy issues directly impacting its overall programs, projects, and operations. This report includes proposed principles for the reauthorization of the cap-and-trade program, a recommended position on legislation that would expand the definition of events qualifying for a state or local emergency, a summary on legislation supported by the Orange County Transportation Authority that would improve the state’s permitting process for outdoor advertising displays along newly aligned highways, and a summary on a hearing pertaining to the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund. A verbal update on the fiscal year 2025-26 state budget proposal will be provided when this report is presented.
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Recommendation(s)
A. Adopt the proposed Principles for Cap-and-Trade Revenue Distribution Legislation and direct staff to take necessary and appropriate actions to inform and respond to legislative proposals.
B. Adopt a SUPPORT position on AB 986 (Muratsuchi, D-Torrance), which would expand the definition of events qualifying for a state or local emergency to include landslides and preexisting climate conditions.