Title
State Legislative Status Report
Overview
An update is provided on a request to the Joint Legislative Audit Committee to analyze fluctuations in transit funding. A support position is recommended on a bill that would clarify the administration of the State Transit Assistance program. An oppose position is recommended on two bills related to the membership of the California Transportation Commission and the prioritization of State Transportation Improvement Program funding. An overview of a bill is provided related to the environmental streamlining for projects in an existing right-of-way that is being supported consistent with the 2017-2018 Orange County Transportation Authority State Legislative Platform. Summaries are provided of two alternative transportation funding proposals introduced in the state legislature.
Recommendation(s)
A. Adopt an OPPOSE position on AB 179 (Cervantes, D-Corona), which would place restrictions on the qualifications a member can have to serve on the California Transportation Commission.
B. Adopt a SUPPORT position on AB 1113 (Bloom, D-Santa Monica), which clarify the provisions governing the State Transit Assistance Program.
C. Adopt an OPPOSE position on AB 1640 (Garcia, D-Coachella), which seeks to prioritize State Transportation Improvement Program funding for disadvantaged communities.