Title
State Legislative Status Report
Overview
An update is provided on state legislation to provide additional funding for transportation purposes and a request to the Joint Legislative Audit Committee to analyze fluctuations in transit funding. An oppose position is recommended on three bills related to the toll evasion penalty payment process, requirements to reduce regional greenhouse gas emissions from transportation and land use, and restrictions on the use of excess toll revenues. An update is provided on litigation related to cap-and-trade.
Recommendation(s)
A. Adopt an OPPOSE position on AB 344 (Melendez, R-Lake Elsinore), which revises the payment process for disputed toll payments.
B. Adopt an OPPOSE position on SB 150 (Allen, D-Santa Monica), which revises the process to reduce regional greenhouse gas emissions from transportation and land use, prioritizing reduction of vehicle miles travelled and the funding of projects that reduce such and achieve other co-benefits.
C. Adopt an OPPOSE position on SB 264 (Nguyen, R-Garden Grove), which restricts how excess toll revenues from the Interstate 405 Improvement Project can be spent.