Title
State Legislative Status Report
Overview
An oppose position is recommended on one bill related to the required use of zero- and near-zero emission technology in public fleets. A support if amended position is recommended on a bill related to a task force on permit streamlining. A support position is recommended on legislation seeking the expansion of public-private partnership authority. An update is provided on a bill related to safety considerations in public transit bus procurements.
Recommendation(s)
A. Adopt an OPPOSE position on AB 302 (Gipson, D-Carson), which will create requirements for the use of zero- and near-emission technology in public fleets within the south coast air basin.
B. Adopt a SUPPORT IF AMENDED position on AB 1282 (Mullin, D-San Mateo), which will create a task force to explore opportunities for permit streamlining for transportation projects.
C. Adopt a SUPPORT position on AB 1454 (Bloom, D-Santa Monica) and SB 768 (Allen, D-Santa Monica), which seeks to expand the use of public-private partnership authority for state highway projects.