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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. Staff is recommending an oppose position on legislation related to allocation prohibitions for the Trade Corridor Enhancement Program. Staff recommends a support position on legislation related to penalties for battery against transit employees. A summary is provided of legislation that would authorize taxing authority in the Bay Area for transportation purposes and explore the consolidation of transit agencies in that area. Information is provided on a coalition letter sent opposing cuts to a grant program for certain sustainable transportation projects.
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Recommendations
A. Adopt an OPPOSE position on AB 2535 (Bonta, D-Oakland), which would prohibit the California Transportation Commission from allocating Trade Corridor Enhancement Program funding to a project that expands the highway footprint in certain communities.
B. Adopt a SUPPORT position on AB 2824 (McCarty, D-Sacramento), which would expand the application of enhanced penalties for battery against a transit operator or ticketing agent to also apply to transit employees and contractors of a public transportation provider.