Orange County Business Council’s Legislative Action Guide 2009 - 2010
A business roadmap for legislative activities in Sacramento and Washington, D.C. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
CORPORATE SUPPORT
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OCBC MEMBERS AND INVESTORS 24/7 Yellow Cab Cox Castle & Nicholson LLP Michael Brandman Associates Santa Margarita Water District Advanced Medical Optics CresaPartners of OC Microsemi Corporation Sapetto Group Inc Aera Energy LLC Curt Pringle & Associates Mira California USA Center LLC SchoolsFirst Fed Credit Union AES Huntington Beach LLC Desmond McLeish, Inc. Ms. Carol Rudat Schubert Flint Public Affairs Aitken Aitken Cohn Dorsey & Whitney, LLP Municipal Water District OC Scott Baugh & Associates Allergan, Incorporated Exit Retirement Strategies Inc NAIOP SDG&E and The Gas Company Alliance Bank Experian Newmeyer & Dillion LLP Siemens Corporate A-Med Health Care FCI Constructors, Inc. Newport Banning Ranch LLC Singer Lewak Greenbaum Ames & Associates First American Title Company North Orange County CCD Snell & Wilmer L.L.P. Anaheim Marriott Hotel Fluor Corporation Northwestern Mutual Financial Soka University Anti-Defamation League Ford Motor Company Nossaman Guthner Knox & Elliot South Coast Air Quality Mgmt Apartment Association of OC Freedom Orange County Nutrilite South Coast Apartment Asso Aspen Media Gallagher Benefit Services OC Automobile Dealers Association South Orange County CCD Astech Engineered Products Inc Gianna Rose Atelier OC Children and Families Southern California Edison ATS Communications Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP OC Department of Education St. Joseph Health System Automobile Club of Southern CA Girl Scout Council of OC OC Prof Firefighters Assoc Stern Brothers & Company Best Best & Krieger LLP Goodwill of Orange County OCCitizens Agnst Lawsuit Abuse Strategic Resources Alliance Bonterra Consulting Habitat for Humanity Orange Co Oce Imagistics Inc STV Incorporated Brookfield Homes Hausmaninger Benoe Lang Alford OCTA T.D. Service Financial Corp. Buck Consultants, An ACS Co HDR Engineering Inc Orange Coast Memorial Care Med Taco Bell Corp Building Industry Association Health Funders Partnership OC Orange County Asso of Realtors Taller San Jose C & L Refrigeration Corp. Hoag Memorial Hospital Orange County Fair&Exposition TCA C J Segerstrom & Sons Hospital Association of So Cal Orange County Housing Trust The Boeing Company California Center for Regional Leadership Hyatt Regency Irvine Orange County League of Cities The Disneyland Resort California Manufacturing Tech Consult IBM Orange County Performing Arts The Dot Printer, Inc. Cal State University Fullerton ICF Jones & Stokes Orange County Sanitation Dist. The Facility Group California Bank & Trust Idea Hall Orange County Taxpayers Assoc The Hartwell Corporation California Housing Consortium Iger & Associates Orange County Water District The Irvine Company California Strategies Intel Americas, Inc. Orange County Workforce Investment Board The Island Hotel Campaign for College Opportunity Irvine Ranch Water District Orange County’s United Way The Paradies Shops Carlsson Public Relations Ito Nursery Inc ORCO Block Company Inc The Pension Group Inc Carter & Burgess, Inc. Jackson Demarco Tidus Peterson Pacific Life The Planning Center Center Club Jamboree Housing Corporation Pacific West Assoc of Realtors The Related Companies of California Centex Homes John Wayne Airport Parker Aerospace The Robert Mayor Corporation CH2M Hill, Inc. Juve Creative Parsons The Shepherd Group Inc. Chapman University Kaiser Permanente OC Parsons Brinckerhoff Quade Time Warner Cable Chevron KB Home Paul Hastings Janofsky &Walker Toshiba Electronic Components Children’s Hospital of OC Kimberly-Clark Corporation Paul Merage School at UCI Toshiba Information Systems Churm Publishing Inc. KOCE-TV Pepperdine University Townsend Public Affairs Inc Citizens Business Bank Kofax Image Products Phillips Development Company Trammell Crow Company City of Aliso Viejo KPMG LLP Pioneer Packing Tustin Ranch Golf Club City of Anaheim Latham & Watkins Porter Novelli U.S. Metro Group, Inc. City of Brea - Economic Development Lee & Associates Newport Poseidon Resources Corporation United Parcel Service City of Fullerton LegiSight LLC Premier Commercial Bank, NA URS Corporation City of Huntington Beach Economic Lennar Heritage Fields Project Tomorow Vandermost Consulting Services Development Lennar Homes Psomas Vital Link City of Irvine Los Angeles Times OC R.C. Hobbs Company Inc Vons, A Safeway Company City of Laguna Niguel Lowe Enterprises Inc R.J. Noble Company Vulcan Materials Company City of Santa Ana LSA Associates, Inc. Rancho Mission Viejo LLC Wedin Enterprises Inc City of Tustin Manatt, Phelps & Phillips LLP Rancho Santiago CCD Wells Fargo Coast Community College Dist. Mary Erickson Comm. Housing RBF Consulting Westamerica Graphics Coneybeare, Inc. Matters at Hand Related Companies of Calif. Western Digital Foundation Connors & Associates Merrill Lynch Ricoh Electronics Inc Willdan County of Orange Exec Office Metropolitan Water Dist SoCal Rutan & Tucker LLP WNC & Associates Inc Cox Business Services, OC Santa Ana Chamber of Commerce World Affairs Council Dear Business Partners,
Welcome to OCBC’s 2009-2010 Legislative Action Guide: A Business Roadmap for Legislative Activities in Sacramento and Washington, D.C. The Government Affairs Program is foundational to OCBC’s mission and goals, protecting Orange County’s unrivaled quality of life by achieving meaningful solutions that safeguard and advance the business community’s interest.
The Orange County Business Council developed the public policy positions outlined in the 2009-2010 LAG in partnership with our business members, whom we thank for their efforts. The positions reflect the goals outlined in OCBC’s five year strategic plan summarized on the next page of this guide.
Moving into 2009, OCBC will focus on fulfilling its top three initiatives: improved infrastructure, preparing a future workforce, and increasing the supply of workforce housing. As this guide demonstrates, OCBC has proven itself as the leading voice of business in Orange County with innovative and progressive strategies in order to accomplish these goals.
A very special thank you to the members of the Advocacy and Government Affairs Committee, Chair of the Advocacy and Government Affairs Committee Daymond Rice, Vons, OCBC Vice President of Government Affairs Kris Murray, OCBC Director of Communications Matt Prince, and OCBC Researcher Mazi Bahadori for their efforts in producing this guide.
OCBC represents hundreds of Orange County’s top businesses, which employ over 300,000 in Orange County and 2,000,000 worldwide. We will continue to serve as the leading advocate for Orange County business and invite you to join us in our worthy efforts.
Sincerely,
Lucy Dunn Larry Buster President and CEO Chairman of the Board Orange County Business Council The Orange County Business Council 4 2009-2010 Legislative Action Guide hog is oe ntaie, CC ok t mk Orange make to County abetterplacetolive, work,andraiseafamily. works OCBC initiatives, core its Through promoting other numerous programs. objectives, and initiatives, financial innovation and high-tech their achieve charitable partners regional helping opportunities, and development local advancing economic leading assisting structures, legislation, governance includes business-friendly local accomplishments reorganizing of in history OCBC’s to initiatives: core and increasethesupplyofworkforcehousing. development, three workforce enhance on infrastructure, focusing improve nation, California the throughout and and interests state, business county, for the level federal at program high-profile, a advocacy leading pro-active by mission its accomplishes OCBC public privatethinktank,Partnership 2010. the County, the Orange and Consortium, Development Economic County Orange of League Industrial the Commerce, of Chamber County Orange old 100-year the of merger the through 1995 in formed Council Business County Orange The HISTORY for support and OCBC initiatives. awareness events efforts build profile to year many high the presents throughout organization’s and the accomplishments, communications and highlight aggressive to an program maintains OCBC Finally, Workforce and Community acclaimed Indicator Reports andtheWorkforce HousingScorecard. the them among economy,regional and local state, the of analysis in-depth produce team research Dr.his WallaceWalrod. Walrod and Dr. Research, of President Vice OCBC’s of research expert the is initiatives these of implementation the Underpinning INITIATIVES high economic a preserve County’s to quality oflife. order Orange in prosperity enhance and and development to represents academia Council and Business County promotes the business community, working with government Orange The MISSION STATEMENT ABOUT OCBC Ices te upy of supply County workforce. the Increase quality, affordable housing available for the Orange Housing: Workforce growing the supports that technology-based workplace. high- business workforce a develop quality the further to Lead efforts community’s Development: Workforce vitality ofthecountyandregion. economic long-term the to integral infrastructure County’s Orange of maintenance and management Infrastructure: Increase investment in construction,
Maritza Ramirez Office Assistant Betsy Moulthrop Executive Assistant toPresident andCEO Alicia Berhow Director ofWorkforce Development Michelle Hart Director ofExternal Affairs Matt Prince Director ofCommunications Vicki Blaser Director of Accounting andInvestorSales Wallace Walrod Vice President ofEconomicDevelopmentandResearch Celeste Signorino Vice President ofInvestorRelations andBusinessDevelopment Danette Parente Vice President ofFinanceand Administration Kris LeathersMurray Vice President ofGovernmentandCommunity Affairs Lucy Dunn President andCEO OCBC STAFF
2008 OCBC HIGHLIGHTS
ADVOCACY Tracked over two dozen bills key to business interests and Supported Global IT Academy, Project Tomorrow, Vital enjoyed great success on OCBC-supported ballot measures. Link, Orange County Animation Project, and promoted High School, Inc. with the Greater Santa Ana Business Alliance. Coordinated advocacy with OC’s most influential chambers of commerce and statewide business groups. Successful Workforce Development Conference attended by 200 business and academic leaders on Science, Technology, Testified before the California Public Utilities Commission, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) issues. federal banking authorities, California Coastal Commission, U.S. Department of Commerce, state assembly and senate Secured SB 70 Grants under the Governor’s Workforce committees. Initiative.
Represented commercial industry before the California WORKFORCE HOUSING Building Standards Commission in the development of first- Developed second edition of OCBC’s Workforce Housing in-the-nation green building standards. Scorecard for Orange County – ranking all 34 OC cities based on total job growth, housing growth, percentage Engaged in state budget proposals, opposed tax increases of estimated county job growth, and changes in density on business, preserved Prop 42 and 1A funding for – to ensure that cities are informed and prepared to transportation and local government. accommodate OC’s workforce and their families.
Conducted over 150 high-level or keynote-address speaking Rolled out similar Workforce Housing Scorecards in Los engagements on OCBC issues. Angeles and San Diego Counties.
INFRASTRUCTURE Developed OCBC’s online Workforce Housing Toolkit with Launched OCMoves, advocating follow-up on Measure M and the OC League of Cities – an invaluable resource to city reauthorization of federal transportation bill to improve and county leaders as they plan to accommodate future transportation for Orange County and the region. workforce housing needs in Orange County.
Advocated for increased funding of vital OC infrastructure Advocated for fair-share implementation of the Prop 1C projects from state and federal sources. infrastructure bonds, providing $2 billion for affordable housing production. Partnered on five-county Mobility 21 Conference, focused on regional coordination, public awareness on transportation Supported city zoning decisions to increase quality issues, and expanded regional advocacy network for workforce housing projects throughout Orange County. Southern California. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Supported major OC transportation projects including Completed County of Orange Countywide Wireless the Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center Assessment. (ARTIC), expansion of the SR-91 congestion priced toll lanes to Interstate-15, and completion of Orange County’s Completed County of Orange Economic Development nationally recognized toll road system. Strategy.
Co-chaired a statewide business coalition of regional Completed research on OC database for commercial/ economic development organizations focused on improving industrial property with Southern California Edison. California’s major water supply and conveyance funding, Bay Delta restoration, reclaimed water use, water storage, Hosted business delegation of renewable energy company conservation and desalination, as well as expanded executives from Spain to discuss potential project authorization for public-private partnerships and design- partnerships in OC. build authority. Completed Hospital Association of Southern California WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT research study. Partnered with the Orange County Department of Education and elevated education/business connections in the media Completed study for California’s High Speed Rail Project. and with the Orange County Workforce Investment Board and OCBC’s annual Workforce Indicators Report.
Implemented 5-year strategic plan for the renowned Latino Education Attainment program by training over 7,000 parents; the LEA program is led by a coalition of community organizations, school districts, and OC non-profits providing parents the necessary skills to ensure their children thrive academically and to achieve increases in college enrollment. www.ocbc.org
5 6 2009-2010 Legislative Action Guide ELECTED OFFICIALS PUBLIC POLICY POSITIONS FEDERAL GOVERNMENT WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT WATER POLICIES TRANSPORTATION ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE HOUSING AND LANDUSE HEALTHCARE GOVERNMENT REFORM GENERAL BUSINESSISSUES CLIMATE CHANGE(AB32 AND SB375) ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATION ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CALIFORNIA CONGRESSIONAL ROSTER ORANGE COUNTY CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION CALIFORNIA’S UNITEDSTATES SENATORS OCEAN WATER QUALITY WATER QUALITY, WATER SUPPLY AND WASTE WATER MANAGEMENT RENEWABLE ENERGY NATURAL GAS ELECTRIC ENERGY CALIFORNIA EXPANDED HEALTH CARE ACCESS REFORMFRAMEWORK WORKERS’ COMPENSATION REFORM TELECOMMUNICATIONS CONSUMER PRIVACY TAXES AND FEES OUTSOURCING LITIGATION REFORM INTERNATIONAL TRADE EMPLOYEE/EMPLOYER RELATIONS USSUES CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
46 44 43 41 36 33 32 32 30 29 29 28 28 26 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 18 17 16 16 14 14 14 12 11 10
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
GOVERNOR AND LEGISLATIVE LEADERSHIP 47
ORANGE COUNTY LEGISLATIVE DELEGATIONl: SENATE 48
CALIFORNIA STATE SENATE 49
ORANGE COUNTY LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION: ASSEMBLY 50
CALIFORNIA STATE ASSEMBLY ROSTER 52
COUNTY OF ORANGE 54
COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS 54
ORANGE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS 55
ORANGE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY 56
TRANSPORTATION CORRIDOR AGENCIES 57
ORANGE COUNTY CITIES 58
ADVOCACY TOOLS
COMMUNICATING WITH ELECTED OFFICIALS 62
HOW TO LOBBY 62
LETTERS, FAXES AND E-MAILS 62
TELEPHONE PROCEDURES 62
READING A STATE BILL 64
CALIFORNIA STATE SENATE COMMITTEES 2009 65
CALIFORNIA STATE ASSEMBLY COMMITTEES 2009 72
GOVERNMENT WEB RESOURCES 82
COUNTY WATER, WASTEWATER AND SANITATION AGENCIES 83
OTHER ADVOCACY RESOURCES 84
GLOSSARY OF LEGISLATIVE TERMS 87
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Public Policy Issues 10 2009-2010 Legislative Action Guide ol. anann te onys opttv eg will edge most competitive county’s the require an intense commitment to preserving and enhancing the of the Maintaining in one regions world. prosperous into and developed competitive economically has County Orange BACKGROUND Orange Countybusinesssupports: POSITIONS each community’s economicgoals. achieve to governments local for strategy comprehensive a and economy global the in thrive to businesses enable that policies federal and state requires business County Orange POLICY OBJECTIVES ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT including logistics/portsindustries. economy county’s the expand further to programs and incentives business domestic and International and and comply with reasonable regulatory requirements; businesses to enables overcome barriers to that economic growth climate regulatory balanced more A businesses; development incentives that aid in the retention of economic other and Zones Enterprise of Expansion capital; and assistance technical to access business Small for funding local services; of source long-term reliable, more that a reform fiscal provide and decisions use land better government in result will local qualified and community-based State more a other produce workforce; to and organizations institutions Economic development programs within educational ensure the target needs ofbusiness; programs to training and educators education between that and communication workers, timely businesses, and Effective workforce and education needs; housing, transportation, region’s public policy environment conducive to meeting the a and source(s) identifiable through technology funding Stable high and bio emphasize training; to need into take account the current workforce that trends, including the programs development Economic global competitiveness; that produce high multiplier effects and strengthen will that strategies job support manufacturing and growth industry other clusters and manufacturers proposals, credit and investments, Research Federal Development (MIC), manufacturers credit California investment the of Reinstatement
“ drse i odr o icuae uiess rm leaving from the stateorexpandingelsewhere. businesses discourage to order in addressed restricted be must incentives tax-based limited costs, and capital, to access care health and compensation Workers’ successful the growth andprosperityoftheregion’s to economy. importance paramount of workforce, are networks skilled transportation efficient highly and housing, A workforce affordable addressed. and understood needs recognized, be must economy the changing the with associated competitiveness, maintain To prospects. term long- county’s the about vision and understanding an paired with be must goals short-term ambitious but Attainable importantly—parents andstudents. and—most researchers, professionals, workforce educators, policy-makers, and leaders, ideas business bold among actions require system. concerted will training workforce workforce skilled a and county’sCreating education most the our inter-dependent for is the tool future an increasingly Arguably, development economy. economic global important for competitive fit and workforce will cultivate to a path ability county’s the this on part on small no in continue hinge will County Orange Whether professional and business, care, health services clusters. the andcomputer of rise the aerospace, and years twenty past of defense, the over activity industry hardware loss the is significant trend have key A which transformation. of ongoing this on results validated clusters, research industry substantial growing conducted rapidly has OCBC economy. traditional a manufacturing from economy to a high-tech, knowledge-intensive transform to continues County Orange a positivebusinessclimateintheevolvingglobaleconomy. corner ofthe county.” of prosperity toevery bringing thebenefits pro-business interests Business Council serves The Orange County OCBC Chair, Committee EconomicDevelopment - KristinNoltWingard, The DisneylandResort
ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATION
POLICY OBJECTIVES Regulations should protect the environment without the affected populations is not adversely sacrificing economic prosperity or global competitiveness. impacted;
POSITIONS Urban runoff and ocean water quality strategies Orange County business supports: that include thorough assessments of all sources; prevention of pollution through education; cost- Environmental regulations that are based upon sound effective regional and watershed-based solutions science (e.g., realistic risk assessments, accurate and treatment options; and public infrastructure pollutant inventories, and credible environmental improvements; and economic models) and produce achievable, cost effective, and measurable benefits to public Reforms in California’s Electronics Recycling health and the environment; Program to clarify requirements in order to better facilitate compliance by both manufacturers Improved methods and techniques for modeling and consumers; and measuring health risks, securing accurate pollutant inventories, assessing environmental The evaluation of regulatory impacts upon housing impacts, and measuring the effectiveness of control supply, infrastructure development and other measures; critical land uses, and upon business and the economy. Consistency and coordination in the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and other BACKGROUND environmental review processes among Reasonable environmental protections of the environment governmental agencies to streamline environmental are important for sustaining Orange County’s high quality reviews, curb abuses such as excessive litigation, of life. However, conflicting and costly regulations can expand participation by project proponents, and jeopardize the business climate, which supports and ensure fairness in environmental review fees; finances the essential services contributing to the quality of life enjoyed by our citizens. We need to protect our Innovative, market-oriented approaches for environment without sacrificing economic prosperity or meeting environmental standards such as emission global competitiveness. reduction credit banking and trading, habitat conservation plans, carbon labeling of goods Excessive, conflicting, and overlapping requirements among sold within the state, and incentives for voluntary local, state, and federal jurisdictions and across media impact reductions; (i.e., air, water, solid waste) can create inefficiencies that stifle job creation and divert business dollars away from Participatory and inclusive processes between the developing products, investing for growth, and adding value regulated community, regulators, and other to customers and shareholders. stakeholders leading to consensus-based rulemaking and the correction of deficiencies; Policy makers must coordinate their oversight and take in to consideration market-oriented approaches and incentives Environmental justice policies that weigh that offer maximum compliance flexibility and achieve cost- environmental effects against economic effective outcomes. opportunity so that the overall quality of life of
11 12 2009-2010 Legislative Action Guide 2006 requirestheCalifornia Air Resources Board(CARB)to: of Act Solutions Warming Global California Specifically, the reduce greenhousegasemissions. to businesses require will that measures of group a is 2006 of California WarmingSolutions Act Global California The 2006. of fall the signed the in law into (AB32) Warming2006 Global Solutions of Act Schwarzenegger Arnold Governor BACKGROUND Orange Countybusinessopposes: Orange Countybusinesssupports: POSITIONS this by addressed are Community measures section. greenhouse Both Sustainable reduce (SCS). implementing further Strategies by and emissions sprawl gas urban statute curb regulatory land-use to ambitions an 375, SB passed legislature California the 2008, community.In business the from input the stakeholder with by implemented be created should RegulationsCARB (CARB). Board Resources has Air California California the by implementation 2006, regulatory undergoing emissions is gas in greenhouse curb to 32 effort ambitious state’s AB The carbon. caps of that state only the as itself distinguished passage the With POLICY OBJECTIVES CLIMATE CHANGE AB 32andSB375 y aur 1 20, dp a ln niaig how indicating emission reductions willbeachievedfrom plan a adopt 2009, 1, January By significant for sources ofgreenhousegases by January1,2009; rules reporting mandatory 1990 Adopt on based 2008, 1, January emissions; by 2020 for cap emissions gas greenhouse statewide a Establish than rather elected officials. appropriate or voters officials the by approved duly being agency/department imposed are that by fees local and State, Federal, competitive disadvantage;and a at County Orange or California place Taxesthat the in citizens topioneernew, low-carbontechnologies; its of innovation creativity the also and arena and environmental leadership encourage California’s and recognize that approaches Policy that way a in developed allows foreconomicgrowthinCalifornia;and are that Regulations Orange of consideration equitable County’s businessandtransportationneeds; and fair a includes that Plan Scoping draft final a of Creation economic continued reduce for growth; effectively actively allowing that while by carbon measures costs for compliance pushing the Minimizing
many the among land-use changes,requiresthefollowing: and extensive is 375 SB (STIP). critical Program including projects long-term funding for the State Transportation Improvement and programs local the and transportation state compromise of spectrum will broad a that of funding regulation long-term new motion in will which set 375, SB law, into signed Governor the 2008, In omte t rcmed atr and factors to and recommend targets update thosetargets every8years. those setting for to methodologies Advisory Targets Committee Regional a of appointment The 2010 andthisbillrequires: 30, light September by and 2035 and 2020 automobile for emission sector truck the gas for targets greenhouse reduction with region each provide affected to MPO’s, working the with (CARB), consultation Board in Resources Air State The sustainable from automobilesandlighttrucksinaregion; a certain achieve adopt goals for the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions to designed to plan transportation MPO regional its of part a as (SCS), strategy communities with the of state regions for plans transportation Regional the amending before workshops guidelines; hold committee to advisory an and form to and regard, this in agencies various with consult to commission The metropolitan of by development plans planning organizations(MPO’s); the Commission transportation in regional travel used for models Transportation guidelines demand maintain to California (commission) The low- impact income communities. disproportionately not do rules entities; that the ensure also must regulated CARB laws. environmental between other with conformance reliability,and electricity equity health; on impacts public and environment, to economy,California’sthe limited not but including factors, authorizing several evaluate or must CARB mandates mechanisms, market any imposing to Prior on allCARBactions;and comment for opportunity and notice public Ensure Technology and Advisory Economic Justice an Advancement Advisory CommitteetoadviseCARB; Environmental and Committee an Convene cost-effective compliance mechanisms,byJanuary1,2011; alternative and mechanisms and market maximum both using for provisions the including gas, greenhouse feasible in reductions achieve to technologically regulations Adopt marketmechanisms,andotheractions; regulations, via sources gas greenhouse significant
OCBC will work with Senator Darrell Steinberg, the incoming As written, SB 375 limits the ability of counties Senate Pro Tempore, on clarifying legislation in the 2009- who have not yet passed sales tax measures to go 10 legislative session. A summary of the business council’s to the voters to self-fund their programs. major concerns is posted below: Exemptions must be made to accommodate the expenditure plans associated with voter approved SB 375 is not clear on how specific capital programs sales tax measures. that have been approved by voters in local sales tax measures will be handled. Specification SB 375 doesn’t offer safe harbor from AB 32 that green house gas (GHG) analysis is best regulations. The business community is concerned conducted at the programmatic level, rather than that SB 375 creates additional and possibly on a project-specific basis is needed in future conflicting regulations for transportation that will clarifying legislation. Without this much-needed in fact hinder meeting the air quality goals language, project-specific GHG analysis may be established by AB 32. Implementation of SB required, leading to voter-approved projects being 375 must be done in conjunction with AB 32 to delayed or shelved. prohibit redundancy and provide certainty with compliance procedures.
13 14 2009-2010 Legislative Action Guide and regulationthatwill: governance corporate supports business County Orange compliance ortofosterpublicconfidence. cases mandatory some laws are preferable in order to ensure uniform in that however, realizes, Council Business law. The by corporation’s mandated than a rather officers and by directors voluntarily imposed and created be ideally should procedures, accounting to pertaining those including corporations, of management and governance the regarding rules that believes business County Orange POSITIONS inacompetent, corporations ethical manner. their managing corporate corporate in and directors officers of of boards standards guide that promote governance should policies Public POLICY OBJECTIVES CORPORATE GOVERNANCE GENERAL BUSINESS ISSUES o sit n fetv croae oenne such as establishing specialized committees of the board tools governance, corporate selecting effective in assist in to flexibility corporations Allow their fiduciaryduties; exercised properly have members board whether determine meeting to auditors independent and board regulators allow of to documentation) required supporting determine (and detail minutes can of directors level which the by criteria Set internal the of directors’ andofficers’ positionsandduties; of descriptions clear provide establishment that guidelines corporate Promote corporate other and governance matters; and federal information, of release trading, corporate insider as state such areas in between laws conflicts Address represent to shareholders; directors the interests of all shareholders, including minority corporate the Encourage evaluate and monitor performance ofthoseofficers; and corporation the of officers as appoint managers ethical and competent to duties directors’ totake corporate Reinforce or freedom the negligent officers reasonable businessrisks; giving and still against directors while decision-making safeguards incompetent Provide employees, large; its at public the and also creditors, and suppliers, customers, but majority corporation’s shareholders a minority only not Protect corporate become to directors; necessary effort and time competent, encourages qualified, honest, and ethical people to commit the that climate a Establish
n csoes s o rae croae utr that an honestandcompetentmanner. culture corporate in duties their perform employees—to the to a officers the to create to directors the corporation—from the in everyone encourages is customers and employees officers, directors, shareholders, the the of to benefit prosper will business corporation’s a that of ensuring way corporate best The corporation. the through are down competent permeate ethics boardroom the and in patterns Ethical profits and exclusive. mutually time, not same ethical the the At management. recognizes through Council corporate markets in Business confidence public maintaining of County importance Orange The similar businessentitiesaremanaged. to and corporations regulations which in manner the and control and oversee statutes governance corporate other of variety a approved has (SEC) Commission Exchange and Securities the Act, Sarbanes-Oxley the of passing the Since BACKGROUND Orange Countybusinesssupports: respond POSITIONS to business safe enable promoting environments foremployees. while opportunities new should to competitively policies Public POLICY OBJECTIVES EMPLOYEE/EMPLOYER RELATIONS ISSUES sals rfrs o leit css f Sarbanes- of Oxley compliance. costs alleviate to reforms Establish compensation personnel; and qualified and attract to insurance audit liability officers’ (e.g., and directors’ obtaining and committees) directors of client relationships, and the elimination of financial contractor/ independent regarding rules simplified contractors, independent of definition Aconsistent and industry, labor, including government; parties, discussion all full with with and and foundation a sound as by exposures, science backed issues environment environmental ergonomics, work other to and respect chemical with policies Realistic enter to employers into agreementsfor Alternate DisputeResolution; and employees of right age The Employment (i.e., Equal discrimination and discrimination, sexualharassment,etc.); (EEO) (FMLA), Opportunity Act Medical and and Leave Family exempt wage, classifications, minimum non-exempt for: laws federal exceeding further from California keep to Efforts schedule flexibility; work the alternative and in overtime law of areas federal with conformity California’s
penalties, such as back taxes and benefits exposures (i.e., combustibles, airborne contaminants) obligations, arising from good faith and other work environment exposures (i.e., noise, misclassifications; temperature, ergonomics). Businesses must pay a cost impact to comply with these regulatory schemes and Limitations on the activities of unions where the thus, there is a direct correlation between these types of employees of a company have indicated a lack of regulations and a business’s competitiveness. To the extent desire to unionize; that California enacts policies and regulations that exceed federal standards for employee protection, California Limitations on the use of binding arbitration in businesses are at an economic disadvantage compared to labor/management negotiations; those operating in other states.
Legislative review of existing statutes with an eye Independent Contractors toward more equitably balancing the rights of Independent contractors serve an important role in the employers, employees, and organized labor; and economic development of Orange County by providing expertise, flexibility, quality improvement, and cost savings A better balance between employee privacy and to all types of businesses. Recent case law is eroding the business responsibility, including limits on business cost-effectiveness of independent contractors, making liability where privacy legislation precludes their clients liable for health care, unemployment benefits, employers from asking or securing employee workers’ compensation, savings plans, pensions, and even information. stock options. The continuation of this trend will deprive businesses of a vital resource. Orange County business opposes: Right to Work Prevailing and living wage mandates and Labor unions are increasingly active in influencing the ordinances. state legislature on workforce issues. In particular, they are pressing for the expansion of the Family Medical Leave BACKGROUND Act’s (FMLA) binding arbitration in labor-management Public policies and regulatory climates can either boost disputes, limitations on employers’ abilities to screen for or negatively impact the ability of California’s businesses legal residency status, and for such protections as requiring to compete locally, nationally, and globally. In considering a janitorial company that has been purchased by a new public policies and regulations impacting the workplace, owner to continue the employment of the existing staff for it is important for decision makers and regulators to be a 60-day “trial” period. It is important to create a better mindful of the ramifications of their decisions for California balance between the employees’ rights to organize and business owners who are striving to remain competitive in business vitality. the global marketplace. Availability of Labor Compensation Issues The Orange County labor pool will experience significant Wage and compensation issues have a direct impact on growth over the next 20 years. However, the county is also labor costs and therefore impact a business’s overall forecasted to experience a substantial loss of its 25- to competitiveness. California has enacted policies and 34-year-old demographic. As a result, by 2025, the largest regulations that go well beyond federal protections for age groups will be in the 0 to 14 and 65+ demographics. employees. This places California businesses at an economic The county must respond to the fact that the population disadvantage when competing nationally and globally with is aging, while we lose the single greatest age group that businesses from other states and has the potential to drive contributes to the job base. businesses to leave California. The most significant reason for this shift in the labor Proposals to impose government-mandated wage increases force can be attributed to a lack of affordable housing continue to appear in cities and counties throughout opportunities for young families and first-time home California. In most cases, these proposals apply to buyers, as well as transportation challenges that make it businesses providing a minimum yearly level of contracted increasingly difficult for this segment of the labor force services to the local government. The wage floors in these to commute to and from, as well as within, the county for laws generally are in the range of $7 to $9 per hour, often work. with an additional $1.25 per hour if employers do not provide key benefits (mainly health insurance) in covered Policymakers and business leaders must work to find jobs. Taxpayers also are affected, because the companies solutions to these issues and confront the additional pass on the higher costs to the cities and or counties with challenges that businesses have in finding employees with which they have contracts. strong math and science skills. See the Infrastructure, Housing, Transportation, and Workforce Development Chemical and Environmental Exposure sections of this guide for more information. Businesses inherently need to ensure that the workplaces are healthy and safe for all employees. To this end, various Medical/Benefit Parity Issues regulatory schemes protect all workers from chemical Businesses often experience friction with organized labor
15 16 2009-2010 Legislative Action Guide vr 0 o te xot i Oag Cut cm from come County Orange in exports computer and electronic hightechnologycompanies. the and of enterprises 40% Currently,over county. local this of vitality supporting economic the sustaining markets, global into expand to continue will economy thriving County’s Orange BACKGROUND Orange Countybusinesssupports: POSITIONS global trade. in others and companies technology high for opportunities enhance should environments regulatory and policy Public POLICY OBJECTIVES INTERNATIONAL TRADE for guide this more information. of section Care Health the See considered. not are reforms contribution and administration if insolvent becoming employee of danger current in is which the system, obligation pension reform to work must this of Supervisors, and Board County state in Orange Additionally, the including years. policymakers, friction few local next continued the over experience regard California will company. medical employing businesses the family by benefits. full totally for employment paid call plans contracts other union and labor Many medical over groups workers intheworld. empower U.S. citizens to remain the highest skilled Education and workforce development policies that and international Opening newmarketstointernationaltrade;and of understanding, growth the business; in awareness, participation general increase to designed education trade International electrical U.S. andEuropeanpoliciesinthisarea; concerning and electronicwaste,consistencybetween policies Science-based West at Coast ports; facilitate stoppages work avert to strategies term that to strategy long- and security services, and goods of movement port secure standards a of development the and trademarks, Agreements patents, protect countries other copyrights, andintellectualproperty; to and U.S. designed the in Negotiations unfair of trading practices; elimination the and companies markets U.S. foreign in hinder that barriers of Removal promotion offairstandards; Trade World the the for precepts its to adherence and in Organization participation States United international tradenegotiations; in President the for authority track fast Unlimited
POLICY OBJECTIVES LITIGATION REFORM Orange Countybusinesssupports: POSITIONS on lawsuits frivolous and businesses, consumers,andtaxpayers. excessive, effects crippling unwarranted, the halt of to needed is reform Litigation rdcs ad nrsrcue*ore Clfri State Studies. California infrastructure.*Source: Environmental and Economic for Center Fullerton University and telecommunications tariffs/duties equipment, products, eliminating medical products, by IT markets on foreign ensure and to competitiveness access technology high increase continue to help will authority track fast of Reauthorization Orange in clearly are and Congress County’s economicinterests. for role balanced appropriately an provide economics. policies track emerging fast believes and OCBC trade sectors, agriculture, industry property, key intellectual services, of areas the in in effectively interests economic participate U.S. protect to to negotiations has important States which United authority, the executive enabled this for support to reauthorization work disapprove will OCBC 2007. or in track expired fast authorization Unfortunately, filibuster. approve or amend can cannot but trade Congress negotiate that to administration agreements the allowing TPA) 2002, or negotiating in Authority Promotion track Trade called fast (also Bush authority President granted Congress mrvmns o aionas ytm o jury for system California’s to Improvements “experts” inthecourtroom; hired and science of use the for guidelines Stricter certification action class a rulings; of hiring review Appellate when options and rights contingency feeattorney; their of informed fully are consumers ensure to laws New Injury non- and Medical fees attorneys economic damagesinmedicalmalpracticecases; the on limits place which reasonable of (MICRA), Act Reform Compensation cornerstones The between buildersandhomeowners; issues of settlement encourage other to strategies legal and reform litigation dispute Construction property, andautomobileaccidentcases; prompt for circumstances, including employment, health care, mediation and and cost-effective dispute resolution arbitration in appropriate of Use and damages, cases ofquestionablemerit; non-economic in expenses litigation of recovery party prevailing and punitive in particularly damages recoveries, upon limits and reasonable discourage including to lawsuits, frivolous system eliminate legal the to Reforms
service and jury selection to achieve a more An in-depth study of the benefits of offshore representative sample of the community to serve outsourcing to the economy of California and the as jurors; nation.
Preservation of reforms enacted through Orange County business opposes: California’s Unfair Practices Act, which limit excessive and unwarranted unfair competition Protectionist legislation. lawsuits; BACKGROUND New laws for disclosure of partnerships between Offshore outsourcing is a result of the increasing global the attorney general and private attorneys pursuing economy. For our businesses to be competitive in the global litigation on behalf of the state. economy, the high cost of doing business in California must be reduced. In the absence of a more competitive business Orange County business opposes: climate in California, offshore outsourcing provides a way to reduce costs and enables California companies to compete Attempts to circumvent the workers’ compensation globally and grow in California. system in the construction area; Protectionist legislation will hurt California’s economy, Attempts to publicize confidential business increase the cost of California government, and encourage information obtained in the “discovery” process of companies to leave the state, taking jobs with them. a lawsuit; and Experts agree that lower paying jobs are likely to leave California, but the best way for California to protect its Attempts by the attorney general to regulate job base is to ensure that workers are well-trained for jobs business through litigation instead of the public requiring the highest skill levels. legislative process. In order to stem offshore outsourcing, Orange County must BACKGROUND cultivate a workforce that will be fit for an increasingly The perception that California does not offer a business- interdependent and competitive global economy. The most friendly environment is due, in part, to a legal system that important preparation for the county’s future will take is inefficient, expensive, and slow to respond to genuine place in schools and workforce investment programs, which needs. A virtual legal lottery exists in many different will build upon the significant progress of 2006. areas of the law, particularly wrongful termination, discrimination, and product liability claims. As a result, The county must improve the K-12 education system, employers and their insurers often face the painful emphasizing math and science, as well as, and further choice of settling frivolous lawsuits early as an economic develop worker retraining programs as strategies for trade-off to mounting a more expensive—though usually keeping high paying jobs in Orange County. successful—legal defense. Civil litigation reform is critical to California’s economic success. Governor Schwarzenegger has issued several proposals to allow the contracting of governmental services to the According to Orange County Citizens Against Lawsuit Abuse private sector through the competitive bidding process. (CALA), citing a report from Tillinghast Tower Perrin, the These proposals have been defeated by the Legislature, hidden costs of lawsuits amount to $886 per year for each which is controlled by labor union interests that view these person in the United States. This amount reflects only legal reforms as detrimental to the current employer/employee fees and settlements of actual court cases. CALA indicates model. This model, in several cases, has proved inefficient the actual “lawsuit tax” is much higher when the indirect and has led to multiple service delays in the health and costs of lawsuit abuse, liability insurance, and lost time and human services and infrastructure (e.g., transportation jobs are included in the calculation. repair) sectors.
The Orange County Business Council supports reforms that OUTSOURCING will allow the private sector to provide services, such as POLICY OBJECTIVES design-build for transportation projects, when government Public policy should promote and maintain a competitive agencies are unable to do so. business environment in Orange County, California and throughout the nation.
POSITIONS Orange County business supports:
Open markets here and abroad;
Flexibility for employers in reducing their costs of doing business;
Contracting governmental services to the private sector when appropriate through the competitive bidding process; and
17 18 2009-2010 Legislative Action Guide Orange Countybusinesssupports: POSITIONS supporting incentives of enactment economic growth. the and services, government lower specific with taxstructures, associated logically taxes taxes, simplified from benefit Businesses POLICY OBJECTIVES TAXES AND FEES efficiency, andstreamliningofthetax structures. greater for agencies governmental of restructuring possible, wherever services public of privatization government, by provided services public of Review jobs inthemanufacturingsector; and high-value create and maintain to incentives Tax resolve staff, California taxdisputes; toappointed opposed as elected officials, have to ability taxpayers’ of elimination or modification the considering in caution Extreme on Internet transactionsand/oraccess; taxes and sales of benefits consideration the both to downsides to as investigation Thorough provision ofpublicservice; or cost administrative an to fees for nexus direct a fees; user and taxes between distinctions Clear for increases tax with oversightandcost-containment; of coupled improvements, infrastructure approval community vote Majority where rather spending, and investment, possible, toaccomplishpublicbenefits; taxes sector governmental private than of use The and state to regard with federal transportationfunding; county “donor” a as status current County’s Orange of correction The and increasedceilinglimitsoncontributions; percentages and 401(k) saving increased including for investing, incentives other and credits Tax to end restrictions office” systemic doubletaxationofsmallbusinesses; “home of Removal of deduction health insurancepremiumsbytheself-employed; full allowable, of confirmation The Lower capitalgainstaxes; policy overall include meet structure; to may tax objectives as a replacement for current income tax which value-added or reform, tax, sales national a of tax, flat the of consideration tax levels Federal other or upon to government; costs mandates shifting imposing without that spending budgets federal reduce and state, local, Balanced
POLICY OBJECTIVES CONSUMER PRIVACY growth and jobcreation. economic California’s cripple will business, target that those especially increases, tax Additional government. of cost the of share their than more pay taxpayers Business BACKGROUND upss Sae a poiis opne fo sharing from companies prohibits law State marketing purposes. for information of use the limits law California and legislatures state regulators continuetoenact laws toprotectconsumers. and Federal year. each billion $56 over institutions financial and businesses, consumers, which costs theft, identity in In rise a difficult. seen have increasingly we better years, recent is transactions, secure history paperless personal one’s in increase keeping consumers, to market to technology,ways new and an to importance. in grow Due to continues that issue an is Privacy BACKGROUND Orange Countybusinessopposes: Orange Countybusinesssupports: POSITIONS continuing topromotebusinessopportunities. while protection, privacy consumer strong for Toadvocate Orange Countybusinessopposes: state orfederallegislationregulation. preempt to attempt that ordinances privacy Local would that the consumer;and regulations stifle commerce while providing little protection to privacy Burdensome and employees disabled or prevent furtherinjuryintheworkplace. injured of needs workplace the to respond to required information critical access to businesses allows that Legislation customers; its and serve to ability company’s a with interfere don‘t and guidelines federal within align that regulations local and state equitable and Fair Fair Federal the in Credit Reporting Act, renewed by Congress in 2004; forth set guidelines Privacy department officials rather than those duly elected appropriate those or officials. voters than the by rather approved officials department agency/ by imposed fees local and state, Federal, Taxes onservices;and Split rolltaxation; competitive disadvantage; a at County Orange or California place Taxesthat
consumers’ non-public information (NPI) with third parties, Pricing methodologies for unbundled network unless the consumer permits such sharing (“opts in”), and elements and resold services, which allow further allows consumers to “opt out” of companies sharing companies to fairly and fully recover their costs for their information with their affiliates. designing, constructing, and operating a telecommunications network; The National Do-Not Call Registry contains over 107 million phone numbers, providing a safeguard for those consumers A policy that protects the rights of business and who do not wish to receive marketing calls at their home residential consumers to select the phone numbers. As of June 2005, consumers reported over telecommunications provider of their choice by 900,000 violations. providing telecommunications companies the authority to enter buildings and businesses without Due to privacy limitations set forth by the Family Medical prejudice; Leave Act (FMLA) and Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), it is difficult for businesses Fair and equitable area code relief plans that to determine the extent to which an employee will be minimize inconvenience to customers; and away from his/her job due to injury. This can create staffing issues and make it difficult for businesses to Limiting the municipal rights-of-way fees to the mitigate problematic conditions. Companies need access reimbursement of the city’s actual costs of to the information critical to meeting their obligations administering the use of the public rights-of-way of returning injured workers to work and ensuring safe so that these fees are not used to generate general work environments. Privacy needs to equally protect and fund or other special purpose revenues. benefit the consumer, business, and employee. A federal standard on privacy would create national guidelines that Orange County business opposes: help businesses and commerce between states. Business understands the need for consumer privacy protection Taxes, fees, or burdensome regulations that would and works closely with government and law enforcement have the effect of stifling electronic commerce; to create a secure climate. With electronic commerce and expanding at a high rate, lawmakers must gain a deeper understanding of how consumers benefit from information City-owned utilities from offering sharing and allow businesses greater flexibility. telecommunications services since their powers of taxation and regulation provide an inherent TELECOMMUNICATIONS competitive advantage relative to other telecommunications providers. POLICY OBJECTIVES Public policy and regulatory frameworks should promote advanced telecommunications networks to promote the exchange of knowledge, trade, and communications. BACKGROUND Delivery of advanced data services to all Americans is important to the future of the U.S. economy. Some experts POSITIONS believe the Internet is the largest single contributor to the Orange County business supports: growth of the U.S. economy and a powerful influence on Complete implementation of the Federal the growth of global commerce. Telecommunications Act of 1996 to fully open competitive markets and bring the benefits of The Internet helps to disseminate ideas and information competition to Orange County consumers; anywhere in the world inexpensively and immediately. As the Internet develops, it will continue to bring more Fair and equitable regulations by industry boards, services and products to more people, often faster, easier, such as the California Public Utilities Commission and cheaper than current market mechanisms. (CPUC) and Federal Communications Commission (FCC), that ensure equal treatment The smooth flow of goods, services, and information into, for all telecommunications providers and out of, and within Orange County is critical in this new limited regulation by the FCC with regard to economy. It demands a well-maintained, well-coordinated advanced telecommunications services; communication and global information infrastructure. Private sector innovation and investment is integral to Private sector investments to develop state of the meeting these objectives. art broadband capabilities for businesses and citizens in Orange County;
Local government support and prompt permitting for the placement of infrastructure leading to expansion, construction, and implementation of advanced broadband networks, including the development of wireless internet connectivity (Wi- Fi) access county wide;
19 20 2009-2010 Legislative Action Guide Orange Countybusinessopposes: Orange Countybusinesssupports: POSITIONS the from employers protecting financial andproductivityeffectsofabuse. while claims for legitimate compensation fair provides workers’ that cost-effective system compensation and efficient an needs California POLICY OBJECTIVES WORKERS’ COMPENSATION REFORM workers’ compensationreforminCalifornia. weaken to designed amendments or roll-back Any that areconsistentwiththeaboveprinciples. Efforts to address the problem of carrier insolvency provided throughworkers’ compensation;and coverage medical the with employees for coverage care health combine to employers for option The for incentives claimants toseeklegalrepresentation; other and financial of Elimination decisions of work; and determination benefits, worker’s the injured the concerning to return to ability of delivery streamline disability, to to system compensation uniformly workers’ the of administration applied the criteria law,and compensation workers’ of application the and findings, medical standards, of areas the in practices Best of established principles for determining eligibility; application consistent the and litigation, reduced fraud, of elimination the through costs Controlled
delivering significantcostsavings. economically remains California competitive. The OCBC supported reforms to the system are that ensure to reduced further be must employers to costs compensation Workers’ of number quarterly, representinga40%drop. 26,000 the to 46,000 from plummeted that has received they cases reports Compensation Workers’ of Division the addition, In compensation. full and treatment medical quality receive workers injured truly goal— that ensuring long-term true the supporting are suggest reforms to the that seems This slightly. risen indemnity have and claim per medical costs both 2005, since however, in peak 2002; their since down come also have claim indemnity per costs indemnity and Medical 2002. in than less 46% and is 2005 in than less 17% be to estimated is 2006 of months six reductions first the for frequency premium the frequency; claims indemnity in dramatic decrease the the is note to important Especially multifaceted. for reason The still ranksecondhighestinthenationfollowing Alaska. rates policy comp workers’California’s strides, great despite Unfortunately,these 2003. of rate half theaverage latter the 42%below in and charged of2005 months the for six charged first rate of average half the first below the 30% in is $3.75 This 2006. to decreased 2003 in have $6.47 of payroll high a of from $100 workers’ per pays, rates policyholder compensation average an what of terms In dropped of Department Insurance. the have to according percent 50 premiums than more by insurance reforms, supported industry- business of passage the Since increases. premium insurance double-digit facing were state the in employers 2003, in crisis compensation workers’ the of height the At BACKGROUND GOVERNMENT REFORM
POLICY OBJECTIVES Californians should be able to rely on long-term, stable, has resulted in many local governments passing numerous reliable, and equitable funding for essential public services. (and often burdensome) special fees and taxes. This situation has also caused governments to raise revenue POSITIONS by directly competing with the private sector to provide Orange County business supports: certain services.
State and local government finance reform that The Orange County Business Council urges the Governor, provides a long-term, stable financing mechanism cities, and Legislature to work for the adoption of stable, for essential public services and infrastructure long-term, and reliable financing formulas for local during both lean and high growth economic times; governments that will in turn promote land use approvals that are not solely based upon revenue generation. These Accountability to the voters and other taxpayers endeavors will result in a stronger economy for both the that includes a form of funding for public services county and the state. that is understandable to the voting public;
Services provided at the level of government closest to the people and with funds most closely related to the services, including greater reliance upon property taxes by local governments to provide property-related community services;
Clarification of state and local governments’ roles;
Elimination of unfunded state mandates;
Equitable redistribution of sales and property taxes to protect cities’ long-term infrastructure, public safety, and human resources investments;
Contracting governmental services out to the private sector through the competitive bidding process when appropriate; and
Enactment of effective research/market-based pension reforms.
Orange County business opposes:
Wasteful government spending; and
State raids on local government funding.
BACKGROUND The Orange County Business Council believes it is prudent to regularly review the role of government and the manner in which public services are provided.
Orange County has seen a population increase of 1400% in the past 50 years, growing from 216,000 to over 3 million. It is the second most populous county in the state of California and the fifth most populous in the United States. Orange County has 34 incorporated cities and more than 200 independent agencies that provide myriad services to its residents. Hundreds of directors serve on the governing boards of special purpose agencies, often hidden from public and/or media scrutiny. While the quality of public services provided by these government agencies is often very good, multiple management layers and overlapping service areas dictate a need for greater efficiency and accountability.
At the state level, long-term, stable funding for government services at all levels is critical. The lack of stable funding
21 22 2009-2010 Legislative Action Guide Orange Countybusinesssupports: POSITIONS for allinitiativesandprograms. free maximizes sources funding Identify providers. and insurers citizens; employers, all upon mandates minimizes and for choices; and options market coverage care health that affordable policy expand to partnerships care public/private payer promotes Health single Medicare. a after of modeled favor reduction in system employers or on removal burdens cost Include of policy: entire Reconsider POLICY OBJECTIVES HEALTH CARE mhss n okoc dvlpet initiatives funds development development workforce of direction the and workforce contracted in Emphasis voluntary, in health careservices; providers provide to entities governmental with relationships care health to reimbursements cost-based Reasonable, to providemedicalcareuninsuredpatients; obligation government other of breech alleging providers and hospitals against lawsuits meritless on adoption and California of similar policies at the federal level. Restrictions in (MICRA) Act Compensation Reform Injury Medical the of Preservation and portability ofhealthcarecoverage; efforts lifestyle); healthy care, for health preventative accountability (i.e., system care health the on burdens reduce to and individual responsibility employers; and market consumers free for expanded choices coverage employees; coverage procuring of behalf employers on procuring coverage for financial and consumers care mandates; directly for fewer health incentives by: to characterized access Expanded health quality-driven care system; and more a affordable, achieve to efficient, means best the as providers among and market care health the in Competition
Orange Countybusinessopposes: coverage foremployees; care health procure to employers upon Mandates agencies; bygovernment imposed ratios staffing Mandatory medical the in device sector. leadership County’s its maintain Orange to affect ability that issues on emphasis particular with industry, sciences life California’s greater of growth and retention the promote that Policies to leading andexpanded health careaccess; care, reforms patient better toward efficiencies, and eye an with changes County, delivery Orange care in health models current of evaluation The funding andcompliancedeadlineextensions; of form the in hospitals for relief mandate Seismic disasters orothermasscasualtyincidents; natural to responding and for planning in personnel medical and hospitals assist to funding Adequate in counties other with in providing healthcareservicestotheirresidents; Orange parity to bring inequities closer to County order and in formulas inequities realignment distribution property address tax that reforms fiscal State/local quality of provision hospital care; the the with consistent recognize shortage are and nursing that current California’s of regulations realities ratio nurse/ California patient the in flexibilities Reasonable in needed the OrangeCountyworkforce; professionals health other and nurses of number the increase will that initiatives toward
Mandates on hospitals and other providers to impossible to embark upon new initiatives. provide services at government-imposed rates (de facto, forced contracting). California needs expanded health care access through private sector providers. In Orange County and throughout BACKGROUND California, we must evaluate current delivery systems and More than $60 billion in tax revenue is spent in California explore new models that will use existing resources more each year on government-sponsored programs (Medicare, efficiently. The business community must partner with Medi-Cal, and County-sponsored health/mental health elected and agency officials and other stakeholders to forge programs) for the otherwise uninsured. In Orange County, creative, consensus-based solutions to reform this serious about one of every eight residents is poor enough to problem. receive health benefits from Medi-Cal, the state’s Medicaid program. Orange County has an estimated 223,000 uninsured adults and 40,000 uninsured children. CALIFORNIA EXPANDED HEALTH CARE ACCESS REFORM FRAMEWORK Those who are uninsured or underinsured often forego POLICY OBJECTIVES preventive and primary care. They are less likely to see California needs expanded health care access through physicians on a regular basis, less likely to have their young private sector providers. The business community must children immunized, less likely to receive adequate and partner with elected and agency officials and other timely prenatal care, and less likely to see a physician for stakeholders to forge creative, consensus-based solutions to serious symptoms. The result is a decline in individual reform this serious problem. health status, the potential for adverse public health implications, and inappropriate use of hospital emergency POSITIONS rooms for non-emergency care (estimated at 40 percent by Orange County business supports: the Public Policy Institute of California in 2008). Expanded access to a standardized health care California employers have been doing what they can to benefits package through private sector providers; provide coverage for their employees, paying over $35 billion each year on health care for their employees. Strong engagement by the employer community in However, we are in tight economic times. A recent the development of policies to ensure health care survey released in September 2008 by the Mercer health coverage for all Californians; care consulting group indicates that nearly 60 percent of employers nationwide plan to curb rising health premiums Voluntary employer participation in the by making their employees pay more. Yet workers too have procurement of health care coverage; already been sharing the load: Between 2003 and 2007, the median family deductible rose from $1,000 to $1,500. Portability of health care coverage;
Orange County companies have a significant interest in Individual responsibility and accountability for ensuring that quality health care is delivered efficiently efforts to reduce burdens on the health care in a safe environment at an affordable price. Employers system (e.g., preventative health care, healthy recognize that simply mandating employers to provide lifestyle, etc); health care coverage to their employees does not represent a viable solution to the lack of health care access in Financial incentives (e.g., income tax deductions) California. At the same time, employers recognize that for employers who procure health care coverage the problem of uncompensated health care is a serious for employees and for individuals who self-procure one that adversely affects our quality of life and needs to health care coverage; be addressed. All of us pay more due to the “hidden tax” necessary to offset the cost of care to the uninsured. Reasonable reimbursements to health care providers contracting with governmental entities The Legislature’s response to the growing numbers of to provide health care services, with increased uninsured has been to mandate employer coverage; propose incentives for technologies or services that a government-run health plan; cut rates to providers demonstrate long-term cost-savings (e.g., that are already receiving only 78 percent of the cost preventive care services); of providing the service; and impose rate-setting upon hospitals that have made business decisions to not contract Fair allocation of costs among all health care to provide services through government programs. stakeholders rather than the burden of increasing health care costs falling mainly on the business In 2008, the Governor attempted to craft a health care community; and package that required all stakeholders to participate and the Business Council was generally supportive of Development of options for employers to combine the underlying principles of this package. This fragile health care coverage for employees with the compromise ultimately failed due to the challenges of medical coverage provided through workers’ paying for universal health care access and the bigger compensation. problem of the looming state budget deficit that made it
23 24 2009-2010 Legislative Action Guide Orange Countybusinesssupports: POSITIONS of lifeinCalifornia. business quality the preserving while needs recreation, space open facility,and infrastructure, community housing, California’smeeting for practices use land best and highest Public policy and regulatory frameworks should promote the POLICY OBJECTIVES HOUSING AND LANDUSE el s opeetr t te existing the to complementary neighborhoods andsurrounding communities; as plans general well as county purposes, use mixed or and business housing, for city with are that consistent redevelopment to approaches Creative of advantage development, takes infill, highdensity, and mixedusedevelopment; transit-oriented to that for opportunities projections appropriate mix an as well jobs-housing needs as uses commercial and housing residential between balance reasonable a achieve local and policies based on the most accurate state, regional, zoning and use land sensible economically and Fair transitional, andemergencyhousing; affordable, provide to partnerships Public/private governments, housing local nonprofit organizations; and to agencies redevelopment assistance Financial Housing bondswithinstatecapacitylimits; the housing for near existingjobsandhighjobgrowthareas; rental and incentives for-purchase of regulatory development and Legislative (i.e., infrastructure roads, water, community-wide with sewer, school)needs; buyers for home new costs and homes new burden Limits on taxes, fees, and assessments that unfairly wage” homes for workingprofessionalsandtheirfamilies; affordable of construction “prevailing the to barriers so-called regulatory and legislative other and requirements of court Elimination the construction of outside that addressed system; ensure are to disputes efforts Ongoing programs and services and funded; funding between nexus of a sources establish and County; Orange to unfair are that formulas funding address issues; upon service of cost or generation revenue tax potential than based rather cities principles, decisions planning use to permit good land upon make to reform counties fiscal and local and State a for types home variety offamiliesandworkers. of choices housing supply, encourage and housing affordability, to the to governments increases overall local to Incentives
ewe huig upy wrfre development, Orange in workforce Housing competitiveness business supply,County. Workforce and housing affordability its between released acclaimed research report addresses the OCBC crucial relationship critically year-long, Edition. This Inaugural Scorecard—2007 2007 In Orange Countybusinessopposes: Updated Edition for Edition 2008 Updated Workforce HousingScorecard Inaugural 2007 osrie huig upy o a growing a for supply workforce. housing a to constrained contributes or planning” “good contradicts that planning use land ballot-box Comprehensive zoning; inclusionary and of adoption local and State Any formofrentcontrol; retail and/or favor developments centers; to housing areas upscale Industrial-zoned of Conversion that stiflehousingcreation; Urban limit lines, moratoriums, and other measures including or laws, unreasonably are unfairly treated; zoning businesses when of instances application Unfair community business input. encourage and permit that processes decision-making use land Collaborative a other as and fund affordable housingfunds;and redevelopment housing annual for affordable repository statewide a of funds, establishment redevelopment and use, non-housing on restrictions of use the on limits Time
BACKGROUND California’s homeownership rate is just 57 percent, 13 It is clear that housing growth has not kept up with points below the rest of the nation. This homeownership gap demand over the last fifteen years. While rising income, means that 1.6 million California families are being denied job and population growth are market factors, the the benefits of owning their home, the biggest source of regulatory environment has also played a major role. The wealth creation for most families across the nation. high regulatory costs associated with housing production is one of the reasons the county’s housing production has The gold standard for housing availability is 1 home for been so tepid relative to population, employment, and every 1.5 jobs. However, Orange County has 1 home for income growth. Each city charges housing permit fees to every 4.8 jobs, and projections based on current trends homebuilders in order to recover environment, planning indicate that ration will fall to 1 home for every 9 jobs by and school costs, among other less defined expenses. The 2025. median housing permit fee in Orange County was $9,343 in 2000. This fee increased to $12,049 by 2005 (an increase of The median price of a home in Orange County is 29%). approximately $700,000. To afford a median-price home, a person must earn a minimum annual salary of $145,000, plus Beyond direct, per-unit housing fees, regulations can also a down payment of $71,000. Less than 11% of our workforce slow housing construction. For people wishing to stymie can afford this. The median Orange County income is development in their community (also known as “NIMBYs” $75,700. Even for rental housing, a person must earn at for “Not in My Backyard”), the California Environmental least $22 per hour to afford a one-bedroom apartment in Quality Act (CEQA) has proven to be a popular and effective Orange County. tool. Using CEQA, a claim against a developer can delay housing projects by as many as four years. By 2025, it is projected a median-price home in Orange County will cost $1.8 million, yet wages will grow only Land scarcity also affects the cost of housing. While Orange 20% in that time, making homeownership even more County is commonly characterized as “built-out,” that unattainable. perception is owed more to local cities’ failure to zone land in a more economical fashion (i.e. more high density) Over the last 15 years, OC increased its housing supply by than to actual spatial constraints. The result is an artificial 162,000 homes (up 21%), but this didn’t keep up with job scarcity of developable land. According to UC Berkeley growth, which grew 70% during the same period of time. Professor John Landis, a 10% reduction in supply of available land can increase home prices by 20 to 30%
25 26 2009-2010 Legislative Action Guide Orange Countybusinesssupports: POSITIONS public existing protect to and the infrastructure investments. economy meet dynamic healthy a and to and population growing sufficient local a of and needs infrastructure expanding state in annual promote investments should policies Public POLICY OBJECTIVES INFRASTRUCTURE dacd rabn ntok, including networks, county wide; broadband the development of wireless internet (Wi-Fi) access of to advanced implementation leading and infrastructure construction, of expansion, placement the for permitting prompt and support government Local at theStateWater Project Bank’s PumpingPlant; capacity pumping of expansion including Package, Implementation of the CALFED Delta Improvements smart and management asset public investmentsininfrastructure; on of dialogue awareness the further create and needs infrastructure to County’s Orange findings Card” Infrastructure Report County “Orange the of Utilization joint-use, for public-private infrastructureplansandprojects; tools financing or funding Priority design/ public- design/build, and private partnerships; design/build/own, contracting including build/operate, public progressive of methods, using construction the infrastructure, the for to cost-effective out and sustainable, appropriate, when services sector private government existing Contracting on federal return and the state infrastructure investments; maximizing leverage infrastructure dollars, and local and categories regional needed most the into resources direct that criteria policy public and science sound on based strategies Investment services; and goods of movement mobility,the personal and enhance and maintain to funding annual revenues, Protectiontax transportation-related dedicated for space infrastructuretopromotequalityoflife; systems, management open and “green” sufficient waste supports and systems, and transportation water reliable provides multi-modal with economy reliable robust a supports workforce, public and well-educated protects a facilitates that health, public infrastructure public Sustainable 1A-1E funding; Proposition of share fair County’s Orange Securing in voters the by 2006; approved package bond 1A-1E Proposition the Strategic includes which California Initiative, the Growth of implementation Full
“ efficient the an “This said, recognized he in when services public investment delivering Schwarzenegger for system California’s Governor of importance 2006, In BACKGROUND
Orange County.” the economy in is criticaltoprotecting infrastructure system Maintaining arobust unreasonably inflated land values that limit that values land economic expansion. limited inflated and families, supplies, unreasonably labor impact and that supplies individuals housing times impact in commute that increased result costs, unreasonably housing may and as higher such that policies consequences initiatives unintended control growth growth smart on Restrictions education facilities; higher and school for funding bond state Continued and statebudgets; federal to and contributed revenue nature, tax of amount urban the Orange population, to on based funding County state and federal Fair-share and rebuilding, for levels expansion; maintenance, county and state, annual infrastructure federal, an at on funding basis dedicated and Adequate significant loss ofsignificantnaturalresources; cause the other or lives, human otherwise of loss dislocations, and economic would earthquakes, that droughts, events from state the protect that systems storage impounds groundwater and water surface in investment sustained Adequate critical and have long-term that the state movement ofwatersuppliestotheirpointsuse; to the of importance areas other and Bay-Delta the in systems waterway and levee critical of protection and rehabilitation Adequate OCBC Chair, Committee Infrastrucure - LesCard,LSA Associates Inc. unprecedented action (of evaluating and funding public Proposition 1D, Education: Authorized the infrastructure) will mean a total review of government; its placement of a $10.4 billion general obligation performance, its practices, and its costs. Together with my bond to fund K-12 and higher education. dedicated team of experts we will make California the first true 21st century government in America, a government Proposition 1E, Levee Repair and Flood Control: that is as innovative and dynamic as the state itself.” Authorized the placement of a $4.09 billion general obligation bond to repair and maintain levees and In November 2006, California voters approved the California improve the flood control systems throughout the Strategic Growth Plan in the form of Proposition 1B-1E. state.
Specifically, the plan provides: The Orange County Business Council supports this comprehensive approach to addressing the state’s Proposition 1B, Transportation: Authorized the infrastructure needs and will work with the administration, placement of a $19.9 billion general obligation state legislature, and local county officials to ensure that a bond to fund repairs, reduce congestion, improve proportional share of these infrastructure funds are secured bridge safety, expand public transit and improve for county projects. Investing a portion of state revenues port security. in infrastructure leverages existing dollars and financing mechanisms and fosters public/private partnerships. A solid Proposition 1C, Housing: Authorized a $2.85 billion commitment to infrastructure investment is critical to the general obligation bond providing homeownership, states economic vitality. rental, and permanent housing opportunities.
27 28 2009-2010 Legislative Action Guide deregulation of the utility industry as a vehicle for opening for vehicle a as industry utility the of deregulation The Orange County Business Council generally supported the ELECTRIC ENERGY BACKGROUND Orange Countybusinesssupports: POSITIONS energy suppliesforitsbusinessesandconsumers. priced competitively and stable, reliable, needs California POLICY OBJECTIVES ENERGY: ELECTRIC,NATURAL GAS AND RENEWABLE ENERGY clean energytoSouthOrange County. of supply essential an provide will which Project, Transmission Powerlink Sunrise the of Completion of ratestructuresuponbusinessoperations;and understanding better a promote to as so processes regulatory in business for Arole participatory more renewable co- as energies, andfuelcelltechnologies; generation, such of sources generation/distributed use power and alternate cleaner, development research, Continued energy businesses high of demand; periods for during capabilities load shed predictable programs more to leading consumers and conservation and management energy demand-side in Improvements responsible ensure local reasonable growthneeds; to supporting while environment and the for protections agencies state between regulatory coordination overlapping Close could with that findings negatively impactthesefutureimprovements; regulatory inconsistent between and agencies coordination obstacles unnecessary eliminate to responsibilities of regulatory improvement impediments and regulatory unnecessary of Removal support to future statewidegrowthandreserveneeds. required and infrastructure transmission, distribution generation, in Improvements of the preserves share and financial viabilityofCalifornia’s utilities; their reliability, for supply continued accountable that are ensures shifting, providers cost avoids that newly-designed program a in access direct of Restoration competitively pricedsupplies; (devoid signals to access stability,and market price realistic cross-subsidies), of accurate promote policies, will that pricing structure market A to order in life; pricing of quality preserve and reasonable growth economic facilitate adequate and ensure will supplies that policies energy local Comprehensive and coordinated national, state and
remaining federal wellheadpricecontrolson naturalgas. all lifted Act Decontrol Wellhead Gas Natural the 1989, In 1977. to prior drilled wells from price produced place gas for in controls kept but 1985, 1, January on gas price “new” wellhead of the over control This federal 1978. ended of legislation Act Policy Gas when Natural began the passed wellhead Congress the at gas natural of Deregulation NATURAL GAS a realopportunityforsuccess. have choice customer includes that market a will then, only and then addressed, are issues these Once free-riding. and shifting cost prevent and supplies retail for accountability clear ensure that load retail meet to resources of adequacy the governing rules establish to needs state The customers. industrial and commercial to and electricity of cost consumption the inflates their increase to customers causes in which turn the customers, will hide residential to that redesign electricity of cross-subsidies cost market true rate energy of elimination this the of be component key A reliable distributedandco-generationsystems. and efficient more implementing for impacts) standby and with tariffs load departing provided of status (i.e., rules concise and clear be must Businesses generation. future and more a meet capacity needs and maintenance schedules for existing promote to expand to must infrastructure and Energy market. state and competitive the requirements within current growth meet future to transmission essential and is generation capacity adequate long-term, the In projects. are to opportunities transmission proposed plants) any of date find in-service the accelerate and upon mothballed called if operate to (including ready generation all that ensure must existing It conservation basis. accelerated and an on reduction program demand to needs viable state a the minimize implement shortages, to electricity and of short-term, chances the the In market. fixing energy to the approach comprehensive a needs still California they didinprioryears. increases, than power rate their for more recent 60% paying are businesses most some the energy new Following a crisis”. with “cost consumer the leaves efforts these of effect cumulative The time. of period undetermined an for structures rate higher even with consumers leaving state, the problem with contracts the energy long-term of high-cost, side in resulted supply the rectify quickly to Efforts and communities. with local blackouts and businesses rolling along to disruption to statewide providers, led imports service electricity market reduced energy customers, for residential by generators, manipulation cap by rate production artificial electricity of an lack a 2001, In California of detriment consumers andbusinesses. the to operating was fact, in and 1890) (AB legislation original the of goals the meeting not performance and summer of 2000 indicated that the new market strategy was spring The market the in began that crisis energy consumers. subsequent and to benefits value and costs producing and competition, promoting markets, Since then, the price of natural gas across the United States Although the number of rigs drilling for natural gas has has been subject to market forces, rising and falling with increased, production remains flat. In fact, the Energy changes in supply and demand. In this competitive market, Information Administration has stated that new well the price of natural gas is set between all buyers (including completions are offset by production declines from existing industrial users, power generators, marketers and gas wells. As a result, prices for natural gas have increased utilities like Southern California Gas Company and San nationally and become more volatile. Higher gas prices Diego Gas & Electric) and all sellers (including independent cannot be avoided unless new supplies are brought into the producers and major oil and gas companies). market.
Demand for natural gas has continued to increase Consequently, we must increase access to new and throughout the United States, but supply production is not diverse natural gas supplies, such as Rocky Mountain gas keeping pace with demand. and liquefied natural gas (LNG). In addition, natural gas infrastructure must be made ready to bring these new gas According to the federal Energy Information Administration, supplies into the region for all Southern California energy demand for natural gas is increasing at more than 3% per consumers. year. RENEWABLE ENERGY In Southern California, regional factors have also The Orange County Business Council and its partners contributed to the increase in gas commodity prices. The advocate national, state, and local policies that support factors include: a diverse supply of renewable energy sources, provide adequate transmission and distribution infrastructure 1. High electric demand; systems, and promote the efficient use of energy sources to 2. Low hydropower production; and ensure California’s long-term economic vitality. 3. The need to expand the electric transmission system.
29 30 2009-2010 Legislative Action Guide Orange Countybusinesssupports: POSITIONS cost- highway, and andrailconveyances. air, efficient, via services and goods, safe, people, of movement effective promote should policy Public POLICY OBJECTIVES TRANSPORTATION identified region, that have self-taxed for self-taxed have that region, and identified an within counties only program that development ensure to Legislation 1B in Proposition are guidelines; of needs met implementation transportation adequately County’s ensure to Orange efforts and funding, transportation 1B Proposition of share fair County’s Orange Securing for as well as maintenance, safety, projects, andcapacityenhancements; improvement and transit highway road, new for distributed funding equitably governments local and consistent state, federal, by and sources dedicated, Long-term, design-build, for appropriatetransportationprojects; other including systems, and alternate delivery unrestricted project Caltrans utilize to for agencies public framework legal The facilities, andinfrastructure; services, travel air inter- and transit, rail, freight and mass passenger include highways, intra-county to and county County, Orange competitive County, globally of a and residents of its needs the meeting Orange in network transportation modal multi- efficient and comprehensive, integrated, An
convert existingfacilitiestotollfacilities; not do that projects private infrastructure transportation including transportation sector investments in intra-county and inter-county partnerships, Public/private identified specifically improvements; for measures tax sales local of approval Majority-vote railroad at between separations grade crossings); conflicts (e.g., improve capacity and eliminate modes transportation incompatible that Projects public-private and and cost-effective; sustainable, appropriate, when design/build/own) partnerships contracting and public progressive of methods (i.e., design/build, design/ using construction build/operate, the infrastructure, for sector private in the with services voters contracting agencies Government the to transportation by November 2006; approved dedicated improvements, specifically tax County’sOrange M, Measure 30-year, sale half-cent the renewed of implementation efficient and Full implementation program full funding forprojectsinOrangeCounty; with legislation reauthorization transportation federal of Passage further collective then divided bypopulation; region the Proposition the of from generated reflective revenue receive funds matching 1B purposes, transportation
Investment in the development and use of Equally important is the efficient regional movement of Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) technologies goods throughout Southern California. The Long Beach and (e.g., smart vehicles, smart corridors, traffic Los Angeles ports receive and then distribute 35 percent of management centers, and real-time traffic data the nation’s imported goods, and Los Angeles International information availability) to maximize use of Airport handles 78 percent of the region’s air cargo. existing facilities and capacity; and Efficient regional goods movement is dependent upon a well maintained, well coordinated, and safe transportation Better coordination between local, state, and system, including a variety of transportation alternatives federal permitting agencies conducting and adequate access to air cargo, air travel, and ground environmental reviews to expedite project delivery shipping facilities. and promote cost-effectiveness along with environmental compliance. Further, long-term, dedicated, and stable funding is essential for the expansion, improvement, and maintenance BACKGROUND of the transportation system. Business community and The smooth flow of people, goods, and services into, out private sector participation and investment, as well as of, and within Orange County is critical to Orange County’s innovative project delivery, are key to meeting these expanding economy. Employees must be able to get to transportation objectives. and from work efficiently, as personal mobility is integral to a thriving economy and community. It is important that California currently receives a return of 92 percent of its government not constrain citizens’ movements in a way transportation dollars from Washington, D.C. The Orange that diminishes their quality of life. County Business Council supports efforts to provide California with a greater return of its taxpayer dollars.
31 32 2009-2010 Legislative Action Guide Orange Countybusinesssupports: POSITIONS quality, high clean, of economicgrowthandqualitylifein. safe, needs the supporting supplies water reliable needs and adequate California Southern POLICY OBJECTIVES WASTE WATER MANAGEMENT WATER QUALITY, WATER SUPPLY AND WATER POLICIES nrae nrhsuh ony olbrto to collaboration county north-south Increased water use efficiency, storage, andwaterrecycling; desalination, transfers, through water increase reliability that efforts regional and local of sources, identifiable via funding, and Development possible bay; the silting currently are that streams where foothill of an the stabilization the as include Bay to reserve Newport and ecological Upper the of maintenance enhancement Proper the promote and infrastructure; resources water that of management and maintenance regulations Environmental River Ana Santa Interceptor (SARI)sewerline; the of segments of security the protect to solution cost-effective a of Construction reimburse the CountyofOrange; to Subventions Mainstem State accumulated River the Ana Santa of distribution timely and funding the and Project; the of Completion project andexpansionasneeded; of System ReplenishmentGroundwater the completion of Phase1 the including Basin, Groundwater quality, the County Orange the of sustainability reliability, protect and that programs and Projects Delta Project Water Bay State Banks PumpingPlant; the at capacity CALFED pumping of expansion the the balanced including Package, Implementation ensure of to funding implementation federal and State contemplated intheDrought/Shortage Agreement; Meade Lake in storage added and (QSA) Agreement Settlement Quantification the of Implementation Delta improves reliable significantly water quality; and that secure system conveyance a of Development to improve supplies to water Delta imported Southern California; Joaquin of San reliability the the storage of surface south cost-effective of Development 1E floodcontrolandleveeprotectionfunding; Proposition of share fair County’s Orange Securing
iin o ae hs ipoeet t or ae storage to continue would water California infrastructure, movement our and to improvements these make to and vision the funding Without systems. control flood and levee that voters approved Proposition 1E last year to improve our critical was it this, Given their source. this managing from supplies effectively water in users water River Colorado of success the to and Delta Joaquin Sacramento-San of the in success the to issues quality water and environmental subject resolving in CALFED Orange is however, in sources, these utilized reliability of continued water The imported. is the time this at of County half water imported Almost its supplies. for River Colorado the and Northern California both on dependent highly is California Southern County’s Orange in determinants key continuing economicprosperity. are issues. possible, as water efficiently as supplies water California’sits manage to ability County’s Orange to and needs, water its address to solution ability California’s long-term comprehensive, timely, fair,and cost-effective, a to activities leading supports therefore, Business, health. economic continued state’s the to integral is supply water reliable A will that address thisneed. projects and programs about large at public the and officials, appointed and elected businesses, educating end, for resource a as that serves Council Business County Orange Tothe supply. water a affordable of and availability reliable, the safe, on depends industry and homes, for commerce place special a as viability economic County’s inexorably economy.Orange the support are to supply adequate water reliable an and water without continue cannot and growth Job linked. jobs economy, California’s BACKGROUND eoey f rcih rudae where groundwater brackish of economically feasible. and desalination as recovery well sustainable as and desalination ocean cost-effective of Development overall andlocalsupplyreliability; conservation to urban leading over-watering, reduce and runoff to conservation voluntary as, well as promotions, and projects efficiency use Water Board Quality Water Regional jurisdiction; Ana Santa the into County Orange southern of consolidation The newly developing areas where costs are minimized; on focus a with recycling water of expansion The needed; when rapidly moved be can water so state, the of areas all between transfers water of pre-approval possible, andwhere process the of Simplification the of State Recycled Water Task recommendations Force; reliable the to more Implementation and greater a emergency watersupply; the County provide and South reliability and supply enhance be vulnerable to Hurricane Katrina like occurrences. OCEAN QUALITY POLICY OBJECTIVES Additional water supply sources must be planned and California must improve and sustain ocean water quality developed in a timely fashion in order to alleviate using comprehensive, watershed and science-based potential water shortages in the future. This includes approaches that reduce contaminants from point and non- the Groundwater Replenishment System project, which point sources in a cost-effective and sustainable manner. will ultimately recycle about 130,000 acre-feet annually into Orange County’s potable water supply, and projects POSITIONS identified in the 2004 South Orange County Water Reliability Orange County business supports: Study. Compliance with laws to protect the coastline and After many years of coasting on prior successes, it is also ocean resources from inadequately treated time for the state to add cost-effective surface storage wastewater and sanitary sewer overflows; projects and take steps to fix the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta conveyance system. This later item is most important, Programs for water quality management to reduce, as over 22 million people in California get some or all of where practical, non-point source pollution and their water supply from the Delta area. An interruption in improve ocean water quality; this supply will have a highly predictable adverse effect on the state’s economy and disrupt the flow of funds to Science-based programs and projects to manage government of all levels. urban runoff and storm water in a cost-effective and sustainable manner; The completion of the Santa Ana River Mainstem Project is another public safety necessity. In the event of a flood, the Improvements in water quality testing U.S. Army Corps of Engineers estimates that this project methodologies to more quickly and accurately could save more than 3,000 lives, lessen the impact on determine levels of contamination, sources of more than two million people, prevent destruction of contamination, and health risk, which result in the 500,000 homes, curtail economic losses of more than $14 timely notification of the public; billion in Orange, Riverside and San Bernardino Counties, and save millions of dollars across Southern California Dry weather diversions into the sanitary system in mandated federal flood insurance costs. The business for treatment and disposal or reclamation, but community recognizes the importance of flood protection only when there is sufficient capacity to do so to Orange County residents and businesses and supports the and other practices of the sanitary sewage system completion of the entire Santa Ana River Mainstem Project are not disrupted or otherwise negatively as originally planned. impacted.
33 34 2009-2010 Legislative Action Guide Pursuing natural treatment system (NTS) solutions meaningful improvements. as preferred over treatment plant processing for urban runoff water to meet stream and ocean The Orange County Business Council will play an active water quality objectives; role in improving ocean water quality and support the approaches listed below for addressing this important issue: Education of business, residents and visitors regarding pollution prevention practices that 1. Orange County’s Storm Water Management reduce urban runoff and of the importance of Program—This multi-initiative program engages water quality to the economy and quality of life in all stakeholders in finding and maintaining cost- Orange County; effective and practical methods for reducing pollutants that would otherwise enter the storm Employing “use attainability analyses” and other water system and impact water quality. Public valid scientifically-based techniques to evaluate education and best management practices are bodies of water and their designated uses when important parts of this program and should remain setting water quality standards and issuing fully funded and supported by the Orange County permits that require action by public and private Board of Supervisors. entities and when updating Basin Plans to incorporate current scientific understanding 2. OCSD Education “Tool Kit”—Developed by the and establish appropriate standards and practices Orange County Sanitation District and sponsored that adequately protect water quality in a practical by the Orange County Chapter of the California and cost-effective manner; and Restaurant Association, the tool kit educates business, residents, and students about how to The use of technology, best available practices, keep the waterways clean. and “natural treatment” systems to adequately protect public health and the environment 3. Urban Runoff Treatment—Urban runoff diversion from harmful pollutants contained in urban runoff and treatment systems constructed, operated and agricultural runoff. and maintained by public entities should remain a key component to an effective and region-wide BACKGROUND approach to the sustainable, long-term As a nation and as a dynamic urban county, we must take management of water quality. adequate and appropriate action to protect public health, water resources and environmental resources from the 4. Fats, Oils and Grease (FOG) Program—Now in use harmful affects of point source and non-point source water by the special districts and cities here in Orange pollution. While public and private entities have made great County, this program is business-friendly and strides to significantly reduce the impact of pollutants on provides incentives to businesses that comply with these important resources by building facilities to abate its rules and regulations. these pollutants and by practicing source control practices and other methods, some problems persist and must be addressed. Business and environmental interests oftentimes coincide on this broad issue when accurate and timely information is shared and appropriate actions are taken by all responsible parties. We see a trend toward increasing cooperation in Orange County, and we applaud it.
The Orange County Business Council strongly supports improvement of ocean water quality through widespread public education and the adoption of cost-effective public policies, practices, and facilities that are consistently based upon sound research. We believe society is better served by a reasonable regulatory process that functions cooperatively, uses scientifically-based facts, and establishes water quality objectives that consider the cost of attaining water quality standards.
We believe that federal, state and local government agencies must address urban runoff issues pragmatically and sequentially. Various methods suggested by private and public entities to address urban runoff must be fairly considered on a case-by-case basis, and the permitting authorities must evaluate the site-specific costs, constraints, and other practical matters. Flexibility and cost-effectiveness are principles that all parties must embrace as the collective understanding of this issue evolves. Watershed approaches will lead to more
35 36 2009-2010 Legislative Action Guide Orange Countybusinesssupports: POSITIONS a in citizenship County’s employersintoday’s workplace. productive Orange for of needs the economy,supporting knowledge-based prepared workforce well-educated and highly-qualified a needs County Orange POLICY OBJECTIVES WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT riig n jb sitne rgas o limited for English-speaking job-seekers; programs workforce assistance job to and access training universal job-seekers; workplace and and Expanded English-language programs for employees economic the environments; in changes technical and to respond to retraining adult vocational as well as education for funding Adequate regional strengthens growth; that economic funding and development investment workforce Increasing development economic for functions; colleges’ funding commensurate community and of Recognition understand theworldaroundthem. who and policy public about decisions intelligent make who citizens and voters literate Scientifically based, science high technologyworkforce;and a of demands the with dealing of Technologically proficientworkerswhoarecapable to central is that Orange County’s economicgrowth; development the continue and will research who engineers of and Scientists kinds three with County intellectual capital; Orange science, of provide which mathematics, disciplines and engineering STEM technology, programs the education emphasizing of development Continued between educationalinstitutions; employer matriculation to ease to and needs respond market labor and that programs preparedness, develop workforce to in involved others and training occupational programs, businesses, workforce investment boards schools, community K-12 and universities, colleges between Collaboration of degree educational advanced needs (i.e., AA, BA,BS,MA,MS,orPhD); an need training will jobs future of 90% that and fact the of light in businesses, employment and future and current the outcomes both to respond research that projections with align strategically funding workforce to available (WIBs) and boards providers investment educational Assisting workforce county’s the development needs; of assessments Annual
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business community.” employers and the on theneedsof real-world information OCBC workstoprovide OCBC Chair, Workforce Development - ChrisHarrington, Toshiba American InformationSystems ratv itreto fr trs ad limited- enrichment opportunities. after-school and including students, at-risk proficient English for intervention Proactive facilities; and State school bonds to match local dollars for school administrator avenues and teachers alternative and administrators; high-quality of pool the expand including to teacher certification, Streamlining compensated appropriately teachers andadministrators; and trained Highly opportunities aligned withstatestandards; science and math experiential and Student access to technology, textbooks, materials, statewide academic standards; exceeding and attaining for strategies implementation and priorities Locally-determined English and skills, workplace language proficiency; communication practical and standards capability, skills, math academic technology in strong science, measurements performance meet and to strives education public state’sthat the priorities, of highest one as system accountable and accessible An predictable, a with stable feepolicyforhighereducationstudents; coupled public education for higher funding growth enrollment Increased in theirdiscipline; skills Workplacerefresh to teachers for externships and learning, service workplace-centered opportunitiesforstudents; studies, field Internships,
BACKGROUND Orange County is faced with the challenge of developing a will demand skills in these disciplines. However, workforce capable of sustaining and enhancing its economic only about 20% of undergraduate and graduate growth. Current trends suggest that some students are not degrees currently given by Orange County prepared to enter the workplace, exacerbating a serious universities are in these disciplines; and skill-set shortage in today’s workforce. More effective strategies and methods to teach Orange County’s public schools perform significantly English-language learners. better than state and national indicators, according to the Academic Performance Index. Nonetheless, educational OCBC research indicates shortages of skilled workers for improvements are required to develop a knowledgeable, the county’s growing technology clusters. These gaps occur high-performing workforce for competitive advantage. at all levels but are especially pronounced for college Specifically, such improvements include: graduates and post-graduates. Systematic research at the regional level is required to both quantify these gaps and Substantial expansion and upgrades of school craft effective responses. facilities; However, significant problems already identified are: Increases in after school and tutorial programs; A worker shortage in occupational categories Upgrades and access to communications demanding high-technology skills; technology, including greater use of technology in the classroom; A lack of science, math, and technology skills in professional and technician level occupations; Increased teacher training, particularly in technology; An absence of basic education among 23 percent of Orange County’s workers over the age of 25 who Increases in the number of credentialed teachers; lack a high school diploma; and
Increases in enriched curriculum, particularly in Education and training services that are not Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics market-driven. (STEM) disciplines At least one-third of future jobs
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Elected Officials
FEDERAL GOVERNMENT
THE EXECUTIVE BRANCH
President Barack H. Obama
The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, D.C. 20500
Comments: 202-456-1111 Fax: 202-456-2461 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.whitehouse.gov
Vice President Joseph R. Biden, Jr.
The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, D.C. 20500
Comments: 202-456-1111 Fax: 202-456-2461 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.whitehouse.gov
41 42 2009-2010 Legislative Action Guide www.dot.gov Secretary RayH.LaHood Department of Transportation www.doi.gov Secretary KenL.Salazar Department oftheInterior www.state.gov Secretary HillaryR.Clinton Department ofState www.defenselink.mil Secretary RobertGates Department ofDefense www.dhs.gov Secretary JanetNapolitano Department ofHomelandSecurity www.doc.gov Secretary GaryLocke Department ofCommerce www.hhs.gov Secretary Department ofHealthandHumanServices www.usda.gov Secretary Tom J.Vilsack Department of Agriculture THE CABINET FEDERAL GOVERNMENT www.epa.gov Administrator LisaP. Jackson Environmental Protection Agency Cabinet RankMember www.energy.gov Secretary StevenChu Department ofEnergy www.hud.gov Secretary ShaunDonovan Department ofHousingandUrbanDevelopment www.ed.gov Secretary Arne Duncan Department ofEducation www.va.gov Secretary EricK.Shinseki Department ofVeteran Affairs www.dol.gov Secretary HildaL.Solis Department ofLabor www.ustreas.gov Secretary Timothy F. Geithner Department ofthe Treasury www.usdoj.gov Attorney General EricH.Holder Department ofJustice FEDERAL GOVERNMENT
CALIFORNIA’S UNITED STATES SENATORS
Senator Dianne Feinstein
331 Hart Senate Office Building Washington, D.C. 20515
Phone: 202-224-3841 Fax: 202-228-3954 E-mail: http://feinstein.senate.gov/email.html
Senator Barbara Boxer
112 Hart Senate Office Building Washington, D.C. 20515
Phone: 202-224-3553 Fax: 415-956-6701 E-mail: http://boxer.senate.gov/contact/webform.cfm
43 44 2009-2010 Legislative Action Guide ORANGE COUNTY CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION FEDERAL GOVERNMENT E-mail: http://calvert.house.gov/email.asp Ph: 202-225-1986|Fax:202-225-2004 Washington, D.C.20515 2201 RayburnHouseOfficeBuilding Representative KenCalvert E-mail: [email protected] Ph: 202-225-3201|Fax:202-226-6962 Washington, D.C.20515 2438 RayburnHouseOfficeBuilding Representative GaryMiller E-mail: [email protected] Ph: 202-225-5611|Fax:202-225-9177 Washington, D.C.20515 1507 LongworthHouseOfficeBuilding Representative JohnCampbell Representative Dana Rohrabacher
2300 Rayburn House Office Building Washington, D.C. 20515
Ph: 202-225-2415 | Fax: 202-225-0145 E-mail: [email protected]
Representative Ed Royce
2185 Rayburn House Office Building Washington, D.C. 20515
Ph: 202-225-4111 | Fax: 202-226-0335 E-mail: http://www.royce.house.gov
Representative Loretta Sanchez
1114 Longworth Building Washington, D.C. 20515
Ph: 202-225-2965 | Fax: 202-225-5859 E-mail: http://www.lorettasanchez.house.gov
45 46 2009-2010 Legislative Action Guide 6 30 33 35 1 10 13 12 27 29 47 39 40 34 46 37 19 8 21 38 7 42 11 25 4 22 5 3 16 41 9 49 52 15 2 36 24 51 17 14 26 53 20 18 23 48 44 45 50 28 31 43 District (All addressesare:Washington, D.C.20515) CALIFORNIA CONGRESSIONAL ROSTER-111THCONGRESS FEDERAL GOVERNMENT Woolsey, Lynn Waxman, Henry Watson, Diane Waters, Maxine Thompson, Mike Tauscher, Ellen Stark, Fortney Speier, Jackie Sherman, Brad Schiff, Adam Sanchez, Loretta Sanchez, Linda Royce, Ed Roybal Allard, Lucille Rohrabacher, Dana Richardson, Laura Radanovich, George Pelosi, Nancy Nunes, Devin Napolitano, Grace Miller, George Miller, Gary McNerney, Jerry McKeon, Howard McClintock, Tom McCarthy, Kevin Matsui, Doris Lungren, Dan Lofgren, Zoe Lewis, Jerry Lee, Barbara Issa, Darrell Hunter, Duncan Honda, Mike Herger, Wally Harman, Jane Gallegly, Elton Filner, Bob Farr, Sam Eshoo, Anna Dreier, David Davis, Susan Costa, Jim Cardoza, Dennis Capps, Lois Campbell, John Calvert, Ken Bono, Mary Bilbray, Brian Berman, Howard Becerra, Xavier Baca, Joe Member Name D D D D D D D D D D D D R D R D R D R D D R D R R R D R D R D R R D R D R D D D R D D D D R R R R D D D Party 2263 Rayburn 2204 Rayburn 2430 Rayburn 2344 Rayburn 231 Cannon 2459 Rayburn 239 Cannon 211 Cannon 2242 Longworth 2447 Rayburn 1114 Longworth 1222 Longworth 2185 Rayburn 2330 Rayburn 2300 Rayburn 1725 Longworth 2410 Rayburn 235 Cannon 1013 Longworth 1610 Longworth 2205 Rayburn 2438 Rayburn 312 Cannon 2184 Rayburn 508 Cannon 1523 Rayburn 222 Cannon 2262 Rayburn 102 Cannon 2112 Rayburn 2444 Rayburn 2347 Rayburn 1429 Longworth 1713 Longworth 242 Cannon 2400 Rayburn 2309 Rayburn 2428 Rayburn 1126 Longworth 205 Cannon 233 Cannon 1526 Longworth 1314 Longworth 1224 Longworth 1110 Longworth 1507 Longworth 2201 Rayburn 104 Cannon 2348 Rayburn 2221 Rayburn 1119 Longworth 2245 Rayburn Office Address 225-5161 225-3976 225-7084 225-2201 225-3311 225-1880 225-5065 225-3531 225-5911 225-4176 225-2965 225-6676 225-4111 225-1766 225-2415 225-7924 225-4540 225-4965 225-2523 225-5256 225-2095 225-3201 225-1947 225-1956 225-2511 225-2915 225-7163 225-5716 225-3072 225-5861 225-2661 225-3906 225-5672 225-2631 225-3076 225-8220 225-5811 225-8045 225-2861 225-8104 225-2305 225-2040 225-3341 225-6131 225-3601 225-5611 225-1986 225-5330 225-0508 225-4695 225-6235 225-6161 Tel. #202 225-5163 225-4099 225-2422 225-7854 225-4335 225-5914 226-3805 226-4183 225-5879 225-5828 225 5859 226-1012 226-0335 226-0350 225-0145 225-7926 225-3402 225-8259 225-3404 225 0027 225-5609 226-6962 225-0861 226-0683 225-5444 225-2908 225-0566 226-1298 225-3336 225-6498 225-9817 225-3303 225-0235 225-2699 225-0852 226-7290 225-1100 225-9073 225-6791 225-8890 225-7018 225-2948 225-9308 225-0819 225-5632 225-9177 225-2004 225-2961 225-2558 225-3196 225 2202 225-8671 Fax #202- STATE OF CALIFORNIA
GOVERNOR AND LEGISLATIVE LEADERSHIP
Office of the Governor The Honorable Arnold Schwarzenegger (R)
State Capitol, 1st Floor, Sacramento, CA 95814 PH: 916-445-2841 | FAX: 916-445-4633
Website: http://gov.ca.gov/ Email: http://www.govmail.ca.gov
Speaker of the Assembly The Honorable Karen Bass (D-Los Angeles)
State Capitol, Room 219, Sacramento, CA 95814 PH: 916-319-2047 | FAX: 916-319-2147 Email: http://democrats.assembly.ca.gov/speaker/
Senate President Pro Tem The Honorable Darrell Steinberg (D-Sacramento)
State Capitol, Room 205, Sacramento, CA 95814 PH: 916-651-4006 | FAX: 916-323-2263 Email: http://dist06.casen.govoffice.com
Assembly Minority Leader The Honorable Mike Villines (R-Fresno)
State Capitol, Room 3104, Sacramento, CA 95814 PH: 916-319-2029 | FAX: 916-319-2129 Email: [email protected]
Senate Minority Leader The Honorable Dennis Hollingsworth (R-Temecula)
State Capitol, Room 5064, Sacramento, CA 95814 PH: 916-651-4036 | FAX: 916-447-9008 Email: [email protected]
47 48 2009-2010 Legislative Action Guide ORANGE COUNTY LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION--SENATE STATE OFCALIFORNIA 27126-A Paseo Espada,Ste.1621,San Juan Capistrano,CA 92675 District Director:ChristineRubin E-mail: [email protected] PH: 916-651-4038|FAX: 916-446-7382 State Capitol,Room 4048, Sacramento,CA 95814 The Honorable MarkWyland (R-38) 24031 El Toro Rd.Suite210,LagunaHills,CA E-mail: [email protected] PH: 916-651-4033|FAX: 916-445-9754 State Capitol,Room 3082,Sacramento,CA 95814 The Honorable MimiWalters (R-33) PH: 626-914-5046|FAX: 626-914-8976 2605 E.FoothillBlvd.,#A,Glendora,CA 91741 District Director: Tim Shaw E-mail: [email protected] PH: 916-651-4029|FAX: 916-324-0922 State Capitol,Room 3048,Sacramento,CA 95814 The Honorable BobHuff(R-29) PH: 714-957-4555|FAX: 714-957-4560 950 SouthCoastDrive,Ste.240,CostaMesa,CA 92626 District Director:CynthiaDeterman E-mail: [email protected] PH: 916-651-4035|FAX: 916-445-9263 State Capitol,Room 2052,Sacramento,CA 59148 The Honorable Tom Harman(R-35) PH: 714-558-4400|FAX: 714-705-1586 12397 LewisSt.,#103,GardenGrove,CA 92840 District Director: Tammy Tran E-mail: [email protected] PH: 916-651-4034|FAX: 916-323-2323 State Capitol,Room 4062,Sacramento,CA 95814 The Honorable LouCorrea(D-34) STATE OF CALIFORNIA
CALIFORNIA STATE SENATE (All addresses are State Capitol, Room _____, Sacramento, CA 95814)
District Member Name Party Capitol Tel. # 916- Fax # 916- Room No. 4 Aanestad, Sam R 651-4004 445-7750 3063 13 Alquist, Elaine D 651-4013 324-0283 5080 18 Ashburn, Roy R 651-4018 322-3304 3060 37 Benoit, John R 651-4037 327-2187 4066 30 Calderon, Ron D 651-4030 327-8755 4088 22 Cedillo, Gilbert D 651-4022 327-8817 5100 14 Cogdill, Dave R 651-4014 327-3523 305 10 Corbett, Ellen D 651-4010 327-2433 5108 34 Correa, Lou D 651-4034 323-2323 4062 1 Cox, Dave R 651-4001 324-2680 2068 12 Denham, Jeff R 651-4012 445-0773 3076 7 DeSaulnier, Mark D 651-4007 445-2527 2054 40 Ducheny, Denise D 651-4040 327-3522 5035 31 Dutton, Robert R 651-4031 327-2272 5094 16 Florez, Dean D 651-4016 327-5989 5061 9 Hancock, Loni D 651-4009 327-1997 3092 35 Harman, Tom R 651-4035 445-9263 2052 36 Hollingsworth, Dennis R 651-4036 447-9008 5064 29 Huff, Bob R 651-4029 324-0922 3048 39 Kehoe, Christine D 651-4039 327-2186 5050 3 Leno, Mark D 651-4003 445-4722 4061 21 Liu, Carol D 651-4021 324-7543 5061 27 Lowenthal, Alan D 651-4027 327-9113 2032 15 Maldonado, Abel R 651-4015 445-8081 4082 32 Negrete-McLeod, Gloria D 651-4032 445-0128 2059 28 Oropeza, Jenny D 651-4028 323-6056 5144 20 Padilla, Alex D 651-4020 324-6645 4038 23 Pavley, Fran D 651-4023 324-4823 4035 24 Romero, Gloria D 651-4024 445-0485 2082 17 Runner, George R 651-4017 445-4662 5097 11 Simitian, S. Joseph D 651-4011 323-4529 2080 6 Steinberg, Darrell D 651-4006 323-2263 205 19 Strickland, Tony R 651-4019 324-7544 4062 33 Walters, Mimi R 651-4033 445-9754 3082 2 Wiggins, Patricia D 651-4002 323-6958 4081 5 Wolk, Lois D 651-4005 323-2304 4032 25 Wright, Roderick D 651-4025 445-3712 2048 38 Wyland, Mark R 651-4038 446-7382 4048 8 Yee, Leland D 651-4008 327-2186 4074
49 50 2009-2010 Legislative Action Guide ORANGE COUNTY LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION--ASSEMBLY STATE OFCALIFORNIA PH: 714-843-4966 |FAX: 714-843-6375 17011 BeachBlvd., Ste.570,HuntingtonBeach, CA 92647 District Director:ErikWeigand E-mail: [email protected] PH: 916-319-2067|FAX: 916-319-2167 State Capitol,Room 2170, Sacramento,CA 94249-0067 The Honorable JamesSilva(R-67) PH: 562-864-5600FAX: 562-863-7466 12501 E.ImperialHighway, Ste.210,Norwalk, CA 90650 District Director:SergioContreras E-mail: [email protected] PH: 916-319-2056|FAX: 916-319-2156 State Capitol,Room 3126,Sacramento,CA 94249-0056 The Honorable Tony Mendoza(D-56) PH: 909-860-5560|FAX: 909-860-5664 23355 E.GoldenSpringsDrive,DiamondBar, CA 91765 District Director:MikeSpence E-mail: [email protected] PH: 916-319-2060|FAX: 916-319-2160 State Capitol,Room 4098,Sacramento,CA 94249-0060 The Honorable CurtHagman(R-60) PH: 714-672-4734|FAX: 714-672-4737 210 W. BirchSt.,Ste.202,Brea,CA 92821 District Director:Kelly Jimenez E-mail: [email protected] PH: 916-319-2072|FAX: 916-319-2172 State Capitol,Room 4177,Sacramento,CA 94249-0072 The Honorable MichaelD.Duvall(R-72) PH: 949-863-7070|FAX: 949-863-9337 3 Park Plaza,Ste.275,Irvine,CA 92614 District Director:LeisaBrug-Klein E-mail: [email protected] PH: 916-319-2070|FAX: 916-319-2170 State Capitol,Room 4102,Sacramento,CA 94249-0070 The Honorable ChuckDeVore (R-70) STATE OF CALIFORNIA
ORANGE COUNTY LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION--ASSEMBLY
The Honorable Jose Solorio (D-69)
State Capitol, Room 2196, Sacramento, CA 94249-0069 PH: 916-319-2069 | FAX: 916-319-2169 E-mail: [email protected]
District Director: Juan Carlos Flores 2400 E. Katella Avenue, Suite 640, Anaheim, CA 92806 PH: 714-939-8469 | FAX: 714-939-8986
The Honorable Jeff Miller (R-71)
State Capitol, Room 3149, Sacramento, CA 94249-0071 PH: 916-319-2071 | FAX: 916-319-2171 E-mail: [email protected]
District Director: Ed Chen 1940 N. Tustin St., Ste. 102, Orange, CA 92865 PH: 714-998-0980 | FAX: 714-998-7102
The Honorable Van Tran (R-68)
State Capitol, Room 4130, Sacramento, CA 94249-0068 PH: 916-319-2068 | FAX: 916-319-2168 E-mail: [email protected]
District Director: Dave Everett 1503 South Coast Drive, Ste. 205, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 PH: 714-668-2100 | FAX: 714-668-2104
The Honorable Diane Harkey (R-73)
State Capitol, Room 6031, Sacramento, CA 95814 PH: 916-319-2073 | FAX: 916-319-2173 E-mail: [email protected]
District Director: Jeff Corless 29122 Rancho Viejo Road, Suite 111, San Juan Capistrano, 92675 PH: 949-347-7301 | FAX: 949-347-7302
51 52 2009-2010 Legislative Action Guide 53 43 36 9 66 6 10 19 57 18 73 52 60 30 74 17 4 55 32 39 22 75 42 7 49 63 72 70 45 50 48 23 65 34 1 62 58 28 15 41 40 78 33 26 25 24 47 31 77 13 59 District (All addressesareStateCapitol,Room _____,Sacramento,CA 95814) CALIFORNIA STATE ASSEMBLY STATE OFCALIFORNIA Lieu, Ted W. Krekorian, Paul Knight, Steve Jones, Dave Jeffries, Kevin Huffman, Jared Huber, Alyson Hill, Jerry Hernandez, EdwardP. Hayashi, Mary Harkey, DianeL. Hall, IsadoreIII Hagman, Curt Gilmore, DannyD. Garrick, Martin Galgiani, Cathleen Gaines, Ted Furutani, Warren T. Fuller, Jean Fuentes, Felipe Fong, Paul Fletcher, Nathan Feuer, Mike Evans, Noreen Eng, Mike Emmerson, Bill Duvall, MichaelD. DeVore, Chuck de Leon,Kevin De La Torre, Hector Davis, Mike Coto, Joe Cook, Paul Conway, Connie Chesbro, Wesley Carter, Wilmer Amina Calderon, CharlesM. Caballero, Anna M. Buchanan, Joan Brownley, Julia Blumenfield, Bob Block, Marty Blakeslee, Sam Berryhill, Bill Berryhill, Tom Beall, JimJr. Bass, Karen Arambula, Juan Anderson, Joel Ammiano, Tom Adams, Anthony Member Name D D R D R D D D D D R D R R R D R D R D D R D D D R R R D D D D R R D D D D D D D D R R R D D D R D R Party 319-2053 319-2043 319-2036 319-2009 319-2066 319-2006 319-2010 319-2019 319-2057 319-2018 319-2073 319-2052 319-2060 319-2030 319-2074 319-2017 319-2004 319-2055 319-2032 319-2039 319-2022 319-2075 319-2042 319-2007 319-2049 319-2063 319-2072 319-2070 319-2045 319-2050 319-2048 319-2023 319-2065 319-2034 319-2001 319-2062 319-2058 319-2028 319-2015 319-2041 319-2040 319-2078 319-2033 319-2026 319-2025 319-2024 319-2047 319-2031 319-2077 319-2013 319-2059 Capitol Tel. #916- 319-2153 319-2143 319-2136 319-2109 319-2166 319-2106 319-2110 319-2119 319-2157 319-2118 319-2173 319-2152 319-2160 319-2130 319-2174 319-2117 319-2104 319-2155 319-2132 319-2139 319-2122 319-2175 319-2142 319-2107 319-2149 319-2163 319-2172 319-2170 319-2145 319-2150 319-2148 319-2123 319-2165 319-2134 319-2101 319-2162 319-2158 319-2128 319-2115 319-2141 319-2140 319-2178 319-2133 319-2126 319-2125 319-2124 319-2147 319-2131 319-2177 319-2113 319-2159 Fax #916- 3173 4005 2016 6005 5128 3120 5175 4146 4112 3013 4177 6025 4116 5126 2158 5155 4144 3126 3098 5136 5135 2111 3146 6026 4140 4158 4139 4102 2114 4016 2160 2013 5164 2174 2176 2136 2117 5119 4167 2163 6011 3132 4117 4009 3141 5016 219 2141 2130 2175 4015 Room No. STATE OF CALIFORNIA
CALIFORNIA STATE ASSEMBLY (All addresses are State Capitol, Room _____, Sacramento, CA 95814)
District Member Name Party Capitol Tel. # 916- Fax # 916- Room No. 3 Logue, Dan R 319-2003 319-2103 2002 54 Lowenthal, Bonnie D 319-2054 319-2154 5158 12 Ma, Fiona D 319-2012 319-2112 3091 56 Mendoza, Tony D 319-2056 319-2156 2188 71 Miller, Jeff R 319-2071 319-2171 5126 27 Monning, William W. D 319-2027 319-2127 5150 35 Nava, Pedro D 319-2035 319-2135 2148 64 Nestande, Brian R 319-2064 319-2164 4153 5 Niello, Roger R 319-2005 319-2105 6027 2 Nielsen, Jim R 319-2002 319-2102 6031 80 Pérez, V. Manuel D 319-2080 319-2180 4162 46 Pérez, John A. D 319-2046 319-2146 3160 44 Portantino, Anthony J. D 319-2044 319-2144 2003 51 Price, Curren D. Jr. D 319-2051 319-2151 2179 21 Ruskin, Ira D 319-2021 319-2121 3123 79 Salas, Mary D 319-2079 319-2179 2137 76 Saldaña, Lori D 319-2076 319-2176 3152 67 Silva, Jim R 319-2067 319-2167 2170 14 Skinner, Nancy D 319-2014 319-2014 4126 38 Smyth, Cameron R 319-2038 319-2138 4098 69 Solorio, Jose D 319-2069 319-2169 2196 37 Strickland, Audra R 319-2037 319-2137 4208 16 Swanson, Sandre R. D 319-2016 319-2116 6012 11 Torlakson, Tom D 319-2011 319-2111 5160 61 Torres, Norma J. D 319-2061 319-2161 4164 20 Torrico, Alberto D 319-2020 319-2120 319 68 Tran, Van R 319-2068 319-2168 4130 29 Villines, Michael N. R 319-2029 319-2129 3104 8 Yamada, Mariko D 319-2008 319-2108 5144
53 54 2009-2010 Legislative Action Guide ORANGE COUNTY BOARDOFSUPERVISORS COUNTY OFORANGE Forest, Mission Viejo, RanchoSantaMargarita, SanClemente,andJuan Capis-trano Cities: Aliso Viejo, DanaPoint, Laguna Beach,LagunaHills, Niguel,LagunaWoods, Lake Mailing Address: FifthDistrict,P.O. Box687,Santa Ana, CA 92702-0687 E-mail: [email protected] [email protected] PH: 714-834-3550|FAX: 714-834-2670 Street Address: 333W. Santa Ana Blvd.,Santa Ana, CA 92701-4061 PatSupervisor Bates–5thDistrict(2010) Cities: Anaheim (portions of),BuenaPark, Fullerton,LaHabra,andPlacentia Mailing Address: Fourth District,P.O. Box687,Santa Ana, CA 92702-0687 E-mail: [email protected] PH: 714-834-3440|FAX: 714-834-2045 Street Address: 10 CivicCenterPlaza,5thFloor, Santa Ana, CA 92701-4061 ChrisNorby–4thDistrict(2010) Supervisor Cities: Anaheim (portionsof),Brea,Irvine,Orange, Tustin, Vil-la Park, and Yorba Linda Mailing Address: Third District,P.O. Box687,Santa Ana, CA 92702-0687 E-mail: [email protected] PH: 714-834-3330|FAX: 714-834-2786 Street Address: 10CivicCenterPlaza,5thFloor, Santa Ana, CA 92701-4061 BillCampbell-3rdDistrict(2008) Supervisor Beach, LaPalma, Los Alamitos, New-portBeach,SealandStanton Cities: CostaMesa,Cypress,FountainValley, GardenGrove(portionsof),Huntington Mailing Address: SecondDistrict,P.O. Box687,Santa Ana, CA 92702-0687 E-mail: [email protected] PH: 714-834-3220|FAX: 714-834-6109 Street Address: 10CivicCenterPlaza,5thFloor, Santa Ana, CA 92701-4061 JohnM.W.Supervisor Moorlach–2ndDistrict(2010) Cities: GardenGrove(portionsof),Santa Ana, andWestminster Mailing Address: FirstDistrict,P.O. Box687,Santa Ana, CA 92702-0687 E-mail: [email protected] PH: 714-834-3110|FAX: 714-834-5754 Street Address: 333W. Santa Ana Blvd.,Santa Ana, CA 92701-4061 JanetNguyen–1stDistrict(2008) Supervisor COUNTY OF ORANGE
ORANGE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Orange County Department of Education Honorable Bill Habermehl, Superintendent
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 9050, Costa Mesa, CA 92628-9050 PH: 714-966-4000 | FAX: 714-662-3570
Web: www.ocde.K12.ca.us (includes a directory of all Orange County schools)
The Orange County Department of Education oversees Orange County’s 28 school districts:
Unified School Districts:
Brea Olinda Unified School District Capistrano Unified School District Garden Grove Unified School District Irvine Unified School District Laguna Beach Unified School District Los Alamitos Unified School District Newport-Mesa Unified School District Orange Unified School District Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District Saddleback Valley Unified School District Santa Ana Unified School District Tustin Unified School District
Union High School Districts:
Anaheim Union High School District Fullerton Joint Union High School District Huntington Beach Union High School District
Elementary School Districts:
Anaheim City School District Buena Park School District Centralia School District Cypress School District Fountain Valley School District Fullerton School District Huntington Beach City School District La Habra City School District Lowell Joint School District Magnolia School District Ocean View School District Savanna School District Westminster School District
55 56 2009-2010 Legislative Action Guide designation), maximumfour full terms,withnolifetimecap.PublicMembersareappointed forfouryears. Terms forSupervisorsare fouryears.City-electeddirectorsserveforoneortwo years (atCitySelectionCommittee’s Cindy Quon Gregory Winterbottom Peter Buffa Paul Glaab Curt Pringle Jerry Amante Cathy Green Miguel Pulido Richard Dixon Art Brown Carolyn Cavecche Allan Mansoor William J.Dalton Patricia Bates Chris Norby Bill Campbell John Moorlach Janet Nguyen Board Members Address: 550S.MainStreet,Orange,CA 92868|PH:714-560-5584 Orange County Transportation Authority BoardofDirectors2007 ORANGE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY COUNTY OFORANGE Caltrans Director Public Member Public Member City Member5thDistrictPopulation Weighted City Member4thDistrictPopulation Weighted City Member3rdDistrictPopulation Weighted City Member2ndDistrictPopulation Weighted City Member1stDistrictPopulation Weighted City Member5thSupervisorialDistrict City Member4thSupervisorialDistrict City Member3rdSupervisorialDistrict City Member2ndSupervisorialDistrict City Member1stSupervisorialDistrict Supervisor 5thDistrict Supervisor 4thDistrict Supervisor 3rdDistrict Supervisor 2ndDistrict Supervisor 1stDistrict Representing Caltrans District12 August 2001 January 2009 October 2005 January 2008 January 2008 January 2009 January 2008 January 2009 January 2009 January 2009 January 2008 January 2009 January 2009 January 2007 January 2007 January 2009 January 2007 January 2009 Term Begins Until replaced January 2013 October 2009 December 2009 December 2009 December 2010 December 2009 December 2010 December 2010 December 2010 December 2009 December 2010 December 2009 January 2011 January 2011 January 2013 January 2011 January 2013 Term Expires COUNTY OF ORANGE
TRANSPORTATION CORRIDOR AGENCIES
Foothill/Eastern Transportation Corridor Agency Board of Directors 2009 125 Pacifica, Suite 100, Irvine, CA 92618 | PH: 714-560-5584 | E-mail: [email protected] | www.thetollroads.com
Member Agency Board Member Alternate
City of Anaheim Lucille Kring Bob Hernandez
City of Dana Point Lisa Bartlett Steven Weinberg
City of Irvine Beth Krom Larry Agran
City of Lake Forest Peter Herzog Richard Dixon
City of Mission Viejo Lance MacLean Frank Ury
City of Orange Mark Murphy Carolyn Cavecche
City of Rancho Santa Margarita Jim Thor Neil Blais
City of San Clemente Jim Dahl Joe Anderson
City of San Juan Capistrano Sam Allevato Mark Nielsen
City of Santa Ana Carlos Bustamante Vincent Sarmiento
City of Tustin Jerry Amante John Nielsen
City of Yorba Lind a Mark Schwing Jan Horton
County of Orange (3rd District) Bill Campbell Christine Compton
County of Orange (4th District) Chris Norby Phil Tsunoda
County of Orange (5th District) Pat Bates Chip Monaco
57 58 2009-2010 Legislative Action Guide PH: 562-905-9700 |Website: www.ci.la-habra.ca.us Administration Building,201E.LaHabraBlvd., P.O. Box337,LaHabra, CA 90633-0337 City ofLaHabra PH: 949-639-0500|FAX: 949-639-0591|Website: www.lagunawoodscity.org 24264 El Toro Rd.,LagunaWoods, CA 92637 City ofLagunaWoods PH: 949-362-4300|FAX: (949)362-4340|Website: www.ci.laguna-niguel.ca.us 27801 LaPaz Road, LagunaNiguel,CA 92677 City ofLagunaNiguel PH: 949-707-2600|FAX: 949-707-2614|Website: www.ci.laguna-hills.ca.us 24035 El Toro Rd.,LagunaHills,CA 92653 City ofLagunaHills PH: 949-497-3311|FAX: 949-497-0771|Website: www.lagunabeachcity.net 505 Forest Avenue, LagunaBeach,CA 92651 City ofLagunaBeach PH: 949-724-6000|Website: www.ci.irvine.ca.us 1 CivicCenterPlaza,P.O. Box19575,Irvine,California92623-9575 City ofIrvine PH: 714-536-5265|FAX: 714-536-5233|Website: www.surfcity-hb.org 2000 MainStreet,HuntingtonBeach,CA 92648 City ofHuntingtonBeach PH: 714-741-5000|Website: www.ci.garden-grove.ca.us 11222 Acacia Parkway, GardenGrove,CA 92842 City ofGardenGrove PH: 714-738-6317|Website: www.ci.fullerton.ca.us 303 W. Commonwealth,Fullerton,CA 92832 City ofFullerton PH: 714-593-4400|Fax:714-593-4494Website: www.fountainvalley.org 10200 Slater Avenue, FountainValley, CA 92708 City ofFountain Valley PH: 949-248-3500|FAX: 949-248-9920|Website: www.danapoint.org 33282 GoldenLanternDanaPoint, CA 92629 City ofDanaPoint PH: 714-229-6700|FAX: 714-229-0154|Website: www.ci.cypress.ca.us 5275 Orange Avenue, P.O. Box609,Cypress,CA 90630 City ofCypress PH: 714-754-5000|Website: www.ci.costa-mesa.ca.us 77 FairDrive,CostaMesa,CA 92628 City ofCostaMesa PH: 714-562-3500|Website: www.buenapark.com 6650 BeachBlvd.,P.O. Box5009,Buena Park, CA 90622-5009 City ofBuenaPark PH: 714-990-7600|FAX: 714-990-2258|Website: www.ci.brea.ca.us 1 CivicCenterCircle,Brea,CA 92821 City ofBrea PH: 714-765-5100|Website: www.anaheim.net 200 S. Anaheim Blvd., Anaheim, CA 92805 City of Anaheim PH: 949-425-2500|FAX: 949-425-3899|Website: www.cityofalisoviejo.com 12 Journey, Suite100, Aliso Viejo, CA 92656-5335 City of Aliso Viejo ORANGE COUNTY CITIES City of La Palma 7822 Walker Street, La Palma, CA 90623 PH: 714-690-3333 | Website: www.cityoflapalma.org
City of Lake Forest 25550 Commercentre Drive, Suite 100, Lake Forest, CA 92630 PH: 949-461-3400 | FAX: 949-461-3511 | Website: www.city-lakeforest.com
City of Los Alamitos 3191 Katella Avenue, Los Alamitos, CA 90720 PH: 562-431-3538 | FAX: 562-493-1255 | Website: www.ci.los-alamitos.ca.us
City of Mission Viejo 200 Civic Center, Mission Viejo, CA 92691 PH: 949-470-3000 | Website: www.cityofmissionviejo.org
City of Newport Beach 3300 Newport Blvd., Newport Beach, CA 92663 PH: 949-644-3309 | Website: www.city.newport-beach.ca.us
City of Orange 300 East Chapman Avenue, Orange, CA 92866 PH: 714-744-2225 | Website: www.cityoforange.org
City of Placentia 401 East Chapman Avenue, Placentia, CA 92870 PH: 714-993-8117 | Website: www.placentia.org
City of Rancho Santa Margarita 22112 El Paseo, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688 PH: 949-635-1800 | FAX: 949-635-1840 | Website: www.cityofrsm.org
City of San Clemente 100 Ave Presidio, San Clemente, CA 92672 PH: 949-361-8200 | FAX: 949-361-8285 | Website: www.san-clemente.org
City of San Juan Capistrano 32400 Paseo Adelanto, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675 PH: 949-493-1171 | FAX: 949-493-1053 | Website: www.sanjuancapistrano.org
City of Santa Ana 20 Civic Center Plaza, P.O. Box 1988, M31, Santa Ana, CA 92701 PH: 714-647-5200 | FAX: 714-647-6954 | Website: www.ci.santa-ana.ca.us
City of Seal Beach 211 8th Street, Seal Beach, CA 90740 PH: 562-431-2527 | Website: www.ci.seal-beach.ca.us
City of Stanton 7800 Katella Avenue, Stanton, Ca 90680-3162 PH: 714-379-9222 | FAX: 714-890-1443 | Website: www.ci.stanton.ca.us
City of Tustin 300 Centennial Way, Tustin, CA 92780 PH: 714-573-3000 | Website: www.tustinca.org
City of Villa Park 17855 Santiago Boulevard, Villa Park, CA 92861 PH: 714-998-1500 | Website: www.villapark.org
City of Westminster 8200 Westminster Blvd., Westminster, CA 92683 PH: 714-898-3311 | FAX: 714-373-4684 | Website: www.ci.westminster.ca.us
City of Yorba Linda 4845 Casa Loma Avenue, P.O. Box 87014, Yorba Linda, CA 92885 PH: 714-961-7100 | Website: www.ci.yorba-linda.ca.us
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63 64 2009-2010 Legislative Action Guide (I) The actuallanguage thatwillbecomelawifthebillispassed. (H) Indicateseffectivedate. (G) Vote requiredforpassage/fiscalimplications. (F) LegislativeCounseldrafts alllegislation andwritesasummary. (E) Codesections(s)beingaddedoramended. (D) DateofIntroduction. (C) Author(s) andCo-authors. (B) Billnumber(sequentialbyintroduction) (A) Houseoforigin. and Taxation Code),oranysuccessortothatlaw...(seebillforfulltext). fiscal year from taxes under the Sales and Use Tax Law (Part 1 (commencing with Section 6001) of Division 2 of the Revenue (I) That Section1of Article XIXBthereofisamendedtoread: proposes tothepeopleofStateCalifornia,thatConstitutionbeamendedasfollows: hereby concurring, house each of mem-bership the of two-thirds 2004, December of day sixth the on commending Session the Assembly,by Resolved concurring, Senate the (G) year duringafiscalemergency. fiscal a for Fund TransportationInvestment the to Fund General the from revenues of transfer the suspend to Legislature intotheGeneral de-posited requires, the and Governor the authorizing provision transfer...(seethe the delete authorizes would that are meas-ure text). This full for bill Constitution fuel California B XIX purposes. Article the motorvehicle transportation various to on allocation for of TransportationFund the Investment to transferred be taxes B Fund sales XIX that year, fiscal Article 2003-04 Fund the Investment with Transportationcommencing Plescia. introduced, as 4, ACA READING A STATE BILL seby osiuinl mnmn N. - A eouin o rps t te epe f h Sae f aiona an California of State the of people the to propose to resolution A amendment totheConstitutionofState,byamendingSection1 Article XIXBthereof,relatingtotransportation. 4-- No. Amendment Constitutional Assembly (E) SECTION 1. (a) For the 2003-04 fiscal year and each fiscal year thereafter, all moneys that are col-lected during the during col-lected are that moneys thereafter, all year fiscal each and year fiscal 2003-04 the For (a) 1. SECTION Vote: 2/3 Appropriation: no.Fiscalcommittee:State-mandatedlocalprogram: (C) Introducedby Assembly MembersPlesciaandHarman (A) ______Assembly Constitutional Amendment (Coauthor: Assembly MemberBough) (F) LEGISLATIVE COUSEL’S DIGEST (D) December6,2004 That the Legislature of the State of California at its 2005-06 Regular2005-06 its at California of State the of Legislature the That (H) (B) No.4 CALIFORNIA STATE SENATE COMMITTEES 2009
SENATE AGRICULTURE COMMITTEE Consultant: John Chandler | Assistant: Jone McCarthy 1020 N Street, Suite 244 | PH: 916-651-1508 | FAX: 916-327-8290
Member Name House District Party Room Phone Fax Florez, Dean (Chair) S 16 D 5061 651-4016 327-5989 Hancock, Loni S 9 D 3092 651-4009 327-1997 Hollingsworth, Dennis S 36 R 5064 651-4036 447-9008 Maldonado, Abel S 15 R 4082 651-4015 445-8081 Pavley, Fran S 23 D 4035 651-4023 324-4823
SENATE APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE Staff Director: Bob Franzoia | Consultants: Mark McKenzie, Maureen Ortiz, Jacqueline Wong-Hernandez, Katie Johnson, and Dan Troy | Assistants: Sally Ann Romo and Krimilda Hodson Room: 2206 | PH: 916-651-4101
Member Name House District Party Room Phone Fax Corbett, Ellen S 10 D 5108 651-4010 327-2433 Cox, Dave (Vice-Chair) S 1 R 2068 651-4001 324-2680 Denham, Jeff S 12 R 3076 651-4012 445-0773 DeSaulnier, Mark S 7 D 2054 651-4007 445-2527 Hancock, Loni S 9 D 3092 651-4009 327-1997 Kehoe, Christine (Chair) S 39 D 5050 651-4039 327-2186 Leno, Mark S 3 D 4061 651-4003 445-4722 Oropeza, Jenny S 28 D 5144 651-4028 323-6056 Runner, George S 17 R 5097 651-4017 445-4662 Walters, Mimi S 33 R 3082 651-4033 445-9754 Wolk, Lois S 5 D 4032 651-4005 323-2304 Wyland, Mark S 38 R 4048 651-4038 446-7382 Yee, Leland S 8 D 4074 651-4008 327-2186
SENATE BANKING, FINANCE AND INSURANCE COMMITTEE Principal Consultants: Eileen Newhall and Michael Miller | Assistant: Inez Taylor Room 407 | PH: 916-651-4102 | FAX: 916-327-7093
Member Name House District Party Room Phone Fax Calderon, Ron (Chair) S 30 D 4088 651-4030 327-8755 Correa, Lou S 34 D 4062 651-4034 323-2323 Cox, Dave S 1 R 2068 651-4001 324-2680 Florez, Dean S 16 D 5061 651-4016 327-5989 Harman, Tom S 35 R 2052 651-4035 445-9263 Kehoe, Christine S 39 D 5050 651-4039 327-2186 Liu, Carol S 21 D 5061 651-4021 324-7543 Lownethal, Alan S 27 D 2032 651-4027 327-9113 Padilla, Alex S 20 D 4038 651-4020 324-6645 Runner, George (Vice-Chair) S 17 R 5097 651-4017 445-4662
65 66 2009-2010 Legislative Action Guide Yee, Leland Wyland, Mark Wright, Roderick Wolk, Lois Wiggins, Patricia Walters, Mimi Strickland, Tony Steinberg, Darrell Simitian, Joe Runner, George Romero, Gloria Pavley, Fran Padilla, Alex Oropeza, Jenny McLeod, GloriaNegrete Maldonado, Abel Lowenthal, Alan Liu, Carol Leno, Mark Kehoe, Christine Huff, Robert Hollingsworth, Dennis Harman, Tom Hancock, Loni Florez, Dean Dutton, Robert (Vice-Chair)Ducheny, Denise (Chair) DeSaulnier, Mark Denham, Jeff Cox, Dave Correa, Lou Corbett, Ellen Cogdill, Dave Cedillo, Gilbert Calderon, Ron Benoit, JohnJ. Ashburn, Roy Alquist, Elaine Aanestad, Samuel Member Name Republican FiscalOffice:1020NStreet, Room 234|PH:916-651-1501 FAX: 916-323-8386 PH: 916-651-4103|Room 5019 Amy Supinger, DianeVan Maren,andSeijaVirtanen | Assistants: GlendaHigginsandRose Morris Staff Director:Daniel Alvarez |Consultants:Brian Annis, Keely MartinBosler, BryanEhlers,Kim Connor, Ei-leenCubanski, SENATE BUDGET AND FISCAL REVIEWCOMMITTEE
S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S House 8 38 25 5 2 33 19 6 11 17 24 23 20 28 32 15 27 21 3 39 29 36 35 9 16 31 40 7 12 1 34 10 14 22 30 37 18 13 4 District D R D D D R R D D R D D D D D R D D D D R R R D D R D D R R D D R D D R R D R Party 4074 4048 2048 4032 4081 3082 4062 205 2080 5097 2082 4035 4038 5144 2059 4082 2032 5061 4061 5050 3048 5064 2052 3092 5061 5094 5035 2054 3076 2068 4062 5108 305 5100 4088 4066 3060 5080 3063 Room 651-4008 651-4038 651-4025 651-4005 651-4002 651-4033 651-4019 651-4006 651-4011 651-4017 651-4024 651-4023 651-4020 651-4028 651-4032 651-4015 651-4027 651-4021 651-4003 651-4039 651-4029 651-4036 651-4035 651-4009 651-4016 651-4031 651-4040 651-4007 651-4012 651-4001 651-4034 651-4010 651-4014 651-4022 651-4030 651-4037 651-4018 651-4013 651-4004 Phone 327-2186 446-7382 445-3712 323-2304 323-6958 445-9754 324-7544 323-2263 323-4529 445-4662 445-0485 324-4823 324-6645 323-6056 445-0128 445-8081 327-9113 324-7543 445-4722 327-2186 324-0922 447-9008 445-9263 327-1997 327-5989 327-2272 327-3522 445-2527 445-0773 324-2680 323-2323 327-2433 327-3523 327-8817 327-8755 327-2187 322-3304 324-0283 445-7750 Fax SENATE BUSINESS, PROFESSIONS AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE Chief Consultant: Bill Gage | Consultants: G.V. Ayers, Sieglinde Johnson, Rosielyn Pulmano, and Yulia Zey-nalova | Assistant: Kathy Sullivan | Room: 2053 | PH: 916-651-4104 | FAX: 916-324-0917
Member Name House District Party Room Phone Fax Aanestad, Samuel S 4 R 3063 651-4004 445-7750 Corbett, Ellen S 10 D 5108 651-4010 327-2433 Correa, Lou S 34 D 4062 651-4034 323-2323 Florez, Dean S 16 D 5061 651-4016 327-5989 McLeod, Gloria Negrete (Chair) S 32 D 2059 651-4032 445-0128 Oropeza, Jenny S 28 D 5144 651-4028 323-6056 Romero, Gloria S 24 D 2082 651-4024 445-0485 Walters, Mimi S 33 R 3082 651-4033 445-9754 Wyland, Mark (Vice-Chair) S 38 R 4048 651-4038 446-7382 Yee, Leland S 8 D 4074 651-4008 327-2186
SENATE EDUCATION COMMITTEE Chief Consultant: James Wilson | Principal Consultants: Nancy Rose Anton, Kathleen Chavira, Beth Graybill, and Lynn Lorber | Assistants: Barbara Montero and Berta Jimenez Room: 2083 | PH: 916-651-4105 | FAX: 916-445-7799
Member Name House District Party Room Phone Fax Alquist, Elaine S 13 D 5080 651-4013 324-0283 Hancock, Loni S 9 D 3092 651-4009 327-1997 Huff, Robert (Vice-Chair) S 29 R 3048 651-4029 324-0922 Liu, Carol S 21 D 5061 651-4021 324-7543 Maldonado, Abel S 15 R 4082 651-4015 445-8081 Padilla, Alex S 20 D 4038 651-4020 324-6645 Romero, Gloria (Chair) S 24 D 2082 651-4024 445-0485 Simitian, Joe S 11 D 2080 651-4011 323-4529 Wyland, Mark S 38 R 4048 651-4038 446-7382
SENATE ELECTIONS, PRAPPORTIONMENT AND CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS COMMITTEE Chief Consultant: Darren Chesin | Consultant: Fran Tibon-Estoista | Assistant: Diana Ramirez Room 2203 | PH: 916-651-4106 | FAX: 916-445-2496
Member Name House District Party Room Phone Fax Cogdill, Dave S 14 R 305 651-4014 327-3523 DeSaulnier, Mark S 7 D 2054 651-4007 445-2527 Hancock, Loni (Chair) S 9 D 3092 651-4009 327-1997 Liu, Carol S 21 D 5061 651-4021 324-7543 Walters, Mimi (Vice-Chair) S 33 R 3082 651-4033 445-9754
SENATE ENERGY, UTILITIES AND COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE Chief Consultant: Randy Chinn | Consultant: Kellie Smith | Assistant: Melanie Gutierrez Room 2195 | PH: 916-651-4107 | FAX: 916-445-1389
Member Name House District Party Room Phone Fax Benoit, John J. (Vice-Chair) S 37 R 4066 651-4037 327-2187 Calderon, Ron S 30 D 4088 651-4030 327-8755 Corbett, Ellen S 10 D 5108 651-4010 327-2433 Cox, Dave S 1 R 2068 651-4001 324-2680 Kehoe, Christine S 39 D 5050 651-4039 327-2186 Lowenthal, Alan S 27 D 2032 651-4027 327-9113 Padilla, Alex (Chair) S 20 D 4038 651-4020 324-6645 Simitian, Joe S 11 D 2080 651-4011 323-4529 Strickland, Tony S 19 R 4062 651-4019 324-7544 Wiggins, Patricia S 2 D 4081 651-4002 323-6958 Wright, Roderick S 25 D 2048 651-4025 445-3712 67 68 2009-2010 Legislative Action Guide Wolk, Lois Strickland, TonyPavley, (Vice-Chair) Fran McLedo, GloriaNegrete Maldonado, Abel Leno, Mark DeSaulnier, Mark Cox, Dave Cedillo, Gilbert Alquist, Elaine(Chair) Aanestad, Samuel Member Name Room 2191|PH:916-651-4111FAX: 916-324-0384 Assistants: Carol Thomas andStephanieHineline Staff Director:Peter Hansel|Consultants:Roger Dunstan,LarkPark, Kelly Green,MelanieMoreno,andConcepcion Tadeo | SENATE HEALTH COMMITTEE Yee, Leland Wyland, Mark Wright, Roderick (Chair) Wiggins, Patricia Romero, Gloria Padilla, Alex Oropeza, Jenny McLedo, Gloria Negrete Harman, Tom (Vice-Chair) Florez, Dean Denham, Jeff Calderon, Ron Benoit, JohnJ. Member Name 1020 NStreet,Suite584|PH:916-651-1530FAX: 916-445-5258 Staff Director: Arthur Terzakis |Consultant:ChrisLindstrom Assistant: BrendaK.Heiser SENATE GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATION COMMITTEE Simitian, Joe(Chair) Runner, George (Vice-Chair)Pavley, Fran Lowenthal, Alan Hancock, Loni Corbett, Ellen Ashburn, Roy Member Name Room 2205|PH:916-651-4108FAX: 916-322-3519 Consultants: RandyPestor, BruceJennings,andCarollMortensen| Assistant: Ann Boone SENATE ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMITTEE
S S S S S S S S S S S House S S S S S S S S S S S S House S S S S S S S House S 5 19 23 32 15 3 7 1 22 13 4 District 8 38 25 2 24 20 28 32 16 12 30 37 District 11 17 23 27 9 10 18 District 35 D R D D R D D R D D R Party D R D D D D D D D R D R Party D R D D D D R Party R 4032 4062 4035 2059 4082 4061 2054 2068 5100 5080 3063 Room 4074 4048 2048 4081 2082 4038 5144 2059 5061 3076 4088 4066 Room 2080 5097 4035 2032 3092 5108 3060 Room 2052 651-4005 651-4019 651-4023 651-4032 651-4015 651-4003 651-4007 651-4001 651-4022 651-4013 651-4004 Phone 651-4008 651-4038 651-4025 651-4002 651-4024 651-4020 651-4028 651-4032 651-4016 651-4012 651-4030 651-4037 Phone 651-4011 651-4017 651-4023 651-4027 651-4009 651-4010 651-4018 Phone 651-4035 323-2304 324-7544 324-4823 445-0128 445-8081 445-4722 445-2527 324-2680 327-8817 324-0283 445-7750 Fax 327-2186 446-7382 445-3712 323-6958 445-0485 324-6645 323-6056 445-0128 327-5989 445-0773 327-8755 327-2187 Fax 323-4529 445-4662 324-4823 327-9113 327-1997 327-2433 322-3304 Fax 445-9263 SENATE HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE Consultants: Jack Hailey | Assistant: Joy Traylor 1020 N Street, Room 521 | PH: 916-651-1524 | FAX: 916-327-9478
Member Name House District Party Room Phone Fax Alquist, Elaine S 13 D 5080 651-4013 324-0283 Cogdill, Dave S 14 R 305 651-4014 327-3523 Liu, Carol (Chair) S 21 D 5061 651-4021 324-7543 Maldonado, Abel (Vice-Chair) S 15 R 4082 651-4015 445-8081 Yee, Leland S 8 D 4074 651-4008 327-2186
SENATE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE Chief Counsel: Saskia Kim | Deputy Chief Counsel: Gloria Megino Ochoa | Counsels: Alexandra Mont-gomery, Benjamin Palmer, and Kathy Banuelos | Assistants: Roseanne Moreno and Jennifer Douglas Room 2187 | PH: 916-651-4113 | FAX: 916-445-8390
Member Name House District Party Room Phone Fax Corbett, Ellen (Chair) S 10 D 5108 651-4010 327-2433 Florez, Dean S 16 D 5061 651-4016 327-5989 Harman, Tom (Vice-Chair) S 35 R 2052 651-4035 445-9263 Leno, Mark S 3 D 4061 651-4003 445-4722 Walters, Mimi S 33 R 3082 651-4033 445-9754
SENATE LABOR AND INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE Principal Consultant: Rodger Dillon | Consultant: Alma Perez and Gideon Baum | Assistant: Rosa M. Cas-tanos Padilla 1020 N Street, Room 545 | PH: 916-651-1556 | FAX: 916-327-5703]
Member Name House District Party Room Phone Fax Cogdill, Dave S 14 R 305 651-4014 327-3523 DeSaulnier, Mark (Chair) S 7 D 2054 651-4007 445-2527 Ducheny, Denise S 40 D 5035 651-4040 327-3522 Leno, Mark S 3 D 4061 651-4003 445-4722 Wyland, Mark (Vice-Chair) S 38 R 4048 651-4038 446-7382 Yee, Leland S 8 D 4074 651-4008 327-2186
SENATE LEGISLATIVE ETHICS COMMITTEE Chief Counsel: Cary Rudman | Assistant: Jeanie Myers Room: 1020 N Street, Suite 238 | PH: 916-651-1507 | FAX: 916-445-1046
Member Name House District Party Room Phone Fax Corbett, Ellen S 10 D 5108 651-4010 327-2433 Lowenthal, Alan (Vice-Chair) S 27 D 2032 651-4027 327-9113 Walters, Mimi (Chair) S 33 R 3082 651-4033 445-9754
SENATE LOCAL GOVERNEMENT COMMITTEE Senate Local Government Committee Staff Director: Peter Detwiler | Consultants: Brian Weinberger and Helen Ho | Assistant: Elvia Diaz Room 5046 | PH: 916-651-4115 | FAX: 916-322-0298
Member Name House District Party Room Phone Fax Aanestad, Samuel S 4 R 3063 651-4004 445-7750 Cox, Dave (Vice-Chair) S 1 R 2068 651-4001 324-2680 Kehoe, Christine S 39 D 5050 651-4039 327-2186 Wiggins, Patricia (Chair) S 2 D 4081 651-4002 323-6958 Wolk, Lois S 5 D 4032 651-4005 323-2304
69 70 2009-2010 Legislative Action Guide Wolk, Lois(Chair) Wiggins, Patricia Walters, Mimi (Vice-Chair) Runner, George Florez, Dean Ashburn, Roy Alquist, Elaine Member Name Room 408|PH:916-651-4119FAX: 916-327-9234 Staff Director:GayleMiller|Consultant:ColinGrinnell | Assistant: MarisaLanchester SENATE REVENUE AND TAXATION COMMITTEE Wright, Roderick Steinberg, Darrell Leno, Mark(Chair) Huff, Robert Hancock, Loni Cedillo, Gilbert Benoit, John J. (Vice-Chair)Member Name Room 2031|PH:916-651-4118 and MonaCano Chief Counsel: Alison Anderson | Counsels:MaryKennedy, JeromeMcGuire,andStevenMeinrath| Assistants: BarbaraReynolds SENATE PUBLICSAFETY COMMITTEE Wiggins, Patricia Padilla, Alex Liu, Carol Ducheny, Denise Correa, Lou(Chair) Benoit, JohnJ. Ashburn, Roy (Vice-Chair) Member Name Room #B-31|PH:916-651-4117FAX: 916-323-1749 Consultant: DavidFelderstein| Assistant: IreneReteguin SENATE PUBLICEMPLOYMENT AND RETIREMENT COMMITTEE Wolk, Lois Wiggins, Patricia Simitian, Joe Pavley, Fran(Chair) Padilla, Alex Leno, Mark Kehoe, Christine Huff, Robert H o l l i n g s w oCogdill, Dave r t h , D e n n iBenoit, JohnJ. s ( V i c e - C hMember Name a i r ) Room 4035|PH:916-651-4116FAX: 916-323-2232 Chief Consultant:BillCraven|Principal Consultants:DennisO’Connor|Consultant:MarieLiu Assistant: Patricia Hanson SENATE NATURAL RESOURCES AND WATER COMMITTEE
S S S S S S S House S S S S S S S House S S S S S S S House S S S S S S S S S S S House 5 2 33 17 16 18 13 District 25 6 3 29 9 22 37 District 2 20 21 40 34 37 18 District 5 2 11 23 20 3 39 29 36 14 37 District D D R R D R D Party D D D R D D R Party D D D D D R R Party D D D D D D D R R R R Party 4032 4081 3082 5097 5061 3060 5080 Room 2048 205 4061 3048 3092 5100 4066 Room 4081 4038 5061 5035 4062 4066 3060 Room 4032 4081 2080 4035 4038 4061 5050 3048 5064 305 4066 Room 651-4005 651-4002 651-4033 651-4017 651-4016 651-4018 651-4013 Phone 651-4025 651-4006 651-4003 651-4029 651-4009 651-4022 651-4037 Phone 651-4002 651-4020 651-4021 651-4040 651-4034 651-4037 651-4018 Phone 651-4005 651-4002 651-4011 651-4023 651-4020 651-4003 651-4039 651-4029 651-4036 651-4014 651-4037 Phone 323-2304 323-6958 445-9754 445-4662 327-5989 322-3304 324-0283 Fax 445-3712 323-2263 445-4722 324-0922 327-1997 327-8817 327-2187 Fax 323-6958 324-6645 324-7543 327-3522 323-2323 327-2187 322-3304 Fax 323-2304 323-6958 323-4529 324-4823 324-6645 445-4722 327-2186 324-0922 447-9008 327-3523 327-2187 Fax SENATE RULES COMMITTEE Staff Secretary of the Senate: Greg Schmidt | Assistant: Jane Brown Room: 400 | PH: 916-651-4120 | FAX: 916-445-1830
Member Name House District Party Room Phone Fax Aanestad, Samuel (Vice-Chair) S 4 R 3063 651-4004 445-7750 Cedillo, Gilbert S 22 D 5100 651-4022 327-8817 Dutton, Robert S 31 R 5094 651-4031 327-2272 Oropeza, Jenny S 28 D 5144 651-4028 323-6056 Steinberg, Darrell (Chair) S 6 D 205 651-4006 323-2263
SENATE TRANSPORTATION AND HOUSING COMMITTEE Chief Consultant: Carrie Cornwell | Consultants: Art Bauer, Mark Stivers, and Jennifer Gress | Assistants: Tracey Hurd-Parker and Mark Teemer Room 2209 | PH: 916-651-4121 | FAX: 916-445-2209
Member Name House District Party Room Phone Fax Ashburn, Roy S 18 R 3060 651-4018 322-3304 DeSeaulnier, Mark S 7 D 2054 651-4007 445-2527 Harman, Tom S 35 R 2052 651-4035 445-9263 Hollingsworth, Dennis S 36 R 5064 651-4036 447-9008 Huff, Robert (Vice-Chair) S 29 R 3048 651-4029 324-0922 Kehoe, Christine S 39 D 5050 651-4039 327-2186 Lowenthal, Alan (Chair) S 27 D 2032 651-4027 327-9113 Oropeza, Jenny S 28 D 5144 651-4028 323-6056 Pavley, Fran S 23 D 4035 651-4023 324-4823 Simitian, Joe S 11 D 2080 651-4011 323-4529 Wolk, Lois S 5 D 4032 651-4005 323-2304
SENATE VETERANS AFFAIRS COMMITTEE Consultant: Donald Wilson | Assistant: Cindy Baldwin 1020 N Street, Room 251 | PH: 916-651-1503 | FAX: 916-445-6595
Member Name House District Party Room Phone Fax Cedillo, Gilbert S 22 D 5100 651-4022 327-8817 Correa, Lou (Vice-Chair) S 34 D 4062 651-4034 323-2323 Denham, Jeff (Chair) S 12 R 3076 651-4012 445-0773 Maldonado, Abel S 15 R 4082 651-4015 445-8081 McLeod, Gloria Negrete S 32 D 2059 651-4032 445-0128 Wiggins, Patricia S 2 D 4081 651-4002 323-6958 Wyland, Mark S 38 R 4048 651-4038 446-7382
71 72 2009-2010 Legislative Action Guide Torlakson, Tom Strickland, Audra Solorio, Jose Skinner, Nancy Price, Curren Perez, John Nielsen, Jim (Vice-Chair) Miller, Jeff Jones, Dave Harkey, Diane Hall, Isadore Fuentes, Felipe Duvall, Michael de Leon,Kevin (Chair) Davis, Mike Caderon, Charles Ammiano, Tom Member Name Room 2114|PH:916-319-2081FAX: 916-319-2181 Gray, andBradWilliams |Secretary:LauraLynn Gondek Chief Consultant:GeoffLong.|Principal Consultants:Mary Adér, Steve Archibald, ChuckNicol,Kimberly Rodriguez, JulieSalley- ASSEMBLY APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE Yamada, Mariko Mendoza, Tony Ma, Fiona Galgiani, Cathleen (Chair) Fuller, Jean Conway, Connie Berryhill, Tom (Vice-Chair)Arambula, Juan Member Name 1020 NStreet,Room 362|PH:916-319-2084 FAX: 916-319-2184 Chief Consultant:JimCollin|SeniorDawnCloverSecretary:MonaWood ASSEMBLY AGRICULTURE COMMITTEE Yamada, Mariko Torres, Norma (Vice-Chair) Perez, V. Manuel Nestande, Brian Hagman, Curt Lowenthal, Bonnie (Chair) Member Name 1020 NStreet,Room 360|PH:916-319-3990 FAX: 916-319-3884 Principal Consultant: Allison Ruff |Secretary:SarahLoftin ASSEMBLY AGING AND LONG-TERMCARECOMMITTEE CALIFORNIA STATE ASSEMBLY COMMITTEESOF2009
A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A House A A A A A A A A House A A A A A House
54 11 37 69 14 51 46 2 71 9 73 52 39 72 45 48 58 13 District 8 56 12 17 32 34 25 31 District 8 61 80 64 60 District D D R D D D D R R D R D D R D D D D Party D D D D R R R D Party D D D R R Party 5158 5160 4208 2196 4126 2179 3160 6031 5126 6005 4177 6025 5136 4139 2114 2160 2117 2175 Room 5144 2188 3091 5155 3098 2174 3141 2141 Room 5144 4164 4162 4153 4116 Room 319-2054 319-2011 319-2037 319-2069 319-2014 319-2051 319-2046 319-2002 319-2071 319-2009 319-2073 319-2052 319-2039 319-2072 319-2045 319-2048 319-2058 319-2013 Phone 319-2008 319-2056 319-2012 319-2017 319-2032 319-2034 319-2025 319-2031 Phone 319-2008 319-2061 319-2080 319-2064 319-2060 Phone 319-2154 319-2111 319-2137 319-2169 319-2014 319-2151 319-2146 319-2102 319-2171 319-2109 319-2173 319-2152 319-2139 319-2172 319-2145 319-2148 319-2158 319-2113 Fax 319-2108 319-2156 319-2112 319-2117 319-2132 319-2134 319-2125 319-2131 Fax 319-2108 319-2161 319-2180 319-2164 319-2160 Fax ASSEMBLY ARTS, ENTERTAINMENT, SPORTS, TOURISM AND INTERNET MEDIA COMMITTEE Chief Consultant: Kellie M. Smith | Secretary: Paula Joy Welter 1020 N Street, Room 365 | PH: 916-319-3450 | FAX: 916-319-3451
Member Name House District Party Room Phone Fax Blumenfield, Bob A 40 D 6011 319-2040 319-2140 Calderon, Charles A 58 D 2117 319-2058 319-2158 Davis, Mike (Chair) A 48 D 2160 319-2048 319-2148 de Leon, Kevin A 45 D 2114 319-2045 319-2145 Gaines, Ted A 4 R 4144 319-2004 319-2104 Krekorian, Paul A 43 D 4005 319-2043 319-2143 Price, Curren A 51 D 2179 319-2051 319-2151 Silva, Jim (Vice-Chair) A 67 R 2170 319-2067 319-2167 Strickland, Audra A 37 R 4208 319-2037 319-2137
ASSEMBLY BANKING AND FINANCE COMMITTEE Senior Consultant: Mark Farouk | Secretary: Tiffany Morrison 1020 N Street, Room 360B | PH: 916-319-3081 | FAX: 916-319-3181
Member Name House District Party Room Phone Fax Anderson, Joel A 77 R 2130 319-2077 319-2177 Evans, Noreen A 7 D 6026 319-2007 319-2107 Fong, Paul A 22 D 5135 319-2022 319-2122 Fuentes, Felipe A 39 D 5136 319-2039 319-2139 Gaines, Ted (Vice-Chair) A 4 R 4144 319-2004 319-2104 Mendoza, Tony A 56 D 2188 319-2056 319-2156 Nava, Pedro (Chair) A 35 D 2148 319-2035 319-2135 Ruskin, Ira A 21 D 3123 319-2021 319-2121 Swanson, Sandre A 16 D 6012 319-2016 319-2116 Torres, Norma A 61 D 4164 319-2061 319-2161 Tran, Van A 68 R 4130 319-2068 319-2168
73 74 2009-2010 Legislative Action Guide Smyth, Cameron Ruskin, Ira Price, Curren Perez, John Niello, Roger Nava, Pedro Hernandez, Edward Hayashi, Mary(Chair) Eng, Mike Emmerson, Bill (Vice-Chair)Conway, Connie Member Name 1020 NStreet,Room 124|PH:916-319-3301FAX: 916-319-3306 Chief Consultant:JayGreenwood|Principal Consultant:Ross Warren |Consultants:Pablo Garzaand Tracy Rhine ASSEMBLY BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONSCOMMITTEE Swanson, Sandre Silva, Jim Ruskin, Ira Niello, Roger (Vice-Chair) Nestande, Brian Monning, William Jeffries, Kevin Huffman, Jared Hill, Jerry Hernandez, Edward Harkey, Diane Gilmore, Danny Fuller, Jean Feuer, Mike Evans, Noreen(Chair) Emmerson, Bill de la Torre, Hector Cook, Paul Chesbro, Wesley Carter, Wilmer Amina Caballero, Anna Brownley, Julia Blumenfield, Bob Berryhill, Bill Beall, Jim Arambula, Juan Adams, Anthony Member Name Room 6026|PH:916-319-2099FAX: 916-319-2199 and NicoleVazquez |Secretaries:SandyPerez, BranchStrickland Chief Consultant:ChristopherWoods |Consultants:Kealii Bright,LeonorEhling,CeliaMata,JanusNorman,DanielRabovsky, ASSEMBLY BUDGERT COMMITTEE
A A A A A A A A A A A House A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A House
38 21 51 46 5 35 57 18 49 63 34 District 16 67 21 5 64 27 66 6 19 57 73 30 32 42 7 63 50 65 1 62 28 41 40 26 24 31 59 District R D D D R D D D D R R Party D R D R R D R D D D R R R D D R D R D D D D D R D D R Party 4098 3123 2179 3160 6027 2148 4112 3013 4140 4158 2174 Room 6012 2170 3123 6027 4153 5150 5128 3120 4146 4112 4177 5126 3098 3146 6026 4158 4016 5164 2176 2136 5119 2163 6011 4009 5016 2141 4015 Room 319-2038 319-2021 319-2051 319-2046 319-2005 319-2035 319-2057 319-2018 319-2049 319-2063 319-2034 Phone 319-2016 319-2067 319-2021 319-2005 319-2064 319-2027 319-2066 319-2006 319-2019 319-2057 319-2073 319-2030 319-2032 319-2042 319-2007 319-2063 319-2050 319-2065 319-2001 319-2062 319-2028 319-2041 319-2040 319-2026 319-2024 319-2031 319-2059 Phone 319-2138 319-2121 319-2151 319-2146 319-2105 319-2135 319-2157 319-2118 319-2149 319-2163 319-2134 Fax 319-2116 319-2167 319-2121 319-2105 319-2164 319-2127 319-2166 319-2106 319-2119 319-2157 319-2173 319-2130 319-2132 319-2142 319-2107 319-2163 319-2150 319-2165 319-2101 319-2162 319-2128 319-2141 319-2140 319-2126 319-2124 319-2131 319-2159 Fax
ASSEMBLY EDUCATION COMMITTEE Chief Consultant: Gerry Shelton | Consultants: Misty Feusahrens, Marisol Avina, and Sophia Kwong Kim | Secretary: Francie Rupert 1020 N Street, Room 159 | PH: 916-319-2087 | FAX: 916-319-2187
Member Name House District Party Room Phone Fax Ammiano, Tom A 59 R 4015 319-2059 319-2159 Arambula, Juan A 31 D 2141 319-2031 319-2131 Brownley, Julia (Chair) A 41 D 2163 319-2041 319-2141 Buchanan, Joan A 15 D 4167 319-2015 319-2115 Carter, Wilmer Amina A 62 D 2136 319-2062 319-2162 Eng, Mike A 49 D 4140 319-2049 319-2149 Garrick, Martin A 74 R 2158 319-2074 319-2174 Miller, Jeff A 71 R 5126 319-2071 319-2171 Nestande, Brian (Vice-Chair) A 64 R 4153 319-2064 319-2164 Solorio, Jose A 69 D 2196 319-2069 319-2169 Torlakson, Tom A 11 D 5160 319-2011 319-2111
ASSEMBLY ELECTIONS AND REDISTRICTING COMMITTEE Senior Consultant: Ethan Jones | Secretary: Lori Barber 1020 N Street, Room 152 | PH: 916-319-2094 | FAX: 916-319-2194
Member Name House District Party Room Phone Fax Adams, Anthony (Vice-Chair) A 59 R 4015 319-2059 319-2159 Berryhill, Bill A 26 R 4009 319-2026 319-2126 Coto, Joe A 23 D 2013 319-2023 319-2123 Furutani, Warren (Chair) A 55 D 3126 319-2055 319-2155 Mendoza, Tony A 56 D 2188 319-2056 319-2156 Saldana, Lori A 76 D 3152 319-2076 319-2176 Swanson, Sandre A 16 D 6012 319-2016 319-2116
ASSEMBLY ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY AND TOXIC MATERIALS COMMITTEE Chief Consultant: Caroll Mortensen | Principal Consultant: Joanne M.L. Roy | Secretary: Linda R. Rodriguez 1020 N Street, Suite 171 | PH: 916-319-3965 | FAX: 916-319-3950
Member Name House District Party Room Phone Fax Chesbro, Wesley (Chair) A 1 D 2176 319-2001 319-2101 Davis, Mike A 48 D 2160 319-2048 319-2148 Feuer, Mike A 42 D 3146 319-2042 319-2142 Miller, Jeff (Vice-Chair) A 71 R 5126 319-2071 319-2171 Monning, William W. A 27 D 5150 319-2027 319-2127 Ruskin, Ira A 21 D 3123 319-2021 319-2121 Smyth, Cameron A 38 R 4098 319-2038 319-2138
75 76 2009-2010 Legislative Action Guide Strickland, Audra Salas, Mary Perez, V. Manuel Nava, Pedro Lowenthal, Bonnie Jones, Dave(Chair) Hernandez, Edward Hayashi, Mary Hall, Isadore Gaines, Ted Fletcher, NathanEmmerson, Bill (Vice-Chair) de Leon,Kevin de la Torre, Hector Conway, Connie Carter, Wilmer Amina Block, Marty Ammiano, Tom Adams, Anthony Member Name Room 6005|PH:916-319-2097FAX: 916-319-2197 and Rosielyn Pulmano|Secretaries:Patty Rodgers andDannySandoval Chief Consultant: Teri Boughton|Principal Consultants:JohnH.GilmanandDeborahKelch |Consultants:MelanieL.Moreno ASSEMBLY HEALTH COMMITTEE Tran, Van Torrico, Alberto Torres, Norma Silva, Jim Price, Curren(Chair) Portantino, Anthony Nestande, Brian Mendoza, Tony Lieu, Ted Jeffries, Kevin Hill, Jerry Hall, Isadore Galgiani, Cathleen Evans, Noreen de Leon,Kevin Coto, Joe Cook, Paul Anderson, Joel (Vice-Chair)Member Name 1020 NStreet,Room 156|PH:916-319-2531 FAX: 916-319-3979 Chief Consultant:ChrisLindstrom|Principal Consultant:EricJohnson|Secretary:LorreenPryor ASSEMBLY GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATION COMMITTEE
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37 79 80 35 54 9 57 18 52 4 75 63 45 50 34 62 78 13 59 District 68 20 61 67 51 44 64 56 53 66 19 52 17 7 45 23 65 77 District R D D D D D D D D R R R D D R D D D R Party R D D R D D R D D R D D D D D D R R Party 4208 2137 4162 2148 5158 6005 4112 3013 6025 4144 2111 4158 2114 4016 2174 2136 3132 2175 4015 Room 4130 319 4164 2170 2179 2003 4153 2188 3173 5128 4146 6025 5155 6026 2114 2013 5164 2130 Room 319-2037 319-2079 319-2080 319-2035 319-2054 319-2009 319-2057 319-2018 319-2052 319-2004 319-2075 319-2063 319-2045 319-2050 319-2034 319-2062 319-2078 319-2013 319-2059 Phone 319-2068 319-2020 319-2061 319-2067 319-2051 319-2044 319-2064 319-2056 319-2053 319-2066 319-2019 319-2052 319-2017 319-2007 319-2045 319-2023 319-2065 319-2077 Phone 319-2137 319-2179 319-2180 319-2135 319-2154 319-2109 319-2157 319-2118 319-2152 319-2104 319-2175 319-2163 319-2145 319-2150 319-2134 319-2162 319-2178 319-2113 319-2159 Fax 319-2168 319-2120 319-2161 319-2167 319-2151 319-2144 319-2164 319-2156 319-2153 319-2166 319-2119 319-2152 319-2117 319-2107 319-2145 319-2123 319-2165 319-2177 Fax ASSEMBLY HIGHER EDUCATION COMMITTEE Chief Consultant: Sandra Fried | Principal Consultant: Mary Gill | Secretary: Melissa Carreon 1020 N Street, Room 173 | PH: 916-319-3960 | FAX: 916-319-3961
Member Name House District Party Room Phone Fax Block, Marty A 78 D 3132 319-2078 319-2178 Conway, Connie (Vice-Chair) A 34 R 2174 319-2034 319-2134 Cook, Paul A 65 R 5164 319-2065 319-2165 Fong, Paul A 22 D 5135 319-2022 319-2122 Galgiani, Cathleen A 17 D 5155 319-2017 319-2117 Huber, Alyson A 10 D 5175 319-2010 319-2110 Ma, Fiona A 12 D 3091 319-2012 319-2112 Portantino, Anthony (Chair) A 44 D 2003 319-2044 319-2144 Ruskin, Ira A 21 D 3123 319-2021 319-2121
ASSEMBLY HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE Chief Consultant: Hugh Bower | Consultant: Lisa Engel | Secretary: Yvonne Fong 1020 N Street, Room 167A | PH: 916-319-2085 | FAX: 916-319-3182
Member Name House District Party Room Phone Fax de la Torre, Hector A 50 D 4016 319-2050 319-2150 Eng, Mike A 49 D 4140 319-2049 319-2149 Fletcher, Nathan A 75 R 2111 319-2075 319-2175 Harkey, Diane (Vice-Chair) A 73 R 4177 319-2073 319-2173 Ma, Fiona A 12 D 3091 319-2012 319-2112 Mendoza, Tony (Chair) A 56 D 2188 319-2056 319-2156 Saldana, Lori A 76 D 3152 319-2076 319-2176
ASSEMBLY HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE Chief Consultant: Casey McKeever | Principal Consultant: Curtis L. Child | Secretary: Irene Frausto Room 4206 | PH: 916-319-2089 | FAX: 916-319-2189
Member Name House District Party Room Phone Fax Ammiano, Tom (Vice-Chair) A 13 D 2175 319-2013 319-2113 Beall, Jim (Chair) A 24 D 5016 319-2024 319-2124 Berryhill, Tom A 25 R 3141 319-2025 319-2125 Hall, Isadore A 52 D 6025 319-2052 319-2152 Logue, Dan A 3 R 2002 319-2003 319-2103 Portantino, Anthony A 44 D 2003 319-2044 319-2144 Torres, Norma A 61 D 4164 319-2061 319-2161
ASSEMBLY INSURANCE COMMITTEE Chief Consultant: Mark Rakich | Principal Consultant: Manny Hernandez | Secretary: Tracy Ainsworth Elwell. Room 2013 | PH: 916-319-2086 | FAX: 916-319-2186
Member Name House District Party Room Phone Fax Blakeslee, Sam A 33 R 4117 319-2033 319-2133 Calderon, Charles A 58 D 2117 319-2058 319-2158 Carter, Wilmer Amina A 62 D 2136 319-2062 319-2162 Coto, Joe (Chair) A 23 D 2013 319-2023 319-2123 Feuer, Mike A 42 D 3146 319-2042 319-2142 Garrick, Martin (Vice-Chair) A 74 R 2158 319-2074 319-2174 Hayashi, Mary A 18 D 3013 319-2018 319-2118 Nava, Pedro A 35 D 2148 319-2035 319-2135 Niello, Roger A 5 R 6027 319-2005 319-2105 Torres, Norma A 61 D 4164 319-2061 319-2161
77 78 2009-2010 Legislative Action Guide Skinner, Nancy Krekorian, Paul Knight, Steve (Vice-Chair) Hayashi, Mary Duvall, Mike Davis, Mike Caballero, Anna (Chair) Member Name 1020 NStreet,Room 157|PH:916-319-3958FAX: 916-319-3959 Chief Consultant:J.StaceySullivan|Principal Consultant:KatieKolitsos |SeniorConsultant: Anya LawlerSecretary:Dixie Petty ASSEMBLY LOCAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE Swanson, Sandre (Chair) Portantino, Anthony Monning, William Ma, Fiona Gaines, Ted Furutani, Warren Eng, Mike Berryhill, Bill (Vice-Chair) Member Name 1020 NStreet,Room 155|PH:916-319-2091FAX: 916-319-2191 Chief Consultant:BenjaminEbbink|Consultant/CommitteeSecretary:LorieErickson ASSEMBLY LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT COMMITTEE Tran, Van (Vice-Chair) Nielsen, Jim Monning, William Lieu, Ted Krekorian, Paul Knight, Steve Jones, Dave Feuer, Mike(Chair) Evans, Noreen Brownley, Julia Member Name 1020 NStreet,Room 104|PH:916-319-2334 FAX: 916-319-2188 Secretaries: CindyFischerandSabaHashmat Chief Counsel:DrewLiebert|Kevin Baker, LeoraGershenzon, Tom Clark,andManuelValencia ASSEMBLY JUDICIARY COMMITTEE Salas, Mary Perez, Manuel(Chair) Logue, Dan(Vice-Chair) Huber, Alyson Block, Martin Berryhill, Bill Beall, Jim Member Name 1020 NStreet,Room 369|PH:916-319-2090 FAX: 916-319-2190 Chief Consultant: Toni Symonds|SeniorConsultant:LesSpahnn ASSEMBLY JOBS,ECONOMICDEVELOPMENT AND THE ECONOMY COMMITTEE
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14 43 36 18 72 48 28 District 16 44 27 12 4 55 49 26 District 68 2 27 53 43 36 9 42 7 41 District 79 80 3 10 78 26 24 District D D R D R D D Party D D D D R D D R Party R R D D D R D D D D Party D D R D D R D Party 4126 4005 2016 3013 4139 2160 5119 Room 6012 2003 5150 3091 4144 3126 4140 4009 Room 4130 6031 5150 3173 4005 2016 6005 3146 6026 2163 Room 2137 4162 2002 5175 3132 4009 5016 Room 319-2014 319-2043 319-2036 319-2018 319-2072 319-2048 319-2028 Phone 319-2016 319-2044 319-2027 319-2012 319-2004 319-2055 319-2049 319-2026 Phone 319-2068 319-2002 319-2027 319-2053 319-2043 319-2036 319-2009 319-2042 319-2007 319-2041 Phone 319-2079 319-2080 319-2003 319-2010 319-2078 319-2026 319-2024 Phone
319-2014 319-2143 319-2136 319-2118 319-2172 319-2148 319-2128 Fax 319-2116 319-2144 319-2127 319-2112 319-2104 319-2155 319-2149 319-2126 Fax 319-2168 319-2102 319-2127 319-2153 319-2143 319-2136 319-2109 319-2142 319-2107 319-2141 Fax 319-2179 319-2180 319-2103 319-2110 319-2178 319-2126 319-2124 Fax ASSEMBLY NATURAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE Chief Consultant: Lawrence Lingbloom | Senior Consultants: Elizabeth MacMillan and Dan Chia Secretary: Aurora Wallin 1020 N Street | Room 164 | PH: 916-319-2092 | Fax: 916-319-2192
Member Name House District Party Room Phone Fax Brownley, Julia A 41 D 2163 319-2041 319-2141 Chesbro, Wesley A 1 D 2176 319-2001 319-2101 de Leon, Kevin A 45 D 2114 319-2045 319-2145 Gilmore, Danny (Vice-Chair) A 30 R 5126 319-2030 319-2130 Hill, Jerry A 19 D 4146 319-2019 319-2119 Huffman, Jared A 6 D 3120 319-2006 319-2106 Knight, Steve A 36 R 2016 319-2036 319-2136 Logue, Dan A 3 R 2002 319-2003 319-2103 Skinner, Nancy (Chair) A 14 D 4126 319-2014 319-2014
ASSEMBLY PUBLIC EMPLOYEES, RETIREMENT AND SOCIAL SECURITY COMMITTEE Chief Consultant: Karon Green | Secretary: Wendy Burke 1020 N Street, Room 153 | PH: 916-319-3957 | FAX: 916-319-3956
Member Name House District Party Room Phone Fax Beall, Jim A 24 D 5016 319-2024 319-2124 Conway, Connie A 34 R 2174 319-2034 319-2134 Fong, Paul (Vice-Chair) A 22 D 5135 319-2022 319-2122 Hernandez, Edward (Chair) A 57 D 4112 319-2057 319-2157 Nestande, Brian A 64 R 4153 319-2064 319-2164 Torrico, Alberto A 20 D 319 319-2020 319-2120
ASSEMBLY PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE Chief Counsel: Gregory Pagan | Counsel: Kathleen Ragan, Kimberly Horiuchi and Nicole Hanson Secretary: Sue Highland | Committee Assistant: Toni Nakashima 1020 N Street, Room 111 | PH: 916-319-3744 | FAX: 916-319-3745
Member Name House District Party Room Phone Fax Furutani, Warren A 55 D 3126 319-2055 319-2155 Gilmore, Danny A 30 R 5126 319-2030 319-2130 Hagman, Curt (Vice-Chair) A 60 R 4116 319-2060 319-2160 Hill, Jerry A 19 D 4146 319-2019 319-2119 Ma, Fiona A 12 D 3091 319-2012 319-2112 Skinner, Nancy A 14 D 4126 319-2014 319-2014 Solorio, Jose (Chair) A 69 D 2196 319-2069 319-2169
ASSEMBLY REVENUE AND TAXATION COMMITTEE Chief Consultant: Kimberly Bott | Principal Consultant: M. David Ruff | Secretary: Christine Hiersche 1020 N Street, Room 162 | PH: 916-319-2098 | FAX: 916-319-2198
Member Name House District Party Room Phone Fax Beall, Jim A 24 D 5016 319-2024 319-2124 Calderon, Charles (Chair) A 58 D 2117 319-2058 319-2158 Coto, Joe A 23 D 2013 319-2023 319-2123 DeVore, Chuck (Vice-Chair) A 70 R 4102 319-2070 319-2170 Harkey, Diane A 73 R 4177 319-2073 319-2173 Ma, Fiona A 12 D 3091 319-2012 319-2112 Nielsen, Jim A 2 R 6031 319-2002 319-2102 Portantino, Anthony A 44 D 2003 319-2044 319-2144 Saldana, Lori A 76 D 3152 319-2076 319-2176
79 80 2009-2010 Legislative Action Guide Torrico, Alberto Swanson, Sandre Smyth, Cameron Skinner, Nancy Krekorian, Paul Huffman, Jared Furutani, Warren Fuller, Jean Fuentes, Felipe(Chair) Fong, Paul Duvall, Michael (Vice-Chair)Carter, Wilmer Amina Buchanan, Joan Blakeslee, Sam Berryhill, Tom Member Name Room 5136|PH:916-319-2083FAX: 916-319-3899 Chief Consultant:EdwardRandolph|Senior Gina Adams |Secretary:Kelly Roberts ASSEMBLY UTILITIES AND COMMERCECOMMITTEE Torlakson, Tom Solorio, Jose Perez, John Niello, Roger Miller, Jeff Lowenthal, Bonnie Jeffries, Kevin (Vice-Chair)Garrick, Martin Galgiani, Cathleen Furutani, Warren Eng, Mike(Chair) Conway, Connie Buchanan, Joan Blumenfield, Bob Member Name 1020 NStreet,Room 112|PH:916-319-2093FAX: 916-319-2193 Consultant: HowardPosner |Secretary:DenisePlants Chief Consultant:JanetDawson|Principal Consultant:EdImai|Senior Alejandro Esparza ASSEMBLY TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE Yamada, Mariko Torres, Norma Torlakson, Tom Silva, Jim Lieu, Ted (Chair) Hall, Isadore Gaines, Ted Fong, Paul Blakeslee, Sam (Vice-Chair)Ammiano, Tom Adams, Anthony Member Name Room 3016|PH:916-319-2800FAX: 916-319-2810 Consultant: LiaLopez|Secretary: Anna McCabe Democratic Alternate: Hancock|Republican Alternate: Spitzer|Chief Administrative Officer:Jonathon Waldie Bill Referral ASSEMBLY RULESCOMMITTEE
A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A House A A A A A A A A A A A A A A House A A A A A A A A A A A House
20 16 38 14 43 6 55 32 39 22 72 62 15 33 25 District 11 69 46 5 71 54 66 74 17 55 49 34 15 40 District 8 61 11 67 53 52 4 22 33 13 59 District D D R D D D D R D D R D D R R Party D D D R R D R R D D D R D D Party D D D R D D R D R D R Party 319 6012 4098 4126 4005 3120 3126 3098 5136 5135 4139 2136 4167 4117 3141 Room 5160 2196 3160 6027 5126 5158 5128 2158 5155 3126 4140 2174 4167 6011 Room 5144 4164 5160 2170 3173 6025 4144 5135 4117 2175 4015 Room 319-2020 319-2016 319-2038 319-2014 319-2043 319-2006 319-2055 319-2032 319-2039 319-2022 319-2072 319-2062 319-2015 319-2033 319-2025 Phone 319-2011 319-2069 319-2046 319-2005 319-2071 319-2054 319-2066 319-2074 319-2017 319-2055 319-2049 319-2034 319-2015 319-2040 Phone 319-2008 319-2061 319-2011 319-2067 319-2053 319-2052 319-2004 319-2022 319-2033 319-2013 319-2059 Phone 319-2120 319-2116 319-2138 319-2014 319-2143 319-2106 319-2155 319-2132 319-2139 319-2122 319-2172 319-2162 319-2115 319-2133 319-2125 Fax 319-2111 319-2169 319-2146 319-2105 319-2171 319-2154 319-2166 319-2174 319-2117 319-2155 319-2149 319-2134 319-2115 319-2140 Fax 319-2108 319-2161 319-2111 319-2167 319-2153 319-2152 319-2104 319-2122 319-2133 319-2113 319-2159 Fax ASSEMBLY VETERANS AFFAIRS COMMITTEE 1020 N Street, Room 389 | PH: 916-319-3550 | FAX: 916-319-3551
Member Name House District Party Room Phone Fax Cook, Paul (Vice-Chair) A 65 R 5164 319-2065 319-2165 DeVore, Chuck A 70 R 4102 319-2070 319-2170 Gilmore, Danny A 30 R 5126 319-2030 319-2130 Huber, Alyson A 10 D 5175 319-2010 319-2110 Lieu, Ted A 53 D 3173 319-2053 319-2153 Perez, V. Manuel A 80 D 4162 319-2080 319-2180 Salas, Mary (Chair) A 79 D 2137 319-2079 319-2179 Saldana, Lori A 76 D 3152 319-2076 319-2176 Yamada, Mariko A 8 D 5144 319-2008 319-2108
ASSEMBLY WATER, PARKS AND WILDLIFE COMMITTEE Chief Consultant: Diane Colborn | Principal Consultant: Alf W. Brandt | Secretary: Kathy Matsumoto 1020 N Street, Suite 160 | PH: 916-319-2096 | FAX 916-319-2196
Member Name House District Party Room Phone Fax Anderson, Joel A 77 R 2130 319-2077 319-2177 Arambula, Juan A 31 D 2141 319-2031 319-2131 Berryhill, Tom A 25 R 3141 319-2025 319-2125 Blumenfield, Bob A 40 D 6011 319-2040 319-2140 Caballero, Anna A 28 D 5119 319-2028 319-2128 Fletcher, Nathan A 75 R 2111 319-2075 319-2175 Fuller, Jean (Vice-Chair) A 32 R 3098 319-2032 319-2132 Huber, Alyson A 10 D 5175 319-2010 319-2110 Huffman, Jared (Chair) A 6 D 3120 319-2006 319-2106 Lowenthal, Bonnie A 54 D 5158 319-2054 319-2154 Perez, John A 46 D 3160 319-2046 319-2146 Salas, Mary A 79 D 2137 319-2079 319-2179 Yamada, Mariko A 8 D 5144 319-2008 319-2108
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Anaheim Public Utilities 201 S. Anaheim Blvd. Anaheim, CA 92805 | PH: 714.765.7300 | Website: www.anaheim.net
Costa Mesa Sanitary District 628 W. 19th Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92627-2718 | PH: 949-645-8400 | FAX: 949-650-2253 | Website: www.cmsdca.gov
East Orange County Water District 185 N. McPherson Road, Orange, CA 92869 | PH: 714-538-5815 | FAX: 714-538-0334 | Website: www.eocwd.com
El Toro Water District 24251 Los Alisos Blvd., Lake Forest, CA 92630 | PH: 949-837-7050 | FAX: 949-837-7092 | Emergency: 949-837-0660 Website: www.etwd.com
Emerald Bay Service District 600 Emerald Bay, Laguna Beach, CA 92651 | PH: 949-494-8571 | FAX: 949-494-8571 | Website: www.ebca.net
Golden State Water Co., Orange County District (private water purveyor) 1920 West Corporate Way, Anaheim, CA 92801 | PH: 714-535-8010 | FAX: 714-535-8664 | Website: www.aswater.com
Irvine Ranch Water District 15600 Sand Canyon Ave., Irvine, CA 92619-7000 | PH: 949-453-5300 | FAX: 949-453-0128 | Website: www.irwd.com
Laguna Beach County Water District 306 Third Street, Laguna Beach, CA 92651 | PH: 949-494-1041 | FAX: 949-497-1021
Mesa Consolidated Water District 1965 Placentia Ave., Costa Mesa, CA 92627 | PH: 949-631-1200 | FAX: 949-574-1036 | Website: www.mesawater.org
Metropolitan Water District of Southern California 700 North Alameda Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012-2944 | PH: 213-217-6000 | Website: www.mwdh2o.com
Midway City Sanitary District 14451 Cedarwood Ave., Westminster, CA 92683 | PH: 714-893-3553 | FAX: 714-891-8624 | Website: www.mcsandst.com
Moulton Niguel Water District 27500 La Paz Road, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677-3489 | PH: 949-831-2500 | FAX: 949-831-5651 | Website: www.mnwd.com
Municipal Water District of Orange County 10500 Ellis Ave., Fountain Valley, CA 92708 | PH: 714-963-3058 | FAX: 714-964-9389 | Website: www.mwdoc.com
Orange County Sanitation District 10844 Ellis Avenue, Fountain Valley, CA 92708-7018 | PH: 714-962-2411 | FAX: 714-962-0356 | Website: www.ocsd.com
Orange County Water District 10500 Ellis Ave., Fountain Valley, CA 92708 | PH: 714-378-3200 | FAX: 714-378-3373 | Website: www.ocwd.com
Rossmoor/Los Alamitos Area Sewer District P.O. Box 542, Los Alamitos, CA 90720 | PH: 562-431-2223 | Emergency: 562-708-1772
Santa Margarita Water District 26111 Antonio Parkway, Las Flores, CA 92688 | PH: 949-459-6400 | FAX: 949-459-6460 | Website: www.smwd.com
Serrano Water District 18021 East Lincoln Street, Villa Park, CA 92861 | PH: 714-538-0079 | FAX: 714-538-5279 | Website: www.serranowater.org
South Coast Water District 31592 West Street, Laguna Beach, CA 92651 | PH: 949-499-4555 | FAX: 949-499-4256 | Website: www.scwd.org
South Orange County Wastewater Authority 34156 Del Obispo, Dana Point, CA 92629 | PH: 949-234-5400 | Website: www.socwa.com
Trabuco Canyon Water District 32003 Dove Canyon Drive, Trabuco Canyon, CA 92679 | PH: 949-858-0277 | FAX: 949-858-3025 | Website: www.tcwd.ca.gov
Yorba Linda Water District 4622 Plumosa Drive, Yorba Linda, CA 92686 | PH: 714-777-3018 | FAX: 714-777-8304 | Website: www.ylwd.com
83 84 2009-2010 Legislative Action Guide PH: 949-496-1555 |FAX: 949-496-5321 |Website: www.danapoint-chamber.com 24681 LaPlaza, Ste.115,DanaPoint, CA 92629-2562 Dana Point ChamberofCommerce PH: 714-827-2430|FAX: 714-827-2430|Website: www.cypresschamber.org 5550 Cerritos Avenue, #D,Cypress,CA 90630-4722 Cypress ChamberofCommerce PH: 714-885-9090|FAX: 714-885-9094|Website: www.costamesachamber.com 1700 Adams Ave.,Ste.101, CostaMesa,CA 92626-4865 Costa MesaChamberofCommerce PH: 949-673-4050 2855 E.CoastHwy., Ste.101,P.O. Box72,CoronadelMar, CA 92625 Corona delMarChamberofCommerce PH: 949-857-9369|Website: www.occacc.org 4040 BarrancaPkwy., Ste.120,Irvine,CA 92604 Chinese-American ChamberofCommerce,Orange County PH: 714-521-0261|FAX: 714-521-1851|Website: www.buenaparkchamber.org 6601 BeachBlvd.,BuenaPark, CA 90621-2904 Buena Park ChamberofCommerce PH: 949-472-2221|Website: www.babcoc.org 25422 Trabuco Rd.#105-266,LakeForest.CA 92630 British-American BusinessCouncil,Orange County(BABCOC) PH: 714-529-4938|FAX: 714-589-6103|Website: www.breachamber.com 1 CivicCenterCir., Brea,CA 92821-5732 Brea ChamberofCommerce PH: 714-547-2646|Website: www.ocblackchamber.com 2323 N.Broadway#330,Santa Ana, CA 92706 Black ChamberofCommerce PH: 714-758-0222|FAX: 714-758-0468|Website: www.anaheimchamber.org 201 E.CenterStreet, Anaheim, CA 92805-3207 Anaheim ChamberofCommerce ORANGE COUNTY CHAMBERSOFCOMMERCE PH: 949-330-6564|Website: www.octaneoc.org 65 Enterprise, Aliso Viejo, CA 92656 OCTANe PH: 949.240.6226|FAX: 949.240.0304|Website: www.octax.org 30205 Hillside Terrace, SanJuanCapistrano,CA 92675 Orange County Taxpayers Association PH: 714.972.0077|FAX: 714.972.1816|Webiste: www.occities.org 600 W. Santa Ana Blvd.,Suite214,Santa Ana, California92701 LeagueofCaliforniaCities Orange CountyDivision, PH: 949-553-9500|FAX: 949-553-9507|Website: www.biaoc.com 17744 SkyPark Circle,Suite170,Irvine,CA 92614 Building Industry Association, Orange CountyChapter Phone: 949-476-2242|Fax:949-476-9240Website: www.ocbc.org 2 Park Plaza,Suite100,Irvine,CA 92614-5904 Orange CountyBusinessCouncil BUSINESS ORGANIZATIONS INORANGECOUNTY OTHER ADVOCACY RESOURCES Filipino American Chamber of Commerce of Orange County 215 E. Orangethorpe Ave. #288, Fullerton, CA 92832-3017 PH: 714-704-1040 | Website: www.faccoc.org
Fountain Valley Chamber of Commerce 11100 Warner Avenue #204, Fountain Valley, CA 92708-4011 PH: 714-668-0542 | FAX: 714-668-9164 | Website: www.fvchamber.com
Fullerton Chamber of Commerce P.O. Box 529, Fullerton, CA 92836-0529 PH: 714-871-3100 | FAX: 714-871-2871 | Website: www.fullertonchamber.com
Garden Grove Chamber of Commerce 12866 Main St., Ste.102, Garden Grove, CA 92840-5298 PH: 714-638-7950 | FAX: 714-636-6672 | Website: www.gardengrovechamber.org
Greater Santa Ana Business Alliance P.O. Box 205, Santa Ana, CA 92702-0205 PH: 714-541-5353 | FAX: 714-541-2238 | Website: www.santaanacc.com
Hispanic Chamber of Orange County 2323 North Broadway, Ste. 305, Santa Ana, CA 92706-1640 PH: 714-953-4289 | FAX: 714-953-0273 | Website: www.hcoc.org
Huntington Beach Chamber of Commerce 19891 Beach Blvd. #140, Huntington Beach, CA 92648-3209 PH: 714-536-8888 | Website: www.hbchamber.org
Irvine Chamber of Commerce 17755 Sky Park Circle, #101, Irvine, CA 92614-6400 PH: 949-660-9112 | FAX: 949-660-0829 | Website: www.irvinechamber.com
La Palma Chamber of Commerce 1 Centerpointe Drive, #280, La Palma, CA 90623-2517 PH: 714-228-1488 | FAX: 714-228-2208 | Website: www.lapalmachamber.com
Laguna Beach Chamber of Commerce 357 Glenneyre Street, Laguna Beach, CA 92651-2310 PH: 949-494-1018 | Website: www.lagunabeachchamber.org
Laguna Niguel Chamber of Commerce 30011 Ivy Glen Drive, #125, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677-5017 PH: 949-363-0136 | FAX: 949-363-9026 | Website: www.lagunaniguelchamber.net
Los Alamitos Chamber of Commerce P.O.Box 111, Los Alamitos, CA 90720-0111 PH: 562-598-6659 | FAX: 562-598-7035 | Website: www.losalchamber.org
Newport Beach Chamber of Commerce 1470 Jamboree Rd., Newport Beach, CA 92660-6202 PH: 949-729-4403 | FAX: 949-729-4417 | Website: www.newportbeach.com
Orange Chamber of Commerce 439 E. Chapman Ave., Orange, CA 92866-1509 PH: 714-538-3581 | FAX: 714-532-1675 | Website: www.orangechamber.com
Placentia Chamber of Commerce 201 E. Yorba Linda Blvd., #C, Placentia, CA 92870-3418 PH: 714-528-1873 | Website: www.placentiachamber.com
San Clemente Chamber of Commerce 1100 N. El Camino Real, San Clemente, CA 92672-4653 PH: 949-492-1131 | FAX: 949-492-3764 | Website: www.scchamber.com
San Juan Capistrano Chamber of Commerce P.O. Box 1878, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92693-1878 PH: 949-493-4700 | FAX: 949-489-2695 | Website: www.sanjuanchamber.com
85 86 2009-2010 Legislative Action Guide PH: 202-659-6000or800-638-6582 |Website: www.uschamber.org 1615 HStreet,NW, Washington, DC20062-2000 United StatesChamberofCommerce PH: 916-441-5420|Website: www.cmta.net 980 9thStreet,#2200,Sacramento,CA 95814 California Manufacturing& Technology Association PH: 916-444-6670|FAX: 916-325-1272|Website: www.calchamber.com P.O. Box1736,Sacramento,CA 95812-1736 1215 KStreet,Suite1400,Sacramento,CA 95814 California ChamberofCommerce PH: (916)553-4093|FAX: (916)553-4097|Website: www.cbrt.org 1215 KStreet,Suite1570,Sacramento,CA 95814 California BusinessRoundtable PH: 916-443-4676|FAX: 916-443-0938|Website: www.cbpa.com 1121 L Street,Suite809,Sacramento,CA 95814 California BusinessProperties Association (CBPA) Website: www.cbia.org PH: 916-443-7933|FAX: 916-443-1960 1215 KStreet,Suite1200,Sacramento,CA 95814 California BuildingIndustry Association PH: 408-987-4200or800-284-4232|FAX: 408-987-4298|Website: www.aea.net 5201 Great America Parkway, #400,SantaClara,CA 95054 AeA (formerlythe American Electronics Association) BUSINESS RESOURCES/OCBC’SNATIONAL AND STATEWIDE ADVOCACY PARTNERS PH: 714-993-9537|FAX: 714-993-7764 17670 Yorba LindaBlvd., Yorba Linda,CA 92886-3927 Yorba Linda ChamberofCommerce PH: 714-892-6928|Website: www.vacoc.com 9121 Bolsa Ave., Ste.203,Westminster, CA 92683 Vietnamese ChamberofCommerce PH: 714-898-9648|FAX: 714-373-1499|Website: www.westminsterchamber.org 14491 BeachBlvd.,Westminster, CA 92683-5309 Westminster ChamberofCommerce PH: 714-544-5341|FAX: 714-544-2083|Website: www.tustinchamber.org 399 ElCaminoReal, Tustin, CA 92780-3605 Tustin ChamberofCommerce PH: 714-995-1485|FAX: 714-995-1184|Website: www.stanton-chamber.org P.O. Box353,Stanton,CA 90680-0353 Stanton ChamberofCommerce PH: 949-635-5800|FAX: 949-635-1635|Website: www.socchambers.com Cities of: Aliso Viejo, LakeForest,LagunaHills-LagunaWoods, MissionViejo, andRanchoSantaMargarita 26111 Antonio Pkwy.,Ste.400, LasFlores,CA 92688-5596 South Orange CountyChambersofCommerce PH: 562-799-0179|FAX: 562-795-5637|Website: www.sealbeachchamber.com 201 8thStreet,#120,SealBeach,CA 90740-6368 Seal BeachChamberofCommerce GLOSSARY OF LEGISLATIVE TERMS
Across the Desk The official act of introducing a bill or resolution. The measure is given to the Chief Clerk or his or her representa-tive at the Assembly Desk in the Assembly Chamber or to the Secretary of the Senate or his or her representative in the Senate Chamber. The measure then receives a number and becomes a public document available from the bill room (or at www. leginfo.ca.gov). Each proposed amendment to a measure also must be put across the desk in the Assembly or Senate in order to be considered for adoption.
Act A bill passed by the Legislature and enacted into law.
Adjournment Termination of a meeting, occurring at the close of each legislative day upon the completion of business, with the hour and day of the next meeting being set prior to adjournment.
Adjournment Sine Die Final adjournment of the Legislature; regular sessions of the Legislature, and any special session not previously ad-journed, are adjourned sine die at midnight on November 30 of each even-numbered year.
Adoption Approval or acceptance; usually applied to amendments, resolutions, or motions.
Amendment Proposal to change the text of a bill after it has been introduced. Amendments must be submitted to the Legislative Counsel for drafting or approval.
Author’s Amendments Amendments proposed by the bill’s author. Author’s amendments to a bill may be adopted on the floor prior to the committee hearing on the bill with the committee chair’s approval.
Hostile Amendments Amendments proposed by another member and opposed by the author in a committee hearing or during Assembly or Senate floor consideration.
Appropriation The amount of money made available for expenditure by a specific entity for a specific purpose, from the General Fund or other designated state fund or account.
Appropriations Limit A limitation in the California Constitution on the maximum amount of tax proceeds that state or local government may appropriate in a fiscal year. The limit is based on 1986-87 fiscal year appropriations, and is adjusted annually.
Approved by the Governor Signature of the Governor on a bill passed by the Legislature.
Assembly The house of the California Legislature consisting of 80 members, elected from districts determined on the basis of population. Two Assembly districts are situated within each Senate district.
Author Member of the Legislature who introduces a legislative measure.
Bill A proposed law, introduced during a session for consideration by the Legislature, and identified numerically in order of presentation; also, a reference that may include joint and concurrent resolutions and constitutional amendments.
Bill Analysis A document prepared by committee and/or floor analysis staff prior to hearing the bill in that committee or on the floor of the Assembly or Senate. It explains how a bill would change current law and sometimes identifies major in-terest groups in support or opposition.
Blue Pencil The California Constitution grants the Governor “line item veto” authority to reduce or eliminate any item of appropriation in any bill including the Budget Bill. Years ago the Governor used an editor’s blue pencil for the task.
87 88 2009-2010 Legislative Action Guide n dnia bl itoue i te te hue Ti poeue s a mr cmo i Cnrs ta i te California the in than Congress in common more far is procedure This Legislature. house. other the in introduced bill identical An Companion Bill are bill a by repealed or amended, added, identified inthetitleof bill. be to sections code matter.The subject by organized law of volumes Bound Codes the proposal. for sup-port indicating usually bill, the amending by coauthor a as bill a to added is name Awhose house either of member Coauthor days aretypically Tuesdaysthe andWednesdays. with Check-in days. in” session floor “check ordinarily are to Thursdays and Mondays required Senate. the are of Secretary or they the Assembly of sessions, Clerk Chief legislative formal in meet not do legislators when weekdays Certain Check-in Session bills or bill the over prevails and law previously enacted(seeDoubleJoint). becomes number) chapter higher a given therefore (and last enacted bill law,the be-comes bills those of one than more and law of year,section calendar same a the during amend When, bills more or two Chapter Out number. bill the “chapter of place in a measure the bill to refer the to used assigns subsequently is State which 1992,” of of Statutes Secretary 123, “Chapter the as law,such number” into enacted and Legislature the by passed been has bill a When Chapter The Assembly orSenatelocationwherefloorsessionsareheld. Chamber common interestinspecificissues. their of because formally coalesce who legislators of party.group one’sown Any (2) of legislators of meeting closed A(1) Caucus The decidingvotetheLieutenantGovernormaycastincaseofatieSenate. Casting Vote Those membersofthepresswhocovereventsinCapitol. Capitol PressCorps Generally, expenditurestoacquireorconstructrealproperty. Capital Outlay The cabletelevisionchannelthattelevises Assembly andSenate proceedings. Cal-SPAN (TheCaliforniaChannel) Cost-of-living adjustment. COLA The fiscalyearaddressedbyaproposedbudget,beginningJuly1andendingJune30. Budget Year the Governor. by year, Legisla-ture fiscal the next to the for submitted proposal budget spending the the containing forth setting bill The Budget Bill and agency The BudgetBillafterithasbeenenactedintolaw. state with conjunction Budget Act in Finance, of Department the by yearfor compiled of each department heads. Legislature; inJanuary the the Governor by by presented year, consideration fiscal next the for moneys state of expenditure Proposed Budget to Subsequent oractivities. projects specified finance to bonds obligation general enactment, ageneralobligationbondbillmustbeapprovedbythevoters. state of sale the authorizing bill A Bond Bill(general obligationbonds) Concurrence The approval by the house of origin of a bill as amended in the other house. If the author is unwilling to move the bill as amended by the other house, the author requests “non-concurrence” in the bill and asks for the formation of a conference committee.
Concurrent Resolution A measure introduced in one house that, if approved, must be sent to the other house for approval. The Governor’s signature is not required. These measures usually involve the internal business of the Legislature.
Conference Committee Usually composed of three legislators (two voting in the majority on the disputed issue, one voting in the minority) from each house, a conference committee meets in public session to forge one version of a bill when the house of origin has refused to concur in amendments to the bill adopted by the other house. For the bill to pass, the confer-ence committee version must be approved by both Assembly and Senate. Assembly conferees are chosen by the Speaker; Senate conferees are chosen by the Senate Committee on Rules.
Confirm The process whereby one or both houses approve the Governor’s appointments to executive offices, departments, boards, and commissions.
Consent Calendar File containing bills that received no dissenting votes in committee.
Constitutional Amendment A resolution proposing a change to the California Constitution. It may be presented by the Legislature or by initia-tive, and is adopted upon voter approval at a statewide election.
Daily File Publication produced by each house for each day the house is in session. The publication provides information about bills to be considered at upcoming committee hearings and bills that are eligible for consideration during the next scheduled floor session. Pursuant to Joint Rule 62(a), any bill to be heard in committee must be noticed in the Daily File for four days, including weekend days. The Daily File also contains useful information about committee assignments and the legislative calendar.
Daily History Produced by the Assembly and Senate respectively the day after each house has met. The History lists specific ac-tions taken on legislation. Each measure acted upon in that house the previous day is listed in numerical order.
Daily Journal Produced by the Assembly and Senate respectively the day after a floor session. Contains roll call votes on bills heard in policy committees and bills considered on the floor, and other official action taken by the body. Any official messages from the Governor are also included. A Member may seek approval to publish a letter in the Journal on a specific legislative matter. At the end of a legislative session, the Journals are bound.
Desk The long desk in front of the presiding officer’s rostrum where much of the clerical work of the body is conducted. Also, a generic term for the staff and offices of the Secretary of the Senate and the Chief Clerk of theAssembly.
Digest Prepared by the Legislative Counsel, it summarizes the effect of a proposed bill on current law. It appears on the first page of the printed bill.
District The area of the state represented by a legislator. Each district is determined by population and is designated by a number. There are 40 Senate districts and 80 Assembly districts.
District Bill A bill that generally affects only the district of the Member of the Legislature who introduced the bill.
Double Joint Amendments to a bill providing that the amended bill does not override the provisions of another bill, where both bills propose to amend the same section of law. (See Chapter Out.)
Double Refer Legislation recommended for referral to two policy committees for hearing rather than one. Both committees must approve the measure to keep it moving in the process. Typically used for sensitive subject areas that transcend the jurisdiction of one policy committee.
89 90 2009-2010 Legislative Action Guide A committee meeting convened for the purpose of gathering information on a subject or considering specific legislative specific considering or subject measures. a on information gathering of purpose the for convened meeting committee A Hearing de- final to subject is matter the but germaneness, on opine to termination bythefull bill asked Assembly,the orthe SenateCommitteeonRules. be of may matter subject Counsel the Legislative to relevant The be introduced. bill as a to amendment an that requirement rule legislative the to Referring Germaneness reference, anoticeofonlytwodaysisrequired. of committee subsequent or second a At considered. be will it which at hearing committee the to prior days four for File Daily the in noticed be reference of committee first the in bill each that requirement the 62(a), Rule Joint in forth set As Four-Day FileNotice the Daily File. of section reading third or second the in author’sname the after parentheses in appears house other the in manager floor the of name house. The other the by considered is bill the when author the by designated house other the of Member floor.the on measure a up taking for responsible legislator The bill’s the always is This a and ori-gin, of house the in author Floor Manager action tobetakenbythehouse.Mattersmaysaid “onthefloor con-noting session, of type the or bill a Chamber.(1) The of Senate location or the Assembly describe to used term (2) The Floor federal fiscalyearbeginsOctober1andendsSeptember30ofthefollowing year.following the of 30 June ending The and 1 July beginning planned, is budget state the which on period 12-month The Fiscal Year allowing furtherconsideration. commit-tee policy a in up committee.fiscal a to referred and waiver a rule receives it unless “dead” considered is deadline the missing bill fiscal Any taken been have must effect fiscal with bills all which by calendar legislative the on date The Fiscal Deadline is referreduponapprovalbypolicycommittee.Ifthefiscalcommitteeapprovesabill,itthenmovestofloor bill fis-cal each which to Senate, the in Committee the Appropriations and the Assembly in Committee The Appropriations Fiscal Committee each house. in committees policy the to addition in Committees, Senate Appropriations and the Assembly by heard be must bills Fiscal bill. printed the in found Digest the of end the at appears bill fiscal a is bill a whether Counsel’sof Legislative designation The expense. additional incur to agency state a requires or funds of appropriation an contains that measure Generally,a Fiscal Bill Each billintroducedmustbereadthreetimesbeforefinalpassage. First Reading Assembly andSenate. the in chairs committee appropriate to addressed and Finance of Department the by proposed Bill Budget the Revisionsto the in Finance Letter specified issues those only address to proclamation chrono-logically numbered by with alowercase“x”afterthenumber(forexample, are AB 28x). sessions these in Governor introduced Measures session. the special a as by to referred also proclamation; called session legislative special A Extraordinary Session the LieutenantGovernoris,exofficio,amemberof Regents oftheUniversityCalifornia. another. exam-ple, holding For of reason by office one holding of act The one’soffice.” of “because or of” “out Literally: Ex Officio directly withtheSecretaryofState. filed is the Assembly. enrolled, of when Clerk resolution, Chief A the and Senate the of Secretary the by certified passage of dates the with bill the of text complete the contains bill” Governor.“enrolled the The to delivered then and accuracy for proof-read again is bill the enrollment, In enrolled. ordered is it Legislature, the of houses both passes bill a Whenever Enrollment Author hasdecidednottopursuethepassageofbill. Dropped The firstreadingofabilloccurswhenitisintro-duced. .” . . Held in Committee Status of a bill that fails to receive sufficient affirmative votes to pass out of committee.
Hijack Adoption of amendments that delete the contents of a bill and insert provisions on a different subject. (See Ger-maneness.) May occur with or without the author’s permission.
House In California, refers to either the Senate or the Assembly.
Interim The period of time between the end of a legislative year and the beginning of the next legislative year. The legisla-tive year ends on August 31 in even-numbered years and in mid-September in odd-numbered years.
Interim Study The assignment of the subject matter of a bill to the appropriate committee for study during the period the Legislature is not in session.
Joint Committee A committee composed of equal numbers of Assembly Members and Senators.
Joint Resolution A resolution expressing the Legislature’s opinion about a matter within the jurisdiction of the federal government, which is forwarded to Congress for its information. Requires the approval of both Assembly and Senate but does not require signature of the Governor.
Joint Session The Assembly and Senate meeting together, usually in the Assembly Chamber. The purpose ordinarily is to receive special information such as the Governor’s State of the State address.
Legislative Advocate An individual (commonly known as a lobbyist) engaged to present to legislators the views of a group or organization. The law requires formal registration with the Secretary of State if an individual’s lobbying activity exceeds 25 contacts with decision makers in a two-month period.
Legislative Analyst The Legislative Analyst, who is a legislative appointee, and his or her staff provide thorough, nonpartisan analysis of the budget submitted by the Governor; also analyze the fiscal impact of other legislation and prepare analyses of ballot measures published in the state ballot pamphlet.
Legislative Counsel The Legislative Counsel (who is appointed jointly by both houses) and his or her legal staff are responsible for, among other things, drafting all bills and amendments, preparing the Digest for each bill, providing legal opinions, and representing the Legislature in legal proceedings.
Lieutenant Governor The President of the Senate, as so designated by the California Constitution, allowing him or her to preside over the Senate and cast a vote only in the event of a tie. If the Governor cannot assume his or her duties or is absent from the state, the Lieutenant Governor assumes that office for the remainder of the term or during the absence.
Line Item Veto See Blue Pencil.
Lobbyist See Legislative Advocate.
Lobbyist Book The Directory of Lobbyists, Lobbying Firms, and Lobbyist Employers published every legislative session by the Secretary of State; available to the public for $12.00 from the Legislative Bill Room at the State Capitol, or from the Secretary of State’s office at www.ss.ca.gov/prd/ld/cover.htm. Photos and addresses of lobbyists are included with a list of the clients each represents. Employers of lobbyists are also listed alphabetically.
Lower House The Assembly.
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Reading Presentation of a bill before the house by reading its number, author, and title. A bill is on either first, second, or third reading until it is passed by both houses.
Reapportionment Revising the allocation of congressional seats based on census results. Also used to refer to redistricting (the revi-sion of legislative district boundaries) to reflect census results.
Recess (1) An official pause in a committee hearing or floor session that halts the proceedings for a period of time but does not have the finality of adjournment. (2) A break of more than four days in the regular session schedule such as the “Easter recess.”
Reconsideration A motion giving the opportunity to take another vote on a matter previously decided in a committee hearing or floor session.
Referendum The method, used by members of the public, by which a measure adopted by the Legislature may be submitted to the electorate for a vote. A referendum petition must be signed by electors equal in number to 5 percent of the votes for all candidates for Governor at the last gubernatorial election.
Rescind A motion to revoke an action previously taken.
Roll Call Recording the vote of each member of a committee or of the full Assembly or Senate. Committee roll calls are con-ducted by the committee secretary, who calls each member’s name in alphabetical order with the name of the chair called last. Assembly roll calls are conducted electronically, with each Member pushing a button from his or her as-signed seat. Senate roll calls are conducted by the Reading Clerk, who reads each Senator’s name in alphabetical order.
Rule Waiver Exemption to the Assembly, Senate, or Joint Rules, for which formal permission must be granted.
Rules Principles formally adopted to govern the operation of either or both houses. These include Standing Rules of the Assembly, Standing Rules of the Senate, and Joint Rules of the Senate and Assembly.
Second Reading Each bill introduced must be read three times before final passage. Second reading occurs after a bill has been re-ported to the floor from committee.
Section Ordinarily, a portion of the California Codes or other statutory law; alternatively, a portion of the text of a bill. The text of code sections is set forth in bills as proposed to be amended, repealed, or added.
Senate The house of the California Legislature consisting of 40 members elected from districts apportioned on the basis of population, one-half of whom are elected or re-elected every two years for four-year terms.
Sergeant-At-Arms Employee responsible for maintaining order and providing security for the Legislature. The Chief Sergeant-at-Arms in each house is elected by the Members of that house at the beginning of every legislative session.
Session The period during which the Legislature meets. The Legislature may meet in either regular or special (extraordinary) session.
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Urgency Clause Section of a bill stating that the bill will take effect immediately upon enactment. A vote on the urgency clause, re-quiring a two-thirds vote in each house, must precede a vote on the bill.
Veto The Governor’s formal rejection of a measure passed by the Legislature. The Governor may also exercise a line item veto, whereby the amount of an appropriation is reduced or eliminated, while the rest of the bill is approved. (See Blue Pencil.) A veto may be overridden by a two-thirds vote in each house.
Voice Vote A vote that requires only an oral “aye” or “no,” with no official count taken. The presiding officer determines whether the “ayes” or “noes” carry.
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