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LEGISLATION COMMITTEE

Meeting Date:	02/13/2017
Subject: State Bills of Interest to Contra Costa County
Submitted For:	LEGISLATION COMMITTEE
Department:	County Administrator
Referral No.:	2017-05
Referral Name:	State Bills of Interest
Presenter:	L. DeLaney and Cathy Christian	Contact:

Information

Referral History:

The Legislation Committee regularly reviews and makes recommendations to the Board of Supervisors on state bills of interest that may impact or affect County operations and programs. Attached is the Master List of state bills that County staff is reviewing and monitoring (Attachment A).

The last day for bills to be introduced is February 17, 2017. The 2017 Legislative Session calendar is Attachment B.

Staff is watching for bills that may be introduced related to:

1. Changing a law that bars paramedics from taking patients to mental health urgent care and sobering centers.
2. The collection of a DNA sample upon the conviction of specified misdemeanors.
3. The support of fire protection efforts in east Contra Costa County.
4. Proposed restructuring of the administration and enforcement of water rights and the State Water Project

Referral Update:

State bills of interest to Contra Costa County are identified by staff, our state advocates, UCC and CSAC staff, and other county-related associations. The Legislation Committee may provide direction to staff on pursuing additional information and input about the potential impacts of bills on County operations and programs, or may make recommendations on advocacy positions to the Board of Supervisors.

Recommendation(s)/Next Step(s):

REVIEW the Master List of State Bills of Interest to Contra Costa County and provide direction to staff, as needed.

Attachments
Attachment A: Master List of Bills
Attachment B: 2017 Legislative Calendar