RECEIVE update on legislative activities and ADOPT positions on legislation.

The Executive Committee reviewed the updated draft bill list and update on state and federal legislative activities on April 1, 2020 and recommended positions as indicated on the list.

Three new bills present a threat to local control over locally-approved sales tax measures and the locally-driven transportation planning process.

Attached are a state update from Agency legislative consultant Gus Khouri and a draft bill list. Additions from the list adopted by the TAMC Board of Directors on March 25, 2020 include the following bills:

• Assembly Bill 2011 (Holden): West San Bernardino County Rail Construction Authority and Senate Bill 1390 (Portantino): Montclair to Ontario Airport Construction Authority - both bills would undermine existing local sales tax authorities by creating new entities to be funded through a previously approved sales tax measure currently overseen by the San Bernardino County Transportation Authority, who are asking partner agencies around the state to oppose this measure. The Executive Committee recommends an oppose position on both bills.
• Senate Bill 1363 (Allen): Regional Transportation Plans: Reduction of Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Vehicle Miles Traveled: this bill would give the California Air Resources Board even more authority over the currently locally-driven planning process. The Executive Committee recommends an oppose position.