Resources
- 2023 Legislative Report
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FAQ: The Medicinal Cannabis Patients’ Right of Access Act
In 2022, the Legislature passed and Gov. Gavin Newsom signed into law SB 1186 (Wiener), the Medicinal Cannabis Patients’ Right of Access Act (Act).
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EV Charging Stations
Hear from key state agencies about the massive investments being made and what is available to cities from the federal government to deploy direct current fast chargers throughout the state. These types of chargers are the quickest way to charge electric vehicles, but are more expensive to operate.
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Special Briefing on the 2022 Legislative Report and New Laws Impacting Cities
Join the League of California Cities legislative team to learn about the most significant legislation signed into law in 2022.
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State of Broadband
Fast, accessible broadband has become essential for work, doctor visits, school, and other daily necessities. Hear from federal, regional, and other broadband experts about the substantial resources that cities can tap into to help close the state’s digital divide.
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Legislative Call to Action: Sign and Veto Requests to the Governor 2022
The legislative session ended on Aug. 31. Gov. Gavin Newsom had until Sept. 30 to sign or veto measures passed by the Legislature. This was the final opportunity for city officials to voice their support or opposition to the Governor on key bills.
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Summer Recess Briefing on Priority Bills 2022
This webinar took place on June 30, 2022.
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California CLASS
A joint powers authority investment pool for California public agencies.
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Special Briefing on California’s Water and Drought Conditions
The League of California Cities, in partnership with our Rural City Information Exchange, held a special briefing with California Natural Resources Agency Secretary Wade Crowfoot on the state’s current water and drought conditions and what cities need to do to curb water use.
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SB 1383 Implementation
SB 1383 regulations are to go into effect on January 1, 2022. The regulations aims to divert 50% of organic waste from landfills below 2014 levels by 2020 and 75% by 2025.
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Transportation, Communications, and Public Works
The Transportation, Communications, and Public Works (TCPW) Policy Committee reviews issues related to transportation planning, technology, funding, construction, public works, telecommunications, and other related areas.
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Revenue and Taxation
The Revenue and Taxation Policy Committee reviews issues related to finance administration, taxation reform, revenue needs, and revenue sources at the federal, state, and local levels.
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Public Safety
The Public Safety Policy Committee reviews issues related to law enforcement, fire and life safety policies, including emergency communications, and emergency services, including ambulance and disaster preparedness.
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Housing, Community, and Economic Development
The Housing, Community, and Economic Development (HCED) Policy Committee reviews issues related to general plans and zoning, housing, rent control, land use regulation, development fees, building standards, and economic development policy including redevelopment and enterprise zones.
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Governance, Transparency, and Labor Relations
The Governance, Transparency, and Labor Relations Policy Committee reviews issues related to transparency, technology (open data), healthcare, elections, and political reform. Additionally, the committee oversees pensions and workers compensation reform, as well as other labor-related issues.
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Environmental Quality
The Environmental Quality (EQ) Policy Committee reviews issues related to air, water and water quality, California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), solid waste and recycling, hazardous materials, coastal issues, utilities, and wildfires.
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Community Services
The Community Services Policy Committee reviews issues related to childcare, parks and recreation, libraries, natural disaster preparation, cultural arts, and community and human services programs.
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Summary of Existing Policy and Guiding Principles 2022
The Summary of Existing Policy and Guiding Principles is intended to be a living reference, updated biennially, to reflect changes to Cal Cities policy. Cal Cities uses the publication as a reference tool when reviewing legislation that is introduced to determine how it relates to existing Cal Cities policy.
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Providing Conflict of Interest Advice
This guide aims to provide local agency counsel with efficient and practical guidance on analyzing conflict of interest issues.
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Counsel and Council: A Guide to Building a Productive City Attorney-City Council Relationship
A guide to building a productive city attorney-city council relationship.