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Aug. 8, 2014 Issue #66 Editor's NoteFor a PDF copy of the newsletter please visit the League's website. For more updates from the League, follow us on Twitter and like us on Facebook.Bills in Committee: Aug. 11–15The following is a list of League priority and hot bills scheduled to be heard as the Legislature prepares to meet the Aug. 15 fiscal committee deadline.Legislation, Hot Bills CalEPA/ARB to Hold Cap-and-Trade Auction Proceed Investment Public WorkshopThe California Environmental Protection Agency (CalEPA) and Air Resources Board (ARB) will hold three public workshops this month to discuss three items: the investment of Cap-and-Trade auction proceeds in disadvantaged communities, the identification of disadvantaged communities and the criteria for determining benefits to disadvantaged communities in accordance with SB 535 (De León, Chapter 830, Statutes of 2012).Enviornmental Quality, Cap-and-Trade, Transportation Time Running Short as Lawmakers, Governor Wrangling over Water BondAgainst the backdrop of one of the most severe droughts in recorded California history, lawmakers debate on about whether to replace Proposition 43, the $11.1 billion water bond, with a less costly option. Legislation, Environmental Quality, Water Bill Signed by Governor Clarifies Stormwater Management FeesGov. Jerry Brown signed a new law clarifying how Proposition 218 applies to fees for domestic water supply. AB 2403 (Rendon) amends the definition of "water" in the Proposition 218 Implementation Act so that it is consistent with recent court decisions.so that it is consistent with recent court decisions.Legislation, Environmental Quality, Water |
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