DATE: January 16, 2019
SUBJECT:
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PRESENTATION ON 2019-2020 PORT OF SAN DIEGO LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES AND DIRECTION TO STAFF
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The 2019-2020 Legislative Priorities agenda encompasses the Port of San Diego's policy goals and potential legislative priorities at the state and federal level for a two-year timeframe, concurrent with the 2019-2020 California legislative session. This document is guided by the District's Compass Strategic Plan, the 2018-2022 Legislative Platform, existing Board Policies and direction, the District's Executive Leadership Group, and staff input. Legislative priorities are identified at the local, state, and federal levels of government. Efforts to advance these priorities will range from the District acting as the lead entity in moving legislation, to collaborative efforts with multiple stakeholders in which the District is a participant.
RECOMMENDATION:
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Review priorities and potential legislation for 2019, according the legislative priorities, and provide direction to staff.
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FISCAL IMPACT:[h1]
This agenda item is for presentation purposes only and has no fiscal impact.
COMPASS STRATEGIC GOALS:[h2]
This agenda item supports the following Strategic Goal(s).
* A Port that the public understands and trusts.
DISCUSSION:
Review of 2018
The 2018 legislative session was another productive year in Sacramento with efforts focused both on the California Legislature as well as regulatory actions at various state agencies. Government & Civic Relations engaged the State Legislature, the Administration and State Agencies including the California Air Resources Board, State Lands Commission and the Governor's Office of Planning and Research on behalf of the Port on a variety of issues. During the state's legislative session, staff reviewed several hundred bills and amendments, identifying numerous pieces of legislation for further analysis and monitoring, several of them ultimately just...
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