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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05.09.2024 Board Correspondence - FW_ The CSAC Bulletin_ May 9, 2024The CSAC Bulletin for May 9, 2024 View this email in your browser May 9, 2024 Advocacy | Member Services | Of Other Interest | Job Openings Welcome to the weekly CSAC Bulletin. Please share comments with CSAC at rserrao@counties.org. Finances and the way state and local services are funded take center stage as a series of important events unfold across California’s political landscape. Highlights include: Governor Gavin Newsom's unveiling of the May Revision to the budget. Tune in tomorrow at 11 AM. The California Supreme Court heard arguments in a case that could impact revenues for government services. .ATTENTION: This message originated from outside Butte County. Please exercise judgment before opening attachments, clicking on links, or replying.. From:Clerk of the Board To:Bennett, Robin; Clerk of the Board; Connelly, Bill; Cook, Holly; Cook, Robin; Durfee, Peter; Jessee, Meegan; Kimmelshue, Tod; Kitts, Melissa; Lee, Lewis; Pickett, Andy; Ritter, Tami; Stephens, Brad J.; Sweeney, Kathleen; Teeter, Doug; Zepeda, Elizabeth Subject:Board Correspondence - FW: The CSAC Bulletin: May 9, 2024 Date:Friday, May 10, 2024 8:27:42 AM Please see Board correspondence - From: CSAC <csac@counties.org> Sent: Thursday, May 9, 2024 5:00 PM To: Clerk of the Board <clerkoftheboard@buttecounty.net> Subject: The CSAC Bulletin: May 9, 2024 Next week, the state Capitol will see pivotal legislative activity, particularly "Suspense Day," where bills with significant fiscal impacts will be decided upon by appropriations committees. Many of these bills relate to county government, with CSAC closely monitoring developments. ADVOCACY Back to Top 2024-25 May Budget Revision to be Released on May 10 The Governor’s Office announced it will release the revised 2024-25 budget proposal on Friday, May 10th at 11 AM. The Governor will begin a press conference around that time, which will be broadcast on the Governor’s YouTube channel. Read more. California Supreme Court Considers Constitutionality of “Taxpayer Protection and Government Accountability Act” On Wednesday, May 8, 2024, the California Supreme Court heard oral arguments for Legislature of the State of California v. Weber (Hiltachk). The case is a pre-election review of Initiative #1935, titled the “Taxpayer Protection and Government Accountability Act,” by its sponsors and given a circulating title “Limits the Ability of Voters and State and Local Governments to Raise Revenues for Government Services,” by the Attorney General. Read more. Legislative Fiscal Committee Deadlines Collide with Release of the Governor’s May Budget Revision Proposal As the curtains close on policy committee hearings in the first house, our legislative spotlight now shifts dramatically towards the fiscal committees. In the weeks ahead, bills will navigate through a labyrinth of legislative deadlines, each more critical than the last. Amidst this intricate dance of governance, the fate of many bills hinges on a pivotal distinction: their fiscal impact on the state as determined by the Office of Legislative Counsel. Read more. Federal Update – FAA Update, Farm Bill Proposals, and More Ahead of a Friday deadline, the Senate this week continued to work through legislation (H.R. 3935) that would reauthorize the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) for the next five years. As one of the few remaining must-pass measures this year, the package has become a magnet for dozens of unrelated policy riders. Despite a recent bipartisan, bicameral deal, lawmakers have been unable to work out an agreement on amendments that would allow the measure to move forward. Read more. Federal Aviation Administration Adds Affordable Connectivity Program Amendment to Reauthorization Legislation An amendment has been introduced to include funding for the ACP in the upcoming Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Reauthorization legislation. The amendment, presented by Senator Peter Welch (Vermont), proposes a $7 billion allocation to the ACP, mirroring the funding level outlined in the ACP Extension Act of 2024. Read more. Call to Action – CSAC Urges Opposition to SB 1057 and AB 2882 CSAC, alongside the Rural County Representatives, the Urban Counties of California, and others, is urging strong opposition to Senate Bill 1057 and Assembly Bill 2882. Read more. Proposition 1: Recording Now Available for First Listening Session on the Behavioral Health Infrastructure Bond Act: BHCIP Rounds 7 & 8 The recording and materials for the first public listening session hosted by the Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) on April 19, 2024, on Proposition 1 – Behavioral Health Infrastructure Bond Act of 2024 Behavioral Health Continuum Infrastructure Program (BHCIP) Round 7 and Round 8: Unmet Needs – are now available. This was the first of monthly public listening sessions being held through October 2024: Read more. Juvenile Titles 15 & 24 Regulations Revision Education Workgroup Meetings The BSCC is pleased to announce the Education Workgroup, which will review minimum standards in § 1370 of Title 15 Minimum Standards for Juvenile Facilities and work together to draft proposed revisions for the 2022 Juvenile Titles 15 and 24 Regulations Revision Executive Steering Committee’s consideration. Read more. NTIA Releases “The 2023 Office of Internet Connectivity and Growth Annual Report” As required by The ACCESS BROADBAND Act, which requires The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) to submit an annual report to Congress, the NTIA released The 2023 Office of Internet Connectivity and Growth Annual Report last week. The report highlights federal investments in high-speed internet programs. Read more. MEMBER SERVICES Back to Top CSAC celebrates Public Service Recognition Week by Honoring County Leaders CSAC joined in celebration of Public Service Recognition Week by recognizing five exemplary county leaders from Humboldt, Fresno, Mariposa, Monterey, and Riverside counties. Read more. PRISM Introduces InsureOne Premier – A Perk for Counties and their Employees CSAC Finance Corporation and PRISM are thrilled to share a new program available to all county members and their employees. The Personal Lines Insurance Program (PLIP) through partnership with Confie offers PRISM members access to InsureOne Premier services, which are practical group savings on everyday insurance coverages. Read more. JOB OPENINGS Back to Top Click here to see the latest county and local government job postings. Copyright © 2024 California State Association of Counties, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you're a member of CSAC or because you showed interest in receiving weekly updates about news of importance to California counties. Our mailing address is: California State Association of Counties 1100 K Street, Suite 101 Sacramento, CA 95814 Add us to your address book Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list