Budget & Trailer Bills Update

Governor Signs the Budget, Legislature Continues Work on Trailer Bills Gov. Gavin Newsom formally adopted the budget, AB 74, on June 27. Following its adoption, a series of trailer bills have been making their way to the floors of both the Senate and the Assembly. Among the trailer bill items approved last week was the cannabis trailer bill, AB 97, with key provisions related to provisional licensing, local equity grants, and penalties against unlicensed cannabis activity. Read more about the trailer bills .

League News

Moving Forward After SCOTUS Ruling in Census Case On June 27, in a 5-4 ruling, the Supreme Court rejected President Trump’s Administration’s decision to include a citizenship question in the 2020 Census, citing a pretextual violation of the Administrative Procedures Act.

Department of Finance Releases FY 2019-20 Suspended State Mandates Most city officials do not relish complying with state mandates, but what they may not know is that the Legislature and Governor agree to "suspend" numerous mandates in the annual budget process. This means locals do not have to comply with them.

Conferences & Education

Discover the League’s Annual Conference Sessions Online Now Get a sneak peek at the planned educational sessions that will be offered at the League of California Cities 2019 Annual Conference & Expo.

Registration Open – ILG Public Engagement Training Are you getting the results you want from your public engagement efforts? Enroll in the Institute for Local Government’s TIERS Public Engagement Learning Lab and learn a step-by-step framework to successfully plan and implement your next public engagement effort. The next Learning Lab is Sept. 5-6 in San Diego.

Upcoming Events

July 16 Webinar: Summer Recess/End of Session Legislative Briefing Oct. 16 – 18 Annual Conference & Expo

Nov. 20 – 23 NLC 2019 City Summit (San Antonio, Texas)

Opportunities for Cities

League-Sponsored Bond Agency Issues $5 Million Tax-Exempt Bonds for Affordable Housing in Oroville The League’s co-sponsorship of the California Statewide Communities Development Authority (CSCDA) continues to be one of the most significant benefits for League members. CSCDA announced more than $5 million in tax-exempt affordable housing bonds for Sierra Heights Apartments in Oroville.

Final Opportunity to Register For the 2020 Census New Construction Program The U.S. Census Bureau (USCB) has extended the deadline to register for the New Construction Program – the last chance for local governments to update USCB’s address list to ensure a complete and accurate population count.

More News & Events

Upcoming Bills in Committee, July 1 – 10 Legislative policy committees are still in full swing over the next couple of weeks. League HOT bills including, AB 429 (Nazarian), SB 5 (Beall), AB 1763 (Chiu), will be heard in committees this week.

Showcase Your Small City The National League of Cities (NLC) is celebrating Small Cities Month throughout the month of July as part of its Summer of Love. This year’s theme is: Why I Love My Small City: Stories of Resilience, Courage and Community. NLC has several resources for small cities to use on its website to share how your city is responding to the unique issues it faces. There is a short form on the NLC website that allows cities to share services, a program or project that shows love to its residents.

New #LoveMyCity Campaign Celebrates the Love People Have for Their Communities More than 200 million people across the United States live in a city, town or village that they love. While the country is feeling increasingly divided and polarized, the National League of Cities is bringing together top researchers, media partners, corporate leaders and local elected officials to spotlight the connection that residents feel with their cities through the #LoveMyCity campaign.

New this Month in Western City Magazine A look at the progress cities are making in sustainability, good news for cities about producer-paid collection of used needles and medications, the surprising impact of e-commerce on our communities, the 2019 Outstanding Local Streets and Roads Project Awards and much more.

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