AB 759 (Grayson) Heads to the Governor
Good news: CASA’s sponsored legislation to modernize accounting procedures in the Sanitary Districts Act is headed to the Governor! The bill would allow sanitary districts to adopt a resolution to allow the issuance of warrants without Board president approval, so long as the check register is included in the meeting materials at the next regularly scheduled board meeting.  If enacted this bill goes into effect January 1, 2024. We ask that agencies interested send a letter of support to Governor Newsom, and reach out to Spencer Saks with any questions or comments.

 

Legislature Passes Budget by Deadline
Last Thursday, the Legislature passed their Budget bill which includes provisions necessary to close the $31.5 billion spending gap. While many programs and items have been cut, we are happy to report that $300 million for water recycling was restored in the Budget after the Governor’s May Revision proposed it be cut and moved into a Resources Bond. While the Budget bill has technically been passed, the budget process is far from over, and legislative leaders will continue negotiating with Governor Newsom on the many details that remain undecided, including the Governor’s infrastructure streamlining package. These outstanding items will pass in subsequent trailer bills later this summer.

 

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CASA has created a new comprehensive e-newsletter to share state legislative updates with the CASA membership. If you are interested in receiving these updates, please contact Spencer Saks. The latest edition is available here.