CC 05-07-2024 Item No. 10. 2024 Legislative Update_Staff PresentationCity Manager’s Office/Gonsalves and Son
2024 Legislative Update
City Council meeting
May 7, 2024
CC 05-07-2024 Item No. 10
Tonight’s
Action
Subject: 2024 Legislative Update
Recommended Action: Receive
an overview of pending legislation
and direct staff to prepare and
send letters taking a support
position on the following:
1.Bay Area Affordable Housing
Measure (BAHFA)
2.Assembly Bill 1779 (Irwin)
3.Senate Bill 1143 (Allen)
January informational memo outlines 2024 legislative process
Background
Legislative Priorities
The City will support legislation that:
1.Helps Cupertino build a fiscally sustainable and
resilient community.
2.Furthers the health and wellbeing of Cupertino
community members and enhances public
engagement and transparency.
3.Promotes Cupertino’s infrastructure needs.
For more information, visit cupertino.gov/legislation
Three-Step Approach
2024 Legislative Update
•2,295 new bills
•Trends
•Public Safety
•Climate
•Housing
•State Budget
•Leadership/Electoral Changes
2024 Legislative Deadlines
February 16 Last day for bills to be introduced
May 17 Last day for fiscal committees to meet
May 24 Last day for each house to pass bills introduced in
that house
June 15 Budget Bill must be passed by midnight.
June 27 Last day for a legislative measure to qualify for the
Nov. 5 General Election ballot
August 5 Legislature reconvenes from Summer Recess.
August 31 Last day for each house to pass bills. Final Recess
begins upon adjournment. Bills go to Governor.
September 30 Last day for Governor to sign or veto bills.
1.Affordable Housing
Bay Area Affordable Housing Measure
(BAHFA)
2.Public Safety
AB 1779 (Irwin)
3.Environmental/Climate
SB 1143 (Allen)
Bills of Interest
Bay Area Affordable Housing Measure (BAHFA)
Summary
Regional bond
measure aiming to
generate $10-$20B
for affordable
housing in the Bay
Area.
Potential Impact
If approved, Santa Clara
County’s allocation is
estimated as follows:
•$1.2B if bond is $10B
•$2.4B if bond is $20B
Staff Recommendation: Support
AB 1779 (Irwin) Theft/Jurisdiction
Summary
This bill would remove
the jurisdictional
limitations for theft
offenses that occur
throughout several
counties.
Potential Impact
In Cupertino, retail stores
have experienced retail
theft crimes. This would hold
offenders accountable
through a streamlined
regional effort.
Staff Recommendation: Support
SB 1143 (Allen) Waste Management
Summary
This bill would establish
an extended producer
responsibility program
for California’s HHW
collection and
management system.
Potential Impact
This bill could bring in direct
funds to offset the future
costs for the City to
continue participating in
County’s HHW program.
Staff Recommendation: Support
Next Steps
Tonight’s
Action
Subject: 2024 Legislative Update
Recommended Action: Receive
an overview of pending legislation
and direct staff to prepare and
send letters taking positions on the
following:
1.Bay Area Affordable Housing
Measure (BAHFA)
2.Assembly Bill 1779 (Irwin)
3.Senate Bill 1143 (Allen)
Thank You!