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Board directs staff to analyze options for a legislative work group, committee or existing process and report back
Summary
After a lengthy discussion on governance and AB 102 constraints, the Board asked staff to return in July with analysis of three options for handling legislative matters: a standing work group, a reformed legislative committee, or using existing board‑member agenda processes with updated governance rules.
The Board of Equalization on June 18 directed staff to return in July with analysis of options for how the board should handle legislation and formal requests to support or oppose bills. The board unanimously approved a motion to study three approaches and report back for a decision.
Member Tony Vasquez introduced a proposal to create a standing legislative work group that would function year‑round to vet bills and recommend board positions. “Each board member should be allowed to submit any legislative agenda items to the executive…
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