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Carlsbad subcommittee agrees to track dozens of state bills; sets watch/support/oppose positions

2675151 · March 18, 2025
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Summary

After a detailed legislative briefing from contract lobbyists, the City of Carlsbad legislative subcommittee voted to place several bills on watch, support or oppose lists and asked staff to continue monitoring other measures that could affect housing, public meetings and utilities.

The City of Carlsbad legislative subcommittee voted to track and take preliminary positions on a range of state bills after a lengthy update from the city’s contract lobbyists.

The subcommittee directed staff and its lobbyists to “watch” AB 544 (e-bike helmet proposal), AB 532 (low-income water rate assistance, author Ransom) and SB 350 (state water low-rate assistance) and added SB 707 (local meeting access requirements) to the watch list during a motion approved by the subcommittee. The panel also identified a set of bills recommended for formal support and opposition for additional follow-up…

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