2024 Legislative Conference Agendas and Other Materials
Use the accordion tabs below to access meeting agendas, presentation materials, and other helpful legislative handouts. View a map of the convention center here.
Legislative Visit Materials
- 2024 Legislative Priorities
- 2024 Policy Committee Priorities
- County Services Flyer
- AT HOME Legislative Update
- Senate Bill 1383 (Organic Waste) Issue Brief
Administration of Justice Policy Committee Meeting
The CSAC Administration of Justice (AOJ) Policy Committee has responsibility for a broad array of justice-related issues that includes juvenile justice; probation; courts; and all county functions connected to the civil and criminal justice systems. The committee has primary responsibility for the development of policies relating to the administration and financing of the various county programs under its purview. The agenda includes:
- A discussion on Concerns and Local Responses to Retail Theft. Attendees will have an opportunity to hear perspectives from Sacramento County’s District Attorney, Thien Ho, and Yolo County’s Chief Public Defender, Tracie Olson.
- An update on Administration of Justice-related legislation.
Download AOJ Policy Committee Packet
Agriculture, Environment & Natural Resources Policy Committee Meeting
CSAC’s Agriculture Environment, and Natural Resources Policy Committee will continue the conversation around state and local initiatives to support communities facing wildfire risk. The agenda includes:
- A presentation from the California Fire Safe Council and county coordinator program.
- A presentation on broader efforts to prepare communities for wildfire and community hardening initiatives.
- A presentation on state priorities in a challenging budget year.
- A presentation from the UC Cooperative Extension, on tree mortality and bark beetle.
Download AENR Policy Committee Packet
Government Finance & Administration Policy Committee Meeting
The Government Finance and Administration (GFA) Policy Committee advocates on state and federal legislative proposals, state budget items, ballot measures, and regulatory changes associated with a wide range of matters involving local finance, government operations, and employee relations. The agenda includes:
- A panel discussion on State Mandates.
- A panel discussion on the California Business Roundtable Ballot Initiative – “The Taxpayer Protection and Government Accountability Act.”
- An update on Government Finance and Administration-related legislation.
Download GFA Policy Committee Packet
Health & Human Services Policy Committee Meeting
The Health and Human Services (HHS) Policy Committee is responsible for the development of policies/proposals relating to a range of health, behavioral health and social services programs. During the 2024 Legislative Conference, the HHS Policy Committee will include:
- A conversation on uplifting the county voice through the state budget process with Los Angeles County Supervisor Holly Mitchell, former Chair of Senate Budget and Fiscal Review Committee
- An update on the Master Plan for Aging from California Department of Aging Director Susan DeMarois, including an overview of the California 2030 Report, next steps, and opportunities for counties.
- An overview of the CalAIM Justice-Involved Initiative with Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) staff, as well as representatives from a county planning for implementation in 2024.
- A review of CSAC’s Health and Human Services 2024 legislative and budget advocacy so far, with an opportunity for Q&A of CSAC’s HHS staff.
Download HHS Policy Committee Packet
Download California CalAIM 1115 Demonstration Waiver Presentation
Download California Department of Aging Presentation
Download Area Agencies on Aging Fact Sheet
Download Yuba County's Approach to the CalAIM Justice-Involved Initiative Presentation
Download HHS Legislative and Budget Update
Housing, Land Use & Transportation Policy Committee Meeting
The Housing, Land Use and Transportation (HLT) Policy Committee is responsible for reviewing state and federal legislative proposals, state budget items, ballot measures and regulatory proposals focused on housing, land use, transportation, and tribal and intergovernmental relations. The agenda includes:
- A panel on “How Should Counties be Engaged on Autonomous Vehicle Issues” with Tricia Suzuki Blindstrub, Political Director for Teamsters Joint Council 7 and Christopher Childs, Consultant for the Autonomous Vehicle Industry.
- A Supervisor Roundtable on Barriers to Building More Housing in Counties. From dealing with CEQA lawsuits that slow down construction to significant resistance from community members or the lack of infrastructure, counties must continue to work to remove these barriers and identify and support the development of infrastructure needed to address the housing crisis. This marks the commencement of a two-part session designed to foster an interactive dialogue in which county supervisors are strongly encouraged to participate directly.
Download HLT Policy Committee Packet
Workshop: Governing Artificial Intelligence: Beyond the Headlines, Into the Future of County Government
Join academic experts and public servants actively navigating the use of artificial intelligence during this dynamic workshop. As the use of this rapidly evolving technology is being explored to improve the functioning of government, county officials from across the state will share the value of artificial intelligence for their operations, and strategies to harness artificial intelligence to modernize service delivery. The agenda includes:
- A presentation from Dr. Brandie Nonnecke, Ph.D., Founding Director of the CITRUS Policy Lab and Associate Research Professor at the Goldman School of Public Policy, UC Berkeley.
- An update regarding the work of the CSAC Artificial Intelligence Steering Committee and Working Group.
- An opportunity for attendees to engage in interactive discussion about how their county is using artificial intelligence, or share any challenges they are facing.
Download AI Workshop Agenda Packet
Proposition 1: What Counties Should Expect and Plan For
The passage of Proposition 1 is just the beginning of a multi-year process of intensive planning, as well as stakeholder engagement at the state and local level, to fully implement these significant reforms in the best interests of California’s most vulnerable populations while preserving core services. Join representatives from the Administration as they provide an outline of the major provisions of Proposition 1 and provide an update on upcoming planning activities and implementation timelines.
Download Prop 1 Workshop Agenda
Download Prop 1 Workshop Issue Overview
Download Prop 1 Workshop Presentation
