AB 1873: Office of Planning and Research: Board of Infrastructure Planning, Development, and Finance.
- Session Year: 2015-2016
- House: Assembly
- Latest Version Date: 2016-04-19
Existing law establishes the Strategic Growth Council and requires the council, among other things, to identify and review the activities and funding programs of member state agencies that may be coordinated to improve air and water quality. Office of Planning and Research within the office of the Governor and further establishes, within the Office of Planning and Research, the Planning Advisory and Assistance Council. Existing law requires the Office of Planning and Research to, among other duties, assist the council engage in the formulation, evaluation, and updating of long-range goals and policies for land use, population growth and distribution, urban expansion, development, open space, resource preservation and utilization, air and water quality, and other factors that shape statewide development patterns and significantly influence the quality of the states environment.
This bill would establish within the council a establish, within the Office of Planning and Research, the Board of Infrastructure Planning, Development, and Finance, consisting to be composed of the Governor, the Treasurer, the Controller, the Secretary of Transportation, the Director of General Services, or their designee, one member selected appointed by the President pro Tempore of the Senate, and one member selected appointed by the Speaker of the Assembly. The bill would require the board to categorize and recommend the priority of the states infrastructure needs and develop funding to finance those projects.
Existing law establishes the Strategic Growth Council and requires the council, among other things, to identify and review the activities and funding programs of member state agencies that may be coordinated to improve air and water quality.
This bill would establish within the council a Board of Infrastructure Planning, Development, and Finance, consisting of the Governor, the Treasurer, the Controller, the Secretary of Transportation, the Director of General Services, one member selected by the President pro Tempore of the Senate, and one member selected by the Speaker of the Assembly. The bill would require the board to categorize and recommend the priority of the states infrastructure needs and develop funding to finance those projects.
Existing law requires each pupil completing grade 12 to satisfy certain requirements as a condition of receiving a diploma of graduation from high school. These requirements include the completion of designated coursework in grades 9 to 12, inclusive, including the completion of at least 2 courses in mathematics, 2 courses in science, including biological and physical sciences, and one course in visual or performing arts, foreign language, or career technical education. Existing law authorizes the governing board of a school district to adopt additional coursework requirements. Existing law authorizes the governing board of a school district that requires the completion of more than 2 courses in mathematics for graduation from high school to award a pupil up to one mathematics course credit for successfully completing an approved computer science course, as provided.
This bill would make nonsubstantive changes to that latter provision.
Existing law requires each pupil completing grade 12 to satisfy certain requirements as a condition of receiving a diploma of graduation from high school. These requirements include the completion of designated coursework in grades 9 to 12, inclusive, including the completion of at least 2 courses in mathematics, 2 courses in science, including biological and physical sciences, and one course in visual or performing arts, foreign language, or career technical education. Existing law authorizes the governing board of a school district to adopt additional coursework requirements. Existing law authorizes the governing board of a school district that requires the completion of more than 2 courses in mathematics for graduation from high school to award a pupil up to one mathematics course credit for successfully completing an approved computer science course, as provided.
This bill would make nonsubstantive changes to that latter provision.
(a)There is within the office the Board of Infrastructure Planning, Development, and Finance.
(b)The board shall be composed of all of the following members:
(1)The Governor, or his or her designee.
(2)The Treasurer, or his or her designee.
(3)The Controller, or his or her designee.
(4)The Secretary of Transportation, or his or her designee.
(5)The Director of General Services, or his or her designee.
(6)One member appointed by the President pro Tempore of the Senate.
(7)One member appointed by the Speaker of the Assembly.
65040.32.The board shall categorize and recommend the priority of the states infrastructure needs and develop funding to finance those projects.
SECTION 1.Section 75131 is added to the Public Resources Code, to read:75131.(a)There is within the council a Board of Infrastructure Planning, Development, and Finance. The board shall consist of the Governor, the Treasurer, the Controller, the Secretary of Transportation, the Director of General Services, one member selected by the President pro Tempore of the Senate, and one member selected by the Speaker of the Assembly.
(b)The board shall categorize and recommend the priority of the states infrastructure needs and develop funding to finance those projects.
(a)There is within the council a Board of Infrastructure Planning, Development, and Finance. The board shall consist of the Governor, the Treasurer, the Controller, the Secretary of Transportation, the Director of General Services, one member selected by the President pro Tempore of the Senate, and one member selected by the Speaker of the Assembly.
(b)The board shall categorize and recommend the priority of the states infrastructure needs and develop funding to finance those projects.
SECTION 1.Section 51225.35 of the Education Code is amended to read:51225.35.(a)(1)If the governing board of a school district requires more than two courses in mathematics for graduation from high school, the governing board of the school district may award a pupil up to one mathematics course credit pursuant to subparagraph (B) of paragraph (1) of subdivision (a) of Section 51225.3 for successfully completing a category C approved computer science course.
(2)The governing board of the school district is encouraged to ensure that any computer science course that the school district awards a pupil mathematics course credit for pursuant to paragraph (1) builds upon fundamental mathematics content.
(3)The governing board of the school district is encouraged to support schools in submitting any computer science course that a school wishes to use to fulfill school district imposed mathematics subject area requirements to the University of California for certification and addition to the schools AG course list.
(b)For purposes of this section, category C refers to the AG admission requirements for the California State University and the University of California.
(a)(1)If the governing board of a school district requires more than two courses in mathematics for graduation from high school, the governing board of the school district may award a pupil up to one mathematics course credit pursuant to subparagraph (B) of paragraph (1) of subdivision (a) of Section 51225.3 for successfully completing a category C approved computer science course.
(2)The governing board of a the school district is encouraged to ensure that any computer science course that the school district awards a pupil mathematics course credit for pursuant to paragraph (1) builds upon fundamental mathematics content.
(3)The governing board of a the school district is encouraged to support schools in submitting any computer science course that a school wishes to use to fulfill school district imposed mathematics subject area requirements to the University of California for certification and addition to the schools AG course list.
(b)For purposes of this section, category C refers to the AG admission requirements for the California State University and the University of California.
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| Feb 10, 2016 | Read first time. To print. |
| Feb 11, 2016 | From printer. May be heard in committee March 12. |
| Mar 17, 2016 | Referred to Coms. on NAT. RES. and A. & A.R. |
| Mar 18, 2016 | From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on NAT. RES. Read second time and amended. |
| Mar 28, 2016 | Re-referred to Com. on NAT. RES. |
| Mar 31, 2016 | Re-referred to Com. on A. & A.R. pursuant to Assembly Rule 96. |
| Mar 31, 2016 | Re-referred to Coms. on H. & C.D. and A. & A.R. pursuant to Assembly Rule 96. |
| Apr 18, 2016 | From committee: Amend, and do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 7. Noes 2.) (April 13). |
| Apr 19, 2016 | Read second time and amended. |
| Apr 20, 2016 | Re-referred to Com. on APPR. |
| May 11, 2016 | In committee: Set, first hearing. Referred to APPR. suspense file. |
| May 27, 2016 | In committee: Held under submission. |
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| Apr 13, 2016 | Do pass as amended and be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations] | Assembly Standing Committee on Accountability and Administrative Review |
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Date of Hearing: May 11, 2016
ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS
Lorena Gonzalez, Chair
ABPCA Bill Id:AB 1873
Author:(Holden) – As Amended Ver:April 19, 2016
Policy Committee: | Accountability and Administrative Review | Vote: | 7 - 2 |
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Urgency: No State Mandated Local Program: No Reimbursable: No
SUMMARY:
This bill establishes a Board of Infrastructure Planning, Development, and Finance within the Office of Planning and Research. Specifically, this bill:
- Designates the following as members of the Board:
- Governor
- Treasurer
- Controller
- Secretary of Transportation
- Director of General Services
- One member appointed by the Senate President pro Tempore
- One member appointed by the Assembly Speaker
- Requires the Board to categorize and recommend the priority of the state's infrastructure needs and develop funding to finance those projects.
FISCAL EFFECT:
Under current law, the Department of Finance is required to annually develop a five-year state infrastructure plan for inclusion in the Governor's annual budget. While this would seem to provide a foundation for the Board's work, based on the description below, the Board work is to encompass both state and local infrastructure. (Curiously, the board includes no representatives of local government.) Identifying priorities and funding mechanisms for state and local could be a comprehensive exercise requiring several staff positions at a cost of several hundred thousand dollars for the initial work product.
COMMENTS:
Purpose. The author states, “California presently lacks a unified body to oversee all infrastructure planning and project development, resulting in California’s infrastructure needs frequently being addressed on a subject-by-subject basis, and only once a portion of the state’s infrastructure has reached the point of near-failure.”
To alleviate this perceived lack of unitary planning the author proposes to create a new government entity. The Board established by this bill would be meant to oversee the planning and financing of infrastructure projects at all levels of government throughout the state, including local governments and special districts.
Analysis Prepared by: Chuck Nicol / APPR. / (916) 319-2081
Date of Hearing: April 13, 2016
ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE ON ACCOUNTABILITY AND ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW
Cristina Garcia, Chair
ABPCA Bill Id:AB 1873 (
Author:Holden) – As Amended Ver:March 18, 2016
SUBJECT: Strategic Growth Council: Board of Infrastructure Planning, Development, and Finance
SUMMARY: Creates the Board of Infrastructure Planning, Development, and Finance (Board) within the Strategic Growth Council (SGC). Specifically, this bill:
- Specifies the membership of the Board as follows:
- Governor;
- Treasurer;
- Controller;
- Secretary of Transportation;
- Director of the Department of General Services;
- A member selected by the pro Tempore of the Senate; and,
- A member selected by the Speaker of the Assembly
- Directs the Board to categorize and recommend the priority of the state’s infrastructure needs and to develop funding to finance infrastructure projects.
EXISTING LAW requires the Department of Finance to develop and update a five year infrastructure plan and make recommendations to the Governor for inclusion in the state budget.
FISCAL EFFECT: Unknown
COMMENTS: California’s infrastructure is broad and diverse, consisting not only of roads and bridges, but parks, schools, hospitals, office buildings, and a variety of other structures needed to meet the state’s mission of serving the people of California. The author states, “California presently lacks a unified body to oversee all infrastructure planning and project development, resulting in California’s infrastructure needs frequently being addressed on a subject-by-subject basis, and only once a portion of the state’s infrastructure has reached the point of near-failure.”
To alleviate this perceived lack of unitary planning the author proposes to create a new government entity. The Board established by this bill would be meant to oversee the planning and financing of infrastructure projects at all levels of government throughout the state, including local governments and special districts.
The sponsor of this bill, the State Treasurer, notes, “The state faces a significant challenge finding enough money to replace, repair and expand public facilities, even though doing so is essential for social welfare and a growing economy.”
This bill places the new Board within the SGC which is located within the Natural Resource Agency. However, the SGC is tasked with identifying, reviewing and coordinating funding programs of its member state agencies to improve air and water quality. Given the author’s stated goal of creating a board that can assess the state’s aggregate infrastructure needs, it seems the SGC is too narrowly focused. The author may wish to consider placing the Board within a department or agency that has a more statewide perspective.
Additionally, the Board does not appear to have any authority beyond categorizing and recommending the priority of the state’s infrastructure needs. The Board is also tasked with developing funding to finance infrastructure projects, but it is not clear what authority the Board has to accomplish this goal.
SUGGESTED AMENDMENTS: Committee staff recommends the following amendments:
- Move the location of the Board from the SGC to the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research;
- Add language to the bill that allows the members of the Board to send a designee in their place;
- Replace the Board with a Task Force.
REGISTERED SUPPORT / OPPOSITION:
Support
California State Treasurer (sponsor)
Opposition
None on file
Analysis Prepared by: William Herms / A. & A.R. / (916) 319-3600
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