This measure would recognize the week of May 14, 2018, to May 20, 2018, inclusive, as Infrastructure Week, and would urge the citizens of California to join in this special observance with appropriate events and commemorations.

This measure would recognize the week of May 14, 2018, to May 20, 2018, inclusive, as Infrastructure Week, and would urge the citizens of California to join in this special observance with appropriate events and commemorations.

This measure would recognize the week of May 14, 2018, to May 20, 2018, inclusive, as Infrastructure Week, and would urge the citizens of California to join in this special observance with appropriate events and commemorations.

WHEREAS, The week of May 14, 2018, to May 20, 2018, inclusive, is being observed at the local, state, and national levels as the sixth annual Infrastructure Week; and

WHEREAS, The people of California rely on critical infrastructure, such as roads and bridges, railroads and transit systems, ports and airports, waste and water systems, reliable power supplies, open spaces, and access to broadband; and

WHEREAS, This infrastructure enhances the states local and regional economy, quality and enjoyment of life, safety, and the strength of communities; and

WHEREAS, Decades of underfunding and deferred maintenance have pushed infrastructure across the state to the brink of crisis, with preventable failures occurring in some communities that impose financial costs to the public and government; and

WHEREAS, California risks compromising its competitive advantage by failing to adequately invest in its infrastructure; and

WHEREAS, Californias failure to invest in infrastructure systems is more than a drag on the economy, it can be harmful to health and safety, even though most tragedies resulting from infrastructure failures are preventable with adequate investment; and

WHEREAS, Every dollar invested in infrastructure generates in excess of $2 in economic output and jobs; and

WHEREAS, To grow Californias economy, keep people safe, strengthen communities, and preserve and protect the states green infrastructure and environment, all levels of government and the private sector need to work together to rebuild and repair critical infrastructure; and

WHEREAS, Infrastructure Week 2018 has been established to highlight infrastructure investment needs in communities throughout California, and to recognize and encourage leadership at the federal, state, and local levels to address the states pressing infrastructure challenges; and

WHEREAS, Infrastructure Week challenges policymakers and the public to address the challenges facing green and traditional infrastructure, to move beyond short-term fixes and deferred maintenance, and to envision the innovative solutions, technologies, policies, and investments that will improve the states infrastructure today and in the future; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Senate of the State of California, the Assembly thereof concurring, That the Legislature recognizes the week of May 14, 2018, to May 20, 2018, inclusive, as Infrastructure Week, and urges the citizens of California to join in this special observance with appropriate events and commemorations; and be it further

Resolved, That despite fiscal challenges, it is important for the Legislature to dedicate sufficient resources to transportation, infrastructure, and green investments in our community; and be it further

Resolved, That the Secretary of the Senate transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.

WHEREAS, The week of May 14, 2018, to May 20, 2018, inclusive, is being observed at the local, state, and national levels as the sixth annual Infrastructure Week; and

WHEREAS, The people of California rely on critical infrastructure, such as roads and bridges, railroads and transit systems, ports and airports, waste and water systems, reliable power supplies, open spaces, and access to broadband; and

WHEREAS, This infrastructure enhances the states local and regional economy, quality and enjoyment of life, safety, and the strength of communities; and

WHEREAS, Decades of underfunding and deferred maintenance have pushed infrastructure across the state to the brink of crisis, with preventable failures occurring in some communities that impose financial costs to the public and government; and

WHEREAS, California risks compromising its competitive advantage by failing to adequately invest in its infrastructure; and

WHEREAS, Californias failure to invest in infrastructure systems is more than a drag on the economy, it can be harmful to health and safety, even though most tragedies resulting from infrastructure failures are preventable with adequate investment; and

WHEREAS, Every dollar invested in infrastructure generates in excess of $2 in economic output and jobs; and

WHEREAS, To grow Californias economy, keep people safe, strengthen communities, and preserve and protect the states green infrastructure and environment, all levels of government and the private sector need to work together to rebuild and repair critical infrastructure; and

WHEREAS, Infrastructure Week 2018 has been established to highlight infrastructure investment needs in communities throughout California, and to recognize and encourage leadership at the federal, state, and local levels to address the states pressing infrastructure challenges; and

WHEREAS, Infrastructure Week challenges policymakers and the public to address the challenges facing green and traditional infrastructure, to move beyond short-term fixes and deferred maintenance, and to envision the innovative solutions, technologies, policies, and investments that will improve the states infrastructure today and in the future; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Senate of the State of California, the Assembly thereof concurring, That the Legislature recognizes the week of May 14, 2018, to May 20, 2018, inclusive, as Infrastructure Week, and urges the citizens of California to join in this special observance with appropriate events and commemorations; and be it further

Resolved, That despite fiscal challenges, it is important for the Legislature to dedicate sufficient resources to transportation, infrastructure, and green investments in our community; and be it further

Resolved, That the Secretary of the Senate transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.

WHEREAS, The week of May 14, 2018, to May 20, 2018, inclusive, is being observed at the local, state, and national levels as the sixth annual Infrastructure Week; and

WHEREAS, The people of California rely on critical infrastructure, such as roads and bridges, railroads and transit systems, ports and airports, waste and water systems, reliable power supplies, open spaces, and access to broadband; and

WHEREAS, This infrastructure enhances the states local and regional economy, quality and enjoyment of life, safety, and the strength of communities; and

WHEREAS, Decades of underfunding and deferred maintenance have pushed infrastructure across the state to the brink of crisis, with preventable failures occurring in some communities that impose financial costs to the public and government; and

WHEREAS, California risks compromising its competitive advantage by failing to adequately invest in its infrastructure; and

WHEREAS, Californias failure to invest in infrastructure systems is more than a drag on the economy, it can be harmful to health and safety, even though most tragedies resulting from infrastructure failures are preventable with adequate investment; and

WHEREAS, Every dollar invested in infrastructure generates in excess of $2 in economic output and jobs; and

WHEREAS, To grow Californias economy, keep people safe, strengthen communities, and preserve and protect the states green infrastructure and environment, all levels of government and the private sector need to work together to rebuild and repair critical infrastructure; and

WHEREAS, Infrastructure Week 2018 has been established to highlight infrastructure investment needs in communities throughout California, and to recognize and encourage leadership at the federal, state, and local levels to address the states pressing infrastructure challenges; and

WHEREAS, Infrastructure Week challenges policymakers and the public to address the challenges facing green and traditional infrastructure, to move beyond short-term fixes and deferred maintenance, and to envision the innovative solutions, technologies, policies, and investments that will improve the states infrastructure today and in the future; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Senate of the State of California, the Assembly thereof concurring, That the Legislature recognizes the week of May 14, 2018, to May 20, 2018, inclusive, as Infrastructure Week, and urges the citizens of California to join in this special observance with appropriate events and commemorations; and be it further

Resolved, That despite fiscal challenges, it is important for the Legislature to dedicate sufficient resources to transportation, infrastructure, and green investments in our community; and be it further

Resolved, That the Secretary of the Senate transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.

Date of Hearing: May 25, 2018

ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE ON

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SBPCA Bill Id:

Author:() – As Ver:April 25, 2018

SENATE VOTE: 38-0

SUBJECT:

SUMMARY: Recognizes the week of May 14, 2018, to May 20, 2018, as Infrastructure Week, and urges the citizens of California to join in this special observance with appropriate events and commemorations. Specifically, this resolution makes the following legislative findings:

1. The people of California rely on critical infrastructure, such as roads and bridges, railroads and transit systems, ports and airports, waste and water systems, reliable power supplies, open spaces, and access to broadband.
2. This infrastructure enhances the state’s local and regional economy, quality and enjoyment of life, safety, and the strength of communities.
3. Decades of underfunding and deferred maintenance have pushed infrastructure across the state to the brink of crisis, with preventable failures occurring in some communities that impose financial costs to the public and government.
4. California’s failure to invest in infrastructure systems is more than a drag on the economy; it can be harmful to health and safety, even though tragedies resulting from infrastructure failures are preventable with adequate investment. Every dollar invested in infrastructure generates nearly $2 in economic output.
5. Infrastructure Week 2018 has been established to highlight infrastructure investment needs in communities throughout California, and to recognize and encourage leadership at the federal, state, and local levels to address our pressing infrastructure challenges.
6. Infrastructure Week challenges policymakers and the public to address the challenges facing green and traditional infrastructure, to move beyond short-term fixes and deferred maintenance, and to envision the innovative solutions, technologies, policies, and investments that will improve our infrastructure today and in the future.

FISCAL EFFECT: None

REGISTERED SUPPORT / OPPOSITION:

Support

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Opposition

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Analysis Prepared by:

 THIRD READING 

Bill No: SCR 136

Author: Newman (D)

Introduced: 4/25/18

Vote: 21

SUBJECT: Infrastructure Week

SOURCE: Author

DIGEST:

This resolution recognizes the week of May 14, 2018, to May 20, 2018, inclusive, as Infrastructure Week, and urges the citizens of California to join in this special observance with appropriate events and commemorations.

ANALYSIS: This resolution makes the following legislative findings:

1. The people of California rely on critical infrastructure, such as roads and bridges, railroads and transit systems, ports and airports, waste and water systems, reliable power supplies, open spaces, and access to broadband. This infrastructure enhances the state’s local and regional economy, quality and enjoyment of life, safety, and the strength of communities.
2. Decades of underfunding and deferred maintenance have pushed infrastructure across the state to the brink of crisis, with preventable failures occurring in some communities that impose financial costs to the public and government. California risks compromising its competitive advantage by failing to adequately invest in its infrastructure.
3. Every dollar invested in infrastructure generates in excess of $2 in economic output and jobs. To grow California’s economy, keep people safe, strengthen communities, and preserve and protect the state’s green infrastructure and environment, all levels of government and the private sector need to work together to rebuild and repair critical infrastructure.
4. Infrastructure Week 2018 has been established to highlight infrastructure investment needs in communities throughout California, and to recognize and encourage leadership at the federal, state, and local levels to address the state’s pressing infrastructure challenges.
5. Infrastructure Week challenges policymakers and the public to address the challenges facing green and traditional infrastructure, to move beyond short-term fixes and deferred maintenance, and to envision the innovative solutions, technologies, policies, and investments that will improve the state’s infrastructure today and in the future.

This resolution recognizes the week of May 14, 2018, to May 20, 2018, inclusive, as Infrastructure Week, and urges the citizens of California to join in this special observance with appropriate events and commemorations; and states that despite fiscal challenges, it is important for the Legislature to dedicate sufficient resources to transportation, infrastructure, and green investments in our community.

Comments

According to the author:

The people of California rely on critical infrastructure, such as roads and bridges, railroads and transit systems, ports and airports, waste and water systems, reliable power supplies, open spaces, and access to broadband on a daily basis. California’s infrastructure supports and enhances the Golden State’s local and regional economy, quality and enjoyment of life, public safety, and strengthens communities.

It has been well documented that, for decades, California has underfunded necessary investments in infrastructure maintenance and repair, and that the impact of chronically deferred maintenance has left infrastructure across the state to the brink of crisis. As proof, eighty-three percent of California’s roads, used to transport Californians to work or to take their children to school, are assessed as “poor” or “mediocre” in condition. Moreover, the historic winter’s storms of 2016 -17 resulted in more than $800 million in damage to critical infrastructure throughout the state, even before accounting for the costs of normal maintenance and wear.

Recognizing the dire condition of our state’s roads and other transportation infrastructure; the failures of past Legislatures to address California’s infrastructure needs; and the economic benefits in output and job creation provided through strategic investments in infrastructure, in April of 2017, the Legislature passed SB 1, the ‘California Road Repair and Accountability Act.’

In order to grow California’s economy, keep people safe, strengthen communities, and preserve and protect the states infrastructure and the environment, we must encourage all Californians to work together in support of better repairing and maintaining critical infrastructure around the state.

Related/Prior Legislation

SCR 35 (Beall, Resolution Chapter 44, Statutes of 2017) recognized the week of May 15, 2017, to May 19, 2017, inclusive, as Infrastructure Week.

SR 74 (Beall, 2016, Adopted by the Senate) recognized the week of May 16, 2017, to May 23, 2017, inclusive, as Infrastructure Week in the State of California.

FISCAL EFFECT: Appropriation: No Fiscal Com.: No Local: No

SUPPORT: (Verified 5/1/18)

American Council of Engineering Companies, California

Professional Engineers in California Government

OPPOSITION: (Verified 5/1/18)

None received

Prepared by: Jonas Austin / SFA / (916) 651-1520

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