Legislative Update for 2023

The 2023 California state legislature reconvened on January 4, starting the two-year legislative session. The Legislature historically introduces over 2,000 bills each year. The 2023 Legislative Session will continue to focus its efforts in housing with several bills geared toward increasing production and providing support to the homeless population. Legislators are also focused on public safety with initiatives to curb controlled substance and fentanyl use, as well as transportation bills.

This past January the Mayor traveled to Washington D.C. to attend the U.S. Conference of Mayors with his fellow Tri-Valley mayors, advocating for regional and local projects, learning about funding opportunities to help Danville and the Tri-Valley move forward, and sharing best practices with mayors from across the country. The Tri-Valley mayors met with representatives from the Department of Energy, Department of Transportation, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, and the offices of Senator Dianne Feinstein, Senator Alex Padilla, Congressman Eric Swalwell, Congressman Mark DeSaulnier, and Congressman John Garamendi. The mayors will also participate in a state advocacy trip to Sacramento in the spring. To stay informed and join the conversation, residents are encouraged to:

• Attend Town Legislative Committee meetings the fourth Tuesday of every month at 9 a.m., www.danville.ca.gov/agendas

• Tune in to the Town Council Legislative updates during the Town Council meeting www.danville.ca.gov/agendas

• Visit the legislative project page at www.danvilletowntalks.org/legislation

• Sign up for Legislative updates on the Town website, www.danville.ca.gov/updates

• Contact State Legislators to voice your opinions on legislation impacting the Town.