Title
Consider adoption of a recommendation from the Legislative Committee to support and authorize a support letter on Assembly Bill 3233 (Addis) Oil and gas: operations: restrictions: local authority. (REMOVED VIA SUPPLEMENTAL)
Report
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors consider adoption of a recommendation from the Legislative Committee to support and authorize a support letter on Assembly Bill 3233 (Addis) Oil and gas: operations: restrictions: local authority.
SUMMARY:
The Legislative Committee met on May 13, 2024, and recommended that the Board support and authorize a letter of support on Assembly Bill (AB) 3233 (Addis) Oil and gas: operations: restrictions: local authority.
DISCUSSION:
The Legislative Committee recommends that the Board support AB 3233 (Addis) Oil and gas: operations: restrictions: local authority. AB 3233 would authorize a local entity, by ordinance, to limit or prohibit oil and gas operations or development in its jurisdiction, as provided, notwithstanding any other law or any notice of intention, supplemental notice, well stimulation permit, or similar authorization issued by the supervisor or district deputy.
The AB 3233 bill text, bill analysis, and a Board support letter are attached.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
Information contained in this report was provided by the County’s state lobbyist, Ashley Walker of Nossaman LLP
FINANCING:
The requested actions have no impact of the General Fund.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS STRATEGIC INITIATIVES:
Recommendations in this report could potentially impact every area of the Board’s Strategic Initiatives.
Mark a check to the related Board of Supervisors Strategic Initiatives
x__Economic Development
x__Administration
x__Health & Human Services
x__Infrastructure
x__Public Safety
Prepared by: Annette D’Adamo, Legislative Program Manager, ext. 3045
Approved by: Nicholas E. Chiulos, Chief Assistant County Administrative Officer, ext. 5145
Attachments:
AB 3233 text
AB 3233 analysis
AB 3233 support letter