Title
Approve a recommendation from the Legislative Committee to support SB 714 (Caballero) Democratic Party: county central committees: appointment and election.
Report
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors approve a recommendation from the Legislative Committee to support SB 714 (Caballero) Democratic Party: county central committees: appointment and election.
SUMMARY:
Senator Anna Caballero is requesting that the Board of Supervisors take a support position on her legislation, SB 714(Caballero) Democratic Party: county central committees: appointment and election. At the May 20, 2021 meeting of the Legislative Committee the Committee received a report and recommended that the Board adopt a support position on SB 714.
DISCUSSION:
SB 714 (Caballero) Democratic Party: county central committees: appointment an election.
This bill would allow a person to be eligible for appointment or election to a county central committee for the Democratic Party of California (Democratic Party) if the person has a recognized affiliation, as defined by the party. The bill would amend election code to allow aspiring citizens such as DREAMERS to be appointed and elected to positions such as county central committees.
Attachments to this report include a draft SB 714 support letter, the Senate Floor Analysis on SB 714 dated May 19, 2021, and the SB 714 Fact Sheet provided by Senator Caballero’s Office.
California Legislative Information
Bill text and analysis for California legislative proposals can be found at <https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/>
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVMENT:
The County Administrative Office - Intergovernmental & Legislative Affairs Division (CAO-IGLA) prepared this report with assistance from the County’s state legislative advocate, Ashley Walker of Nossaman LLP, and the Office of Senator Anna Caballero.
FINANCING:
Monterey County’s Legislative Program is funded in County Administrative Office-Department 1050, Intergovernmental & Legislative Affairs Division-Unit 8054. Approval of this recommendation will not result in additional general fund contributions.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS STRATEGIC INITIATIVES:
Mark a check to the related Board of Supervisors Strategic Initiatives
o Economic Development
þ Administration
o Health & Human Services
o Infrastructure
o Public Safety
Prepared by: Annette D’Adamo, Legislative Coordinator (MAIII)
Approved by: Nicholas E. Chiulos, Assistant CAO
Date: May 25, 2021
Attachments
EXHIBIT A - Draft SB 714 Support Letter
EXHIBIT B - Senate Floor Analysis of SB 714 dated May 19, 2021
EXHIBIT C - SB 714 Fact Sheet (provided by Senator Caballero’s Office)