DEPARTMENT: Intergovernmental Relations
DEPARTMENT HEAD: Jeff Coyle
COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: City Wide
SUBJECT:
Briefing and possible action on legislation filed in the 84th State Legislative Session; including amendments to the 2015 State Legislative Program.
SUMMARY:
This briefing will provide information and an update on the status of proposed State legislation and its impact on the City of San Antonio as well as an ordinance approving amendments to the 2015 State Legislative Program for the 84th State Legislature
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
The 84th Regular State Legislative Session began on January 13, 2015. Members of the Legislature began filing bills on November 10, 2014. The Intergovernmental Relations Department provides regular updates to City Council during each Legislative Session. Many of the bills filed to date do not impact San Antonio's municipal interests. This legislative update will focus on legislation that has a direct impact on the City's municipal interests.
Prior to the convening of each regular Texas Legislative Session, the City of San Antonio identifies policy priorities that it would like to have addressed by the Texas Legislature. City Council approved the 2015 State Legislative Program on October 16, 2014 by Ordinance Number 2014-10-16-0789. The City's Intergovernmental Relations Department (IGR) has received additional requests from community partners and City Departments for inclusion in the City's 2015 State Legislative Program. The proposed amendments were considered and approved for inclusion in the 2015 State Legislative Program by the City Council's Intergovernmental Relations Committee on December 10, 2014.
The proposed amendments will include additional initiatives and endorsements in the following State Legislative Program categories: Government Efficiencies & Transparency; Economic Development; and Public Health. Staff recommends City Council approve the addendum to include the ...
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