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CC - Item 4H - Proposed 2025 State and Federal Legislative PlatformROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT TO: THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL FROM: BEN KIM, CITY MANAGER foo— DATE: DECEMBER 10, 2024 SUBJECT: PROPOSED 2025 STATE AND FEDERAL LEGISLATIVE PLATFORM SUMMARY In recent years, a Legislative Platform ("Platform") was developed to provide a streamlined process for responding to legislative proposals that may impact the City. The proposed Platform identifies the fundamental legislative issues deemed critical to the City, and upon Council approval, would allow Staff to efficiently respond to legislative items. Staff will utilize the Platform as a guideline for requests in support, against, or neutral positions of a legislative proposal. However, legislative support requiring Resolutions or important and unique issues would continue to be taken to the Council for formal consideration and adoption. At the Legislative Committee meeting held on Monday, November 18, 2024, Staff received direction to prepare and present a 2025 Platform to the City Council. The content in the proposed Platform has significant revisions from previous years. The changes are based on efforts from the legislative committee and the City's Strategic Plan. The City Council may add, remove, or modify items within the adopted Platform throughout the year. The Legislative Platform will also provide staff with the ability to proactively manage the City's legislative positions and respond to issues that may significantly impact the City and are within the City's purview. The City Manager's Office will continue to exercise day-to-day oversight of legislative matters as in the past. In addition to coordinating formal action through the City Council, the City Manager will administer the Platform as outlined in the document. In summary, staff will work with and review the positions and analysis done by outside professional associations and our legislative advocates, track bills through the legislative process, communicate our positions to the appropriate author(s), and meet with all levels of government to discuss the City's interests, requests, and issues. AGENDA ITEM 4.H City Council Meeting December 10, 2024 Page 2 of 2 Furthermore, the 2025 Platform will continue the practice of responding to legislative proposals as follows: • Once a determination has been made that a legislative proposal may impact the City, a letter outlining the City's position (support, neutral, or oppose) and how the City Council supports it, approved by the Legislative Platform, will be drafted for the Mayor's signature; • The City Manager will send the draft position letter to the Mayor for review; • If the Mayor has concerns that the letter is not consistent with the City Council's position, staff will place the letter on the next City Council agenda for consideration; • Staff will finalize or modify the position letter as directed for the Mayor's signature and send it to the appropriate recipient; and • Staff will distribute a copy of the final letter to the City Council. STAFF RECOMMENDATION That the City Council adopt the proposed 2025 State and Federal Legislative Platform. FISCAL IMPACT None. STRATEGIC PLAN IMPACT The Legislative Platform directly relates to funding opportunities and initiatives outlined in the 2030 Strategic Plan. PUBLIC NOTICE PROCESS This item has been noticed through the regular agenda notification process. Prepared by: r randa Moreno, enior Management Analyst Submitted by: I chard Roja , Xs6tant City Manager Attachment A: 2025 State and Federal Legislative Platform Attachment B: 2025 State Legislative Calendar Attachment A 2025 State and Federal Legislative Platfonn Formatted: Indent Lett -0.06" Formatted: Normal, Indent Left -0.13", Space Befwe: 44.05 pt Line spacing: Multiple 0.97 li Formatted: Font Lucida Sam. 54.5 pt 025jA1 rmatted: Tab soros: 391". Left + 4.27", Left TABLE OF CONTENTS Legislative Platform Introduction................................................................................................. 12 Legislative 48P945 94PR.,,::,es#oees5.........................................................................�— Platform Goals and Strategies A. E 24 General Administration.........................................................................................33 Formatte�IndentLeft 0.5°, No bullets or FiscalResponsibility.............................................................................................. 35 Economic Development....... Planning, Housing, and Land Public Safetv......................... F. Beautification and Infrastructure G Parks & B 34 43 49 44 INTRODUCTION The purpose of the 20254 Legislative Platform is to identify official City positions on legislative matters. tieri>:iesThe Citv Council provides direction on these matters through the Platform. •.-....:J.... 0._...........L [..- the City of De.emead'e 1 egislatWe Dl.ytfe-... Y,DI..tfeFmn\ The ff:......., fedeF..I IegiSL.He.y With the adee«ee of the DhtOe.m the City;. legislative ad..eee.y, n.eee..:. The Platform reflects the City's Strategic Plan priorities, offering a guide for legislative actions. It enables the City Manager to swiftly handle legislation that impacts the City by monitoring and advocating for the City's best interests. d'.eea ee 0.8. the r. GeuAe I .. L.yWtS-..-..BREI..y legislation that :.:....eFt ,y the City. Tose D etfe Fm gives d'Festl the r ty MaRageF tG FeSpeRd and act qu :.LI.. to Feg nnl legislative issues that mpact the Gity and enSUFe th@t the City in summaFy, the GW SUPPGAS�he ffeteet an of ex sting Weal and state fURdiAg SOWFEes, and the allthGkles that pFey de Feyen ...- ♦e the City of 0.y'-emead The City enneses en., ee.., m,edetes that eye unfunded and,18- :eedequate L, funded The C:f., else ...nen N. lee^I dee: s: an m^I.: nn the Alit. to .et ^eliey et ♦Ise !see! level should be opposed while n.emetiRg lee:.lat:ee that allo.s f e✓b lity the rt..s effe.t to east euest: vel., meet mandate. The City may supportor oppose state and federal-legis,a4va proposals ^^d ^ '^k as Gans step withbased on its '^"'k="$s_.�priorities. Cee .el.. the City may oppose eel: e:es OF e-eee-_I- that AFP "` " The City Manager chall Ise ai thmF:..ed t^.I-ed `o prepares position letters signed bv-fqi�%the Mayori, t_-=.:ity departments should track legislative issues related to their dlsNp fields. directing "^e„.:@Vff,requestsfor`h spositions-on aI^^I-le`I••^ma#eFm••-`1.ed'•�tothe City Manager. City-42epartments ^^` . . ^- e % leg slat -e issues withe••4need44@ City Manager approval to take positions.: For proposals aligned ed -legis e:tl._..e^- with the City's Platform or past positions. een:.tent with leg slative eee:t:eee the r:ty has t_Len in the past, the City Manager shall hp prepares pesit on -letters for the Mayor: S gnat_ e. If not covered in the Platform, iFtems are added to a PlatfeFm shall hp plappd an afuture City Council agenda_fes uk4e-d:met:ee PLATFORM GOALS AND STRATEGIES GOALS • Advocate the City's legislative interests at the Federal, State and County levels. • Inform and provide information to our Legislators, City Council, and Staff on the legislative process, key issues and legislation that could have a potential impact on the City. • Serve as an active participant with other local governments, the League of California Cities, California Contract Cities Association, regional agencies such as SLAG, COG, SCAQMD, and local professional organizations on legislative/regulatory issues that are important to the City and our Region. • Seek grant and funding assistance for City projects, services, and programs to enhance services for our community. STRATEGIES Communicate legislative positions on proposed Federal, State, and County legislation, measures, initiatives, and governmental regulations. • Organize and execute meetings with local and state representatives to discuss legislation and initiatives. • Work with City departments and our legislative advocates to develop positions on proposed Federal and State legislative measures. • Review the positions and analysis done by the League of California Cities, California Contract Cities Association, our legislative advocates, and other local government/professional associations in formulating our positions. • The City will take positions only on proposals that clearly impact our City and its Community, or are a threat to local control. • Actively track key bills through the legislative process, utilizing the City's advocacy services, various Legislative websites, and government/professional associations. • Communicate the City's position to our Federal, State, and County Legislators, bill author(s), committees, and Legislature. • Work cooperatively with the League of California Cities, California Contract Cities Association, regional agencies, and other Cities on advocating our legislative positions. • Meet with Legislators and their representatives, as well as other Federal, State and County government officials, to discuss local government issues, proposed legislation, requests for funding assistance, and City programs and services. Seek Federal, State, and County funding through potential earmarks, grants, and other discretionary funding for City projects, services, and programs. • Provide information to City departments on potential grant funding opportunities and recognition programs. • Advocate and request letters of support for City projects and grant applications or other resources that are being considered for Federal, State, and County funding. 20245 LEGISLATIVE PRIORITES A-. 1. Support Principles of good governance focused on local decision-making autonomy, commonsense rules for effectively conducting Public business, helping cities meet state mandate and the formation and structure of public funding streams that support the delivery of key services. legisl-a'^_ that haAees L,,._l PARtFQI __., _W...... _:a:_ a _ddFess ♦6........A. ..[ L...al .......Ha Aa6:.... i... m........L r.t ...el..n..l .. �....�... a:.. 2. particularly to provide cities with the necessary time, technical support and resources to meet state or federal requirements. 2— n Oppese any legisaton that,,...... pts laeal theFa, Eaeh.... m ..a has wRiElue eels and Gha.aeteF.H..s that a.@ best dealt with 6.. he L...al ...........:..e 6...J.. S3. Oppose any new program mandates that are unfunded and/or partially funded. 9, 1. SUPPOA mal., and tall .. Wl3WF5eR eRt. the G:t., feF all PeeleFal, State and County maAdated PF8gFaMS. '41 Supfae t legislatWR that . gthens @Rd expands .. e fGF the rt. SU pDOrt . funding initiatives that align with the City's priorities such as securing resources for affordable housing, public safety, and infrastructure improvements, including EV 3.2. Oppose any legislation that would make local agencies more dependent on the State for financial stability and policy direction. n Glapese egis atie that w9uld impese State mandated peqtg fol; h'ph thpFp . Re -5-3. Oppose any change in revenue allocations that would negatively (GUFFeAt GF futaF@) affect local government, including the redistribution of sales tax, property tax, gas tax, and transient occupancy tax. L Oppose egislatieA that ndeFRAines and PFeeffiPtS 19GAth..: ♦eYPF 9PRI taxes and f.�.. Formatted: Font 13 pt Bold, Font color. Dark Red Formatted: Normal, Indent First line: 0.25", No bullets or numberinq Formatted: Font Not Bold, Not Highlight Formatted: Font Font color. Black Formatted: Font 12 pt Font color. Black Formatted: Normal, Lek Space Before: Auto, After. Auto Formatted: Font 13 pt Bold, Font color. Dark Red Formatted: Normal, Indent First line: 0.25, No bullets or numberinq Formatted: Left Space After. B pt Line spacing: Multiple 1.0811 Formatted: Font 12 pt Formatted: Font 13 pt Bold, Font color. Dark Red E- ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Fomratted: Normal, Indent Firstline: 0.25', No bullets or numbednq 1. Support policies legislation and grants to increase financial literacy and wealth buil ding opportunities for young people. disadvantaged families, and local businesses. 2 Support legislation that allows the City to pursue public-private partnerships. 3 Support policies and legislation that will increase per capita income in the City. 4. Support Policies and legislation to reduce the cost of doing business. l SwppeF4 leg slatien that expands the eligibility and uses of CPRG and HOME r� ] SuppeFt legislat 9A that ....hapees the City'sviten.. ♦ g laws! Resew and attFaGt new lausi Resew 4-5. Support legislation that provides tangible and productive tools and incentives to support job creation and retention. 6. Support policies, legislation and grants to increase access to workforce housing at all market levels. 7 Support Policies legislation and grants to increase private sector investment in citywide economic development initiatives. RyestweA. oe.teeFsh p o...,....m runnnc4 _ ndvecate f9F g eF FIe..14,int., of P'B6'a^S'u"dr unnno f nd e.. AQIWdiAg F,.,...:. S that 6 etate cities' hews e.. and 299;1 eg d2eisieRs P, PLANNING, HOUSING, AND LAND USE 1. Support state and federal level financial incentives for housing production. Formatted: Font 13 pt bold. Font color. Dark Red Formatted: Normal, Indent First line: 0.25', No Formatted: Line spacing: Multiple 1.081! 2. Support legislation and multi -faceted use funding for affordable housing opportunities and projects for all communities. 3 Advocate for incentive -based housing Programs rather than compulsory measures, emohasizine the need for state programs like CalHome to reflect the real estate 4 Support legislation that enhances local control of resources and that allows the City to address housing needs. PUBLICSAFEfY 1 Advocate for legislative measures to reduce crime and increase service response times. 2 Support strategies and orograms that aim to orevent homelessness and minimize chronic homelessness including workforce development and education programs. 4r—Support legislation and grant opportunities that increase funding for law enforcement, fire suppression and prevention, hazardous materials mitigation, and emergency aledieal services. a. Formatted: last Paragraph, Space Before: 0 pt After. 0 Formatted: Font 12 pt Font color. 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Support new and innovative revenue options or continuous appropriations of new funding to cities to preserve maintain rehabilitate, and develop Local Street and road systems. 3. Support efforts to provide revenue options or funding for water supply, wastewater, stormwater, and other critical infrastructure systems. 4. Support legislation to use local funds to improve transportation services. 3 Formatted: Font 13 pt Bold, Font color. 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Support funding for American Disabilities Act (ADA) facility and park upgrades. 3—Pursue innovative water management solutions that integrate recreational purposes and future climate action initiatives into the design of open spaces ..r.:..� r ............. ..:.:.. ...d Aphee, d:....:..... • b,TII:f:j11 Legislative Platform [1 q _ ,• Gli, BAIL 1lf .IO M; r � 4 '1 1. a �W. TABLE OF CONTENTS Legislative Platform Introduction ......................................... Platform Goals and Strategies GeneralAdministration....................................................................................................... 3 FiscalResponsibility............................................................................................................ 3 EconomicDevelopment...................................................................................................... 3 Planning, Housing, and Land Use........................................................................................ 4 PublicSafety........................................................................................................................ 4 Beautification and Infrastructure....................................................................................... 4 Parks& Recreation........................................................................................................................5 INTRODUCTION The purpose of the 2025 Legislative Platform is to identify official City positions on legislative matters. The City Council provides direction on these matters through the Platform. The Platform reflects the City's Strategic Plan priorities, offering a guide for legislative actions. It enables the City Manager to swiftly handle legislation that impacts the City by monitoring and advocating for the City's best interests. The City may support or oppose state and federal proposals based on its priorities. The City Manager prepares position letters signed by the Mayor. City departments should track legislative issues related to their fields, directing requests for positions to the City Manager. Departments need City Manager approval to take positions. For proposals aligned with the City's Platform or past positions, the City Manager prepares letters for the Mayor. If not covered in the Platform, items are added to a future City Council agenda. 1 PLATFORM GOALS AND STRATEGIES GOALS • Advocate the City's legislative interests at the Federal, State and County levels. • Inform and provide information to our Legislators, City Council, and Staff on the legislative process, key issues and legislation that could have a potential impact on the City. • Serve as an active participant with other local governments, the League of California Cities, California Contract Cities Association, regional agencies such as SCAG, COG, SCAQMD, and local professional organizations on legislative/regulatory issues that are important to the City and our Region. • Seek grant and funding assistance for City projects, services, and programs to enhance services for our community. STRATEGIES Communicate legislative positions on proposed Federal, State, and County legislation, measures, initiatives, and governmental regulations. • Organize and execute meetings with local and state representatives to discuss legislation and initiatives. • Work with City departments and our legislative advocates to develop positions on proposed Federal and State legislative measures. • Review the positions and analysis done by the League of California Cities, California Contract Cities Association, our legislative advocates, and other local government/professional associations in formulating our positions. • The City will take positions only on proposals that clearly impact our City and its Community, or are a threat to local control. • Actively track key bills through the legislative process, utilizing the City's advocacy services, various Legislative websites, and government/professional associations. • Communicate the City's position to our Federal, State, and County Legislators, bill author(s), committees, and Legislature. • Work cooperatively with the League of California Cities, California Contract Cities Association, regional agencies, and other Cities on advocating our legislative positions. • Meet with Legislators and their representatives, as well as other Federal, State and County government officials, to discuss local government issues, proposed legislation, requests for funding assistance, and City programs and services. Seek Federal, State, and County funding through potential earmarks, grants, and other discretionary funding for City projects, services, and programs. • Provide information to City departments on potential grant funding opportunities and recognition programs. • Advocate and request letters of support for City projects and grant applications or other resources that are being considered for Federal, State, and County funding. z 2025 LEGISLATIVE PRIORITES GENERAL ADMINISTRATION 1. Support principles of good governance focused on local decision-making autonomy, commonsense rules for effectively conducting public business, helping cities meet state mandate and the formation and structure of public funding streams that support the delivery of key services. 2. Support efforts to expand and improve regulatory engagement, particularly to provide cities with the necessary time, technical support and resources to meet state or federal requirements. 3. Oppose any new program mandates that are unfunded and/or partially funded. FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY 1. Support funding initiatives that align with the City's priorities such as securing resources for affordable housing, public safety, and infrastructure improvements, including EV charging stations and public transportation projects. 2. Oppose any legislation that would make local agencies more dependent on the State for financial stability and policy direction. 3. Oppose any change in revenue allocations that would negatively affect local government, including the redistribution of sales tax, property tax, gas tax, and transient occupancy tax. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 1. Support policies, legislation and grants to increase financial literacy and wealth building opportunities for young people, disadvantaged families, and local businesses. 2. Support legislation that allows the City to pursue public-private partnerships. 3. Support policies and legislation that will increase per capita income in the City. 4. Support policies and legislation to reduce the cost of doing business. 5. Support legislation that provides tangible and productive tools and incentives to support job creation and retention. 6. Support policies, legislation and grants to increase access to workforce housing at all market levels. 7. Support policies, legislation and grants to increase private sector investment in citywide economic development initiatives. PLANNING, HOUSING, AND LAND USE 1. Support state and federal level financial incentives for housing production. 2. Support legislation and multi -faceted use funding for affordable housing opportunities and projects for all communities. 3. Advocate for incentive -based housing programs rather than compulsory measures, emphasizing the need for state programs like CalHome to reflect the real estate market's realities in cities like Rosemead. 4. Support legislation that enhances local control of resources and that allows the City to address housing needs. 1. Advocate for legislative measures to reduce crime and increase service response times. 2. Support strategies and programs that aim to prevent homelessness and minimize chronic homelessness, including workforce development and education programs. 3. Support efforts, funding and partnerships for programs that provide comprehensive support and resources for persons experiencing homelessness, aligning with actions from the Homeless Subcommittee as approved by City Council. 4. Support legislation and grant opportunities that increase funding for law enforcement, fire suppression and prevention, hazardous materials mitigation, and emergency services. 5. Support legislation that provides funding to local agencies for training, disaster preparedness, and emergency planning. 6. Oppose legislation that reduces sentencing guidelines for all crimes against Rosemead residents and businesses. BEAUTIFICATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE 1. Seek grants and partnerships to upgrade and expand EV charging infrastructure at the Civic Center and explore opportunities for additional infrastructure projects such as Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) along Garvey Avenue. 2. Support new and innovative revenue options or continuous appropriations of new funding to cities to preserve, maintain, rehabilitate, and develop Local Street and road systems. 3. Support efforts to provide revenue options or funding for water supply, wastewater, stormwater, and other critical infrastructure systems. 4. Support legislation to use local funds to improve transportation services. CI PARKS & RECREATION 1. Support the development of recreational and open spaces in Rosemead, including leveraging partnerships with private companies and other agencies to create community gardens and parks. 2. Support funding for American Disabilities Act (ADA) facility and park upgrades. 3. Pursue innovative water management solutions that integrate recreational purposes and future climate action initiatives into the design of open spaces. Attachment B 2025 State Legislative Calendar 2025 TENTATIVE LEGISLATIVE CALENDAR COAMILED BY THE OFFICE OF THE ASSEMBLY CHIEF CLERK AND THE OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF THE SENATE Revised 10-1624 JANUARY S M T W TH F S 1 2 3 4 Wk.l 5 5 6 8 9 10 I1 Wk.2 12 12 $221 15 16 17 18 Wk,3 l9 19 20 22 23 24 25Wk,4 ., 26 26 27 T913-017-1 29 30 31 FEBRUARY S F S Wk, 41 µ7c.1 2 7 8 Wk.2 9 Z2526 4 15 Wk.3 16 1 22 Wk_4 23 8 MARCH S M I T W TH F S Wk. 4 1 Wk.1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Wk.2 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 µ,k.3 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 Wk.4 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 Wk. 1 30 31 APRIL S M T W TH F S 1 2 3 4 5 r 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 MAY S M T W TH F S 1 2 3 r 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 ., 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 •Holiday schedule subject to final approval by Rules Committe,. DEADLINES Jam. 1 Statute take effect (Art. IV, Sec. 8(y). Jan.6 Legislature reconvenes(I R. 51(ahl)). Jan. 10 Budget bill must be submitted by Governor (Art- IV, Sec. 12(a)). Jan. 20 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day observed. Jan. 24 Last day to submit bill requests to the Office of Legislative Counsel. Feb. 17 Presidents' Day observed. Feb.21 Last day for bills to be introduced(LR. 61(a)(1), J.R. 54(a)), Mer. 31 Cesm Chavez Day observed. Apr.10 Spring Recess begins upon adjournment (1.R. 51(a)(2)). Apr. 21 Legislature reconvenes from Spring Recess O.R. 51(a)(2)). May 2 Last day for policy committee to bear and report to fiscal cmmmittees fiscal bills introduced in their house (J.R. 61m)(2)). May 9 Last day for policy committees to hear and report to the Floor aonfiscal bills introduced in their house (1.R. 61(a)(3)). May 16 Last day for policy committees to mem prior to lune 9 (LR. 61(a)(4)). May 23 Last day for fiscal committees to hear and report to the Floor bills introduced in their house (JR. 61OO(5)). Last day for fiscal committees to meet prior to June 9 (1.R. 61(a)(6)). May 26 Memorial Day observed. OVER Page 1 of 2 2025 TENTATIVE LEGISLATIVE CALENDAR COWILED BY THE OFFICE OF THE ASSEMBLY CH F CLERK AND THE OFFICE OF rui SECRETARY OF THE SENATE Revised 10.16-24 JUNE S M T W TH F S No Hr s. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Wk.1 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Wk.2 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 wk.3 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 Wk.4 29 30 29 30 14 15 16 JULY S M T W TH F S Wk. 1 2 3 4 5 Wk.6 7 8 9 10 11 1 Wk.13 3 14 15 16 17 18 l9 Recess 20 21 22 23 24 25 2627 summer 10 28 29 30 14 15 16 AUGUST S M T I W TH F S summer 1 2 Recess summer 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Recess summer 10 1g12l 14 15 16 RecessWk.3 17 121 22 23 Wk.4 24 2 28 29 30 No 31 ftt Hi . SEPTEMBER S M T I W TH F S No 1 2 3 4 5 6 Hrgs. No 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 liras Interim 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Recess Interim 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 Recess Interim 28 29 30 Recess June 2-6 Floor Session only. No committee may meet for any purpose except Rules Committee, bills referred pursuant to A.R. 77.2, and Conference Committees (JR. 61(a)(7))_ June 6 Last day for each house to pass bills introduced in that house (1.R. 61(a)(8))_ June Committee meetings may resume (LR 61(ay 9))_ June 15 Budget bill must be passed by midnight (An. IV, Sec. 12(c)(3)). July 4 Independence Day observed. July I8 Last day for policy committees to hear and report bills (JR 61(a)(10)). Summer Recess begins upon adjournment, provided Budget Bill has been passed (1.R 51(a)(3)), Aug. 18 Legislature reconvenes from Summer Recess L.R. 51(a)(3)). Aug. 29 Last day for fiscal committees to hear and report bills to the Floor (1.R. 61(a)(11)). Sept 1 Labor Day observed. Sept 2-12 Floor session only. No committees may meet for any purpose, except Rules Committee, bills referred pursuant to Assembly Rule 77 2, and Conference Committees (JR. 61(a)(12)). Sept 5 Last day to amend on the Floor (1.R. 61(a)(13)). Sept l2 Last day for each house to pass bills- (JR,61(a)(14)). Interim Recess begins upon adjournment (J.R. 51(a)(4)). IMPORTANT DATES OCCURRING DURING FINAL RECESS 2025 Oct 12 Last day for Governor to sign or veto bills passed by the Legislature before Sept. 12 and in the Governor's possession on or after Sept. 12 (Art. IV, Sec. 10(b)(1)). 2026 Jan. 1 Statutes take effect (Art. IV, Sec. 8(c)). Jan. 5 Legislature reconvenes (J.R. 51(a)(4)). *Holiday schedule subject to final approval by Rules Commmee. Page 2 of 2