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The Legislative Affairs Team, in collaboration with the City’s Sacramento lobbyist, monitors federal and state legislation, and engages in advocacy efforts to advance the City’s interests in Sacramento and Washington, DC. Staff prepares, analyzes and advises the City Council on whether to adopt a position either in favor or against particular legislation. Below, you will find copies of recent resolutions adopted by the City Council and letters to the Governor and State legislators, agencies/departments, and others.
Animal Welfare
WEHO Council supports AB 485 pet stores operators
WEHO Council supports AB 1199 police canines
City Council supports AB 487 the pet rescue and adoption act
City Council supports AB 1199 the police canine encounters protection act
City Council urges Trump administration to publish cases of animal abuse on USDA web page
City Letters
City of West Hollywood supports SB 905 (Wiener) extension of alcohol service to 4 AM demonstration project
Letter to Sen Feinstein on AG Sessions decision on marijuana JAN 16 2018
Letter to Sen Feinstein opposing draft proposal for offshore drilling Jan 22 2018
Letter from West Hollywood Opposing Republican budget/tax reform bill HR 1 Nov 15 2017
Letter to BH Mayor re water surcharge and increase 10 31 2017
Resolution 17-4491 calling on Pres Trump to protect National Monuments
WEHO letter to Governor Brown urging signature of SB 149
Education
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Employment
Equality & Justice
Res 17-4985 West Hollywood City Council denounces violence in Venezuela and HHRR vioalations
Res 17-4984 West Hollywood Council supports Ratification of the Equal Right Amendment
West Hollywood City Council supports SB 185 by Senator Hertzberg
WeHo Council supports AB 1033 by Assm. Garcia defining stealthing as rape
WeHo Council calls for the impeachment of President Trump
WEHO Council supports AB 1578 related to Marijuana and cannabis cooperation with federal enforcement
City Council supports AB 1578 aimed at prohibiting state and local cooperation with feds to raid marijuana stores
City Council calls on the US Census to collect data about LGBT sexual orientation and gender identity
City Council condemns Chechnya treatment of LGBT people
City Council supports SB 239 Infectious and communicable diseases HIV and AIDS criminal penalties
City Council supports SB 219 the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Long-Term Care Facility Resident’s Bill of Rights
Fiscal Sustainability
Health & Human Services
City of W Hollywood letter Support Solis Barger motion 17 -4839 Oct 30 17
WEHO letter to Governor Brown urging signature of SB 611
WEHO letter to Governor Brown urging signature of AB 569
WEHO letter to Governor Brown urging signature of AB 569
WEHO letter to Governor Brown urging signature of AB 485
WEHO letter to Governor Brown urging signature of AB 10
West Hollywood City Council opposes excessive increases in Military spending and cuts to domestic programs
WEHO Council supports SB 309
WEHO Council supports AB 569 Reproductive Health
City Council supports the Reproductive Health Nondiscrimination Act (AB 569)
City Council supports SB 309 the Reproductive Freedom License Plate program
City Council supports SB 562 the Healthy California Act
City Council supports AB 10 Feminine hygiene products school and college bathrooms shelter services
Housing & Rent Stabilization
WEHO letter to Governor Brown urging signature of AB 1137
WEHO letter to Governor Brown urging signature of AB 210
WEHO letter in support of SB 1267 Sen Beall
City Council supports AB 1137 housing developments pet permissibility
City Council Supports LA County tax initiative M for Homeless Services
City Council supports AB 982 Amending the State Ellis Act
City Council supports AB 1506 Repeal of Costa Hawkins Act
Institutional Integrity
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Public Infrastructure & Green Space
Public Safety
Letter from West Hollywood in support of S1939
Letter from West Hollywood in support of S1923 Background checks
WEHO letter to Governor Brown urging signature of AB 424
City Council opposes S. 446 the Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2017
City Council supports AB 424 to keep guns out of California schools
Sustainability & Innovation
City of West Hollywood supports AJR 29 reaffirmantion of opposition to oil and gas exploration on coastal waters
Letter from City of West Hollywood re fed funding for EV tax credit
WEHO letter urging Gov Brown to veto AB 1414 final
WEHO letter of opposition AB 813 Sen rules
WEHO letter opposing AB 726 3rd reading file
WeHo Council reaffirms its commitment to green policies
City Council supports net neutrality
City Council supports Carbon Fee and Dividend program
Transportation
Urban Balance
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