Legislative Committee – Aug. 5, 2024: Review of initial legislative priorities for 2025


Initial Draft – PPACG Legislative Priorities

Overarching

  • Local control. PPACG will take opposing positions on legislation impacting local control if it relates to a PPACG program area.
  • Dedicated seats for representation on state rulemaking bodies from the region.

Transportation

  • Financial support to offset state-level air quality requirements.
  • Support for safety programs for all modes of transportation – drivers, transit riders, cyclists, pedestrians.
  • Opposition to mandates around employee trip reduction, vehicle miles traveled and congestion management programs. PPACG would be open to incentive programs to implement these programs.
  • Opposition to any reduction in transportation funding, whether by formula or by penalty.

Aging

  • Support efforts for funding to maintain services to account for population and inflation.
    • Support efforts for funding to expand services.
  • Support efforts that enhance transportation options for seniors and those with disabilities.

Environmental

  • Financial support to protect air and water quality in the region.
  • Opposition to statewide mandates.
  • Financial support for wildfire mitigation programs.

Military

  • Support efforts to assist active-duty military, families and veterans.
  • Support efforts to attract and expand military operations in the region.

Attainable Housing

  • Financial and technical support for regional housing needs assessments, as outlined in SB24-174.
  • Support efforts for local leadership in meeting housing needs.
  • Support for construction defect reform.
  • Opposition to mandates regarding land use.