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BACKGROUND The City Council Legislative Subcommittee, currently composed of Mayor Thome and Councilmember Pentin, met on April 15, 2015, to review and discuss current and possible State legislation as would benefit the city and its residents. The legislation was considered based on its alignment with the City's general positions as well as the Council's current Work Plan with particular interest in transportation, public safety, economic development, housing and infrastructure, and water policy. Also attending the meeting was Sam Caygill, the League of California Cities East Bay Division Regional Public Affairs Manager to share information about the LCC's position on identified legislation and offer updated information on process and timing. The subcommittee identified the following legislation and recommends for each a position to support. Once the City Council has agreed on a position for the noted legislation, staff can then represent the City's position as directed or requested as the bills move through the legislative process. DISCUSSION For each piece of legislation, staff has provided the current status, a legislative summary and the subcommittee's recommended position. Legislation status and summary information was collected from the California Legislative Information website found at http://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov. The most current information was included as of the distribution of this report; staff will update the City Council during the meeting presentation on any subsequent updates. Bills to Support AB 266 (Bonta, Cooley and Jones-Sawyer) Medical mariivana. Amended: 6/2/2015 Committee Location: ASM Appropriations Status: In Senate. Read first time. To Committee on Rules for assignment (6/4/2015) Legislative Summary: (1) Existing law, the Compassionate Use Act of 1996, an initiative measure enacted by the approval of Proposition 215 at the November 6, 1996, statewide general election, authorizes the use of marijuana for medical purposes. Existing law enacted by the Legislature requires the establishment of a program for the issuance of identification cards to qualified patients so that they may lawfully use marijuana for medical purposes, and requires the establishment of guidelines for the lawful cultivation of marijuana grown for medical use. Existing law provides for the licensure of various professions by the Department of Consumer Affairs. Existing law, the Sherman Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Law, provides for the regulation of food, drugs, devices, and cosmetics, as specified. A violation of that law is a crime. This bill would enact the Medical Cannabis Regulation and Control Act and would establish within the office of the Governor, the Governor's Office of Marijuana Regulation Page 2 of 10