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/04 A 9 Legislative Bill Action ................................ ............................... system for retail sales and distribution of tobacco products. It would not restrict the ability of local governments to enact and enforce their own licensing programs. Staff: Yvonne Hunter, Status: Signed, Chapter 890, Statutes of 2003; Posi- tion: Support. ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY PUBLIC SAFETY AB 49 (Simitian). Grime. AB 49 establishes the High Technology Crime Advisory Committee to formulate a comprehensive written strategy for addressing high technology crime throughout the state. Staff. Natasha Fooman, Status: Signed, Chapter 618, Statutes of 2003; Position: Support. SB 196 (Kuehl). Regional Water Quality Control Board. Local Government Members. SB 196 clarifies that the municipal member of a regional water quality control board shall be a mayor or council member. Staff: Yvonne Hunter; Status: Signed, Chapter 272, Statutes of 2003; Position: Sponsor. SB 20 (Sher). E- Waste. SB 20 establishes a comprehensive program to encourage the collec- tion and recycling of electronic waste — specifically computer monitors and televisions. It would estab- lish an upfront fee to be paid by consumers at the time of purchase. Staff: Yvonne Hunter; Status: Signed, Chapter 526, Statutes of 2003; Posi- tion: Support. AB 28 (Jackson). Bottle Bill. AB 28 would, among other provisions, increase the redemption value on beverage containers covered under the bottle bill. The refund value on beverage containers would be to 4 cents (8 cents on larger containers), with an automatic step up to 5 cents (and 10 cents for larger containers), if recycling rates fail to reach 8q ,percent. Staff: Yvonne Hunter, Status: Signed, Chapter 753, Statutes of 2003; Position: Sup- port. AB 1051 (Goldberg). Capital Facility Fees. Municipal Utilities. AB 1051 was one of the most important bills impacting municipal water, wastewa- ter and energy utilities. It clarified existing law regarding imposition of capital facility fees charged to other public agencies. Enactment of legislation of this nature is necessary to avoid continued frivolous litigation brought by schools and other public agencies. Staff: Yvonne Hunter, Status: Vetoed; Position: Support. AB 319 (Frommer). Firearms. AB 319 prohibits juveniles that are convicted of carrying a loaded or concealed weapon from possessing a firearm until they reach the age of 30. Staff: Natasha Fooman; Status: Signed, Chapter 490, Statutes of 2003; Position: Support. AB 1044 (Negrete McLeod). Licenses to Carry Firearms. AB 1044 makes specified changes in the statutes pertaining to licenses to carry concealable weapons (CCWs) in Califor- nia. Staff: Natasha Fooman; Status: Signed, Chapter 541, Statutes of 2003; Position: Support. SJR 6 (Soto). Terrorism: Funding for First Responder Training. SJR 6 calls upon Con- gress and the President of the United States to provide additional funding to the states for first responder training for the men and women defending our citizens at home. Staff: Natasha Fooman; Status: Chaptered by Secretary of State, Chapter 137, Statutes of 2003; Posi- tion: Support. SB 621 (Burton). Indian Gaming. SB 621 provides for the allocation of the Special Distribu- tion Fund monies estimated at $26 million for mitigation of tribal gaming with the intent of addressing impacts on local governments and neighboring communities. Staff: Natasha Fooman; Status: Signed, Chapter 858, Stat- utes of 2003; Position: Oppose. SB 814 (Vincent). Gambling. SB 814 modi- fies license requirements for card clubs. Specifi- cally, it increases a moratorium on the construc- PAGE 6 /PRIORITY FOCUS Visit the League's Official Web Site -- www.cacities.org