STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Government Performance and Financial Management
AGENDA DATE: November 11, 2020
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): N/A
DEPARTMENT: Office of Government Affairs
EXECUTIVE: Kimberly Bizor Tolbert
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SUBJECT
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Authorize adoption of the City of Dallas State Legislative Program for the 87th Session of the Texas Legislature - Financing: No cost consideration to the City
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BACKGROUND
Prior to the beginning of each state legislative session, the City of Dallas has historically adopted a state legislative program. The legislative program sets forth issues of interest to the City and gives the City Attorney’s Office the authority to pursue legislation that supports those issue outlined in the program, as well as oppose any legislation that diminishes resources or home-rule authority.
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS)
The Legislative Ad Hoc Committee was briefed on October 10, 2016.
City Council was briefed on October 19, 2016.
On October 26, 2016, City Council authorized adoption of the State 85th Legislative Program by Resolution No. 16-1738.
The Legislative Ad Hoc Committee was briefed on October 8, 2018.
City Council will be briefed on this item on November 6, 2018.
On November 14, 2018, City Council authorized adoption of the 86th State Legislative Program by Resolution No. 18-1174.
The Legislative Ad Hoc Committee was briefed on September 29, 2020.
The Legislative Ad Hoc Committee was briefed on October 22, 2020.
FISCAL INFORMATION
No cost consideration to the City.