BILL ANALYSIS Ó AB 342 Page 1 Date of Hearing: May 4, 2011 ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS Felipe Fuentes, Chair AB 342 (Atkins) - As Introduced: February 10, 2011 Policy Committee: Local GovernmentVote:9-0 Urgency: No State Mandated Local Program: No Reimbursable: SUMMARY This bill requires the Governor's Office of Planning and Research's (OPR) to serve as the state's liaison with the United States Department of Defense (DoD) and requires OPR to perform specified duties in this capacity, including coordinating issues of significant interest to DoD and the state. FISCAL EFFECT Annual costs to provide a staff person as the defense liaison are estimated to be approximately $100,000. COMMENTS 1)Rationale . According to the author's office, OPR has been effective in serving as the liaison between state government and DoD. Supporters argue that creating this liaison in statute provides continuity, ensures the military will always have a point of contact for issues relating to state policies that affect the military, and assures efficiencies between the DoD and the state. 2)Executive Order S-16-06. Issued by Governor Schwarzenegger in 2006, it established the Governor's Advisor for Military Affairs within OPR. Under this executive order, OPR coordinates state policies that affect the military, including land use planning, regulatory activities by state agencies, and state legislation Analysis Prepared by : Roger Dunstan / APPR. / (916) 319-2081 AB 342 Page 2