BILL ANALYSIS Ó ----------------------------------------------------------------- |SENATE RULES COMMITTEE | SR 49| |Office of Senate Floor Analyses | | |(916) 651-1520 Fax: (916) | | |327-4478 | | ----------------------------------------------------------------- THIRD READING Bill No: SR 49 Author: De León (D), Allen (D), Beall (D), Block (D), Hall (D), Hernandez (D), Hill (D), Hueso (D), Lara (D), Leyva (D), Mendoza (D), Mitchell (D), Monning (D), Pan (D), and Pavley (D) Introduced:9/4/15 Vote: Majority SUBJECT: Relative to California-Mexico relations SOURCE: Author DIGEST: This resolution states the Senate commits to the National Conference of Governors of Mexico to establish a mechanism for permanent dialogue between the Senate and National Conference of Governors of Mexico to exchange information on legislative initiatives that benefit the migrant community in California and the families of migrants in Mexico. ANALYSIS: This resolution makes the following legislative findings: 1)On July 20, 2015, Senator Kevin de León, in his position of President Pro Tempore of the Senate, signed a letter of intent with Dr. Eruviel Avila, Governor of the State of Mexico and President of the National Conference of Governors of Mexico (CONAGO), setting forth their mutual intent to establish a permanent dialogue between the Senate and leaders in the government of Mexico. 2)The government of California and its leaders have devoted much effort to encourage the state's relationship with the SR 49 Page 2 government of Mexico given their shared border and the millions of individuals of Mexican origin living in California. 3)The Senate has approved laws that promote respect for human rights and the integrity of the individual, worked towards a more inclusive social integration, and recognized the contributions of immigrants to the state. This resolution states: 1)That the Senate commits to CONAGO to establish a mechanism for permanent dialogue between the Senate and National Conference of Governors of Mexico to exchange information on legislative initiatives that benefit the migrant community in California and the families of migrants in Mexico. 2)That the Senate commits to CONAGO to enhance communication with other actors in the public and private sectors in all entities and institutions involved, with the purpose to establish programs of cooperation around a common agenda, with topics such as education, trade, tourism, and environment. 3)That the President Pro Tempore of the Senate may select the Senators who will cooperate with CONAGO to achieve the goals set forth in this resolution. FISCAL EFFECT: Appropriation: No Fiscal Com.:NoLocal: No SUPPORT: (Verified9/9/15) None received OPPOSITION: (Verified9/9/15) None received SR 49 Page 3 Prepared by: Jonas Austin / SFA / (916) 651-1520 9/9/15 20:53:56 **** END ****