1. Navigating the California Legislative Process: Julia Au SF Department of the Environment HHW Conference November 4, 2009 Learning how to effectively track State legislation

2. Don’t Be Intimidated

3. Why Track State Legislation? AB 939 (Diversion Goals) SB 20/50 AB 2901 – Cell Phone Recycling

4. Main Points To Understand Know how to use technology available to track state legislation Figuring out the “players.” This will not be a “School of Rock” lesson!

5. LegInfo Is Your Friend. www.leginfo.ca.gov

6. LegInfo Bill Information Page

12. Committee and Floor Analyses of the Bill

13. Votes in Committee and By Full House

15. Knowing the Players State Legislature Legislators or outside organizations. Sponsors Lobbyists/Other Interested Parties

16. Know the Timeline www.leginfo.ca.gov

17. Legislative Calendar

18. Keeping Track of Legislation

19. Questions?