Bill > AB655

This bill amends the existing California-Mexico Border Relations Council statute by adding two new ex officio, nonvoting members to the council: one Member of the Assembly and one Member of the Senate, both of whom must represent a district that shares a border with Mexico. These legislative members would be appointed by the Speaker of the Assembly and the President pro Tempore, respectively, and would serve at their appointers' pleasure. The bill maintains the council's existing structure, which currently consists of eight voting members from various state agencies, including directors and secretaries from departments like Business and Economic Development, Transportation, and Health and Human Services. The council's primary purpose remains coordinating cross-border programs and initiatives between California and Mexico, with the Secretary for Environmental Protection continuing to serve as the council's chair. The addition of these legislative members aims to provide direct representation from border districts in the council's activities and discussions, potentially enhancing the council's understanding of local border region issues.

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