California Assemblymember Proposes Changes to Fund Tijuana River Projects
California Assemblymember David Alvarez has introduced Assembly Bill 35 to streamline the allocation of $10 billion from Proposition 4 for environmental projects, including $30 million for the Tijuana River. The bill, which aims to reduce procedural delays and potentially expedite funding by 12 to 18 months, has received unanimous support from the Natural Resources Committee and is pending a hearing in the Assembly Appropriations Committee. Additionally, Senator Steve Padilla's bill on hydrogen sulfide measurement standards has also advanced in the legislative process.

Assemblymember David Alvarez proposed Assembly Bill 35 to expedite the distribution of $10 billion from Proposition 4 for environmental projects, including $30 million for Tijuana River projects. The bill aims to cut procedural rules and could speed funding by 12 to 18 months.
The Natural Resources Committee unanimously passed the bill, which awaits a hearing in the Assembly Appropriations Committee. In addition, Senator Steve Padilla's bill to update hydrogen sulfide measurement standards also passed its first hearing. Mayor Todd Gloria of San Diego seeks further funding for homelessness assistance after significant cuts to the state budget.




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