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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.