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Archives: 2013-14 Legislative Session

Introduction

Dear Friend,

Welcome to the Senate Committee on Governance and Finance’s website.

As Committee Chair, I am honored to serve you and am proud to work on issues making state and local governments work together, efficiently and effectively.

Each year, legislators pass hundreds of bills. State legislators work diligently to fully understand how those bills affect local services; however, when local officials may be in better positions to understand the communities’ priorities, your advice is essential. I urge you to write to us with your suggestions.

The Committee is proud to offer a public e-mail address where you are welcome to send your correspondence. Though we monitor this email account regularly, your email messages of support or opposition to specific bills may not appear in the Committee’s bill analyses. If you want your position to be reflected in the analysis, please send a fax or a signed letter no later than the Wednesday before the hearing date when the bill is set to be heard.

I hope that you will look to the Committee as a valuable resource. This website offers a lot of information about our bill hearings, informational hearings, committee member contact information, FAQs, Committee-generated reports, reference materials, and announcements.

If you want more information, please feel free to contact the Committee directly.
Senate Committee on Governance and Finance

State Capitol, Room 408
Sacramento CA 95814
Phone: (916) 651-4119
Fax: (916) 322-0298
sgf.committee@sen.ca.gov

Thank you for taking the time to view the Committee's webpage. If you have recommendations for additional ways in which this Committee can be helpful, please let us know.
Because I am dedicated to enact the real reforms California needs, I look forward to hearing from you in the future.

Sincerely,

State Senator Lois Wolk
Committee Chair