Legislative Affairs Program

Purpose

Throughout each year, the State Legislature and the United States Congress propose and enact legislation, some of which affects local municipal government. The City of Murrieta recognizes the need for active legislative engagement at the local, state, and federal levels to enhance the interests of Murrieta’s residents and businesses. City officials maintain close relationships with Murrieta’s state and federal representatives. 

At times, it is in the interest of the City to take a position on proposed legislation. The City’s Legislative Program follows City Council Policy 100-02 (PDF) for legislative protocol and process.

Priorities and Process

The City Council adopts an annual Legislative Program (PDF), which serves as the foundation for the City’s advocacy strategy. The City actively monitors state and federal legislation and takes appropriate action, when required, to protect the City’s interests and local legislative authority. The City’s legislative advocacy primary priority areas include:

  • Economic Development
  • Fire Service
  • General Government
  • Housing
  • Immigration
  • Labor Relations
  • Land Use Planning
  • Law Enforcement
  • Local Government Finance
  • Parks and Recreation Programs
  • Regional and International Governance
  • Resource Conservation Management
  • Social Service Programs
  • Transportation

Position Letters

For proposed legislation either consistent with the City’s Legislative Platform or consistent with legislative positions the City has taken in the past, staff is authorized to prepare position letters for the Mayor’s signature prior to being sent. If the Mayor is unavailable, the Mayor Pro Tem is authorized to sign position letters. All members of City Council receive copies of sent position letters. 

City of Murrieta Legislative Workgroup

For Council positions on legislation not addressed in the City’s Legislative Platform, staff may work with the City’s Legislative Workgroup to place an item on the City Council agenda for consideration. The Legislative Platform only addresses issues directly relevant to or impacting the provision of municipal services.

Legislative Directory

  1. 2023 Legislative Directory

Recent Letters of Support/Opposition 

  1. AB 791 Letter of Support
  2. SB 46 - Letter of Support
  3. SB 75 - Letter of Support
  4. SB 423 - Letter of Opposition
  5. AB 309 - Letter of Opposition
  6. SB 50 - Letter of Opposition
  7. AB 504 - Letter of Opposition
  8. SB 19 - Letter of Support
  9. SB 602 - Letter of Support
  10. SB 584 - Letter of Opposition
  11. SB 423 - Letter of Opposition (Wiener)
  12. SB 9 (Atkins) - Letter of Oppostion
  13. SB 60 - Letter of Support
  14. SB 314 (Wiener) - Letter of Support
  15. SB 278 - Letter of Oppostion
  16. SB 16 - Letter of Oppostion
  17. SB 210 - Letter of Oppostion
  18. SB 6 - Letter of Oppostion
  19. AB 970 - Letter of Oppostion
  20. SB 619 (Laird) - Letter of Support
  21. AB 377 - Letter of Opposition
  22. 225 Million Budget Ask for City County SB 1383
  23. SB 2 - Letter of Opposition
  24. AB 989 - Letter of Oppostion
  25. Resolution - Supporting Huang-Mendoza Tripartisan Land Use Initiative
  26. AB 1599 - Support
  27. Ltr to County re Fuego Farms
  28. AB 742 (K9) - Letter of Opposition
  29. SB 747 Support Letter_Caballero
  30. AB 480 Opposition Letter_Ting
  31. SB 363 - Letter of Support - Eggman
  32. SB 43 - Letter of Support - Eggman
  33. Request Placement of County-run Vaccination Site in Murrieta