Department of Transportation: homeless encampments.
- Establishes a state transportation liaison to coordinate homeless encampment management on California highways.
- Creates agreements between state and local governments to jointly address homeless encampments on state property.
- Authorizes state reimbursement to local governments for encampment cleanup and outreach services.
- Requires annual reporting on encampment removals and recommendations for improved coordination.
Senator Blakespear's California Homeless Encampment Collaboration Act establishes a dedicated liaison within the Department of Transportation to coordinate homeless encampment management on state highways through partnerships with local governments. The liaison will facilitate communication between state and local agencies, oversee maintenance agreements, and develop response protocols for encampment removal requests.
The legislation authorizes the Department to enter into delegated maintenance agreements with cities and counties, allowing local agencies to apply their existing encampment management practices on state property. These agreements may cover outreach programs, environmental cleanup, trash removal, and graffiti abatement. The Department may issue single general entry permits valid for the duration of each agreement and, pending legislative appropriation, reimburse local governments for services provided under these arrangements.
To enhance transparency and assess outcomes, the Department must maintain a public database of all maintenance agreements, including geographic coverage, funding allocations, and authorized activities. The liaison will also submit annual reports to the Legislature documenting the number of encampments addressed through local partnerships and recommending improvements to coordination and resource allocation processes. The bill's provisions focus specifically on state highway property, where the Department currently maintains full control and authority over encampment removal.
 Tom LackeyR Assemblymember | Committee Member |  Not Contacted | |
 Cecilia Aguiar-CurryD Assemblymember | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
 Tom UmbergD Senator | Bill Author | Not Contacted | |
 Laurie DaviesR Assemblymember | Bill Author | Not Contacted | |
 Chris WardD Assemblymember | Committee Member | Not Contacted |
Email the authors or create an email template to send to all relevant legislators.
Introduced By
Latest Voting History
| Ayes | Noes | NVR | Total | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 38 | 0 | 2 | 40 | PASS |
- Establishes a state transportation liaison to coordinate homeless encampment management on California highways.
- Creates agreements between state and local governments to jointly address homeless encampments on state property.
- Authorizes state reimbursement to local governments for encampment cleanup and outreach services.
- Requires annual reporting on encampment removals and recommendations for improved coordination.
Email the authors or create an email template to send to all relevant legislators.
Introduced By
Senator Blakespear's California Homeless Encampment Collaboration Act establishes a dedicated liaison within the Department of Transportation to coordinate homeless encampment management on state highways through partnerships with local governments. The liaison will facilitate communication between state and local agencies, oversee maintenance agreements, and develop response protocols for encampment removal requests.
The legislation authorizes the Department to enter into delegated maintenance agreements with cities and counties, allowing local agencies to apply their existing encampment management practices on state property. These agreements may cover outreach programs, environmental cleanup, trash removal, and graffiti abatement. The Department may issue single general entry permits valid for the duration of each agreement and, pending legislative appropriation, reimburse local governments for services provided under these arrangements.
To enhance transparency and assess outcomes, the Department must maintain a public database of all maintenance agreements, including geographic coverage, funding allocations, and authorized activities. The liaison will also submit annual reports to the Legislature documenting the number of encampments addressed through local partnerships and recommending improvements to coordination and resource allocation processes. The bill's provisions focus specifically on state highway property, where the Department currently maintains full control and authority over encampment removal.
Latest Voting History
| Ayes | Noes | NVR | Total | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 38 | 0 | 2 | 40 | PASS |
Tom LackeyR Assemblymember | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
Cecilia Aguiar-CurryD Assemblymember | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
Tom UmbergD Senator | Bill Author | Not Contacted | |
Laurie DaviesR Assemblymember | Bill Author | Not Contacted | |
Chris WardD Assemblymember | Committee Member | Not Contacted |