CARPD is a proud Partner of the 2024 Special Districts Legislative Days, scheduled for May 21 - 22 at the  Sheraton Grand Sacramento, an interactive and informative two-day legislative conference in our State’s Capitol. 

As the California State Legislature wrestles with a projected $73 billion budget deficit and the courts and voters contemplate major constitutional actions on funding for essential services and infrastructure, Special Districts Legislative Days will once again provide a venue for all types of special districts to come together to understand and influence our shared public policy challenges.

Legislative Office Visits Are Back! For the first time since the pandemic, Special Districts Legislative Days will include pre-arranged legislative office visits so you can meet with Legislators and Capitol staff in the new Capitol Annex Swing Space. Attendees will be grouped with special districts from your region to advocate for special districts and the communities we collectively serve.

Agenda at a Glance (Subject to Change)

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 8:00am – 6:30pm

• 8:00am – 8:30am Registration and Breakfast Buffet Line Opens
• 8:30am – 9:30am Breakfast with Legislators of the Year
  • Senator Anna Caballero, Senator Marie Alvarado-Gil & Assembly Member Gregg Hart
• 9:30am – 11:00am State Legislative Update
• 11:00am – 11:30am Advocacy Briefing
• 11:30am – 12:30pm Lunch and Group Preparations
• 12:30pm – 1:00pm Shuttles Depart to Capitol Annex Swing Space
• 1:00pm – 5:00pm Legislative Office Visits (Pre-arranged)
• 5:00pm – 6:30pm Private Legislative Reception

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 8:00am – 11:30am

• 8:00am – 8:30am Breakfast Buffet Line Opens
• 8:30am – 9:30am Briefing on Critical Supreme Court Case Impacting Local Revenues and Government Functions
  • Legislature of the State of California et al. vs. Weber could determine the ability of special districts and other agencies to provide essential services and infrastructure to their communities
• 9:30am – 10:30am How to Maximize Working with Contract Lobbyists and Associations
• 10:30am – 11:30am Beyond Legislative Days: Building Out Your Districts’ Government and Media Relations Program Wherever It May be Today
• 11:30am Closing

Register on or before April 24 for an Early Bird Discount!