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Legislative Update Richard Markuson ASCE Region 9 Legislative Advocate Important Dates: January 1, 2026, Statutes take effect January 5, 2026, Legislature reconvenes January 10, 2026, the Budget must be submitted by Governor January 16, 2026, Last day for policy committees to
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Legislative Update Richard Markuson ASCE Region 9 Legislative Advocate Important Dates: September 3 – ASCE/APWA Legislative Day (Sacramento) September 2-12 – Floor session only September 12 – Last day for each house to pass bills. Interim Study Recess begins at end
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Legislative Update Richard Markuson ASCE Region 9 Legislative Advocate By Richard Markuson ASCE Region 9 Legislative Advocate Important Dates: May 2 – Last day for policy committees to hear and report to fiscal committees fiscal bills introduced in their house
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Important Dates: April 10 – 21 – Spring Recess April 24 – Region 9 Infrastructure Symposium (Long Beach) May 2 – Last day for policy committees to hear and report to fiscal committees on fiscal bills introduced in their house June 4 – ASCE/APWA
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ASCE Region 9 (California) has launched a new job board at jobs.r9-asce.org, designed to connect civil engineering professionals with top industry opportunities. Organizations can post job openings and access a growing pool of skilled professionals, while individuals can showcase their profiles for recruiters to
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Legislative Update Richard Markuson Region 9 Legislative Advocate Important Dates: February 21 – Bill introduction deadline April 1 – 21 – Spring Recess April 24 – Region 9 Infrastructure Symposium (Los Angeles) May 2 – Last day for policy committees
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Legislative Update Richard Markuson Region 9 Legislative Advocate Important Dates: January 1, 2025 – Statutes take effect January 10 – Governor submits budget February 21 – Bill introduction deadline April 1 – 21 – Spring Recess April 24 – Region
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Happy 2025 and a Year (and Three Months) In Review! By Yazdan T. Emrani, P.E., M.ASCE ASCE Region 9 Director Happy New Year! It seems like it was only yesterday when I stepped into the role of Region