Chief Administrative Office recommending the Board: 1) Approve and adopt revisions to Board Policy A-4, County Legislative Policy; 2) Approve and authorize the Chief Administrative Office to add the County of El Dorado seal and name to a coalition letter of support regarding the urgent need for comprehensive tort reform to protect California taxpayers, survivors, and essential public services; 3) Approve and authorize the Chief Administrative Office to add the County of El Dorado seal and name to a coalition letter of opposition regarding the Governor's proposal to shift liability for utility-caused wildfires from utilities and their shareholders to policyholders, taxpayers, local governments, and fire victims; and 4) Provide direction to staff on the exploration of other legislative advocacy opportunities. FUNDING: N/A

Committee

Board of Supervisors

Requested by

CAO

Introduced

August 4, 2026

On agenda

August 18, 2026

Passed

August 18, 2026

Where it was heard

Board of Supervisors Aug 18, 2026 Approved Pass