State Government Relations

STATE Government Relations

The California Space Authority will sponsor and support state legislative and regulatory action that removes barriers to space enterprise and finds ways to improve California's reputation as a place where space enterprise can operate. California's economic health and the flow of revenue to public agencies depend on the state's ability to attract investment. We will work to open new markets and support legislation and policies that provide incentives to economic growth and vitality.

General Information

Legislation and Policy Information

Space Enterprise Development Act
Space Flight Tax Exemption
2008 Legislative Calendar (PDF)
2008 Legislation Being Tracked
2007 Legislative Action Survey (Fill out the survey online) (Print a PDF file, fill it out, fax it back)
2007 State Legislative/Policy Recap (PDF, 100 kb)
2006 State Legislative/Policy Recap (PDF, 104 kb)
2005 State Legislative/Policy Recap (PDF, 104 kb)
2004 State Legislative/Policy Recap (PDF, 92 kb)

Events

2008 GetREAL Career Technical Education Summit
Get REAL is promoting a discussion surrounding CTE and will be hosting a 2008 Career and Technical Education Summit on January 15 at the Sacramento Convention Center from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm. It will include a keynote luncheon, testimonials from educators and their students, a policy development session with leading legislators and an exhibition of student CTE coursework. An informal reception for all legislators and staff will immediately follow the summit.

California Space Day Sacramento 2007

California Space Day Sacramento 2006

California Space Day Sacramento 2005

IMAX Movie Gala

Policymaker Forum

We Can't Wait for the Next Sputnik (by Sen. Elaine Alquist (D-San Jose) (PDF)

Policymakers share their views about space-related issues, policy and legislation

News

Date Posted	Subject
April 23, 2008	The Emerging Green Economy Echoes Industry Demand for CTE Training (PDF) ”Green Collar” Jobs — The Wave of the Future (PDF)
March 11, 2008	Lt. Governor Garamendi Issues Statement on Export Controls (PDF) Statement (PDF) ITAR Resolution (PDF)
November 8, 2007	Lt. Governor Garamendi Appoints Aerospace Advisory Committee CSA Reacts To Lt. Governor's Aerospace Advisory Committee Announcement
September 4, 2007	Governor Schwarzenegger Issues Statement on Cancellation of Trip to U.K., Postpones Trade Mission to India
August 9, 2007	Governor Schwarzenegger Commends Space Shuttle Launch
July 26, 2007	CSA Supports Full Funding of ETP Budget (PDF, 460 kb)
July 20, 2007	CSA Supports Space Exploration Academies in Oakland (PDF, 588 kb)
July 2, 2007	GetREAL Action Alert: State Lawmakers Slice Away Schools Funding to Fix Governor's Budget Gaffe
June 22, 2007	Governor Schwarzenegger Welcomes Home Space Shuttle Atlantis' STS-117 Crew
June 18, 2007	Get REAL (Relevance in Education and Learning): CSA Continues to Fight the Battle In Favor Of Career Technical Education (CTE) Reform
March 15, 2007	Governor Schwarzenegger Hosts California's First Career Technical Education Summit CSA's Press Release Transcript of Governor Schwarzenegger's Remarks
March 5, 2007	Governor Schwarzenegger Urges Federal Funding to Fight Terrorism and Save Jobs
January 22, 2007	CSA Is Getting REAL on Education (PDF, 432 kb)
January 16, 2007	Transcript of Gov. Schwarzenegger's Remarks at State Budget Release Press Conference
January 10, 2007	Gov. Schwarzenegger Delivers State of the State Address Text of Address (PDF)
January 3, 2007	Gov. Schwarzenegger Continues California's Leadership in Career Technical Education
January 2, 2007	Governor Schwarzenegger Unveils Strategic Initiative to Keep California at the Forefront of Innovation (PDF)
September 6, 2006	OMAS Scope of Work Planning Session
August 24, 2006	Gov. Schwarzenegger Signs Executive Order Creating New Position of Advisor for Military Affairs
July 24, 2006	Gov. Schwarzenegger Promotes 'Helmets to Hardhats,' Announces Military Affairs Advisory Council
June 14, 2006	CSA Restores Funding for ETP
May 16, 2006	Governor Schwarzenegger Proposes Budget that Invests in Education
April 24, 2006	Ashburn Space Development Bills Advance California Legislature Acts to Invest in Spaceport (PDF, 128 kb) (first posted April 19)
February 27, 2006	Governor Schwarzenegger's letter of support for NASA's Crew Exploration Vehicle (CEV) (PDF, 140 kb)
February 2, 2006	Legislative Letter in Support of the C-17 Program (PDF, 1.6 Mb)
January 31, 2006	Governor Schwarzenegger Highlights Public Safety Budget to Protect California's Communities
January 9, 2006	Governor Schwarzenegger Proposes Strategic Growth Plan for California's Future Transcript of Governor Schwarzenegger's State of the State Address
August 16, 2005	Governor Schwarzenegger Welcomes Home Space Shuttle Discovery and Seven Astronauts
June 16, 2005	California Space Authority Supports Assembly Bill 208 (Gordon) (PDF, 112 kb) Legislation to Close the Retirement Gap 2005-06 State Budget Support for Space Enterprise Competitive Grant Program $2M Budget Augmentation
May 13, 2005	California's Space Infrastructure Protected; Space-based Installations Stand to Win (includes link to BRAC 2005 list by State)
February 28, 2005	Gov. Schwarzenegger Discusses BRAC in Weekly Radio Address
February 23, 2005	Space Day Resolution: Runner Resolution Saluting Space Industry Passes Senate Floor
February 16, 2005	Joint Legislative/Executive Trip to DC Applauded; California Unifies for Common Good
February 25, 2005	Representatives from Industry Sector Testify at Hearing on Development of California Economy
February 1, 2005	Governor Schwarzenegger Appoints David Wetmore Assistant to the Governor/Director of Washington, D.C. Office
November 9, 2004	Governor Schwarzenegger Establishes Council on Base Support and Retention
November 9, 2004	Seastrand Named to Governor's BRAC Advisory Commission