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SCGA Public Affairs | Legislation

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Advocating for Golf in Southern California

The SCGA is unique among the nation’s amateur golf associations in providing legislative and regulatory advocacy services to its members, member clubs and the California golf industry. Whatever the public policy issue—water, drought, environmental compliance, taxes, land use or mounting costs of doing business— the SCGA is a constant presence at local, state and national levels, working to ensure that the political terrain is friendly for all who love and play the game of golf in Southern California.

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MOTHER NATURE & THE CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE MAY BE GIVING US AN OPPORTUNITY TO FOCUS ON THE LONG TERM

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OF BILLS AND SNOWPACKS

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AB 3192 [Muratsuchi; D-Torrance]

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HOLIDAY MESSAGE

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SPEAKER RIVAS MAKES HIS APPOINTMENTS

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PLAY TO YOUR STRENGTHS - AS MUCH A RULE IN ADVOCACY AS IT IS IN LIFE

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2023 LEGISLATIVE SESSION - FINAL WORD

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"Not everything that counts can be counted, and not everything that can be counted counts."

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2023 LEGISLATIVE SESSION TELLS US MUCH ABOUT DIRECTION OF CALIFORNIA WATER LAW

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Golf's Stock Continues to Rise in Sacramento

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Legislation
MOTHER NATURE & THE CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE MAY BE GIVING US AN OPPORTUNITY TO FOCUS ON THE LONG TERM

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OF BILLS AND SNOWPACKS

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CALIFORNIA’S WATER SUPPLY

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END OF SEASON WATER SUPPLY SITUATION

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OF WATER, STATE BUDGETS, AND “ENTERTAINMENT” GOLF

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MUNICIPAL TEE TIME BROKERING

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TEE TIME BROKERS: THERE’S MORE

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TEE TIME BROKERS

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Upcoming Public Meetings

The SCGA is involved at the local level.  Here are some of the meetings that we are tracking and planning to attend with links so that you can get involved. The golf community at large depends on engaged individuals like yourself to ensure that the game we all love continues to thrive for generations to come.

Sometimes these meetings pop up last minute - we'll be sure to update you about those too!

Meeting Date Site
San Diego Municipal Golf Committee Thu, May 15 - 6:00 PM
Los Angeles City Golf Advisory Committee Mon, May 19 - 1:00 PM
Brookside Golf Advisory Committee Wed, Jun 4 - 5:00 PM
Long Beach City Golf Advisory Committee Thu, Jun 5 - 2:30 PM
Los Angeles County Golf Advisory Committee Wed, Jun 11 - 10:00 AM
San Clemente Golf Course Committee Thu, Aug 7 - 6:00 PM

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Contact the SCGA

Kevin Fitzgerald
Director, Public Affairs
kfitzgerald@scga.org
p: 818.980.3630 ext. 302
Craig Kessler
Consultant, Public Affairs
ckessler@scga.org
p: 310.941.4803
Morris Thomas
Manager, Public Affairs
mthomas@scga.org
p: 916.589.7772
Find Your CA Representatives

Golf industry reference materials commonly cited in the public sphere.

Resources
  • CAG White Paper - California Overtime Exemptions
  • CAG White Paper - Proposition 15
  • CAG White Paper - Dynamex Decision
  • White Paper - Advocacy 501 (c)(6) and (c)(3) Nonprofits
  • Letter of Opposition to Assembly Bill 1910
  • Assessors Handbook Section 515 - Golf Courses
  • California Golf Industry Best Management Practices Guide (GCSAA) - GCSAA California Golf Industry BMP
  • California Golf Industry Best Management Practices Guide (GCSAA) - GCSAA California Golf Industry BMP (Spanish)
  • California Legislation California legislation directly impacting the golf industry - AB 2257 - Full Text
  • California Legislation California legislation directly impacting the golf industry - Referral Exception - AB 2257
  • California Legislation California legislation directly impacting the golf industry - AB 5 Business to Business for Professional Services Exception
  • California Public Resources Code - Public Park Preservation Act
  • California Water Conservation - GCSAA - Day-Time Restrictions
  • California Water Conservation - GCSAA - California Water Talking Points
  • Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance - Proposed Separate Sub-Chapter under SLA’s
  • Public Golf Endangerment Act (Infographic)
  • USGA - 2022 SoCal Golf & Water Summit Recap - Water Summit a Resounding Success
  • Coachella Valley Golf & Water Task Force - Fact Sheet

Source Materials from various industry publications including the SCGA's award winning FORE Magazine.

Resources
  • California Golf Water Facts (Infographic)
  • CGCOA GOLF IS GOOD AMBASSADOR PROGRAM - CGCOA Golf Is Good Ambassador Application
  • CGCOA Golf is Good Ambassador Program - Golf Is Good Ambassador Program Introductory Training
  • FORE - PUBLIC AFFAIRSFORE - The magazine of the SCGA. Find archived Public Affairs articles on the website of the SCGA's award winning quarterly publication.
  • URBAN GOLF ECOSYSTEMSUSGA Green Section Research - Ecosystem Services Provided by Golf Courses
  • NATIONAL GOLF FOUNDATION INDUSTRY DATAGolfers - Rounds Played - Golf Course Supply
  • USGA WATER RESOURCE CENTER
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