California Government Code

§ 65040

GOV § 65040 Effective Jun 30, 2022Div. 1 · Title 7 · Ch. 1.5 · Art. 4

Statute text

The Office of Planning and Research shall serve the Governor and the Governor’s Cabinet as staff for long-range planning and research, and constitute the comprehensive state planning agency. In this capacity, the office shall:

(a)Assisted by the Planning Advisory and Assistance Council established pursuant to subdivision (a) of Section 65040.6, engage in the formulation, evaluation and updating of long-range goals and policies for land use, population growth and distribution, urban expansion, development, open space, resource preservation and utilization, air and water quality, and other factors that shape statewide development patterns and significantly influence the quality of the state’s environment.

(b)Assist in the orderly preparation by appropriate state departments and agencies of intermediate- and short-range functional plans to guide programs of transportation, water management, open space, recreation and other functions that relate to the protection and enhancement of the state’s environment.

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Legislative history

Amended by Stats. 2022, Ch. 48, Sec. 53. (SB 189) Effective June 30, 2022.