First, we maintain the new Member security program, increase funding for the U.S. Capitol Police, fully fund the request from the Office of Legislative Counsel, increase funding for the Green and Gold Congressional Aide Program...
Fully fund the Office of Legislative Counsel's request.
Occurrences
The bill also increases funding for the Office of Legislative Counsel to assist all Member offices
Evidence
Finance asked to increase Item 0160-001-0001 by $81,276,000 ongoing and add 45 positions to bolster the Office of Legislative Counsel.
The enacted Budget Act of 2022 set Item 0160-001-0001 for support of the Legislative Counsel Bureau at $185,079,000, up from $103,803,000.
Assessments
California’s enacted Budget Act of 2022 did fully fund the Office of Legislative Counsel request, but the evidence does not show David G. Valadao wrote, sponsored, or materially advanced that state-budget outcome. Given his federal office and the lack of candidate-specific involvement, this is partial credit rather than a delivered promise.