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CA SJR24

Joint Resolution

Status

Passed

8/24/2012

Primary Sponsor

Jim Silva

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Origin

Senate

2011-2012 Session

AI Summary

  • Urges California's Congressional delegates to protect Naval Weapons Station Seal Beach from closure during base realignment and closure (BRAC) processes in 2013 or 2015

  • Identifies the station as the U.S. Navy's primary West Coast ordnance storage, loading, and maintenance installation serving the Pacific Fleet, with the next closest facility approximately 1,000 miles away in Washington State

  • Highlights the station's employment of 600 civilians and 200 active servicemembers, with significant economic impact on local, regional, and state economies including effects on schools, businesses, and tax bases

  • Notes the station includes the 920-acre Seal Beach National Wildlife Refuge, which provides critical habitat for three endangered species: the light-footed clapper rail, California least tern, and Belding's Savanna sparrow

  • Directs the Secretary of the Senate to transmit copies to the Secretary of Defense, Congressional leadership, and all California members of Congress

Legislative Description

Naval Weapons Station Seal Beach.

Last Action

Chaptered by Secretary of State. Res. Chapter 96, Statutes of 2012.

8/24/2012

Committee Referrals

Veterans Affairs8/9/2012
Rules4/26/2012

Full Bill Text

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