The bill aims to eliminate the expiration date of the interagency, multijurisdictional system improvement team, known as SYNC, which was initially established to enhance coordination among state infrastructure programs. The team, comprising representatives from various state departments, is tasked with identifying and implementing system improvements that maximize state investments, minimize costs, and address the unique needs of communities, particularly distressed and rural areas. The bill also mandates that the team provide a biennial report to the legislature detailing funded projects, coordination efforts, and regional planning activities, with the first report due on November 1, 2026.
Key amendments to existing law include the removal of the sunset provision that would have dissolved the system improvement team on June 30, 2025, and the establishment of a new requirement for the team to submit a biennial report to the legislature. The bill emphasizes the importance of maintaining the team's coordination efforts to ensure long-term infrastructure resilience and efficiency, while also addressing emerging environmental issues and the needs of underserved communities. The act is declared necessary for the immediate preservation of public peace, health, or safety, and is set to take effect on June 30, 2025.