CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20172018 REGULAR SESSION Senate Bill No. 1297Introduced by Senator MoorlachFebruary 16, 2018 An act to add Chapter 1.5 (commencing with Section 12095) to Part 2 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code, relating to state government. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTSB 1297, as introduced, Moorlach. Office of the State Operations.Existing law establishes various offices within the Governors Office with specified duties and responsibilities.This bill would establish the Office of the State Operations within the Governors Office under the direct control of a chief operating officer, with specified responsibilities, to coordinate between all state agencies in order to ensure that the policies of the Governor and the Legislature are legally and thoroughly executed. The bill would require the Governor to appoint the chief operating officer.Digest Key Vote: MAJORITY Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: YES Local Program: NO Bill TextThe people of the State of California do enact as follows:SECTION 1. Chapter 1.5 (commencing with Section 12095) is added to Part 2 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code, to read: CHAPTER 1.5. Office of the State Operations12095. For purposes of this chapter, both of the following definitions shall apply:(a) Chief Operating Officer means the Chief Operating Officer of the Office of the State Operations.(b) Office means the Office of the State Operations.12096. (a) The Office of the State Operations is hereby established in state government within the Governors Office to coordinate between all state agencies in order to ensure that the policies of the Governor and the Legislature are legally and thoroughly executed. (b) The office shall be under the direct control of a chief operating officer. The chief operating officer shall be appointed by the Governor and shall hold office at the pleasure of the Governor.(c) The chief operating officer shall have primary responsibility for all of the following duties of the office:(1) Improving the efficient and effective use of state resources.(2) Overseeing government administrative services.(3) Facilitating effective communication between all state agencies.(4) Setting performance goals for, and reducing wasteful strategies and behaviors of, all state agencies.(5) Reporting to the Governor on matters of import and updates on operations to assist the Governor in regards to policy. CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20172018 REGULAR SESSION Senate Bill No. 1297Introduced by Senator MoorlachFebruary 16, 2018 An act to add Chapter 1.5 (commencing with Section 12095) to Part 2 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code, relating to state government. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTSB 1297, as introduced, Moorlach. Office of the State Operations.Existing law establishes various offices within the Governors Office with specified duties and responsibilities.This bill would establish the Office of the State Operations within the Governors Office under the direct control of a chief operating officer, with specified responsibilities, to coordinate between all state agencies in order to ensure that the policies of the Governor and the Legislature are legally and thoroughly executed. The bill would require the Governor to appoint the chief operating officer.Digest Key Vote: MAJORITY Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: YES Local Program: NO CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20172018 REGULAR SESSION Senate Bill No. 1297 Introduced by Senator MoorlachFebruary 16, 2018 Introduced by Senator Moorlach February 16, 2018 An act to add Chapter 1.5 (commencing with Section 12095) to Part 2 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code, relating to state government. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST ## LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST SB 1297, as introduced, Moorlach. Office of the State Operations. Existing law establishes various offices within the Governors Office with specified duties and responsibilities.This bill would establish the Office of the State Operations within the Governors Office under the direct control of a chief operating officer, with specified responsibilities, to coordinate between all state agencies in order to ensure that the policies of the Governor and the Legislature are legally and thoroughly executed. The bill would require the Governor to appoint the chief operating officer. Existing law establishes various offices within the Governors Office with specified duties and responsibilities. This bill would establish the Office of the State Operations within the Governors Office under the direct control of a chief operating officer, with specified responsibilities, to coordinate between all state agencies in order to ensure that the policies of the Governor and the Legislature are legally and thoroughly executed. The bill would require the Governor to appoint the chief operating officer. ## Digest Key ## Bill Text The people of the State of California do enact as follows:SECTION 1. Chapter 1.5 (commencing with Section 12095) is added to Part 2 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code, to read: CHAPTER 1.5. Office of the State Operations12095. For purposes of this chapter, both of the following definitions shall apply:(a) Chief Operating Officer means the Chief Operating Officer of the Office of the State Operations.(b) Office means the Office of the State Operations.12096. (a) The Office of the State Operations is hereby established in state government within the Governors Office to coordinate between all state agencies in order to ensure that the policies of the Governor and the Legislature are legally and thoroughly executed. (b) The office shall be under the direct control of a chief operating officer. The chief operating officer shall be appointed by the Governor and shall hold office at the pleasure of the Governor.(c) The chief operating officer shall have primary responsibility for all of the following duties of the office:(1) Improving the efficient and effective use of state resources.(2) Overseeing government administrative services.(3) Facilitating effective communication between all state agencies.(4) Setting performance goals for, and reducing wasteful strategies and behaviors of, all state agencies.(5) Reporting to the Governor on matters of import and updates on operations to assist the Governor in regards to policy. The people of the State of California do enact as follows: ## The people of the State of California do enact as follows: SECTION 1. Chapter 1.5 (commencing with Section 12095) is added to Part 2 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code, to read: CHAPTER 1.5. Office of the State Operations12095. For purposes of this chapter, both of the following definitions shall apply:(a) Chief Operating Officer means the Chief Operating Officer of the Office of the State Operations.(b) Office means the Office of the State Operations.12096. (a) The Office of the State Operations is hereby established in state government within the Governors Office to coordinate between all state agencies in order to ensure that the policies of the Governor and the Legislature are legally and thoroughly executed. (b) The office shall be under the direct control of a chief operating officer. The chief operating officer shall be appointed by the Governor and shall hold office at the pleasure of the Governor.(c) The chief operating officer shall have primary responsibility for all of the following duties of the office:(1) Improving the efficient and effective use of state resources.(2) Overseeing government administrative services.(3) Facilitating effective communication between all state agencies.(4) Setting performance goals for, and reducing wasteful strategies and behaviors of, all state agencies.(5) Reporting to the Governor on matters of import and updates on operations to assist the Governor in regards to policy. SECTION 1. Chapter 1.5 (commencing with Section 12095) is added to Part 2 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code, to read: ### SECTION 1. CHAPTER 1.5. Office of the State Operations12095. For purposes of this chapter, both of the following definitions shall apply:(a) Chief Operating Officer means the Chief Operating Officer of the Office of the State Operations.(b) Office means the Office of the State Operations.12096. (a) The Office of the State Operations is hereby established in state government within the Governors Office to coordinate between all state agencies in order to ensure that the policies of the Governor and the Legislature are legally and thoroughly executed. (b) The office shall be under the direct control of a chief operating officer. The chief operating officer shall be appointed by the Governor and shall hold office at the pleasure of the Governor.(c) The chief operating officer shall have primary responsibility for all of the following duties of the office:(1) Improving the efficient and effective use of state resources.(2) Overseeing government administrative services.(3) Facilitating effective communication between all state agencies.(4) Setting performance goals for, and reducing wasteful strategies and behaviors of, all state agencies.(5) Reporting to the Governor on matters of import and updates on operations to assist the Governor in regards to policy. CHAPTER 1.5. Office of the State Operations12095. For purposes of this chapter, both of the following definitions shall apply:(a) Chief Operating Officer means the Chief Operating Officer of the Office of the State Operations.(b) Office means the Office of the State Operations.12096. (a) The Office of the State Operations is hereby established in state government within the Governors Office to coordinate between all state agencies in order to ensure that the policies of the Governor and the Legislature are legally and thoroughly executed. (b) The office shall be under the direct control of a chief operating officer. The chief operating officer shall be appointed by the Governor and shall hold office at the pleasure of the Governor.(c) The chief operating officer shall have primary responsibility for all of the following duties of the office:(1) Improving the efficient and effective use of state resources.(2) Overseeing government administrative services.(3) Facilitating effective communication between all state agencies.(4) Setting performance goals for, and reducing wasteful strategies and behaviors of, all state agencies.(5) Reporting to the Governor on matters of import and updates on operations to assist the Governor in regards to policy. CHAPTER 1.5. Office of the State Operations CHAPTER 1.5. Office of the State Operations 12095. For purposes of this chapter, both of the following definitions shall apply:(a) Chief Operating Officer means the Chief Operating Officer of the Office of the State Operations.(b) Office means the Office of the State Operations. 12095. For purposes of this chapter, both of the following definitions shall apply: (a) Chief Operating Officer means the Chief Operating Officer of the Office of the State Operations. (b) Office means the Office of the State Operations. 12096. (a) The Office of the State Operations is hereby established in state government within the Governors Office to coordinate between all state agencies in order to ensure that the policies of the Governor and the Legislature are legally and thoroughly executed. (b) The office shall be under the direct control of a chief operating officer. The chief operating officer shall be appointed by the Governor and shall hold office at the pleasure of the Governor.(c) The chief operating officer shall have primary responsibility for all of the following duties of the office:(1) Improving the efficient and effective use of state resources.(2) Overseeing government administrative services.(3) Facilitating effective communication between all state agencies.(4) Setting performance goals for, and reducing wasteful strategies and behaviors of, all state agencies.(5) Reporting to the Governor on matters of import and updates on operations to assist the Governor in regards to policy. 12096. (a) The Office of the State Operations is hereby established in state government within the Governors Office to coordinate between all state agencies in order to ensure that the policies of the Governor and the Legislature are legally and thoroughly executed. (b) The office shall be under the direct control of a chief operating officer. The chief operating officer shall be appointed by the Governor and shall hold office at the pleasure of the Governor. (c) The chief operating officer shall have primary responsibility for all of the following duties of the office: (1) Improving the efficient and effective use of state resources. (2) Overseeing government administrative services. (3) Facilitating effective communication between all state agencies. (4) Setting performance goals for, and reducing wasteful strategies and behaviors of, all state agencies. (5) Reporting to the Governor on matters of import and updates on operations to assist the Governor in regards to policy.