Legislative Affairs

Local, External, and Legislative Affairs (LELA) Division

The LELA Division is responsible for advising the Governor on legislative, budget and regulatory measures affecting California's ability to prevent, protect against, and respond to intentional and natural disasters.

In addition to analyzing state and federal legislation, the LELA Division works with state and local public safety agencies seeking federal preparedness funds to better protect and prepare our communities from catastrophes.

The LELA Division also actively communicates the State's funding requirements needed to meet our overall security needs to the White House, Congress and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

For questions regarding federal or state homeland security legislation please contact:

Mike Dayton
Deputy Director, Legislative Affairs
michael.dayton@ohs.ca.gov

Daniel Jones
Assistant Deputy Director, Legislative Affairs
Dan.Jones@ohs.ca.gov

Reports to the Legislature

• OHS Annual Reports
• Proposition 1B Reports