Office of Legislative Affairs (OLA)
The Office of Legislative Affairs (OLA) coordinates legislative activities and advises the Director on proposed legislation. OLA serves as the primary liaison between the Department and the state legislature, as well as federal, local, and state agencies and handles all legislative inquiries.
Programs and Initiatives
Policy
- Communicate and collaborate on emerging issues with the Governor’s Office, other branches of federal and state government, workers, employers and others in the community
- Undertake strategic planning to ensure integration of policy, research, legislative activities, education and outreach
Legislation
- Analyze proposed legislation including potential costs, benefits, and other impacts
- Coordinate legislative activities within the Department and with other agencies
- Support and coordinate the implementation of newly enacted legislation
Contact Information
Main Line: (510) 286-7087
For constituent inquiries, please send your request to LegInquiry@dir.ca.gov
December 2020