Issues

CalChamber Continues Push to Make Rule Workable

In comments submitted recently to Cal/OSHA, a coalition led by the California Chamber of Commerce continues its ongoing effort to make sure the workplace...

CalChamber Disappointed by Privacy Agency’s Automated Decision-Making Technology Rules

The California Chamber of Commerce voiced disappointment last week after the California Privacy Protection Agency approved sweeping regulations covering the use of automated decision-making...

New Report: AB 566 Threatens California Economy, Consumers, Small Businesses

A new report by Capitol Matrix Consulting, commissioned by the California Chamber of Commerce, concludes that Assembly Bill 566 (AB 566) poses a significant...

State Budget for 2025–26: What’s In, What’s Out

Gov. Gavin Newsom signed into law a series of bills to enact the state budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1, a $321...

CEQA Relief for Housing in Budget Trailer Bills

A package of budget-related bills that include changes to how environmental laws are applied to some types of housing in urban areas was signed...

Governor Signs Cost Cutter Film Tax Credit Bill

A California Chamber of Commerce- supported bill to help grow and retain jobs in one of California’s signature industries has been signed into law. AB...

CalChamber ‘Rate Realities’ Campaign Highlights Drivers Behind Electricity Costs

Last week, the California Chamber of Commerce launched its “Rate Realities” campaign to raise awareness about the true drivers behind California’s electricity costs while...

Bill Limiting Workplace Automation Tech Moves

Legislation that could saddle California business owners with significant new costs passed an Assembly policy committee this week. The California Chamber of Commerce has identified...

New CalChamber Web Page Offers Employer Immigration Law Resources

To help employers, the California Chamber of Commerce has put together a web page with links to federal, state and CalChamber resources about immigration...

Foundation Brings Cap-and-Trade Program Experts to Policy Makers

Experts shaping California’s environmental future came to Sacramento earlier this month to present a briefing on their groundbreaking studies examining efforts to reduce carbon...