Issues
CalChamber Asks Governor to Veto Job Killer Bills
The California Chamber of Commerce is asking Governor Gavin Newsom to veto the six job killer bills sent to him by the Legislature this...
Governor Signs CalChamber-Supported Bills
Legislation to strengthen the state’s drought resilience is among the California Chamber of Commerce-supported bills signed recently by Governor Gavin Newsom.
AB 30 (Ward; D-San...
Governor Vetoes CalChamber-Opposed Autonomous Vehicles Bill
Governor Gavin Newsom has vetoed a California Chamber of Commerce-opposed bill relating to autonomous trucks.
AB 316 (Aguiar-Curry; D-Winters) would have codified an arbitrary date...
Legislature Sends Job Killer, Bad Bills to Governor
Six bills identified by the California Chamber of Commerce as job killers passed the Legislature in the closing days of this year’s session. The...
Bill Exposes Employers to Costly Labor Litigation
A California Chamber of Commerce-led coalition is strongly opposing a job killer bill that expands employer exposure to lawsuits for adverse employment decisions.
AB 524...
Emissions Tracking Mandate Will Increase Business, Consumer Costs
The California Chamber of Commerce and a broad coalition of organizations are urging legislators to reject an onerous emissions tracking and paperwork requirement that...
Coalition Opposes Air District Proposal to Cap Cargo at LA, Long Beach Ports
The South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) is considering a detrimental rule that would limit the import and export of goods from the...
CalChamber Tags UI Bill SB 799 as a Job Killer
The California Chamber of Commerce has tagged SB 799 (Portantino; D-Burbank) as a job killer, citing the proposal’s requirement for employers to subsidize striking...
CalChamber Opposes Ill-Advised Bill Changing Referendum Question
The California Chamber of Commerce continues to oppose legislation proposing to alter how referendums on state laws are presented to voters.
The bill, AB 421...
Study Shows Employers Paying Price for Strain on Unemployment Insurance System
California’s vast unemployment insurance system has been under enormous strain since 2020, and employers are paying the price.
A study in consultation with two eminent...
