Issues
Barrera: California Needs ‘Thoughtful’ Regulation of AI
California lawmakers should carefully balance efforts to regulate the state’s growing AI industry with ways to support its sweeping potential for economic growth, CalChamber’s...
CalChamber Weighs in on Cal/OSHA Processes
A joint hearing of several legislative committees this week on Cal/OSHA processes provided an opportunity for the California Chamber of Commerce to flag a...
US Justice Department Issues Guidance on Diversity Programs
Recently, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) sent a memorandum to all federal agencies providing guidance for federal-funding recipients on applying federal antidiscrimination laws...
Legislature Returns for Busy Final Month
California legislators return to the State Capitol on Monday to face a busy agenda with just four weeks left before their interim recess.
The hearing...
CalChamber Status Update Report on Major Legislation for Business
The following list summarizes top priority bills for the California Chamber of Commerce and their status as of July 18, when the Legislature began its summer recess.
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...
