Affordability Agenda

Cost Cutting Regional Energy Market Gets Governor’s OK

Last week, California Chamber of Commerce-supported legislation that will enable the state to participate in an expanded regional electricity market was signed by Gov....

CalChamber Notes Success on Affordability Agenda

The California Chamber of Commerce announced this week a strong showing for its 2025 Affordability Agenda, a checklist used to analyze the economic impact...

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...

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...

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...

Legislators Embrace CalChamber’s Call for Affordability in House of Origin Actions

In acting to set aside costly policy proposals and mitigate the burdensome costs in others, members of the California Legislature agreed last week to...

Cost Driver Creating New Reasons to Sue for Consumer-Friendly Pricing Passes Assembly

Legislation identified by the California Chamber of Commerce as a Cost Driver that will hurt existing consumer-friendly pricing practices passed the Assembly this week. The...

Cost Cutters Update: Bills Reducing Costs Moving through Legislature

A number of proposals identified by the California Chamber of Commerce as Cost Cutters that reduce expenses for Californians are moving in the Legislature. Following...

Cost Driver Bill Pulled from Committee; Lacks Support

A Cost Driver bill imposing retroactive liability on companies for lawful activities dating back to 1990 was not considered as scheduled this week in...

Health Care Cost Driver Bill Held for Year

This week, the author of a health care bill identified by the California Chamber of Commerce as a Cost Driver that will increase premiums...