Legislation
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 17, when the Legislature began...
Gender Equity Pay Bill Moves with CalChamber-Backed Changes
California Chamber of Commerce-supported legislation that seeks to eliminate pay disparity based on gender won approval from an Assembly policy committee this week.
SB 358...
CalChamber Urges Action on Bills Awaiting Assembly/Senate Votes
Many bills opposed by the California Chamber of Commerce have moved through legislative committees and could come to a vote of the entire Assembly...
CalChamber-Backed Regulatory Reform Bills Pending in Legislature
California Chamber of Commerce-supported proposals to provide regulatory relief to California businesses are pending in the Legislature.
All the bills strengthen the accountability and transparency...
Committee Rejects Giving Opportunity to Cure Minor Air Violations
A California Chamber of Commerce-supported bill that would have given businesses the opportunity to cure minor air violations before being fined failed to pass...
Senate Committee Moves Bill Encouraging International Trade/Tourism
A California Chamber of Commerce-supported bill that encourages international trade and tourism by creating an enhanced driver license unanimously passed the Senate Transportation and...
CalChamber-Backed Career Technical Education Bill Passes Committee
A California Chamber of Commerce-supported bill that establishes a new career technical education (CTE) matching-grant program passed the Senate Education Committee this week.
SB 148...
Bill Expedites, Reduces Costs for Roadway Repair/Maintenance
The Assembly Natural Resources Committee has approved a California Chamber of Commerce-supported bill that streamlines certain roadway infrastructure improvements.
AB 323 (Olsen; R-Modesto) extends, until...
CalChamber Capitol Report: Assembly Committee Passes Double Holiday Pay Bill
The Assembly Labor and Employment Committee this week approved a California Chamber of Commerce-opposed bill requiring double pay for work on certain days.
During testimony...
Assembly Committee Passes Government Data Breach Requirements
A California Chamber of Commerce-supported bill that requires government entities to provide protection when personal information is part of a data breach unanimously passed...
