Legislation
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...
Double-Pay Holiday Bill Set for Committee Hearing
A California Chamber of Commerce-opposed bill requiring double pay for work on certain days is scheduled to be considered by the Assembly Labor and...
CalChamber Aims to Reduce Unneeded Prop. 65 Warnings
The California Chamber of Commerce and a large coalition of small businesses, trade associations and local chambers are supporting a bill that promotes using...
Legislative Session Opens at Usual Pace; Action Around the Corner
Last Friday was the first milestone in what is expected to be an active legislative session—the deadline for legislators to introduce bills to be...
Assembly Names Committee Leaders
Assembly Speaker Toni G. Atkins (D-San Diego) announced her selection of committee chairs for the 2015–16 Regular Session.
She also named Democrats to serve on...
Voters, CalChamber Agree: Support Water Supply/Storage, Rainy Day Fund
California voters this week overwhelmingly passed California Chamber of Commerce-supported Proposition 1, the water bond, and Proposition 2, the rainy day reserve measure.
CalChamber President...
