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CalChamber Vote Record: Major Bills 2024

This report for the second year of the 2023–2024 legislative session focuses on California legislators’ votes on California Chamber of Commerce priority bills. This is...

CalChamber Best Business Votes 2024

Legislators are listed in descending order according to how often they voted in accord with the California Chamber of Commerce position (first number) versus...

Minimum Fuel Inventories Bill Signed into Law

Legislation authorizing the California Energy Commission (CEC) to require refineries to maintain minimum transportation fuel inventories was signed into law this week. The California Chamber...

Final Status Report Shows Major Battles for Business

This edition of Alert includes a report summarizing final action on the many bills tracked and acted upon by the California Chamber of Commerce...

Governor Signs CalChamber-Sponsored Bill to Teach AI Literacy in School

Governor Gavin Newsom has signed important legislation sponsored by the California Chamber of Commerce that allows California to take a crucial first step forward...

CalChamber Final Status Report on Major Legislation for Business

The following list summarizes the final status of top priority bills for the California Chamber of Commerce. Within each subject area, the list presents bills...

CalTax Files Suit Challenging State’s Retroactive Tax Increase

The California Taxpayers Association (CalTax) filed suit last month to challenge a retroactive tax increase, claiming it infringes on the rights of businesses operating...

CalChamber Wraps Historic Legislative Year with Major Wins for Business

California’s 2024 legislative session concluded on August 31, bringing numerous victories for the state’s business community. Throughout the year, the California Chamber of Commerce spearheaded...

Effective CalChamber Advocacy Moves Support Bills to Governor’s Desk

In the final days of the legislative session, a number of bills supported by the California Chamber of Commerce passed the Legislature and now...

CalChamber Stops Harmful Bills in Fiscal Committees

Strong opposition from the California Chamber of Commerce and allied groups stopped a number of harmful proposals in Senate and Assembly fiscal committees on...