Issues

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...

CalChamber Keeps Up Pressure to Kill Bad Bills

CalChamber policy advocates are continuing end-of-session pressure to minimize potential damage from harmful legislative measures as they head to the Assembly and Senate floors...

AI Models Bill Will Hurt Economy, State Industry Leadership, Study Concludes

The California economy and state leadership in the global artificial intelligence (AI) industry will be hurt by a pending bill that aims to establish...

Governor Signs Legislation Combating Retail Theft

California Chamber of Commerce-supported legislation to improve public safety and reduce retail theft passed the Legislature this week and was signed by Governor Gavin...

Report Details How California Can Achieve Climate Goals by 2045

California can achieve economy-wide carbon neutrality by 2045 if it swiftly changes how it currently plans, executes and funds the energy transition, according to...