Issues
Voters Putting Brakes on New Taxes, Bonds
After several election cycles opening their wallets, Californians used the March 3 ballot to express skepticism of new tax and bond measures.
Perhaps the biggest...
Author Revives Bill Increasing Litigation Against Businesses
The author of a California Chamber of Commerce-opposed proposal allowing the Attorney General and private attorneys to sue taxpayers for perceived tax errors has...
Privacy Act Rules: Business Needs More Time to Comply
The California Chamber of Commerce is urging the Attorney General to delay the enforcement date for regulations implementing the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).
The...
New Recycling Paradigm Fraught with Challenges
“Living is easy with eyes closed.” John Lennon wasn’t talking “trash” when he said this, but the quote fairly describes how California approached recycling...
Smart Choices Balance Climate Change, Renewables, and Energy Stability
California energy policy is a complex interaction of economics, technological challenges, and environmental considerations, all of which must work together to create a reliable...
2020 Promises More Workplace Regulations for California Employers
Last year brought some big changes under the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA), and 2020 is virtually certain to bring new...
What AB 51’s Preliminary Injunction Means for California Employers
U.S. District Court Judge Kimberly Mueller formalized on February 7 her order halting enforcement of and invalidating in full an anti-arbitration law identified by...
U.S. Court Invalidates Anti-Arbitration Law
A ruling last week by U.S. District Court Judge Kimberly Mueller halted enforcement of and invalidated in full an anti-arbitration law identified by the...
First Entries on 2020 Job Killer List Similar to Previous Failed Proposals
This week, the California Chamber of Commerce named two recently introduced bills as 2020 job killers.
The bills are very similar to prior versions also...
2020 Issues Guide Available on Website
The California Chamber of Commerce 2020 Business Issues and Legislative Guide is available now on the CalChamber website at www.calchamber.com/businessissues.
This easy-to-reference publication presents ways...
