Issues
Workplace Violence Bill Is Unworkable for Small Employers
A California Chamber of Commerce-opposed bill that increases business costs and establishes a one-size-fits-all workplace violence regulation on all California employers was sent to...
Assembly Bill’s Paper Receipt Rules Present Challenges to Deterring Retail Theft
A problematic Assembly bill that imposes onerous rules on the use of paper receipts will be acted upon in the Senate Appropriations Committee when...
CalChamber-Opposed Bill Lowers Voter Threshold to Increase Property Taxes
A California Chamber of Commerce-opposed bill that lowers the voter threshold to increase local taxes, including property taxes, awaits action by the Assembly Appropriations...
Status Update on Major Business Bills
Inside this edition of Alert is a list summarizing the status of top priority bills for the California Chamber of Commerce and the business...
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 14, when the Legislature began...
Governor Signs Infrastructure Streamlining, Budget Trailer Bills
This week, Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law a slate of bills to accelerate critical infrastructure projects across California that upgrade the electric grid,...
SB 770 Paves Way for Massive Tax Hikes
A proposal moving its way through the Legislature seeks to eliminate Medicare in California and pave the way for massive tax increases on California...
Climate Change Emissions Reporting Bills Move with Assembly Committee Amendments
Two California Chamber of Commerce-opposed bills creating climate change-related reporting challenges for large companies and potential increased costs for all businesses passed an Assembly...
Governor Signs State Budget Bill; Talks on Trailer Bills Continue
Governor Gavin Newsom signed the state budget bill this week, but many other components of the state spending plan must still come together.
The final...
Zero-Emissions Vehicle Conversions Rebate Aims to Spur In-State Production of New Parts
A California Chamber of Commerce-supported job creator bill that will benefit the environment and create jobs in California passed the Assembly Natural Resources Committee...
