Issues
Job Killer Vote Record: Key Wins; Battles Remain
This edition of Alert presents a recap of floor votes taken on job killer bills before the Legislature’s summer recess, as well as 2015...
Governor Signs CalChamber-Backed Bill
A California Chamber of Commerce-supported bill that clarifies the employees for whom an employer must track hours worked and record those hours on an...
Barrier to New Housing Blocked by Opposition
A California Chamber of Commerce-opposed job killer that would have created another barrier to construction of new, affordable housing is likely dead for the...
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 July1, when the Legislature began its...
Three Job Creator Bills Still Alive for Final Month of Session
Three California Chamber of Commerce-supported job creator bills remained alive as the Legislature began its summer break.
One bill is scheduled to be considered by...
CalChamber, Business Opposition Stops Job Killer
A California Chamber of Commerce-opposed job killer bill that exposed businesses to costly litigation when goods are “substantially similar,” yet priced differently, was pulled...
Climate Change Job Killer Bill Continues to Advance
The Assembly Natural Resources Committee this week passed a job killer bill that could increase costs for California businesses, make them less competitive and...
Signed State Budget Includes Changes to Private Attorneys General Act
Changes to the state’s Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) are part of the recently signed budget and accompanying trailer bills.
The Labor Code PAGA authorizes...
Innovation Centers Get Committee Nod
A California Chamber of Commerce-supported job creator bill that promotes increased innovation and entrepreneurship won approval from the Senate Education Committee this week.
AB 2664...
Career Technical Education Bill Moves in Assembly
A California Chamber of Commerce-supported bill that will help the state meet future workforce needs passed an Assembly policy committee this week with unanimous...
