Issues
CalChamber Identifies 2016 Job Creator Bills
The California Chamber of Commerce this week released its list of job creator bills, calling attention to 12 bills that will improve the state’s...
Minimum Wage Hike Becomes Law; Overview of Implications for Employers
California is the first state in the nation to commit to raising the minimum wage to $15 per hour statewide. Employers need to prepare...
CalChamber-Supported Affordable Housing Bill Moves
A California Chamber of Commerce-supported bill that helps create affordable housing opportunities passed an Assembly policy committee last week with unanimous bipartisan support.
AB 2817 (Chiu;...
Duplicative Heat Illness Bill Passes Senate Committee
A California Chamber of Commerce-opposed bill that needlessly creates more heat illness prevention regulations passed a Senate policy committee this week.
SB 1167 (Leyva; D-Chino)...
Assembly Committee Rejects Bills to Expedite Water Supply Solutions
Legislation that aimed to speed construction of a project to expand the state’s ability to store water in wet times for use in dry...
CalChamber Releases 2016 Preliminary Job Killer List
The California Chamber of Commerce this week released a preliminary list of job killer bills to call attention to the negative impact that 18...
Minimum Wage Job Killer Goes to Governor
The Legislature this week passed SB 3 (Leno; D-San Francisco), a job killer bill that will increase the minimum wage in California to $15...
CalChamber Seeks Stronger Accountability in Rulemaking
A California Chamber of Commerce-supported bill to strengthen the accountability and transparency of the state’s regulatory process will be considered soon by an Assembly...
Drought-Proof Water Supply Bill Pending in Assembly Committee
A California Chamber of Commerce-supported bill that sets a state goal to promote desalination is awaiting a hearing in the Assembly Water, Parks and...
More Analysis Needed on State-Run Retirement Savings Program
The California Chamber of Commerce and a coalition of employer groups say more analysis is needed before the state proceeds with developing a retirement...
