Issues
New Tax Targeting Sweetened Beverages Threatens Jobs
A proposal targeting certain beverages for a new tax is the newest addition to the California Chamber of Commerce “job killer” list.
AB 1357 (Bloom;...
Bill Undermining Workers’ Comp Reforms Awaits Consideration on Senate Floor
A California Chamber of Commerce-opposed “job killer” bill that undermines cost-saving workers’ compensation reforms will be considered next by the full Senate.
SB 563 (Pan;...
Opposition Stops, Delays ‘Job Killer’ Bills
Strong opposition from the California Chamber of Commerce and other business groups means several “job killer” bills won’t be advancing this year.
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Legislation...
‘Job Killer’ Bills Limit In-State Energy Efforts
Two California Chamber of Commerce-opposed “job killer” bills that limit in-state energy development passed the Assembly Natural Resources Committee this week.
• AB 356 (Williams;...
Proposal to Expedite Housing Projects Fails to Pass
A California Chamber of Commerce-supported job creator bill that sought to expedite and reduce costs for housing projects failed to pass an Assembly policy...
Scheduling Mandate on Employers Passes Assembly Labor/Employment Committee
The Assembly Labor and Employment Committee has passed a “job killer” bill imposing a one-size-fits-all scheduling mandate on general retail employers.
AB 357 (Chiu; D-San...
Senate Committee Votes to Increase Environmental Regulatory Burden
Three California Chamber of Commerce-opposed “job killer” bills that increase the burden of environmental regulations passed a Senate policy committee this week, including a...
Assembly Policy Committee Passes ‘Job Killer’ Bill Imposing Scheduling Mandate on Employers
The Assembly Labor and Employment Committee this week passed a "job killer" bill imposing a one-size-fits-all scheduling mandate on general retail employers.
AB 357 (Chiu;...
CalChamber Releases 2015 Job Creator List
The California Chamber of Commerce this week released its list of job creator bills, calling attention to the 11 bills that will improve the...
Committee OKs Job Creator Bill Improving Disability Access
A California Chamber of Commerce-supported job creator bill that improves access for disabled customers and limits frivolous litigation against businesses passed an Assembly policy...
