California Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Jennifer Barrera today issued the following statement:
“While California businesses both large and small will face a maze of environmental regulations as a result of SB 54, we believe that this proposal ensures long term policy certainty around recycling and packaging to help create a circular economy and avoids a costly and disruptive ballot initiative that would substantially raise taxes on all Californians and leave California’s businesses susceptible to future attempts at expanded regulations. A legislative compromise on this issue allows the Legislature to make changes to the proposal in the future, if necessary, rather than having to go back to the ballot.
“We would like to thank Governor Gavin Newsom, Pro Tem Toni Atkins, Speaker Anthony Rendon, Senator Ben Allen, Assemblymember Luz Rivas, Senator Bob Hertzberg and other state leaders for engaging the business community in the process. The CalChamber looks forward to continuing to work together to implement this law and create a circular economy in California that protects both the economy and the environment.”
The California Chamber of Commerce (CalChamber) is the largest broad-based business advocate to government in California. Membership represents one-quarter of the private sector jobs in California and includes firms of all sizes and companies from every industry within the state. Leveraging our front-line knowledge of laws and regulations, we provide products and services to help businesses comply with both federal and state law. CalChamber, a not-for-profit organization with roots dating to 1890, promotes international trade and investment in order to stimulate California’s economy and create jobs. Please visit our website at www.calchamber.com
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