Advocacy Alerts

The following list summarizes top priority bills for the California Chamber of Commerce and their status as of July 3, when the Legislature began its summer recess.

CalChamber Urges Renewal of Cost-Saving Trade Preference Program

The California Chamber of Commerce has joined a nationwide coalition that is urging swift passage of legislation to renew the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), which eliminates duties on thousands of products.

Governor Newsom Signs PAGA Reform Bills

Governor Gavin Newsom has signed into law the two Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) reform measures, both supported by the California Chamber of Commerce — AB 2288 (Kalra; D-San Jose) and SB 92 (Umberg; D-Santa Ana).

Job Killer Bill Awaits Action in Assembly When Legislators Return

A California Chamber of Commerce job killer bill that taxes digital advertising revenue awaits action in the Assembly when legislators reconvene from summer recess on August 5.

U.S. Supreme Court Overturns Chevron: What It Means for Employers

The U.S. Supreme Court has overturned Chevron USA Inc. v. Natural Resources Defense Council, a case that, for nearly four decades, mandated that courts defer to federal agencies’ interpretations of the statutes they oversee.

Azores Delegation Visits CalChamber for Portuguese Heritage Month

This week, the California Chamber of Commerce hosted a gathering with representatives having Azores connections.

Cal/OSHA Standards Board Adopts Indoor Heat Illness Prevention Rule

Last week, the Cal/OSHA Standards Board adopted the long-awaited regulations to protect employees working indoors from heat illness.

CalChamber Continues Challenge to Proposed Antitrust Overhaul

The California Chamber of Commerce last week provided a second round of comments to a state commission that California’s antitrust and competition laws should not be radically changed absent compelling evidence of need and rigorous analysis of economic impacts.

CalChamber-Opposed Autonomous Vehicle Bill Held

California Chamber of Commerce-opposed legislation creating a patchwork of potentially conflicting rules for autonomous vehicles has been put on hold for the year.

California Bill Restricting Self-Checkout Lanes Could Raise Business Costs by Half-Billion Dollars Annually

A California Chamber of Commerce-opposed proposal that dictates store staffing and operations could raise business operating costs by at least $497.1 million annually, according to a recent economic analysis.

Legislature Approves Bills Reforming PAGA System

Months of negotiations between a coalition of business partners, labor and legislative leaders, convened by the Governor’s office, culminated this week in the passage of legislation to reform the lawsuit-first Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) system.

Major Wins for Employers, Employees in PAGA Reform Bills

The negotiated legislative agreement that reforms the Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) includes major wins for employers and employees while saving the business community an expensive campaign and ballot fight.