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The following list summarizes top priority bills for the California Chamber of Commerce and their status as of July 2, when the Legislature began its summer recess.

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 July 2, when the Legislature began its summer recess.

Chamber Efforts Yield Success on Cost Drivers

A review of legislative actions before the summer break shows that opposition from the California Chamber of Commerce, local chambers of commerce and allied groups produced significant wins for the business community on bills that would worsen the state’s affordability crisis.

Film Tax Credit Expansion to Generate $6.6 Billion in Economic Impact

In the first year since expanding, the California Film and Television Tax Credit program is expected to bring $6.6 billion in economic activity and tens of thousands of film jobs to the state.

Healthcare Leaders Unite in Support of Prop 45

Three of California’s leading healthcare organizations — the California Hospital Association, California Children’s Hospital Association, and California Primary Care Association — this week announced their support for Proposition 45, the Building an Affordable California Act, saying California cannot afford to keep delaying the hospitals, clinics, and healthcare facilities its growing patient population urgently needs.

Heat Illness Prevention Review in Order as Summer Temperatures Rise

What are the basic requirements for protecting workers from heat illness?

Japan Business Leaders, CalChamber Mark 25 Years of Collaboration on Shared Issues

Once again, a working luncheon in Sacramento enabled longtime trade allies from the California Chamber of Commerce and leading associations of Japanese businesses to exchange thoughts on current issues.

Voters Strongly Support CalChamber’s Proposal to Modernize CEQA

An overwhelming majority of likely California voters say they would vote in favor of Proposition 45, a November ballot measure sponsored by CalChamber to modernize the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).