Preston Young
Preston R. Young joined the California Chamber of Commerce in October 2019 as a policy advocate, specializing in health care policy and taxation issues. He was named a senior policy advocate starting January 1, 2024 in recognition of his efforts on behalf of members. Young came to CalChamber from Schuering Zimmerman & Doyle, LLP, where he specialized in medical malpractice, health care, product liability and elder abuse litigation. Young holds a B.A. in communications from Saint Mary’s College of California, and earned a J.D. from Golden Gate University School of Law, where he was associate editor of the Environmental Law Journal. See full bio.
Governor Vetoes Bill Stifling Free Market Transactions for Health Care Entities
Governor Gavin Newsom recently vetoed an Assembly bill opposed by the California Chamber of Commerce that would have harmed access to health care by...
CalTax Files Suit Challenging State’s Retroactive Tax Increase
The California Taxpayers Association (CalTax) filed suit last month to challenge a retroactive tax increase, claiming it infringes on the rights of businesses operating...
CalChamber Urges Legislators to Pass Bill Extending Hospital Seismic Compliance Deadline
A California Chamber of Commerce-supported bill that will give hospitals more time to comply with California’s seismic mandate is awaiting action on the Assembly...
CalChamber-Led Coalition Opposing State-Run Health Care System
A large and diverse coalition of 150 California business representatives have joined a CalChamber-led coalition in strong opposition to AB 2200 (Kalra; D-San Jose),...
Single-Payer Health Care Bill Introduced in California Legislature
A bill that would enact a single-payer health care coverage system in California was introduced for the second consecutive year by Assemblymember Ash Kalra...
Job Killer Update: Wealth Tax Bill Set for Wednesday Hearing in Assembly Committee
A California Chamber of Commerce job killer bill labeled as a “wealth tax,” is scheduled to be heard in the Assembly Revenue and Taxation...
Governor Signs CalChamber-Supported Mental Health Care Package
Governor Gavin Newsom yesterday signed legislation that will help provide the resources needed to care for and house those with the most severe mental...
ACA 1 Would Expand Tax Burden on Californians, Increase Cost of Living
A California Chamber of Commerce-opposed bill that lowers the voter threshold for increasing taxes on property owners is scheduled to be heard this morning...
CalChamber-Opposed Bill Lowers Voter Threshold to Increase Property Taxes
A California Chamber of Commerce-opposed bill that lowers the voter threshold to increase local taxes, including property taxes, awaits action by the Assembly Appropriations...
Manufacturing Tax Credit Expansion Bill Would Create Jobs, Bring Investment to California
A California Chamber of Commerce job creator bill that provides an economic incentive for manufacturers to invest in and expand their production capabilities in...
CalChamber-Opposed State-Run Health Care Bill Is Costly, Would Disrupt Californians’ Health Care
A California Chamber of Commerce-opposed bill that launches the state toward establishing an expensive and untested state-run health care system has been placed on...
SB 770 Paves the Way for Massive Tax Increases
A proposal moving its way through the Legislature seeks to eliminate Medicare in California and pave the way for massive tax increases on California...
Manufacturing Tax Credit Expansion Bill to Be Heard in Senate Committee on Monday
A California Chamber of Commerce-supported job creator bill providing an economic incentive for manufacturers to invest in and expand production in California is scheduled...
CalChamber Names AB 52 Manufacturing Tax Credit Expansion a Job Creator
Legislation providing an economic incentive for manufacturers to invest in and expand their production capabilities in California was named today as a job creator...
Job Killer Bills Seek Massive Tax Increase
Once again, pending legislation seeks to impose a massive tax increase upon all forms of personal property or wealth despite California having the highest...
Predictable Tax Structure Essential for Economic Stability
A tax system that allows employers to plan for the future is a key to a solid business environment, the California Chamber of Commerce...
Budget: CalChamber Backs Film/TV Tax Credit
The California Chamber of Commerce is supporting the Governor’s budget proposal to extend the film and television tax credit, which has proven effective at...
Budget: CalChamber Supports CalCompetes Tax Credit
The California Chamber of Commerce is supporting the Governor’s budget proposal to provide $120 million to fund a third year of the California Competes...
CalChamber Urges Governor to Sign Manufacturing Tax Credit Proposal
A California Chamber of Commerce-supported bill that promotes investment in the next generation of manufacturing and encourages production in California awaits action by the...
AB 1951 Critical for California’s Economic Future; Each Manufacturing Job Supports 2.5 Other Jobs
The California Chamber of Commerce is urging approval of AB 1951, a tax credit bill that will promote investment in the next generation of...