CalChamber Luncheon Spotlights Trade/Investment Opportunities in Mexico, California
Trade and investment opportunities in Mexico and California were the topic of discussion yesterday at the California Chamber of Commerce International Luncheon Forum as...
Two Job Killers in Assembly Labor and Employment Committee This Week
Two California Chamber of Commerce-opposed job killer bills will be considered by the Assembly Labor and Employment Committee on Wednesday.
AB 359 (Gonzalez; D-San...
Bill Undermining Workers’ Comp Reforms Goes to Senate
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;...
Soda Warning Bill Fails in Senate Committee
Legislation to require warnings on certain sugar-sweetened beverages sold in California fell short of votes needed to pass the Senate Health Committee this week.
The...
CalChamber-Backed Regulatory Reform Bills Move in Legislature
Three bills supported by the California Chamber of Commerce to provide regulatory relief to California businesses passed legislative policy committees yesterday.
AB 12 (Cooley; D-Rancho...
Senate Committee to Consider Job Killers Increasing Environmental Regulatory Burden; CalChamber Adds Bill to...
Three California Chamber of Commerce-opposed job killer bills that increase the burden of environmental regulations will be considered in a Senate policy committee today,...
CalChamber Urges Quick Passage of Bipartisan U.S. Bill Promoting Trade
Federal legislation renewing the authority for the President and/or U.S. Trade Representative to negotiate trade agreements has been introduced. The California Chamber of Commerce...
Job Killer Watch: CalChamber Identifies 18th Job Killer Bill
Contact: Denise Davis
SACRAMENTO, CA – The California Chamber of Commerce today added SB 654 (de León) to its job killer list, bringing the total...
Assembly Policy Committee to Hear Job Killers Limiting In-State Energy Development
Two California Chamber of Commerce-opposed job killer bills that limit in-state energy development will be heard in the Assembly Natural Resources Committee today.
Limits...
Assembly Policy Committee Passes Job Killer Bill Imposing Scheduling Mandate on Employers
The Assembly Labor and Employment Committee yesterday passed a job killer bill imposing a one-size-fits-all scheduling mandate on general retail employers.
AB 357 (Chiu; D-San...
CalChamber Releases 2015 Job Creator List
Contact: Denise Davis
SACRAMENTO, CA — The California Chamber of Commerce today released its list of job creator bills calling attention to the 11 bills...
Policy Committees to Consider Four Job Killer Bills Today
Four California Chamber of Commerce-opposed job killer bills will be heard in policy committees today.
Increased Labor Costs
AB 357 (Chiu; D-San Francisco) Predictable...
Job Killer Watch: CalChamber Identifies 17th Job Killer Bill
Contact: Denise Davis
SACRAMENTO, CA — The California Chamber of Commerce has identified a new job killer bill, bringing the current list to 17 bills....
Two ADA Job Creator Bills Up in Assembly Judiciary Committee Today; Third Reform Bill...
Contact: Denise Davis
SACRAMENTO, CA — Two California Chamber of Commerce-supported job creator bills dealing with ADA compliance will be heard as a special order...
Three Job Killer Bills Face Committee Hearings Today; CalChamber Adds Another Bill to List
Three California Chamber of Commerce-opposed job killer bills will be heard in policy committees today. In addition, CalChamber has identified another job killer bill,...
Legislative Analyst Report Notes Drought Has Limited Statewide Economic Impact
The state Legislative Analyst’s Office (LAO) this week said the drought will have a limited statewide economic impact.
“While the drought is affecting many Californians...
CalChamber-Supported Job Creator Bill Reduces Costly Employment Class Action Litigation
The California Chamber of Commerce has identified a “job creator” bill that will address a loophole in state law and help limit frivolous class...
Job Killer Bill Increasing Health Care Costs in Senate Policy Committee
The Senate Health Committee today will hear a California Chamber of Commerce-opposed job killer health care rate regulation bill.
SB 546 (Leno; D-San Francisco) threatens...
CalChamber-Supported Job Creator Bill Protects Businesses from Proposition 65 Lawsuits
A California Chamber of Commerce-supported job creator bill that provides needed relief to small businesses will be heard in the Assembly Environmental Safety and...
CalChamber-Supported Bill Gives Opportunity to Cure Minor Air Violations
A California Chamber of Commerce-supported bill that gives businesses the opportunity to cure minor air violations before being fined will be considered by the...