Grassroots - Advocacy - California Chamber of Commerce

California’s Nonpartisan Business Voice

A dedicated outlet to allow for constituents to make their voices heard! Providing resources and educational tools to help you become more involved in California’s legislative process.

Use Your Voice

Sending a letter to your legislators takes mere minutes using our Action Center.

Become a Grassroots Advocate: Send a letter to California’s legislators through our action center or get directly involved with CalChamber by contacting our grassroots coordinator.

Let your voice be heard by sending a letter to your elected officials today!

Inside the Capitol is published every Friday during the legislative session (January-August), providing information on California business legislation, including the impact of bills on your business, CalChamber’s position, action items and contact names.

Act on these hot issues where your letter can make a difference this week.

Read about California Chamber of Commerce winners of the Small Business Advocate of the Year Award, which recognizes small business owners who have done an exceptional job with their local, state and national advocacy efforts on behalf of small businesses.

The President’s Circle Award recognizes local chambers of commerce for excellence in business advocacy and helping their members comply with California employment laws.

One of the best ways legislators can hear form you is by getting involved and sharing your own story.

Your Legislators Want to Hear from You

Connect with Your Legislators Over Social Media

Contacting policy makers has never been easier than this day and age. Find them on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn and more. Almost all legislators have some form of media presence.

How to Host a Town Hall on Facebook

Facebook’s “Town Hall” tool allows you to locate your legislators and connect with them with ease.

Resources

Legislative publications help you research the activities of your legislators.

Senate Daily Journal – Covers proceedings in the state Senate.
Assembly Daily Journal – The official record of the Assembly.

Find Your Legislators (Elected Officials)

Action Alerts

2019 Action Alerts

The best lobbyists are a legislator’s constituents,” CalChamber President and CEO Allan Zaremberg said. “Because they know more about their issue than anybody else in California.”

Impact California Launching in 2020

Thanks to the readers who voted in the online poll, the California Chamber of Commerce Grassroots program has a new name: Impact California.

Over the next few months, CalChamber will be revamping the Grassroots program to offer new resources, platforms and advocacy tools to help Californians use their voice to make an impact on legislation.

To become a part of the Impact California program and receive information about current legislative issues, as well as tips on how to make a difference in state legislation, sign up for updates.