Legislature Can Get the Lead Out
The right of citizens to propose laws by ballot initiative is one of California’s great checks and balances. Often viewed as a last resort to express the will of the voters (see: Proposition 13),
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CalChamber Welcomes Leah B. Silverthorn to Policy Team
Leah B. Silverthorn, an experienced environmental litigator, joined the California Chamber of Commerce policy team on May 14. As a policy advocate Silverthorn will specialize in climate change, air quality, energy, environmental justice, and
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CalChamber-Backed Bill Helps Minimize California Waste
An Assembly policy committee gave near-unanimous approval this week to a California Chamber of Commerce-supported bill that will reduce the number of surplus household consumer products unnecessarily managed as hazardous waste. Consumers and the
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Job Killer Update: CalChamber Identifies 26th Job Killer
The California Chamber of Commerce yesterday added a recently amended bill to its job killer list, bringing the total number of job killers to 26. The bill, SB 774 (Leyva; D-Chino), will establish the California
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Job Killer Creates Uncertainty, Increases Potential Litigation
The Senate Appropriations Committee today will consider a California Chamber of Commerce-opposed job killer that could have a negative impact on a business’ growth, employment, and investment decisions. SB 49 (de León; D-Los Angeles)
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Senate Policy Committee to Hear Job Killer Today
A California Chamber of Commerce-opposed job killer bill that could create substantial uncertainty for businesses and greatly increases the potential for costly litigation will be heard in the Senate Natural Resources and Water Committee
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CalChamber Names Environmental Law Policy Advocate
The California Chamber of Commerce has hired Louinda V. Lacey, an experienced attorney in environmental law, to serve as a policy advocate for environmental policy, housing and land use, and product regulation issues. Before
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CalChamber Identifies 20th Job Killer Bill
The California Chamber of Commerce yesterday added AB 2748 (Gatto) to its job killer list, bringing the total number of bills to 20. The recently amended bill is on third reading on the Assembly
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Environmental: CalChamber Stops Worst Bills, Secures Changes to Others
The California Chamber of Commerce actively engaged in environmental legislation this year, positioning on dozens of bills related to hazardous waste permitting, Proposition 65, consumer product regulation, and oil and gas development. Hazardous Waste
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CalChamber Remains Opposed to Product Ban Bill
Despite recent amendments, the California Chamber of Commerce remains opposed to AB 888 (Bloom; D-Santa Monica) because it will have the perverse effect of stifling innovation and slowing the transition to more environmentally friendly
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Assembly Considering Bills to Shut Down Hazardous Waste Facilities, Disregard Environmental Protocols
Two bills opposed by the California Chamber of Commerce could shut down hazardous waste facilities and make the permitting process more burdensome. If passed into law, the bills would result in the export of waste
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Job Killer Vote Record Shows Success, Challenges
The California Chamber of Commerce presents a recap of floor votes on job killer bills before legislators went on their summer break. Although opposition from the California Chamber of Commerce and others stopped many
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Job Killer Update: 10 Bills Still Alive Following Policy Committee Deadline
As of today, the deadline for bills to pass policy committees and move to the floor, seven Senate job killer bills and two Assembly job killer bills remain active. One job killer is already
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Governor Signs Job Creator Bill Speeding Roadway Repair/Maintenance
A California Chamber of Commerce-supported job creator bill that expedites and reduces costs for roadway repair and maintenance projects was signed by Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr this week. AB 323 (Olsen; R-Modesto) streamlines
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Senate Committee to Consider Job Killers Increasing Environmental Regulatory Burden; CalChamber Adds Bill to List
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, including a newly identified “job killer” proposal. The new job
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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 number of bills on the list to 18. SB
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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 Assembly Natural Resources Committee today. AB 335 (Patterson; R-Fresno) reinstates
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CalChamber-Supported Bill Expedites, Reduces Cost for Roadway Repair/Maintenance
AB 323 (Olsen; R-Modesto) extends indefinitely the current California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) exemption for certain roadway repair and maintenance projects. The exemption applies for the repair, maintenance, or minor alterations to an existing
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California Supreme Court Issues Key CEQA Decision
The California Supreme Court ruled this week that evidence that a project may have a significant effect on the environment does not, in and of itself, preclude the use of a categorical exemption under
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