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U.S. - Colombia FTA - CA State Resolution
AJR 27 (Torrico)was approved on Tuesday, April 20 by the Assembly Jobs, Economic Development & the Economy Committee. AJR 27 is a California Assembly Joint Resolution which memorializes Congress to oppose the Free Trade Agreement between the United States and Colombia.This resolution is a symbolic gesture that, while not legally binding, would cast the FTA and Colombia—an important trading partner and a partner in stopping drug trafficking—in an unproductive light if it were to pass.
Colombian ViceConsul Maria Melo testifying at the CA Jobs, Economic Development, and the Economy Committee hearing
in opposition to AJR 27. April 20, 2010 Video to be available
The 8.8-magnitude earthquake and subsequent tsunami that struck Chile in February has left many victims in its wake who still require both emergency and long-term assistance.
Under the guidance of the Chilean Special Emergency and Reconstruction Office, the American Chamber of Commerce in Chile has launched a private-sector donation program that targets three critical areas of need: education, health and productivity. For more information: www.amchamchile.cl/quakevictims
AB 1178 (Block; D-San Diego)
Sales, Use and Corporation Taxes Creates a regulatory burden for companies making a water’s edge election on their tax returns by requiring them to prove to the Franchise Tax Board that business conducted in certain countries is legitimate.
SB 657 (Steinberg; D-Sacramento)
Human Trafficking Mandates that “every retail seller and manufacturer doing business in this state” develop, maintain, and implement a policy addressing the eradication of slavery and human trafficking from their supply chain. The bill inappropriately makes California employers responsible for the actions of businesses with which they have no contractual relationship, are located in other countries, and could be engaged in activities that may best be handled on a diplomatic level.
SB 1231 (Corbett; D-San Leandro)
Public Contracts: Sweatshop Labor Creates a costly, unreasonable burden on companies who contract with the state by requiring them to track the entire supply chain of manufactured products and products used in public works projects, down to the raw materials.
California Coalition
For Free Trade
A broad-based group of companies and business organizations working to secure a national free trade agenda, as well as, seeking approval of the Free Trade Agreements with Colombia, Panama, and South Korea. Join or Learn More
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