California's Gas Tax to take effect on Wednesday, November 1

SB 1 - Transportation funding, commonly referred to as the "gas tax", will go into effect on Wednesday, November 1. This law, signed by Governor Brown in April of 2017, will include a 12 cent increase to gasoline (30 cents per gallon) and a 20 cent excise tax on diesel fuel (36 cents per gallon). This also includes an annual vehicle fee ranging from $25 to $175, depending on the value of the car, that goes into effect on January 1, 2018. The money from this measure will go toward repairing roads, mass transit projects, bike and pedestrian paths, and other infrastructure. To read more about SB 1, click here.

SB 63 - Parental Leave signed by Governor Brown SB 63 - Parental leave requires employers with 20 employees or more to provide 12 weeks of protected parental leave for a new parent to bond with their child within one year of the child's birth, adoption, or foster care placement. It also requires the employer to maintain and pay for coverage under a group health plan for an employee who takes this leave. This law goes into effect January 1, 2018. For more information on SB 63, click here.

AB 168 - salary information signed by Governor Brown AB 168 - salary information prohibits an employer from asking for salary information for an applicant for employment and prohibits that employer from using salary history in determining whether to offer employment or what salary to offer. It also requires the employer to provide a pay scale to an applicant upon request. It does not prohibit an applicant from voluntarily disclosing salary history. This will go into effect on January 1, 2018. To read more about AB 168, click here.

Simi Valley City Council adopt "go slow" ordinance On Monday, October 30, 2017, the Simi Valley City Council adopted a "go slow" ordinance regarding personal and nonmedical marijuana activities within the City. This decision, approved by a 5-0 vote of the City Council, will allow the City of Simi Valley officials to take more time to research the implications of marijuana activities within the City while allowing the City to keep local control over the matter as recreational marijuana becomes legal within the State of California.

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