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Most school districts struggle just to keep up with basic maintenance and repairs. They need help from our state to be able to handle some of these larger needs.
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- California Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond on the education bond measure designated as Proposition 13
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The March 3 election is less than three weeks away, and while all eyes will be focused on the Democratic primary, there are several votes that will be important to Los Angeles.
This election matters. Make sure you and your employees are registered to vote, and check out the VICA Voter Guide to learn more about these critical issues.
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Upcoming 2020 Trip Dates
Click one of the dates below to RSVP
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| VICA Delegation with Assemblymember Richard Bloom during the January 2020 Advocacy Trip. |
VICA's regular advocacy trips to the State Capitol are crucial to ensuring the voice of the business community is heard by legislators.
These member-only trips allow direct interaction with state elected officials and create the freedom for discussion on issues that are vital to our members. Join VICA in Sacramento for one of our monthly advocacy trips.
The cost of the trip is $50, which includes lunch and group transportation between the airport and the Capitol. The cost of the flight is not included.
Sacramento Advocacy Trips are reserved for VICA members.
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Senate Bill Would Raise Retail Prices and Expose Businesses to Nuisance Lawsuits
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VICA opposes Senate Bill 873 (Jackson), which would prohibit businesses from charging different prices for goods deemed to be for different genders. This bill strips businesses of their right to set their own prices based on market forces and factors of productions, and requires an intrusive analysis of "gendered products" on the part of retailers. SB 873 would create a situation where it becomes very difficult to determine whether or not discrimination is taking place because it is difficult to ultimately define what makes a product appeal to one specific gender. The bill doesn't explicitly define what factors correspond to a specific gender, forcing retailers to rely on largely harmful stereotypes when making price decisions. This lack of clarity and the private right of action would expose businesses to frivolous litigation costs. While the intent of the bill is understandable, it is the wrong way to address gender discrimination.
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Monday, March 9 - Wednesday, March 11
Conference Hotel:
The Mayflower Hotel
1127 Connecticut Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20036
(202) 347-3000
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| VICA's 2019 Access D.C. Trip |
Join more than 200 civic and business leaders for the region's premier advocacy trip to the nation's capitol. Attendees will meet with members of Congress and senior Administration officials on priorities important to Southern California.
Register with VICA for exclusive access to additional meetings and lunch, and the opportunity to join the VICA delegation dinner (additional fee for dinner).
Registration Deadline:
February 27
Registration Fee
$950
*Refunds are not available after February 27
For an additional $400
, registrants will receive a one-stop
Southwest Airlines
round-trip flight.
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Support Assembly Bill to Expand Health Care and Reduce Emergency Hospitalizations
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VICA supports Assembly Bill 890 (Wood), which would grant nurse practitioners who meet regulatory requirements the authority to provide specified services without physician supervision. In order to provide these services, nurse practitioners must complete additional education, examination and training requirements, and a supervised, three-year transition to practice period.
Recent reports show that California will have a shortage of about 4,700 primary care physicians by 2025. This shortage will result in more patients visiting emergency rooms for routine care, which is costly for Californians.
Expanding the scope of practice regulations will allow nurse practitioners to achieve unsupervised practice authority and help meet the basic healthcare needs of our growing population. This practice authority will result in cost savings to Californians from reduced emergency department hospitalizations and the lower costs of retail clinic use and primary care.
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Friday, March 13, 2020
5:30 to 9 p.m.
Universal Studios Hollywood
100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City
VICA invites you to dinner with your state lawmakers!
VICA provides a rare opportunity for Valley business leaders to connect with state lawmakers and enjoy an exciting program during its annual State Officeholders Dinner.
Confirmed speakers as of February 14, 2020
Assembylmembers
Richard Bloom
Wendy Carillo
Vince Fong
Laura Friedman
Jesse Gabriel
Tim Grayson
Chris Holden
Tom Lackey
Marc Levine
Luz Rivas
Blanca Rubio
Miguel Santiago
Christy Smith |
Senator
Bob Hertzberg
State Treasurer
Fiona Ma
Secretary of State
Alex Padilla
State Controller
Betty Yee |
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VICA Legislative Affairs Manager - Position Opening
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VICA is looking for a Legislative Affairs Manager who will be responsible for advocating for business issues at the local, state and federal levels, as well as advocating policies, legislation and regulation that are conducive to a positive and successful business environment through the engagement of our members.
If you or anyone you know would like to work for the most influential business group in the Valley, email a resume and cover letter to
[email protected]
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Land Use Committee (2/11)
Hosted by
The Garland
- Christine Saponara, Senior City Planner for the Los Angeles Department of City Planning, presented on the Ventura-Cahuenga Specific Plan.
- The Los Angeles Department of City Planning presented on the implementation of Senate Bill 330.
- Larry Green (Westfield Corporation) provided updates on the Westfield Promenade 2035 project.
- The committee recommended to support AB 1907 (Santiago), which would grant CEQA exemptions to emergency shelters, supportive and affordable housing.
Energy, Environment, Manufacturing and Utilities (2/13)
Sponsored by the
Metropolitan Water District of Southern California
- Joan Huang, Assistant Division Manager for Los Angeles Sanitation, provided updates on the City of Los Angeles' RecycLA Program.
- Jacque McMillan (Metropolitan Water District of Southern California) providedupdates on the Delta Conveyance Project.
- The committee recommended to support SB 45 (Allen) - the Wildfire Prevention ,Safer Drinking Water, Drought Preparation and Flood Protection Bond Act of 2020.
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Member Messages:
Get Your Message in VICA Weekly!
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VICA members can promote their business, events and news in VICA Weekly. Member messages are available for $50 per week or $175 for four weeks. Messages are text-based and may not contain more than 70 words. A logo may be added for an additional $5 per week. For more information or to schedule your member message, contact
[email protected]
or
call (818) 817-0545.
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