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- Governor Signs & Vetoes Flurry of Bills in Final Week Before Deadline
- VICA Member History for Hire Hosts Assemblymember Friedman Staff
- Register for VICA's Business Forecast Conference
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"Here in L.A. and throught our city and state we know that we are facing a crisis. We are going to transform the system, but we're doing something that should've been done 50 years ago, and that is build the beds and facilities to make sure that people can get the treatment they need."
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass
Statement Made at Governor Newsom's Signing of Mental Health Reform Proposals AB 531 and SB 326
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Governor Signs and Vetoes Flurry of Bills, Signs VICA Priority Bills | |
As the October 14 signing-veto deadline approaches, Governor Newsom has made significant decisions by signing and vetoing numerous weekly bills, some being VICA's priority legislation. As of this Thursday, here is a compilation of VICA's legislative victories in this session. | |
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VICA Priority Proposals Pending Governor Action
VICA Supported Legislation
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AB 537 (Berman): Short Term Lodging: Advertising Rates
VICA Opposed Legislation
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AB 40 (Rodriguez): Emergency Medical Services
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AB 1679 (Santiago): Transaction and Use Taxes: County of Los Angeles
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Current Victories
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SB 4 (Wiener): Planning and Zoning: Housing Development: Higher Education Institutions and Religious Institutions, Support, Signed
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SB 76 (Wiener): Alcoholic Beverages: Entertainment Zones, Support, Signed
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SB 326 (Eggman): The Behavioral Health Services Act, Support, Signed
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SB 423 (Wiener): Land Use: Streamlined Housing Approvals: Multifamily Development, Support, Signed
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AB 531 (Irwin): The Behavioral Health Infrastructure Act, Support, Signed
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SB 539 (Stern): Sepulveda Basin: Planning Process, Support, Signed
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SB 644 (Glazer): Hotel and Private Residence Rental Reservations, Support, Signed
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AB 789 (Berman): Student Financial Aid: Cal Grants: Satisfactory Academic Progress, Support, Signed
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SB 800 (Caballero): Advanced Air Mobility Zero Emission and Electrification Aviation Advisory Panel, Support, Signed
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AB 1217 (Gabriel): Business Pandemic Relief, Support, Signed
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AB 1308 (Quirk-Silva): Planning and Zoning Law: Single-family Residents, Support, Signed
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AB 1418 (McKinnor): Tenancy: Local Regulations: Contact with Law Enforcement, Support, Signed
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AB 316 (Aguiar-Curry): Vehicles: Autonomous Vehicles - Oppose, Veto
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SB 799 (Portantino): Unemployment: Insurance: Trade Disputes - Oppose, Veto
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AB 1356 (Haney): Relocations, Terminations, and Mass Layoffs - Oppose, Veto
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ACA 3 (Lee): Wealth Appropriations Limits, Opposed, Held During Session
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ACA 6 (Haney): University of California: Basic State Labor Standards, Opposed, Held During Session
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ACA 10 (Haney): Housing is a Human Right, Opposed, Held During Session
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AB 7 (Friedman): Transportation: Planning: Project Selection, Opposed, Held During Session
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AB 68 (Zbur): Land Use: Streamlined Housing Approval, Opposed, Held During Session
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SCA 7 (Umberg): Employment Workers Rights, Opposed, Held During Session
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SB 571 (Allen): Development Projects: Emergency Preparedness, Opposed, Held During Session
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SB 598 (Skinner): Healthcare Coverage: Prior Authorization, Opposed, Held During Session
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SB 556 (Gonzalez): Oils and Gas Wells: Health Protection Zones, Opposed, Held During Session
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SB 809 (Smallwood-Cuevas): California Fair Employment and Housing: Conviction History, Opposed, Held During Session
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SB 220 (Committee on Budget): Personal and Corporate Tax Reform, Opposed, Held During Session
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AB 1690 (Kalra): Universal Health Coverage, Opposed, Held During Session
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AB 262 (Holden): Children's Camps: Safety and Regulation, Opposed, Held During Session
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SB 674 (Gonzalez): Air Pollution: Refineries: Community Air monitoring systems, Opposed, Held During Session
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AB 1156 (Bonta): Workers Compensation: Hospital Employees, Opposed, Held During Session
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History for Hire Hosts Assembly District 44 Staff | |
On Wednesday, October 11, the Sacramento and Southern California teams of Assemblymember Laura Friedman, representing District 44, gathered at the History for Hire showroom in North Hollywood. The purpose of this meeting was to gain insight into the impact of the WGA and SAG labor strikes on small businesses. History For Hire, a member of VICA, shared concerning statistics with the assembly member's team. Since the strikes began on May 1st, they have experienced an alarming 83% decline in their business. | |
Register for VICA's Business Forecast Conference: Flaming Hot Topics | | |
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Friday, October 27 | 7:00 AM
Hilton Universal City
Our Annual Business Forecast Conference continues to attract nationally recognized experts on our region's dynamic economy. This forecast will help our business leaders plan for the challenges facing us in 2023.
VICA thanks our Presenting Sponsors Amazon and SoCalGas.
See below for more information on two of this year's panels!
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Government Reform: City Hall Goes Up in Flames
Given the bureaucracy that shapes local politics, what would the government reform process look like in Los Angeles?
Moderator: Lisa Gritzner, LG Strategies
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Panelists:
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Fernando Guerra, Ph.D, Professor of Political Science and Latino Studies, Loyola Marymount
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Matthew Klink, Partner, California Strategies
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Kerry Cavanaugh, Editorial Writer, Los Angeles Times
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Rob Quan, Lead Organizer & Founder, Unrig LA
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Energy: It's Going to be a Scorcher Today
How can we bridge the gap between overly enthusiastic legislators and energy providers to move towards a greener future without harming consumers?
Moderator: Coby King, High Point Strategies
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Panelists:
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Luz Rivas, California Assemblymember
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Josh Torres, Senior Advisor, Southern California Edison
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Jason Rondou, Los Angeles Department of Water and Power
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Ben Oakley, Coastal Region Manager, Western States Petroleum Association
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To see a full list of this year's confirmed speakers, click the button! | | |
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VICA After Dark: LA City Councilmember Imelda Padilla
October 18 | 5:30 PM
Airtel Plaza Hotel
Imelda Padilla was elected to the Los Angeles City Council during a special election in June 2023. Imelda has dedicated herself to improving economic mobility while working to address social issues through various nonprofits and community groups. She previously served on the Sun Valley Neighborhood Council and was a long-time VICA member prior to her candidacy. As the newest representative for the 6th Council District, Imelda is dedicated to promoting greater economic opportunities and development for her constituents and the greater Los Angeles region.
VICA thanks our Host and Presenting Sponsor Airtel Plaza Hotel, presenting sponsor ICON-CDC and our Co-Sponsors Metro and Chief Strategies.
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Local Officeholders Luncheon
November 9 | 11:30 AM
Skirball Cultural Center
Local Officeholders representing Los Angeles County, the City of Los Angeles, and other Valley cities join VICA and its members to discuss the pertinent issues facing businesses during the annual Local Officeholders event. Attendees have the opportunity to formally ask questions on a wide range of topics.
Thank you to our Presenting Sponsors Amazon, JPMorgan Chase, Comcast NBCUniversal, Los Angeles Department of Water & Power, SoCalGas, and Wells Fargo.
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Government Affairs Committee
Wednesday, October 18
Noon-2:00 PM
At the VICA Office
Special Guest: Assemblymember Laura Friedman
RSVP
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Labor & Employment Committee
Wednesday, November 1
8:30 - 10:00 AM
Hosted by the Hilton Universal City
RSVP
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Education Committee
Thursday, November 2
8:30 - 10:00 AM
Hosted by LA Valley College
RSVP
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Non-Profit Committee
Thursday, November 8
8:30 - 10:00 AM
Sponsored by Pacific Federal
RSVP
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VICA Thanks Our New and Renewing Members! | | |
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Scalise drops out of Speaker Race
House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La) announced Thursday he's abandoning his campaign for House Speaker after a persistent group of GOP holdouts refused to budge. This leaves Republicans without a GOP nominee, nine days after former Speaker Kevin McCarthy was ousted - to the growing frustration of GOP lawmakers. The House GOP is in a tight spot, with any combination of five Republicans being enough to sink a speaker bid - at least without help from democrats.
City Council's Solidarity with Israel
Los Angeles City Council members held a news conference Tuesday to show solidary with Israel in the wake of Hamas' attack against Israel. Councilman Bob Blumenfield led the event alongside his colleagues Paul Krekorian, Katy Yaroslavsky, and Traci Park immediately following the council meeting. Blumenfield said the councilmembers gathered in recognition of Israel's right to exist as a nation, and its right to defend itself from brutal and unprovoked attacks.
Newsom Fast Track Building Housing
Religious institutions and nonprofit colleges in California will be allowed to turn their parking lots and other properties into low-income housing under a new law aimed at combating the ongoing homeless crisis. The law rezones land owned by nonprofit colleges and religious institutions such as churches, mosques, and synoagogues, to allow for affordable housing. Starting in 2024, they can bypass most local permitting and environmental review rules that can be costly and lengthy.
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Governor Signs Mental Health Reform
Governor Newsom signed two major pieces of legislation Thursday to transform the state's mental health system and address the state's worsening homelessness crisis, putting them both before voters in 2024. The governor needs voter approval to borrow billions of dollars through a bond to pay for the proposals. They would borrow $6.38 billion for 11,150 new treatment beds, housing and 26,700 outpatient treatment slots to serve up to 100,000 people a year. The measure would overhaul county pay for health programs.
de Leon and Cedillo Sue Over Audio
The political figures are suing over an incendiary secret recording that upended City Hall nearly a year ago. Los Angeles City Councilmember Kevin de Leon and former Councilmember Gil Cedillo lodged separate lawsuits Friday, saying the secret recording did permanent harm to their reputations and careers. Both lawsuits allege invasion of privacy and negligence and seek damages. Cedillo's lawsuit targets the LA County Federation of Labor.
CA Require Firms to Reveal Emissions
SB 253 will force large companies doing business in the state - including major businesses - to disclose their carbon emissions, making it the first of its kind. It will require California regulators to create rules by 2025 for public and private companies who annual revenues exceed $1 billion. By 2026, companies will have to publicly disclose how much carbon is produced by their operations and electricity use. By 2027, they will be required to report emissions generated by their supply chains, known as "Scope 3".
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The Western Los Angeles County Council, Boy Scouts of America’s Americanism Award is given to outstanding citizens who have distinguished themselves in their careers, in public life, and in service to humankind. Please join our partners in celebrating the achievements of Jaime Jarrín and Paul Krekorian as they honor their dedication and commitment to building a stronger and more compassionate community. | |
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Member Messages
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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 yoko@vica.com or call (818) 817-0545.
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