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With the legislative session concluded, our next focus shifts to Governor Newsom. We must urge him to sign bills we support and veto those we oppose. Below is a list of key legislation, our stance, and a brief description. Your action in contacting the Governor will be crucial to our continued success.
Urge the Governor to Sign:
AB 1820 (Schiavo) - Housing Development: Fees and Exactions
Streamlines housing development by reducing costs and barriers for developers.
AB 1886 (Alvarez) - Housing Element Law: Substantial Compliance
Ensures that housing developments comply with local housing plans, promoting timely project approvals and helping address the state’s housing crisis
AB 1893 (Wicks) - Housing Accountability Act: Local Findings
Ensures local governments don’t unnecessarily block housing projects.
SB 1372 (Newman) - Airports: Security Lanes for Third-Party Vendors
Improves airport efficiency and security for business travelers.
AB 2910 (Santiago) - Conversion of Nonresidential Buildings
Encourages the conversion of commercial properties into housing, boosting the economy and addressing housing needs.
AB 1575 (Irwin) - Postsecondary Education: Student Codes of Conduct
Enhances fairness and clarity in student conduct policies, supporting a positive academic environment.
AB 761 (Friedman) - Local Finance: Infrastructure Financing
Provides enhanced financing options for local infrastructure projects, fostering economic growth.
SB 1432 (Caballero) - Health Facilities: Seismic Standards
Ensures hospitals comply with seismic standards without imposing excessive costs.
SB 1119 (Newman) & SB 1447 (Durazo) - Seismic Compliance for Hospitals
Supports hospitals, including Children’s Hospital Los Angeles and Providence Health & Services, in meeting seismic standards.
SB 1420 (Caballero) - Hydrogen Production Facilities
Promotes hydrogen energy production, furthering California’s clean energy goals.
AB 2371 (Carrillo-Flora) - Electrified Security Fences
Allows businesses to enhance their security measures effectively and affordably.
AB 52 (Grayson) - Income Tax Credits: R&D and Manufacturing Equipment
Supports businesses investing in manufacturing and R&D through valuable tax credits.
SB 937 (Wiener) - Development Projects: Fees and Charges
Addresses high fees for development projects, promoting housing and business growth.
SB 450 (Atkins) - Housing Development: Approvals
Streamlines the approval process for housing projects, encouraging faster development and addressing the housing crisis.
SB 7 (Blakespear) - Regional Housing Needs Determination
Speeds up the regional housing needs process, allowing for more timely housing development.
Urge the Governor to Veto:
AB 1836 (Kalra) - Use of Likeness: Digital Replica
This bill imposes undue restrictions on digital representations, stifling innovation in entertainment and advertising.
AB 262 (Holden) - Children’s Camps: Safety and Regulation
Creates unnecessary regulatory burdens on children’s camps, driving up costs without adding significant safety benefits.
SB 1103 (Menjivar) - Tenancy of Commercial Real Properties
Restricts commercial lease arrangements, potentially leading to higher operational costs for tenants and property owners.
AB 2738 (L. Rivas) - Labor Code: Alternative Enforcement
Introduces excessive regulatory oversight into workplace safety, increasing compliance costs for businesses.
AB 2286 (Aguiar-Curry) - Autonomous Vehicles
Overregulates autonomous vehicles, hindering innovation in a growing industry.
AB 1866 (Hart) - Oil and Gas: Idle Wells
Imposes costly requirements on the oil and gas industry, threatening jobs and energy affordability.
AB 2716 (Bryan) - Oil and Gas: Low-Production Wells
Imposes unnecessary restrictions on the oil and gas sector, harming small producers and raising energy prices.
AB 3233 (Addis) - Oil and Gas Operations: Local Restrictions
Allows local governments to overregulate oil and gas operations, creating inconsistency and regulatory uncertainty.
We urge you to contact Governor Newsom now to advocate for the business community. Together, we can continue to shape policies that drive economic growth and protect our industries.
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