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CBPA-Sponsored AB 1606 (Nguyen) Introduced to Provide Tax Relief for Encampment Cleanup Costs
CBPA-sponsored AB 1606 was introduced this week to provide targeted tax relief for businesses and commercial property owners impacted by unauthorized encampments, illegal dumping, and abandoned property. The bill establishes a temporary tax credit for taxable years 2027–2031, allowing eligible taxpayers to claim up to $20,000 per year for qualified cleanup expenses, including waste removal, sanitation, property repairs, and temporary deterrent measures. AB 1606 recognizes the ongoing financial burden of repeated cleanup costs and provides a practical tool to help businesses maintain safe, accessible, and functional commercial properties across California.
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AB 1439 (R. Garcia) – Pension Investments and Labor Standards (Oppose)
AB 1439 restricts pension fund investments in development projects unless they meet specific labor standards, creating legal conflicts with existing agreements and reducing overall housing investment. The bill increases project costs and further strains statewide affordability.
STATUS: Bill was amended into a study bill in the Assembly Appropriations Committee and passed on a B-Roll Call. The bill will be heard on the Assembly floor in the upcoming week. At this point we remain opposed.
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AB 914 (Garcia) – Indirect Source Rule Fee Authority (Oppose)
AB 914 grants CARB broad authority to impose regional fees and duplicative regulations on businesses already subject to stringent air rules, increasing costs and creating regulatory inconsistencies across the state. The bill threatens supply-chain operations and burdens multiple sectors.
STATUS: DEAD
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AB 1313 (Papan) – Statewide Stormwater Permit Mandate- (Oppose)
AB 1313 would require a new statewide stormwater permit for large commercial, industrial, and institutional properties, imposing massive upfront and ongoing compliance costs on property owners, schools, hospitals, nonprofits, and places of worship. Modeled on an untested Los Angeles–area program, the bill could result in tens of billions of dollars in statewide costs while exposing covered entities to increased litigation through a new private right of action.
STATUS: DEAD
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SB 667 (Archuleta) – Rail Operations and Safety Restrictions - (Oppose)
SB 667 would impose new operational restrictions and liability exposure on freight rail operations, creating significant uncertainty for rail-dependent supply chains across California. By expanding regulatory requirements beyond existing federal rail safety standards, the bill risks disrupting goods movement, increasing costs for shippers and consumers, and undermining statewide economic and infrastructure reliability.
STATUS: Bill was amended in Senate Appropriations Committee to adjust wayside detection spacing requirements and passed on a 4-2 vote on Thursday, January 22, 2026. The bill will be heard next on the Senate floor in the coming week. Amendments do not address concerns. Remain opposed.
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