AB 380 remains a top-priority oppose bill for our industry. The measure would impose commercial rent control and eviction bans on leases—including those held by the State of California—during declared emergencies. It would override negotiated agreements, interfere with business-to-business contracts, and burden both public and private property owners with unrecoverable losses.

Thank you to everyone who responded to our call to action and contacted their legislators. Despite strong industry opposition, AB 380 passed the Assembly on June 4.

We are now shifting our efforts to the Senate, where our coalition will continue work to stop this bill. Member engagement will be critical, and we will be reaching out with specific actions you can take to help defeat AB 380.

CBPA remains at the forefront of efforts to address the impacts of Assembly Bill 98, the recently enacted law restricting warehouse development. Leading a coalition of more than 30 organizations, we continue to push for meaningful improvements through cleanup legislation.

On Monday, over 50 coalition partners came together to discuss recent developments and align on shared priorities. SB 415 (Reyes; D-San Bernardino) and AB 735 (Carrillo; D-Palmdale) serve as companion measures that largely mirror each other. Both have successfully passed their respective houses and are central to ongoing cleanup efforts.

The CBPA Board of Directors held its latest board meeting remotely last Thursday, bringing together over 40 members and guests for a timely discussion on legislative issues impacting California’s commercial real estate industry.

Assemblymember Buffy Wicks (D-Oakland) joined to share updates on efforts to support statewide development. Matt McGarty of Russo McGarty & Associates also presented on the 2026 ballot, CEQA reform, and transfer tax policy.

The board reviewed priority legislation for 2025 and received updates on CBPA’s upcoming events, including the California Commercial Real Estate Summit in August and the Strategic Issues Conference in November.

Thank you to our Board of Directors, speakers, and attendees for your continued support. Save the date: CBPA’s Annual Meeting will be held November 6th in San Diego.

CBPA partner organization California Manufacturers & Technology Association (CMTA) is at the forefront of supporting California’s manufacturing economy.

In a recent episode of the Capitol Weekly podcast, CMTA President & CEO Lance Hastings joins the conversation to discuss the state of manufacturing in California, the impact of COVID-19, the unpredictable nature of federal tariffs, and the path to reshoring production. Tune in to hear insights from the head of an organization representing 400 manufacturers in the nation’s largest manufacturing state.