California Chamber Of Commerce
Recent News About California Chamber Of Commerce
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CalChamber Board Opposes ACA 1 and Gubernatorial Recall
At their quarterly meeting last week, the California Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors voted to oppose both ACA 1 and a newly announced effort to recall Governor Gavin Newsom.ACA 1, a measure that would lower the supermajority vote requirement for tax increases, was opposed by the CalChamber Board due to concerns about its impact on property taxes and affordability in California. The board stated, "If passed, it would open the door for property tax increases as well as local government special taxes, making California less affordable for working families and...
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CalChamber Adds UI Proposal SB 1116 to Job Killer List
The California Chamber of Commerce has officially designated SB 1116 as a job killer due to its potential impact on employers and the state's Unemployment Insurance (UI) Fund. The bill, introduced by Senator Portantino, has raised concerns regarding the financial burden it may impose on businesses across California.According to the California Chamber of Commerce, SB 1116 proposes a requirement for employers to subsidize striking workers through additional taxes paid to the UI Fund. This measure, if implemented, would not only increase taxes on employers but also...
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CalChamber responds to signing of climate policy bills
California Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Jennifer Barrera issued a statement following the Governor’s signature on SB 253 (Wiener, D-San Francisco) and SB 261 (Stern, D-Canoga Park).