CalChamber Reports

Issues and The Economy

Business Issues and Legislative Guide

An annual guide that provides comprehensive overviews of our priorities for the year and the data to support our positions. The CalChamber sends this guide to our members every year. See index to entire guide. 

Economic Advisory Council Report (pdf) - December 2011 

Each quarter the CalChamber's Economic Advisory Council reports to the CalChamber Board about factors affecting the state's economy, such as the energy prices, interest rates and the housing market.

Business Climate Study - 2011

Overall, the survey revealed that widespread pessimism remains about the state’s economy. However, business leaders are relatively optimistic about an economic recovery compared to 2008.

Human Trafficking/Slavery Eradication Disclosure (pdf)

Overview of requirements in the California Transparency in Supply Chains Act, SB 657 (Steinberg; D-Sacramento), enacted in 2010.

California Business Executives Rank Importance of Education High,
But Find Quality is Low (pdf)
 

The first survey of its kind, put forth by the California Foundation for Commerce and Education (CFCE), highlighting education reform as a top public policy concern among California business leaders. (March 12, 2007).
Press Release            Full Report


Legislative Records

Major Victories (pdf) Updated 01-18-2011

Each year, The CalChamber tracks about 3,000 proposals on behalf of California employers, fighting ill-conceived bills and promoting cost-saving reforms.The key victories in 2011 are included in this report.

Pictorial Roster (pdf - 1.5 MB)

Pictorial roster of the California Legislature and statewide officers includes telephone numbers.

Job Creator Bills

The 2011 list of bills the CalChamber has identified as having a positive impact on California's economy and ability to attract new jobs and employers. 

Job Killer Bills

The 2011 list of bills the CalChamber has identified as having an adverse impact on California's economy and ability to attract new jobs and employers.

Final Bill Status Report (pdf) Updated 10-14-2011

The report lists the status of priority bills at specific points in the legislative year. The CalChamber publishes the report three times a year.

Legislator Vote Record Updated 10-28-2011

Gives the CalChamber's position on a bill and how each legislator voted. Reports are published once a year, focusing on those bills that were of high priority. The information allows businesses to measure their legislators' performance.

Legislative Guide

Information on the legislative process, how to write a letter and contacting legislators and press.

 



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