Issues and The Economy
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.
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.
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
Report concludes that proposals to arbitrarily reduce petroleum demand and mandate alternative fuels would cost $8 billion a year, and will have an impact on consumers equivalent to raising gasoline prices to above $5 per gallon. (May 10, 2006)
Key findings (pdf) Report highlights (PowerPoint)
Legislative Records
Pictorial roster of the California Legislature and statewide officers includes telephone numbers.
The 2008 list of bills the CalChamber has identified as having a positive impact on California's economy and ability to attract new jobs and employers.
Updated 07-08
The 2008 list of bills the CalChamber has identified as having an adverse impact on California's economy and ability to attract new jobs and employers.
The list of 2008 job killers and job creator bills voted upon so far by either the full Senate or Assembly and how each legislator voted.
Updated 07-08
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 2007 are included in this report.
The report lists the status of priority bills at specific points in the legislative year. The CalChamber publishes the report three times a year.
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.
Information on the legislative process, how to write a letter and contacting legislators and press.