Job Creators

Proposals Aim to Improve Job Climate, Help California’s Economic Recovery

Job Creators

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2010 Job Creators Final Status

2009 Job Creators Final Status

The California Chamber of Commerce has identified the following bills as job creators that will help improve the economy.

Click on the bill numbers below for more information and the status of the legislation.

Encourages Investments

AB 880 (V. Manuel Pérez; D-Coachella) Expedited Environmental Review
Streamlines the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) approval process for certain projects by allowing industries subject to compliance with greenhouse gas regulations under AB 32 to go through an expedited review through a focused environmental impact report. (Bill Last Amended 5/10/11) Senate Environmental Quality Committee 6/8/11; Failed deadline.

AB 893 (V. Manuel Pérez; D-Coachella) Assistance for Local Infrastructure Financing
Creates more infrastructure projects and jobs in small and rural communities by authorizing the California Infrastructure Bank to help these areas locate and negotiate financing options, including public-private partnership projects with private companies. (Bill Last Amended 5/31/11) Senate Appropriations Committee Suspense File 8/16/11; Failed Deadline.

SB 460 (Price; D-Los Angeles) Better Trade Promotion
Supports California’s international trade efforts by giving the Business, Transportation and Housing Agency more authority over trade promotion, and requires the organizing of a statewide business partnership for international trade and promotion. (Bill Last Amended 7/13/11) Assembly Appropriations Committee Suspense File 8/17/11; Failed Deadline.

SJR 4 (Harman; R-Huntington Beach) U.S.-South Korea Free Trade Agreement
Asks Congress to approve the U.S.-South Korea Free Trade Agreement, which would lower tariffs and increase trade between the two countries. Senate Business, Professions and Economic Development Committee hearing cancelled 7/6/11.

Increased Construction Jobs

SB 475 (Wright; D-Inglewood) Infrastructure Financing
Creates private sector construction-related jobs and investment in infrastructure by providing local governments more flexibility and authority to use public-private partnerships. (Bill Last Amended 6/20/11) Assembly Local Government Committee 6/29/11; Failed Deadline.

Related Top Stories & Videos

11/16/2011 - Senate Labor and Industrial Relations Information Hearing: Workplace Flexibility
07/25/2011 - CalChamber Reports on Status of Major Business Bills
07/12/2011 - Bill Sets Stage to Improve Promotion of Trade with California
06/01/2011 - CalChamber-Supported Job Creator Bill Moving
10/01/2010 - Governor Vetoes 10 Job Killer Bills; Signs 4 Job Creator Bills Into Law
08/31/2010 - Governor Signs CalChamber-Supported Job Creator Bill
08/30/2010 - Final Week of Session, ‘Job Killer,’ 'Job Creator' Bills Still Moving
08/19/2010 - New ‘Job Creator’ Bill Increases Construction Jobs
08/16/2010 - Environmental Standard Job Creator Bill Awaiting Action by Governor
07/21/2010 - Job Creator Bill Boosting Construction Jobs Passes Assembly Committee
06/22/2010 - Environmental Standard Bill Passes Senate Committee
06/15/2010 - Updates on Job Killer and Job Creator Bills
05/06/2010 - CalChamber Urges Support to Ensure Funding for Employee Training
05/06/2010 - Policy Committee Passes ‘Job Creator’ Bill to Protect Employee Training Dollars
04/27/2010 - CalChamber-Supported Small Business Bill Passes Assembly Committee
04/23/2010 - CalChamber Supports Bipartisan Proposal to Advance Environmentally Sound Projects
04/20/2010 - Senate Policy Committee Rejects Flexible Scheduling Bill
04/16/2010 - CalChamber-Supported Bill Opens Opportunities for Small Businesses
04/15/2010 - Business Community Testimony Highlights Need for Flexible Scheduling
04/14/2010 - Brian Hawley, Chairman and CFO of Luminex Software Inc. Voices Support of Flexible Workweek Bill
04/14/2010 - SureWest Communications Executive Director Greg Gierczak Gives His Support of SB 1335
04/14/2010 - Senators Testify in Support of SB1335 - Flexible Work Schedules
04/14/2010 - CalChamber-Sponsored Flexible Work Schedule Bill Up for Hearing Today
04/13/2010 - CalChamber comments on AB 1771
04/13/2010 - CalChamber-Supported Legislation Increases Construction Jobs
04/08/2010 - ‘Job Creator’ Bill Helps Businesses Meet Environmental Standard, Create Jobs
04/07/2010 - Brenda M. Coleman Discusses AB 1846
04/06/2010 - Robert Callahan Discusses SB 1010
04/05/2010 - CalChamber-Supported ‘Job Creator’ Bill Protects Employee Training Dollars
03/31/2010 - Action Needed on Flexible Work Schedule Bill
03/30/2010 - CalChamber Discusses Flexible Work Schedule Bill
03/23/2010 - Governor Signs CalChamber Job Creator Bill
03/23/2010 - Governor Signs CalChamber ‘Job Creator’ Bill
03/15/2010 - CalChamber Identifies Legislation Seeking to Improve Jobs Climate, Help Recovery
02/26/2010 - CalChamber Urges Passage of Job Creator Legislation


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