CalChamber Urges Review of How Bills Affect Economy

(April 21, 2009) In response to the release of the California Chamber of Commerce "job creator" list, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger commended CalChamber while emphasizing the importance his administration places on jobs and the economy.

"In this economy it's vital that we do everything we can to create jobs, and I commend the California Chamber of Commerce for shedding light on many of the bills in this year’s session that aim to do that," the Governor said in a statement.

"My administration is reviewing the bills on the list as well as others that will help stimulate the economy and create jobs. It is imperative that we work together to quickly pass legislation that will reduce unnecessary litigation, spur job creation, and address California's water infrastructure needs."

The CalChamber is proposing that the Legislature create an “Economic Impact Committee” that would review all bills that pass policy committees to determine if a proposal has an impact on the economy and would cost jobs when California needs to be creating jobs, not increasing costs for employers.

Both the Assembly and Senate have Appropriations committees that review the fiscal impact of proposals on government and reject legislation that the government can't afford.

The CalChamber believes legislators should be looking at organizing a similar committee to determine the fiscal impact of proposals on the private sector and reject any bills that our economy can't afford.

For more information on the "job creator" bills visit, www.calchamber.com/jobcreators.

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