The Southwest California Legislative Council provides advocacy for businesses in Southwest Riverside County. It was formed in 2005 as a coalition of four local chambers of commerce. The Council monitors thousands of bills introduced in the California legislature each year and takes positions to support legislation that benefits businesses and oppose legislation that harms businesses. It publishes annual vote records analyzing how local legislators voted on the Council's priority bills. The document provides details on the Council's 2021 strategic initiatives, bills it is tracking this year, and its 2020 vote record analysis.
Legislative Update: New Legislation and Political Developments Affecting Empl...Parsons Behle & Latimer
Each January through March, the Utah Legislature meets to discuss and enact laws that have a significant impact on employers. This presentation discusses the laws affecting employers that were enacted during the 2012 Session, the issues that will likely be discussed in the upcoming year, and how to get a "seat at the table."
Presented to the Corporate Counsel Section of the Utah State Bar in Salt Lake City, this presentation addressed relevant legislation and lobbying strategies for corporations and small businesses.
There were many issues that received a lot of attention during the 2015 legislative session. How did the legislature’s actions affect your business? We can help you understand the session’s impacts.
What are the legislature’s plans for 2016? How can you protect your business during the upcoming legislative study sessions and the 2016 legislative session?
Presented in Salt Lake City, this lecture offered participants strategies for working with state policy makers to further their business goals through proactive legislation.
Legislative Update: New Legislation and Political Developments Affecting Empl...Parsons Behle & Latimer
Each January through March, the Utah Legislature meets to discuss and enact laws that have a significant impact on employers. This presentation discusses the laws affecting employers that were enacted during the 2012 Session, the issues that will likely be discussed in the upcoming year, and how to get a "seat at the table."
Presented to the Corporate Counsel Section of the Utah State Bar in Salt Lake City, this presentation addressed relevant legislation and lobbying strategies for corporations and small businesses.
There were many issues that received a lot of attention during the 2015 legislative session. How did the legislature’s actions affect your business? We can help you understand the session’s impacts.
What are the legislature’s plans for 2016? How can you protect your business during the upcoming legislative study sessions and the 2016 legislative session?
Presented in Salt Lake City, this lecture offered participants strategies for working with state policy makers to further their business goals through proactive legislation.
Presented in Salt Lake City, this lecture offered participants an overview of the legislation and appropriations that were passed during the General Session of the 2012 Utah Legislature.
Highlights of the Final Tax Cuts and Jobs ActSarah Cuddy
The combined tax reform bill includes plans to lower tax rates on individuals and businesses and change many deductions. Those hoping for tax simplification, however, may be disappointed.
TAG Tax - Global Perspectives Call (U.S. Tax Update and Romania / Moldova Ove...TAG Alliances
The TAG Tax Specialty Group is proud to present its first in a series of virtual sessions aimed at exposing members to various international tax structures, policies and trends.
Date: February 8, 2017 at 11:00 am EST (New York, GMT-05:00)
Duration: 30 to 45 Minutes (Approx.)
Via: Webex (Register via the link below)
Complimentary for all TAG Alliances Members
[Note: If you are unable to attend or the time is not convenient for your time zone, please register for the webinar and you will receive a recording once it becomes available.]
~ In this edition: ~
U.S. Tax Update and What "Might" Be Ahead
International tax lawyer, Anna Derewenda of Williams Mullen (VA & NC, USA - TAGLaw), will provide members with an overview of what potentially lies ahead for the U.S. tax code and what businesses and individuals, both those in the U.S. and those with U.S. interests, can possibly anticipate.
Tax Overview Romania and Moldova
Bogdan Nastase of Group Expert Consulting (Romania - TIAG) will discuss common tax strategies in these very close, but very different countries. For example, even though these countries use the same language and business culture, Romania is an EU Member while Moldova is not—an interesting picture of international tax and financial planning.
Sen. Don Harmon and Rep. Camille Lilly held a town hall meeting in Oak Park to share information and answer questions on the Senate’s budget plan and the status of budget negotiations in Springfield.
Briefing on the Hawaii State Budget (Jan, 2013)James Koshiba
Designed to help people understand the State Budget enough to become more effective participants in conversations about it - with each other, and with our lawmakers. Presented at a workshop, open to the public, at the Hawaii State Capitol, January 2013.
Please take the opportunity to view this presentation on why there are positives out there in the market, while looking at those that still concern us!
2021 Year End Tax Planning for Law Firms and AttorneysWithum
2021 has ushered in a return to what we can consider our new normal for the foreseeable future. The impact of COVID-19 on law firms persists in the form of hybrid work environments as managing partners are tasked with creating return-to-work policies with flexible remote work options.
With remote work comes complicated nexus implications that law firms must navigate. Meanwhile, federal and state tax laws, particularly Pass-Through Entity Taxes (PTET), continue to impact law firms in a unique way.
Each year the Southwest California Legislative Council publishes a 'Report Card' showing how our local Legislators voted on bills deemed 'priority measures' by the Council.
Want to know how your local legislators voted on business issues last year? Their vote record is compiled here on the bills that had the most impact on Southwest County business owners during the 2013 session.
Presented in Salt Lake City, this lecture offered participants an overview of the legislation and appropriations that were passed during the General Session of the 2012 Utah Legislature.
Highlights of the Final Tax Cuts and Jobs ActSarah Cuddy
The combined tax reform bill includes plans to lower tax rates on individuals and businesses and change many deductions. Those hoping for tax simplification, however, may be disappointed.
TAG Tax - Global Perspectives Call (U.S. Tax Update and Romania / Moldova Ove...TAG Alliances
The TAG Tax Specialty Group is proud to present its first in a series of virtual sessions aimed at exposing members to various international tax structures, policies and trends.
Date: February 8, 2017 at 11:00 am EST (New York, GMT-05:00)
Duration: 30 to 45 Minutes (Approx.)
Via: Webex (Register via the link below)
Complimentary for all TAG Alliances Members
[Note: If you are unable to attend or the time is not convenient for your time zone, please register for the webinar and you will receive a recording once it becomes available.]
~ In this edition: ~
U.S. Tax Update and What "Might" Be Ahead
International tax lawyer, Anna Derewenda of Williams Mullen (VA & NC, USA - TAGLaw), will provide members with an overview of what potentially lies ahead for the U.S. tax code and what businesses and individuals, both those in the U.S. and those with U.S. interests, can possibly anticipate.
Tax Overview Romania and Moldova
Bogdan Nastase of Group Expert Consulting (Romania - TIAG) will discuss common tax strategies in these very close, but very different countries. For example, even though these countries use the same language and business culture, Romania is an EU Member while Moldova is not—an interesting picture of international tax and financial planning.
Sen. Don Harmon and Rep. Camille Lilly held a town hall meeting in Oak Park to share information and answer questions on the Senate’s budget plan and the status of budget negotiations in Springfield.
Briefing on the Hawaii State Budget (Jan, 2013)James Koshiba
Designed to help people understand the State Budget enough to become more effective participants in conversations about it - with each other, and with our lawmakers. Presented at a workshop, open to the public, at the Hawaii State Capitol, January 2013.
Please take the opportunity to view this presentation on why there are positives out there in the market, while looking at those that still concern us!
2021 Year End Tax Planning for Law Firms and AttorneysWithum
2021 has ushered in a return to what we can consider our new normal for the foreseeable future. The impact of COVID-19 on law firms persists in the form of hybrid work environments as managing partners are tasked with creating return-to-work policies with flexible remote work options.
With remote work comes complicated nexus implications that law firms must navigate. Meanwhile, federal and state tax laws, particularly Pass-Through Entity Taxes (PTET), continue to impact law firms in a unique way.
Each year the Southwest California Legislative Council publishes a 'Report Card' showing how our local Legislators voted on bills deemed 'priority measures' by the Council.
Want to know how your local legislators voted on business issues last year? Their vote record is compiled here on the bills that had the most impact on Southwest County business owners during the 2013 session.
Summary of Southwest California Legislative Council activities during the 2019 California legislative session. Wins and losses for our local business community.
Meeting agenda for the Southwest California Legislative Council with guest speakers Peter Aldana, Riverside County Assessor/ Clerk/Recorder and Russell Lowery, with an update on a measure to bring back city RDA funds.
Agenda for July 15 Southwest California Legislative Council meeting discussing AB 1333 (Hernandez), AB 1383, SB 633 (Pavley) and Proposition 90 for Riverside County. Assemblymember Marie Waldron will provide a Sacramento update.
A wrap-up of our 2021 legislative session with special guests California state Senator Melissa Melendez and U.S. Chamber Western Region V.P. Jennings Immel
14 bills to be reviewed by the SWCLC on 1/25/2021 including: ACA 1, an effort to reduce the 2/3 voting requirement to raise local property taxes; AB 71, an effort to increase California's already highest-in-the-nation tax on corporations; AB 116, an effort to force municipalities to allow residential construction in commercially zoned parcels; and SB 39, an effort to mandate Dept. of Corrections trade information with Office of Unemployment (EDD) to prevent the massive fraud of prisoners collecting pandemic unemployment benefits.
A comprehensive summary of the housing market in Southwest California where we're enjoying the strongest Seller's market in years in July. Sales posted their 2nd highest month in the past decade, up 17% over June and up 11% over last July. Median prices continued to climb as well, advancing 6% year-to-date. We are now measuring inventory of homes for sale in weeks, not months.
Need help figuring out what to do with the 12 propositions you'll face on your November ballot? Every year the Southwest California legislative Council assigns our members a measure to research and present. The Council debates the issue based on what impact it will have on our business community and recommends a position. As always, we encourage voters to do their own research and to that end we have a much more extensive document available with all the arguments pro and con, what your vote means, and follow the money.
Every year the Southwest California Legislative Council evaluates statewide ballot propositions to determine which might fall within the purview of our strategic initiatives and impact our business members. Council members select a proposition to research and deliver a presentation to the group followed by discussion and a vote to recommend a YES vote, a NO vote, or NO POSITION. Here are the group's recommendation on the 12 measures you'll see on our November ballot.
Detailed information courtesy of BallotPedia.
The legislature in Sacramento is still out but that doesn't change the fact that at some point they'll be back and our business members need our advocacy more than ever. Especially critical when you hear about some of the gut-and-amend bills happening right now like AB 828, which would irreparably harm every landlord in California.
During this time of crisis does it really make sense to deprive laid off California workers of an opportunity to make a living as temporary, gig economy workers? The Wall Street Journal has praised the gig economy as being a 'rescue' for many in this time of widespread need with companies like Uber, Lyft, GrubHub, Postmates and Uber Eats providing much needed delivery options for housebound residents as well as a supplemental source of income for laid off workers. Please encourage our Governor to do the right thing and SUSPEND enforcement of this deeply flawed measure at least for the duration of this crisis.
The SWCLC will continue to advocate on behalf of our local business community. The legislature has not shut down and our small business community is under more threat today from multiple sources. Our meeting today has been cancelled but we had a pretty full agenda and Anne Mayer, Executive Director of RCTC was our guest speaker. See you next month.
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Enterprise Excellence is Inclusive Excellence.pdfKaiNexus
Enterprise excellence and inclusive excellence are closely linked, and real-world challenges have shown that both are essential to the success of any organization. To achieve enterprise excellence, organizations must focus on improving their operations and processes while creating an inclusive environment that engages everyone. In this interactive session, the facilitator will highlight commonly established business practices and how they limit our ability to engage everyone every day. More importantly, though, participants will likely gain increased awareness of what we can do differently to maximize enterprise excellence through deliberate inclusion.
What is Enterprise Excellence?
Enterprise Excellence is a holistic approach that's aimed at achieving world-class performance across all aspects of the organization.
What might I learn?
A way to engage all in creating Inclusive Excellence. Lessons from the US military and their parallels to the story of Harry Potter. How belt systems and CI teams can destroy inclusive practices. How leadership language invites people to the party. There are three things leaders can do to engage everyone every day: maximizing psychological safety to create environments where folks learn, contribute, and challenge the status quo.
Who might benefit? Anyone and everyone leading folks from the shop floor to top floor.
Dr. William Harvey is a seasoned Operations Leader with extensive experience in chemical processing, manufacturing, and operations management. At Michelman, he currently oversees multiple sites, leading teams in strategic planning and coaching/practicing continuous improvement. William is set to start his eighth year of teaching at the University of Cincinnati where he teaches marketing, finance, and management. William holds various certifications in change management, quality, leadership, operational excellence, team building, and DiSC, among others.
Remote sensing and monitoring are changing the mining industry for the better. These are providing innovative solutions to long-standing challenges. Those related to exploration, extraction, and overall environmental management by mining technology companies Odisha. These technologies make use of satellite imaging, aerial photography and sensors to collect data that might be inaccessible or from hazardous locations. With the use of this technology, mining operations are becoming increasingly efficient. Let us gain more insight into the key aspects associated with remote sensing and monitoring when it comes to mining.
What is the TDS Return Filing Due Date for FY 2024-25.pdfseoforlegalpillers
It is crucial for the taxpayers to understand about the TDS Return Filing Due Date, so that they can fulfill your TDS obligations efficiently. Taxpayers can avoid penalties by sticking to the deadlines and by accurate filing of TDS. Timely filing of TDS will make sure about the availability of tax credits. You can also seek the professional guidance of experts like Legal Pillers for timely filing of the TDS Return.
The world of search engine optimization (SEO) is buzzing with discussions after Google confirmed that around 2,500 leaked internal documents related to its Search feature are indeed authentic. The revelation has sparked significant concerns within the SEO community. The leaked documents were initially reported by SEO experts Rand Fishkin and Mike King, igniting widespread analysis and discourse. For More Info:- https://news.arihantwebtech.com/search-disrupted-googles-leaked-documents-rock-the-seo-world/
What are the main advantages of using HR recruiter services.pdfHumanResourceDimensi1
HR recruiter services offer top talents to companies according to their specific needs. They handle all recruitment tasks from job posting to onboarding and help companies concentrate on their business growth. With their expertise and years of experience, they streamline the hiring process and save time and resources for the company.
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Stay ahead of the curve with our premium MEAN Stack Development Solutions. Our expert developers utilize MongoDB, Express.js, AngularJS, and Node.js to create modern and responsive web applications. Trust us for cutting-edge solutions that drive your business growth and success.
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Discover the innovative and creative projects that highlight my journey through Full Sail University. Below, you’ll find a collection of my work showcasing my skills and expertise in digital marketing, event planning, and media production.
As a business owner in Delaware, staying on top of your tax obligations is paramount, especially with the annual deadline for Delaware Franchise Tax looming on March 1. One such obligation is the annual Delaware Franchise Tax, which serves as a crucial requirement for maintaining your company’s legal standing within the state. While the prospect of handling tax matters may seem daunting, rest assured that the process can be straightforward with the right guidance. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll walk you through the steps of filing your Delaware Franchise Tax and provide insights to help you navigate the process effectively.
Falcon stands out as a top-tier P2P Invoice Discounting platform in India, bridging esteemed blue-chip companies and eager investors. Our goal is to transform the investment landscape in India by establishing a comprehensive destination for borrowers and investors with diverse profiles and needs, all while minimizing risk. What sets Falcon apart is the elimination of intermediaries such as commercial banks and depository institutions, allowing investors to enjoy higher yields.
RMD24 | Debunking the non-endemic revenue myth Marvin Vacquier Droop | First ...BBPMedia1
Marvin neemt je in deze presentatie mee in de voordelen van non-endemic advertising op retail media netwerken. Hij brengt ook de uitdagingen in beeld die de markt op dit moment heeft op het gebied van retail media voor niet-leveranciers.
Retail media wordt gezien als het nieuwe advertising-medium en ook mediabureaus richten massaal retail media-afdelingen op. Merken die niet in de betreffende winkel liggen staan ook nog niet in de rij om op de retail media netwerken te adverteren. Marvin belicht de uitdagingen die er zijn om echt aansluiting te vinden op die markt van non-endemic advertising.
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𝐓𝐉 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐬 (𝐓𝐉 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬) is a professional event agency that includes experts in the event-organizing market in Vietnam, Korea, and ASEAN countries. We provide unlimited types of events from Music concerts, Fan meetings, and Culture festivals to Corporate events, Internal company events, Golf tournaments, MICE events, and Exhibitions.
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Sustainability has become an increasingly critical topic as the world recognizes the need to protect our planet and its resources for future generations. Sustainability means meeting our current needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet theirs. It involves long-term planning and consideration of the consequences of our actions. The goal is to create strategies that ensure the long-term viability of People, Planet, and Profit.
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3. A little history
In January 2005, the Temecula Valley, Murrieta and Lake Elsinore
Valley Chambers of Commerce formed the Southwest California
Legislative Council to serve as the regional business advocacy
coalition.
The mission of the Council is to provide a basis and voice for the
Chambers to act of local, state and federal legislative and
regulatory issues to secure a favorable and profitable business
climate for the region
Our 2021 Strategic Initiatives focus on:
Budget, Tax Reform & Economic Recovery/ Job Creation and
Retention / Healthcare / Infrastructure and the Environment /
Public Safety/ Public Safety
The group meets monthly at the Realtor® House to evaluate
legislation/regulation that may impact our local business
community, to adopt a position on those issues, and work with
policy makers to influence the outcome.
4. Every year in Sacramento:
• 3,000 +/- bills are introduced (2,502 this year)
• 1,500+ WILL have some impact on business
• 1,000 WILL get passed
• SWCLC has to read each bill,
Decide if we want to take action on it,
Monitor it all the way through until it’s passed,
is defeated, or dies.
Why?
7. Communicate our position
SB 389 (Dodd) Alcoholic beverages off-sale
privileges SUPPORT.docx - SB 389 - "If allowing
restaurants to sell carry-out cocktails alongside a meal helps
keep their doors open, we must do it."
2021/02/24 4:26:29 PM PST
Stance : Support for SB 389 Alcoholic beverages: bona fide
public eating place: off-sale privileges.(ver. 99)
Organization : SOUTHWEST CALIFORNIA LEGISLATIVE
COUNCIL
•Received by :Senate Governmental Organization Committee
9. 2021 Legislative Report #1 Action
1. ACA 1 (Aguiar-Curry) Local government financing: affordable housing and public infrastructure:
voter approval.
2. AB 5 (Fong) Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund: High Speed Rail Authority: K–12 education:
transfer and loan.
3. AB 12 (Seyarto) Personal information: social security numbers: the Employment Development
Department.
4. AB 15 (Chiu) COVID-19 relief: tenancy: Tenant Stabilization Act of 2021.
5. AB 24 (Waldron) Unemployment insurance: benefit determination deadlines.
6. AB 62 (Gray) Income taxes: credits: costs to comply with COVID-19 regulations.
7. AB 71 (Luz Rivas) Statewide homelessness solutions program. Homelessness funding: Bring
California Home Act.
8. AB 95 (Low) Employees: bereavement leave.
9. AB 115 (Bloom) Planning and zoning: commercial zoning: housing development.
10. SB 19 (Glazer) Wine growers: tasting rooms.
11. SB 39 (Grove) Fraudulent claims: inmates.
12. SB 62 (Durazo) Employment: garment manufacturing.
13. SB 102 (Melendez) COVID-19 emergency order violation: license revocation.
14. SB 218 (Jones) Corporations: ratification or validation of noncompliant corporate actions.
2021 Legislative Report #2 Action
1. AB 20 (Lee) Political Reform Act of 1974: campaign contributions: The Clean Money Act of 2021.
2. AB 48 (Lorena Gonzalez) Law enforcement: kinetic energy projectiles and chemical agents.
3. AB 76 (Kiley) Interdistrict transfer of pupils: prohibition on transfers by a school district of residence: in-
person instruction.
4. AB 248 (Choi) Income taxes: credits: cleaning and sanitizing supplies: COVID-19.
5. AB 395 (Lackey) Unlawful entry of a vehicle.
6. AB 513 (Bigelow) Employment: telecommuting employees.
7. SB 30 (Cortese) Building decarbonization.
8. SB 37 (Cortese) Contaminated sites: the Dominic Cortese “Cortese List” Act of 2021.
9. SB 220 (Skinner) Craft distillers: direct shipping.
10. SB 238 (Melendez) Fair employment and housing protections: political affiliation.
11. SB 249 (Melendez) Educational equity: political affiliation.
12. SB 285 (McGuire) California Tourism Recovery Act.
13. SB 314 (Wiener) Alcoholic beverages.
14. SB 389 (Dodd) Alcoholic beverages: bona fide public eating place: off-sale privileges.
28 bills so far this year
10. Southwest California Legislative Council
2020 Vote Record
This report for the second year of the
2019-2020 legislative session
summarizes California legislators’ floor
votes on Southwest California
Legislative Council priority bills.
This is the 15th vote record the SWCLC
has compiled. The SWCLC publishes
this report in response to numerous
requests by member firms and coalition
members that would like a gauge by
which to measure the performance of
their legislators.
Partial Picture
No vote record can tell the entire story
of a legislator’s attitude and actions on
issues of importance to business. Each
year, legislators cast thousands of
votes on thousands of proposed laws.
To fully evaluate your legislative
representative, consult the legislative
journals and examine your legislator’s
votes in committee and on floor issues.
You can view these via links at
http://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/
The SWCLC adopted positions on 91
state bills this year, down from 110 last
year. The Council supported 39 and
opposed 52. Only 11 bills made their
way through the legislative process and
were among some 1,000 that landed on
the Governor's desk. Of those 11,
SWCLC supported 4 and opposed 7.
Nearly 2,500 bills, constitutional
amendments and other measures were
introduced this session. Many bills, both
JOB KILLERS and JOB CREATORS
were rejected by legislators in policy or
fiscal committees, thus stopping
proposals before they reached the floor
for a vote.
The vote record does not capture these
votes. Most bills in this report cover
major business bills that are of concern
to both small and large companies and
especially to companies doing business
in Southwest California and fit the
Strategic Initiatives of the SWCLC.
The SWCLC recognizes that there
are many bills supported or opposed
by business that may not be included
in this vote record and analysis. A
full list of bill positions for SWCLC is
available at http://SWCLC.biz
Factors Considered
● The bills and votes reflect legislators’
attitudes toward private enterprise, fiscal
responsibility and the business climate.
● Each bill was a priority for the SWCLC, a
position had been adopted by the SWCLC
and that position had been communicated
one or more times to the author of the bill,
the appropriate committee and to our local
legislators.
● The bills were voted upon by the full
Senate and Assembly. This year just 11 of
the 91 met that criteria. Last year 34 of 110
bills met that criteria.
● Unless otherwise noted, final floor votes
are shown. Concurrence votes and
conference report votes are considered final
votes.
Historical Record
Once again MOST Southwest California
legislators scored well, but not all. Some
scores were abysmal.
As in past years, this is indicative of the fact
that Southwest County tends to elect more
business-friendly, fiscally conservative
legislators who reflect the needs of their
constituency. But not all.
The SWCLC focused on a broad spectrum of
issues in keeping with our Strategic
Initiatives of budget & tax reform, job creation
& retention, infrastructure & the environment,
and healthcare.
Within that framework, the SWCLC weighed
in on transportation and housing issues,
reducing or eliminating tax and regulatory
burdens, onerous environmental legislation,
minimum wage and healthcare reform, and
of course COVID-19.
The Council worked to support issues of
local concern like extending funding for
UCR Med School (SB 56 – died),
repealing AB 5 (AB 1928 – failed), sought
to exempt more than 32 occupations
from AB 5 (all failed) and opposed
onerous rent moratoriums (AB 1436),
corporate head tax (AB 298) and
numerous efforts to raise taxes and/or
increase regulations. Chaptered bills
dealing with family and employee leave
(SB 1383), wage enforcement (AB 3075)
and employment violations (AB 1974) will
increase costs and potential litigation,
especially for small businesses.
Vote Record
Senators Melissa Melendez (R) SD 28
and Mike Morrell (R) SD23 scored
perfect 100% voting records on SWCLC
priority bills this session while Senator
Richard Roth (D) SD 31, voted in accord
only 44% - up from 38% last year.
Assembly Members Marie Waldron (R)
AD75 voted with the Council 90% of the
time, differing on only a single issue.
Sabrina Cervantes (D) AD60 scored
44% and Jose Medina (D) AD61 scored
30%, little improvement from his 25%
vote record in support of business
friendly bills the prior session.
Governor Gavin Newsom passed all 4
bills supported by the SWCLC and
vetoed 3 of the 7 bills we opposed for a
64% vote record. This ties the 64%
accord vote set by Jerry Brown in 2013
and doubles the 32% vote record by Gov.
Newsom in his first outing last year.
In spite of his votes in accord with our
issues, there were plenty of ‘bad’ bills that
made it through on issues not pertinent to
SWCLC strategic initiatives, although
many will impact our local business
community and/or property rights.
The Southwest California Legislative
Council considers it a privilege to
advocate on behalf of business interests
in Southwest Riverside County.
We would also like to thank our
dedicated Legislators and their local
staffs for their support and cooperation in
2020.
Thanks also to our sponsors,
supporters and Chamber coalition
partners.
Year-end vote record published
11. 2020 Report Card
Bill # Author Party Intent Position Melendez Morrell Roth Waldron Cervantes Medina Governor
AB 1551 Arambula D PACE S NV NV Y Y Y NV Y
AB 2013 Irwin R Taxes -home reconstruction S Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
AB 2143 Stone D Settlement agreements S Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
AB 2920 Obernolte R Waste manifests S Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
AB 685 Reyes D OSHA notification O N N Y N Y Y Y
AB 1947 Kalra D Employment violation O N N Y N Y Y Y
AB 2360 Maienschein D Telehealth psych O N N NV Y Y Y V
AB 3075 Gonzalez D Wages - enforcement O N N Y N Y Y Y
AB 3216 Kalra D Employee leave O N N Y N NV Y V
SB 972 Skinner D Corporate taxes O N N Y N NV Y V
SB 1383 Jackson D Family leave O N NV NV NV Y Y Y
Votes in accord 10/10 9/9 4/9 9/10 4/9 3/10 7/11
Percent in accord 100% 100% 44% 90% 44% 30% 64%
SWCLC
2020 Bill Tracker - Final
Senate
• Adopted positions on 91 bills
• SUPPORTED 39
• OPPOSED 52
• Only 11 survived
• SUPPORTED 4
• OPPOSED 7
• Governor Newsom AGREED 64% of the time
• Only 32% last year
12. What impacts YOUR business?
As you become aware of bills that would impact
YOUR business – either positively or negatively –
please bring it to our attention for possible
inclusion into our agenda.
Contact: GAD@SWCALADVOCACY.COM
13. The Southwest California Legislative Council Wishes to thanks Our
2020 Partners:
Southwest Riverside Country Association of Realtors
Metropolitan Water District of Southern California
Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District
Western Municipal Water District
Economic Development Coalition
California Apartment Association
Southwest Healthcare Systems
CR&R Environmental Services
The Murrieta Temecula Group
Southern California Edison
Temecula Valley Hospital
The Gas Company
Abbott Vascular
Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce
Murrieta/Wildomar Chamber of Commerce
Lake Elsinore Valley Chamber of Commerce
Menifee Valley Chamber of Commerce
A coalition of the
Temecula Valley, Murrieta-Wildomar, Lake Elsinore Valley, and Menifee Chambers of Commerce