Legislation
Governor Newsom Signs Budget: What It Could Mean for the CRE IndustryÂ
Governor Gavin Newsom has signed the state budget that promises to invest in housing, education, health care, and public safety.
This budget includes key changes that could impact how the CRE industry plans, operates, and invests.
How AB 649 Could Make ADA Compliance Harder for the CRE IndustryÂ
AB 649 aims to update California’s disability access laws and the Small Business Right to Cure Program. While intended to support compliance, recent changes could backfire—creating more legal risk, more paperwork, and fewer protections.
Read MoreLong Beach Approves Minimum Wage Increase for Tourism WorkersÂ
The Long Beach City Council has approved a minimum wage increase for tourism workers. This will include those working at the Long Beach airport, Convention Center, Queen Mary, and the upcoming amphitheater.
Read MoreBOMA/GLA Launches Policy Pulse Newsletter—Your Monthly Source for CRE UpdatesÂ
From fighting harmful rent control to stopping a costly vacancy tax, BOMA/GLA has been busy protecting your interests. Now, we’re excited to keep you updated with our new monthly advocacy newsletter – Policy Pulse: Your Voice in Action.
Read MoreMayor Signs LA Budget: More LAPD Recruits, But Service Cuts Remain
Mayor Karen Bass signed the budget on Friday and announced a deal with the City Council to bring back LAPD hiring.
Read MoreAB 380 Advances: State Assembly Passes Commercial Rent Control Bill
The state legislature is now advancing Assembly Bill 380—a measure that threatens to undermine the very recovery efforts we’ve worked so hard to achieve. Unfortunately, the bill passed the Assembly this week. If it becomes law, it would effectively legalize commercial rent control during any declared state of emergency.
Read MoreNewsom’s Budget Snub of Prop 36 Raises Concerns Over Retail Crime and Property Management
Prop 36, which voters strongly supported last year, boosts penalties for repeat retail theft and fentanyl dealers and requires drug treatment for some nonviolent drug offenders. Even though law enforcement and the state’s attorney general want funding for Prop 36, Newsom’s budget doesn’t include any.
Read MoreSB 789 Vacancy Reporting Mandate Defeated
SB 789 has been defeated in the Senate Appropriations Committee.
Read MoreFilm-Friendly LA: What Mayor Bass’s Executive Order Means for CRE Professionals
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has signed an executive order to make it easier and cheaper to film in the city. The goal is to keep entertainment jobs in LA and support the local film and TV industry.
Read MoreLA City Council Advances $30 Minimum Wage for Tourism WorkersÂ
Despite concerns over economic impacts, the LA City Council voted last year to begin drafting an ordinance to raise the minimum wage for airport and hotel workers to $30 by 2028. This week, the council advanced the proposal in a 12–3 vote, with a final vote expected next week.
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