Legislation
Metro Creates Its Own Law Enforcement AgencyÂ
Metro Creates Its Own Law Enforcement Agency Local Legislation, Public Safety The Los Angeles Metro board has unanimously voted to create its own transit law enforcement agency.  What You Need to Know This unanimous vote marks a shift in how Metro aims to protect Los Angeles County’s public transit riders and employees.  It has previously…
Read MoreAB 2433 Dies
AB 2433 Dies State Legislation Assembly Bill 2433 would have helped speed up the plan check process for many projects.  After passing the Assembly, the bill was held in the Senate Local Government Committee before being withdrawn by the author. How It Impacts You If passed as written out of the Assembly, it would have…
Read MoreCalifornia Voters to Decide on Ten Statewide MeasuresÂ
California Voters to Decide on Ten Statewide Measures State Legislation Californians will face 10 statewide propositions on the November 2024 ballot. The propositions cover topics from education and climate change to criminal justice reform and rent control.  Other proposed ballot measures either did not secure enough signatures or were removed through negotiation or court order.…
Read MoreCRE Alert: Fate of the BOMA Cal Top 8 Â Â Â
CRE Alert: Fate of the BOMA Cal Top 8    State Legislation We wanted to provide you with an update on the fate of BOMA California’s Top 8 priority bills. Keep in mind that the legislature is in summer recess and upon return more bills fate will be decided.  What You Need to Know  Bills…
Read MoreNavigate the Reformed Private Attorneys General ActÂ
Navigate the Reformed Private Attorneys General Act Legislation, State Legislation Governor Gavin Newsom has just signed Assembly Bill 2288 and Senate Bill 92. This reform to the Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) affects how California labor code violations are addressed. The law is a compromise reached between labor, the legislature, and business organizations looking to…
Read MoreNewsom Drops Attempt at Competing Retail Theft MeasureÂ
The BOMA/GLA Board of Directors recently endorsed the Homelessness, Drug Addiction, and Theft Reduction Act.
Addressing retail theft and drug addiction is important to restoring a sense of safety around our buildings and in our communities.
Read MoreSB 1103 Heads to the Assembly Floor
State Senator Menjivar recently introduced a new bill that would add new requirements and limit security deposits for landlords renting to small businesses and non-profits. Effectively, this would impose a rent control policy for commercial real estate.
Read MoreNavigating the New Workplace Violence Prevention Mandate Â
Navigating the New Workplace Violence Prevention Mandate  State Legislation California’s new law against workplace violence goes into effect July 1st, 2024.   Senate Bill 553, now incorporated into the California Labor Code, requires that all employers in California create a Workplace Violence Prevention Plan (WVPP). What You Need to Know Key Points: A WVPP can…
Read MoreCalifornia Supreme Court Removes Taxpayer Protection Act from the November BallotÂ
California Supreme Court Removes Taxpayer Protection Act from the November Ballot State Legislation, Taxes The California Supreme Court voted to remove the Taxpayer Protection and Government Accountability Act (TPA) from the November ballot.  TPA aimed to reinstate the two-thirds majority vote requirement for new taxes and grant voters the authority to approve or reject new…
Read MoreBOMA International Fights for Federal Support of CRE Friendly PoliciesÂ
BOMA International Fights for Federal Support of CRE Friendly Policies Federal Legislation BOMA International fights for laws and policies that help the U.S. commercial real estate industry at the federal level.  Here’s how they’re working for you: Disaster Readiness: They support the PREPARE Act (HR 2966). This bill would offer affordable loans to small businesses…
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