Legislation
CRE Goes on Offense in Sacramento
Our new lobbyist in the state capitol is wasting no time getting started! He has put forward two time-saving (and money-saving) bills.
One is to limit how long a city can take to plan-check before an applicant can hire an external professional.
The other would limit legal proceedings meant to delay evictions.
Support the Small Business Energy Loan Enhancement Act
Our advocates in Washington, D.C., are pushing a high-priority proposal to open funding for energy efficiency projects.
H.R. 1491, the Small Business Energy Loan Enhancement Act, would expand financing for small businesses from $5.5 million to $10 million for efficiency projects.
Anticipated State Budget Deficit Worsens
A new Legislative Analyst Office (LAO) report shows tax revenue falling well below projections. The agency projects a new California budget deficit of $78 billion.
The deficit will likely cause the state to dive into reserve funds and cut spending at a level not seen since the Great Recession.
California Lawmaker Proposes Bill That Would Legalize Drinking on Public Streets
A bill proposed in the State Senate would allow for the consumption of alcohol in certain public streets and areas.
Read MoreCalifornia Lawmakers Push Back on Proposed Utility Fee Changes
California legislators are fighting back against a proposed utility change that would lower the price for low-income households.
Read MoreLA City Council has Allocated $150 Million in Measure ULA Funding
Following its passage in the 2022 election, the Los Angeles City Council has led to a decreased transaction volume in Los Angeles.
Read MoreGovernor Newsom Calls for Legislation to Crack Down on Organized Retail Crime
Governor Newsom has called for new laws to expand penalties on professional thieves and crackdown on organized retail crime.
Read MoreLA City Council Removes Hotel Initiative from 2024 Ballot
A 2024 ballot initiative that would’ve required hotels to make vacant rooms available for homeless individuals is officially dead.
Read MoreIndependent Redistricting to Go on 2024 Ballot
The Los Angeles City Council has approved a proposal that would place independent redistricting on the 2024 ballot.
Read MoreState of Business with Mayor Richardson of Long Beach
BOMA/GLA attended the State of Business with Mayor Richardson, where he announced Grow Long Beach new initiatives.
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