Legislation
BOMA/GLA Updates Supervisor Barger’s Office on Key CRE Issues
BOMA/GLA advocacy staff recently met with Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger’s office to discuss key issues in District 5. Led with the help of our Northeast Regional Council Chair, the conversation focused on how County decisions impact commercial properties, tenants, and local communities.
Read MoreBOMA/GLA Meets with Supervisor Janice Hahn’s Office to Elevate CRE PrioritiesÂ
BOMA/GLA advocacy staff recently met with Los Angeles County Supervisor Janice Hahn’s office to discuss key issues in District 4. Led with the help of our Long Beach/South Bay Regional Council Chair, the conversation focused on how County decisions impact commercial properties, tenants, and local communities.
Read MoreBOMA CAL’s 2025 Legislative Session Wrap-Up: Key Wins for Commercial Real EstateÂ
BOMA California, the California Business Properties Association (CBPA), and local partners like BOMA/GLA tracked over 400 bills this year—engaging on more than 200 impacting commercial real estate. Together, these efforts protected your properties, lowered costs, and reinforced our industry’s role as a proactive policy leader.
Read MoreBOMA/GLA Advocates for Industrywide Solutions to Measure ULAÂ
In the final week of the session, Sacramento lawmakers floated a deal on SB 423 that would have eased Measure ULA taxes for some apartments but left commercial properties with no relief. The bill ultimately did not move forward, but the effort signals what may return next year.
Read MoreTransit-Oriented Housing Bill Could Reshape Property Opportunities
California’s SB 79, the Abundant and Affordable Homes Near Transit Act, will face a final Assembly vote on September 12, 2025. If it passes, the bill would change how projects are built near transit hubs, bringing new chances and challenges for commercial real estate.
Read MoreBOMA/GLA Members Take CRE Priorities to the State Capitol
The highlight of the Summit was the chance for BOMA/GLA members to share their lived experiences as industry professionals with their elected representatives. These perspectives help shape the policies that affect how we manage properties, support tenants, and strengthen California’s economy.
Read MoreBOMA/GLA Heads to Sacramento to Make Your Voice HeardÂ
Advocacy helps protect the future of commercial real estate. Laws in Sacramento affect how you manage properties, serve tenants, and grow your business—so BOMA/GLA is on the frontlines making sure your voice is heard.
Read MoreCalifornia Redistricting: What It Could Mean for CRE
California’s congressional redistricting has been making major headlines. It’s important to know how these changes could affect properties, tenants, and our advocacy work.
Read MoreNortheast CRE Leaders Gather for Networking and Local Development Updates
Last night, over 25 of our members came together for a lively happy hour at Media Studios in Burbank. Where they were able to enjoy drinks, laughs, and valuable updates from the Economic Development Department of Burbank and the Community Development Department of Glendale.
Read MoreLA City Council Approves $30 Minimum Wage for Tourism Workers — Ballot Battle Heats Up Â
Despite concerns over economic impacts, the LA City Council voted to raise the minimum wage for airport and hotel workers to $30 an hour by 2028.
This change will directly affect hotels, airports, and related service providers — key tenants and partners for many in commercial real estate. Higher operating costs could impact leasing, service contracts, and tourism-driven property revenue, especially as the city prepares for major events like the Olympics.
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