State Legislation
Showing Up for CRE: From City Hall to Sacramento
This week, BOMA/GLA members and partners will come together at the Hollywood Bowl for one of our biggest events of the year. But BOMA at the Bowl does more than bring our industry together – it helps support BOMA/GLA’s advocacy work throughout the year.
Read MoreBOMA/GLA Permitting Reform Clears Legislature After Sacramento Advocacy
BOMA/GLA Permitting Reform Clears Legislature After Sacramento Advocacy Permitting, State Legislation BOMA/GLA-backed permitting reform is one step closer to becoming law—and our members helped get it there. AB 2418, legislation co-sponsored by BOMA/GLA to address lengthy commercial permitting delays, has officially passed the California Legislature and is headed to the Governor’s desk. The milestone comes…
Read MoreBOMA/GLA Lands in Sacramento to Advocate for CRE
This week, our members are stepping away from their buildings and businesses to bring the voice of Greater Los Angeles commercial real estate directly to state lawmakers. That matters because legislators need to hear more than statistics- they need to hear from the people who experience the impact of state policy every day.
Read MoreBOMA at the Bowl Supports Our Advocacy Year-Round
This week, BOMA/GLA members are heading to Sacramento with us to do something important: tell lawmakers directly what California’s policies mean for the people who own, manage, and operate commercial buildings.
Read MoreCalifornia’s Film Industry Is Growing Again!
California’s expanded Film and Television Tax Credit Program is already making a major impact. State officials recently announced that the program’s first year is expected to generate a record-breaking $6.6 billion in economic activity and support nearly 35,000 jobs across California. For our members, this is more than entertainment news. It is a sign that one of Southern California’s most important industries is growing again and that growth could bring new opportunities for commercial real estate.
Read MoreCalifornia Approves $351.7 Billion State Budget
California lawmakers have approved a new $351.7 billion state budget for Fiscal Year 2026-27, making it one of the largest budgets in state history. Governor Gavin Newsom has since signed the spending plan, which includes new investments in housing, homelessness programs, infrastructure, and climate initiatives while also increasing certain taxes and limiting some business tax benefits.
Read MoreWhat Proposition 43 Means for Commercial Real Estate and Measure ULA
A major statewide effort to reform local taxes has taken a turn, and it could have long-term impacts on commercial real estate in Los Angeles.
Read MoreCommercial Permitting Reform Bill Advances in State Senate
BOMA/GLA Director of Government and Public Affairs Christopher Bowen testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee in support of AB 2418, our co-sponsored legislation to help streamline permitting for commercial tenant improvement projects. The bill once again received unanimous support, marking another major milestone in the legislative process.
Read MoreMember Voices Help Move Commercial Permitting Reform Forward
We’ve heard stories of tenant improvements waiting months for approvals, building upgrades getting delayed, and projects becoming more expensive because of unpredictable permitting timelines. Those member experiences help shape our advocacy priorities—and this past week, they helped drive an important win. AB 2418, a commercial permitting reform bill authored by Assemblymember Mark Gonzalez, recently passed the California State Assembly with unanimous support and now moves to the State Senate for consideration.
Read MoreSupporting Continued Homelessness Funding Across California
California’s Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention (HHAP) Program is currently facing uncertainty in the state budget, prompting advocacy organizations across the state to urge lawmakers to protect continued funding for homelessness response efforts. As part of these efforts, BOMA/GLA is supporting The People Concern and its advocacy partners as they work to preserve funding for programs that directly impact communities, business districts, and commercial corridors throughout California.
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