State Legislation
AB 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  After passing the Assembly, the bill was held in the Senate Local Government Committee before being withdrawn by the author.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 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 MoreTwo Adaptive Reuse Bills Pass California Assembly Â
Downtown Assemblymember Miguel Santiago has proposed two bills, Assembly Bill 2909 and Assembly Bill 2910, to make adaptive reuse projects easier.
With the changing nature of work post-pandemic, there is a need for building owners to have greater flexibility with the use of their buildings. Office utilization has changed at the same time our state is experiencing a housing crisis.
Read MoreJanitorial Bills Pass California Assembly
Two high-cost janitorial bills continue to advance through the legislative process, with both now in the Assembly Appropriations Committee.
Assembly Bill 2374 expands requirements for displaced janitors, and Assembly Bill 2364 imposes production rate limits.
Both bills represent new costs for an industry still reeling from market uncertainty.
The impact of the tentative labor agreement on the bills remains to be seen.
Navigating California’s Revised Budget: Implications for CREÂ
Navigating California’s Revised Budget: Implications for CRE State Legislation The Governor’s revised budget proposal aims to close the $27.6 billion budget shortfall for the current fiscal year and the projected $28.4 billion deficit for the next year. What You Need to Know California’s revised budget proposal aims to close massive deficits, but the cost-cutting measures…
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