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The Governor’s budget proposal in January 2008 included a 10 percent reduction to nearly all General Fund departments and programs, boards, commissions and elected offices, except in cases where such a reduction is unconstitutional. A clearer impact on state revenue will release in the Governor’s May Revised Budget to be released May 15, 2008. The Governor proposed a Revenue Stabilization Fund (RSF), which is a savings account for excess revenues taken in by the state each year requiring that the state deposit excess revenues into the RSF. Click here for more.

 
The South Bay Association of Chambers of Commerce (SBACC) voted unanimously to support the Colombia Free Trade Agreement. On behalf of our South Bay employers and South Bay employees that make up the many of the SBACC members, SBACC Chair Helen Duncan, in separate letters to Congresswoman Harman and Congresswoman Richardson, urged both to support Congressional approval of the pending trade agreement with Colombia.  Click here for more!

With the 2008 election year in full swing, the SBACC is joining chambers of commerce and employers statewide in partnering with California Secretary of State Debra Bowen in the MyVote Democracy At Work Project.  Our mission: to provide all Californians with the tools they need to participate in the electoral process, starting with the June 3 Statewide Primary Election.  Click here for more!

Take Action! Support Workplace Flexibility Proposal

AB 2127, the Small Business Family Scheduling Option of 2008, would allow employees and employers flexibility in work schedules to help accommodate employees' diverse family obligations, personal pursuits, commuting issues and environmental concerns by allowing a small business to agree to provide scheduling options requested by an employee. Click here to take action!

South Bay Businesses Support Redistricting Reform Proposal

The South Bay Association of Chamber of Commerce are joining forces with Common Cause, an organization spearheading a campaign to reform the redistricting method used in California for electing State Legislators. Click here for more.

South Bay Businesses Support BNSF Project, Improves Goods Movement

As one of the busiest ports in the world, the South Bay Association of Chambers of Commerce support moving forward with an environmental impact report (EIR) that will allow BNSF Railway to construct the Southern California International Gateway (SCIG) near the Long Beach Port. The SCIG will establish a near-dock facility that will allow fewer trucks on the 710 Freeway while at the same time improving air quality in the region. Once the EIR is finished it will be available for public comment and is one of the final hurdles to start the project. Click here for more.

The SBACC provides coordination to advance the common business interests of local Chambers of Commerce within the South Bay area. Each year, the SBACC develops its strategic initiatives and a policy platform so that it can serve as the public policy advocacy body on issues that impact the business and economic climate of the South Bay. Click here for more.

South Bay Chambers of Commerce Release February Ballot Proposition Positions

The South Bay Association of Chambers of Commerce announced its positions on the February 5, 2008 statewide ballot propositions. The SBACC’s positions are the beginning to what could be a very busy legislative year with over twenty propositions possibly planned before voters between February and November of 2008. Click here for more.

December 1, 2007

South Bay Association of Chambers of Commerce Hold Elected Officials Accountable to Business Community

The 2007 Vote Record: The 41 Potential Laws Tracked by the South Bay Association of Chambers of Commerce and How Senator Jenny Oropeza, Senator Alan Lowenthal, Assembly Member Ted Lieu, Assembly Member Betty Karnette and Assembly Member Curren D. Price, Jr. Voted

The South Bay Association of Chambers of Commerce voted in 2007 to track 41 potential laws (bills) that might impact over 53,000 businesses. Each month, the members reviewed and discussed the status of all 41 bills.

The area legislators received letters communicating the Chamber’s positions on all 41 bills. The South Bay Association of Chambers of Commerce lobbied during the 2007 legislative session for our legislators to OPPOSE 31 bills and SUPPORT 10 bills.

“The South Bay Association of Chambers of Commerce continues its effort to effectively represent the interests of business with government,” stated Scott Gobble, Chair of SBACC. “This vote record highlights the work of our Chamber to protect the economic vitality of our region and to hold our local legislators accountable to our business community,” Gobble, continued. Click here for more.

Summary of Votes