Legislation
Navigating the New Workplace Violence Prevention Mandate
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).
Read MoreCalifornia Supreme Court Removes Taxpayer Protection Act from the November Ballot
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 and increased taxes.
Read MoreBOMA International Fights for Federal Support of CRE Friendly Policies
BOMA International fights for laws and policies that help the U.S. commercial real estate industry at the federal level.
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 CRE
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.
Read MoreCA CRE Alert: Significant Legislative Bills That Could Impact Your Business
BOMA Cal is actively engaging in advocacy efforts in Sacramento, focusing on pivotal bills that could influence the commercial real estate sector. Read more about the priority bills here.
Read MoreTPA Gets Supreme Court Hearing Date
The California Supreme Court has now set a hearing date of May 8th for oral arguments for and against the measure’s removal from the ballot.
It would be unprecedented for the court to remove TPA from the ballot, and we hope the court dismisses the request for its removal from the ballot. The state is arguing that the changes this ballot measure brings are too significant for just the voters to decide on.
Read MoreMeasure ULA Challenged in Federal Appeals Court
Newcastle Courtyards has just requested that the US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit review and reverse the federal judge’s decision to dismiss this case. The reality is the ULA has been a tax impacting more than just “mansions” and is not meeting the promise sold to voters.
Read MoreLA City Council Evaluate Changes in Police Oversight
The LA City Council is considering a charter amendment that will change how police discipline and oversight are applied. These changes could possibly improve community trust and department morale, which in turn could lead to a safer LA that can benefit businesses. However, any effort at reform must avoid worsening the morale issue currently impacting the department.
Read MoreProp. 1 Holds Narrow Margin Between Passage and Defeat
Recent ballot updates show the governor’s ballot initiative is too close to call.
Proposition 1 has only a margin of a few thousand votes between passage and defeat.
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