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New Prop 65 requirements go into effect August 30th

By Dawn Koepke

Capitol Update, Aug. 17, 2018

New Proposition 65 warning regulations finalized in 2016 will officially take effect on August 30th. As of the effective date, the warning signage currently in use will no longer comply with safe harbor requirements under state law. In this regard, CMTA members should review their warning practices and signage and revise accordingly by the deadline. As you will recall, Proposition ... » More

Gender pay data bill dies in fiscal committee, but other data collection bill moves forward

By Nicole Rice, Policy Director, Government Relations

Capitol Update, Aug. 17, 2018

The Assembly Appropriations Committee held the gender pay data disclosure bill SB 1284 (Hannah-Beth Jackson, D-Santa Barbara) in committee last week. Although the author recently amended the bill to address many of the confidentiality concerns that could have led to unfair public shaming and litigation resulting from likely meritless claims, the measure still contained provisions th ... » More

TOP 5 employment bills manufacturers should watch

By Nicole Rice, Policy Director, Government Relations

Capitol Update, Aug. 13, 2018

By the end of the month, California manufacturers will know the fate of bills moving through the Legislature that will impact their daily operations by significantly increasing their responsibilities and obligations. Here is a list of the TOP 5 employment bills to watch over the next couple of weeks. Many of these are also included on CMTA’s “Maker/Breaker” List ... » More

Brown administration circulates legislation to require out-of-state retailers to pay CA taxes

By Jarrell Cook, Associate Policy Director

Capitol Update, Aug. 13, 2018

Governor Brown has circulated draft legislation (http://src.bna.com/A2A) that would require out-of-state retailers – as well as online marketplaces facilitating sales on behalf of out-of-state retailers – with sales of over $500,000 in California to collect and remit sales and use tax. This bill comes in response to the U.S. Supreme Court decision in South Carolina v. Wayfai ... » More

More Recent Capitol Updates

» Gender pay data bill dies in fiscal committee, but other data collection bill moves forward Aug. 17, 2018
» TOP 5 employment bills manufacturers should watch Aug. 13, 2018
» Brown administration circulates legislation to require out-of-state retailers to pay CA taxes Aug. 13, 2018

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New Prop 65 requirements go into effect August 30th

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Brown administration circulates legislation to require out-of-state retailers to pay CA taxes

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