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The Brea Chamber Fights for Your Business

The Brea Chamber is actively engaged at every level of government where decisions are made that impact your business. Local, regional, state, and federal. We are the only organization solely dedicated to protecting and advancing the interests of Brea’s business community every single day.

We serve as your eyes, ears, and voice in the halls of government. We champion business‑friendly policy and push back against policies that would harm employers, jobs, and economic vitality. While you are focused on operating and growing your business, we are working relentlessly on your behalf.

Even if you never attend a Chamber event, your membership investment is working for you around the clock through our Government Affairs Program. Advocacy is not an add‑on. It is core to who we are and what we do.

The Brea Chamber also convenes an active and influential Government Affairs Committee, providing members with direct access to policy discussions and decision‑makers. To inquire about serving on the committee, please contact Tanya Huynh at the Brea Chamber office.

 

Chamber Legislative Positions
Bill/Issue Author/Sponsor Summary Status Monitoring Support Oppose Date Vote / Council Votes
Local Cities
Costco in Brea Dwight Manley Costco in Brea: 50 year tax rebate with Dwight Manley if he executes a lease with Costco within a year to the former Beckman Coulter Campus Passes Finance Committee, City Council agrees to Economic Agreement - Monitoring Status to Planning Commission X 12/16/2025 Ayes: Hupp, Vargas, Simonoff
Noes: Marick
Absent: Stewart
LA City Council File: 25-0118 Councilmembers Tim McOsker and Hugo Soto-Martinez Port of Los Angeles / Public Access Investment Plan / Leasing Policy / Charter Reform: Directs city and Port officials to explore Charter reform to codify a Port of Los Angeles Public Access Investment Plan allocating at least 10% of Harbor Department operating income to waterfront projects with community input, and to revise leasing policies to require job impact analysis for all Port leases and development agreements. Pending in Trade, Travel, and Tourism Committee and on Rules, Elections, and Intergovernmental Relations Committee X 5/29/2026 Measure Adopted: (14 Yes, 1 Absent)
Brea Fire Department FY 2025–26 CAL FIRE Wildfire Prevention Grant Application City of Brea CAL FIRE Wildfire Prevention Grant Application: letter supporting the City of Brea's CAL FIRE Wildfire Prevention Grant application to fund hazardous vegetation removal, citing benefits for public safety, wildfire resilience, and protection of local businesses and critical infrastructure. Submitted a letter of support to the City of Brea and California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection X 6/29/2026 N/A
California Assembly
AB 1576 Ortega Workers’ compensation: Subsequent injuries payments: Updates California workers’ compensation rules to tighten eligibility and oversight for extra benefits when workers with prior disabilities suffer a new injury, and shifts administration of the trust fund to the Department of Industrial Relations. Signed onto letter supporting administration's proposed budget trailer language. Oppose as is, support with changes
Referred to Committee on Appropriations in CA State Senate		 X 2/24/2026 Archuleta: N/A
Chen: Nay
AB 1776 Aguiar-Curry Cartwright Act: violations: Expands California antitrust law to regulate single-firm conduct and M&A, creating broad liability and legal uncertainty across all industries Signed onto Calchamber letter opposing bill. Currently in CA State Senate X 3/26/2026 Archuleta: N/A
Chen: Absent
AB 1790 Connolly
Elhawary
Lee
Bonta		 Corporations Tax Law: water’s-edge election: global intangible low-taxed income: phases out California’s water’s-edge tax election and transitions large multinational corporations to mandatory worldwide combined reporting, with a short transition period allowing limited continued use or early termination of existing elections. Signed onto CalChamber letter opposing bill. Referred to Committee on Appropriations. Hearing postponed by committee X 3/31/2026 Archuleta: N/A
Chen: N/A
AB 2064 Sharp-Collins Discrimination: criminal history: Expands the Unruh Civil Rights Act and related laws to explicitly prohibit discrimination in employment, housing, and public accommodations based on additional categories—especially formerly incarcerated status and criminal history—while strengthening protections against discrimination and harassment across many areas of life. Signed onto opposition letter from CalChamber. In Committee: Held under submission X 4/29/2026 Archuleta: N/A
Chen: N/A
AB 1550 Sanchez Personal income taxes: deductions: tips: overtime compensation: Creates a temporary California income tax deduction for qualified tips and overtime compensation (2026–2028), allowing eligible workers to exclude certain tip income and overtime pay from state taxable income Sent letters in support to Assemblyman Chen and Senator Archuleta, respectively. In committee: Set, final hearing. Held under submission X 4/30/2026 Archuleta: N/A
Chen: N/A
AB 2663 Rogers Alcoholic beverages: retail on-sale license: off-sale privileges: allows restaurants, breweries, wineries, and distilleries to sell alcoholic drinks (including cocktails) for takeout under specific rules—such as requiring a meal, sealed containers, ID verification, and in-person pickup—and extends these permissions through 2031 Sent letter in support to Senator Archuleta. Currently in CA State Senate. X 4/30/2026 Archuleta: N/A
Chen: Yea
AB 2215 Calderon
Gonzalez		 Water rights: permits: State Water Project: extends key deadlines for the State Water Project to develop and use its existing water rights, giving California more time and flexibility to complete long-term water infrastructure and supply planning. Signed onto letter of support from Californians for Water Security. Currently in CA State Senate X 5/6/2026 Archuleta: N/A
Chen: Yea
AB 2624 Bonta Privacy for immigration support services providers: Creates a California Address Confidentiality Program and related civil and criminal penalties to protect immigration support services providers, employees, and volunteers from doxxing, harassment, and threats by allowing use of substitute addresses and restricting public disclosure of their personal information online. Sent opposition letter to Senator Archuleta. Currently in Committee on Judiciary in CA State Senate X 5/27/2026 Archuleta: N/A
Chen: Nay
AB 1915 Gabriel
Wicks		 Accelerated restaurant equipment permitting approval: retail food safety: Creates an expedited statewide permitting and inspection framework for “like-for-like” restaurant equipment installations using certified contractors, while also updating California health and building code standards to ease certain restaurant operational requirements and streamline food facility regulations. Sent support letters to Assemblyman Chen and Senator Archuleta. Currently in Committee on Housing in CA State Senate X 5/27/2026 Archuleta: N/A
Chen: Yea
AB 2564 Ward
Kalra		 Surveillance pricing: Prohibits retailers in California from using “surveillance pricing” (price customization based on personally identifiable data collected via electronic surveillance technologies), except for narrowly defined discounts or cost-based pricing, and authorizes enforcement through civil penalties, injunctions, and private injunctive relief. Sent opposition letter to Senator Archuleta. Currently in CA State Senate X 5/29/2026 Archuleta: N/A
Chen: Nay
AB 1640 Stefani California Restaurant Reservation AntiPiracy Act: Prohibits the resale or transfer of restaurant reservations above their original purchase price without restaurant authorization, and establishes civil penalties and enforcement mechanisms for violations. Sent support letter to Senator Archuleta. Currently in CA State Senate, Referred to Committees on Judiciary and Business, Professions, and Economic Development X 5/29/2026 Archuleta: N/A
Chen: Yea
AB 1604 Stefani Product safety: proofs of purchase: intentionally added bisphenols: Prohibits the manufacture, sale, and distribution of paper receipts containing intentionally added BPA and later all bisphenols, establishes enforcement penalties, and requires safer chemical alternatives in receipt paper. Sent opposition (unless amended to release restaurants and retailers of liabillity) letter to Senator Archuleta. Currently in CA State Senate. Referred to Committee on Judiciary X 5/29/2026 Archuleta: N/A
Chen: Yea
AB 2108 Sharp-Collins Diversion: retail theft: Undermines voter-approved Proposition 36 by requiring prosecutors to evaluate many nonviolent theft defendants for diversion and allowing charges to be dismissed upon successful completion of diversion programs, potentially reducing the enhanced accountability measures established by Proposition 36 Sent opposition letter to Senator Archuleta. Currently in Committee on Public Safety in CA State Senate X 5/29/2026 Archuleta: N/A
Chen: Nay
AB 2646 Krell Employment: minimum wages: agricultural workers: Requires agricultural employers to pay approved temporary or seasonal agricultural workers from outside California, and comparable in-state workers performing similar work, a minimum wage of $19.75 per hour indexed annually for inflation beginning in 2027 Sent opposition letter to Senator Archuleta. Referred to Committee on Labor, Public Employment and Retirement in CA State Senate X 6/2/2026 Archuleta: N/A
Chen: Nay
AB 69 Calderon FAIR Plan policy notices and renewals: Requires the California FAIR Plan to expand consumer notices and clearinghouse disclosures, allow participating insurers to directly offer coverage after specified renewals, mandate privacy protections and reporting on clearinghouse results, and provide policyholders with information and tools to help them find insurance coverage in the private market. Sent support letter to Senator Archuleta. Currently in CA State Senate, Referred to Committee on Insurance X 6/4/2026 Archuleta: N/A
Chen: Yea
AB 817 Gonzalez Courts: electronic records: Requires California courts to provide more privacy-protected electronic criminal case index searches using limited identifiers while ensuring compliance with federal credit reporting laws and clarifying that access to court index data is not considered full criminal history information. Signed onto support letter from California Chamber of Commerce. Referred to Committee on Public Safety. Set for first hearing, cancelled at the request of author. X 6/18/2026 Archuleta: N/A
Chen: Yea
AB 1313 Papan Water quality: permits: Required the State Water Resources Control Board to create a new statewide stormwater discharge permit under the federal National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) for commercial, industrial, and institutional properties of 5 acres or more that contribute pollution through stormwater and certain non‑storm discharges. Bill placed on Assembly's inactive file, will not move forward in Assembly X 2/2/2026 Archuleta: N/A
Chen: N/A
AB 1243 Addis Polluters Pay Climate Superfund Act of 2025: Required the California Environmental Protection Agency to identify the largest historical fossil fuel polluters (based on emissions from 1990–2024), conduct a study of climate change damages to California, and assess those companies to pay for a share of climate‑related costs — with the money going into a new “Climate Superfund” to pay for mitigation, adaptation, and climate harm recovery. Died in Committee, will not move forward in Assembly X 2/2/2026 Archuleta: N/A
Chen: N/A
California State Senate
SB 555 Cabellero
Laird		 Workers’ compensation: average annual earnings: Updates how average weekly earnings are calculated for workers’ compensation, adds annual cost-of-living adjustments for permanent partial disability starting in 2026, and sets new limits for 2027, while clarifying methods for computing earnings in different work situations. Currently in CA Assembly. Referred to Committee on Insurance. June 24 set for first hearing canceled at the request of author. X 1/27/2026 Archuleta: Yea
Chen: N/A
SB 799 Allen Joint powers authorities: South Bay Regional Housing Trust: Allow private whistleblowers to sue companies for tax fraud under the California False Claims Act and receive a share of the money the state recovers. Signed coalition letter from Civil Justuice Association of California, California Taxpayers Association and California Chamber of Commerce opposing initial bill. Was amended into housing trust bill and currently in CA Assembly. Referred to Committee on Local Government X 1/26/2026 Archuleta: Yea
Chen: N/A
SB 872 McNerney Climate change: funding priorities: Using climate funding to support critical repairs and improvements to levees and canals and key water sources, particularly the Sacramento–San Joaquin River Delta and the State Water Project. Referred to Assembly Committee on Water, Parks, and Wildlife X 3/3/2026 Archuleta: Yea
Chen: N/A
SB 1123 Wiener Administrative Procedure Act: major regulations: weakens California’s major-regulation review process by allowing agencies to offset economic costs with claimed ‘public benefits,’ potentially enabling costly new regulations on businesses without full economic impact analysis. Signed onto letter opposing from CalChamber. Currently in CA State in Assembly, Referred to Economic Development, Growth, and Household Impact and Judiciary Committee X 3/18/2026 Archuleta: Yea
Chen: N/A
SB 690 Cabellero Crimes: invasion of privacy: protects California businesses from costly, frivolous lawsuits under an outdated wiretapping law by clarifying that routine online activities covered by the CCPA cannot be treated as illegal wiretaps or pen registers Two-year bill, signed onto letter supporting from Alliance for Legal Fairness. Joined Reform CIPA Coalition on 6/10. Currently in Assembly Privacy and Consumer Protection Committee X 3/26/2026 Archuleta: Yea
Chen: N/A
SB 1359 Stern Gas Transition Responsibility and Electrification Act: Shifts California away from natural gas by limiting new gas infrastructure and prioritizing electrification. Requires regulators to scrutinize utility investments, reduce costs passed to customers, and place more financial risk on utility shareholders. Signed onto opposition letter from Southern California Gas Company. Sent letters of opposition to Assemblyman Chen and Senator Archuleta, respetively. Passed Senate. Currently in Assembly. Sent letter of opposition to Chairwoman Cottie Petrie-Norris on 6/4/2026 X 4/14/2026 Archuleta: Yea
Chen: N/A
SB 1284 Smallwood-Cuevas Medi-Cal benefits: employer reports: prohibits employers from discriminating against workers enrolled in Medi-Cal and requires the state to collect and report data on large employers whose workers rely on Medi-Cal, while protecting employee privacy. Signed onto opposition letter from CalChamber. Currently in CA State Assembly, referred to Committee on Labor and Employment X 4/23/2026 Archuleta: Yea
Chen: N/A
SB 1371 Durazo Solid waste handling services: labor dispute: Prohibits “force majeure” clauses from being used to suspend solid waste (trash collection) services during labor disputes, restricts use of emergency health or safety orders to compel strike-related work except under strict conditions, and applies these rules statewide to local government waste service contracts. Signed onto opposition letter with West LA Chamber of Commerce. Referred to Committee on Appropriations in CA Assembly X 6/12/2026 Archuleta: Yea
Chen: N/A
SB 947 McNerney
Reyes		 Employment: automated decision systems: Prohibits employers from relying solely on automated decision systems (AI and algorithmic tools) for disciplinary, termination, or deactivation decisions, requires human review and worker notice and data access rights, and establishes enforcement and penalties for violations Signed onto opposition letter from California Chamber of Commerce. Currently in CA Assembly Committee on Judiciary X 7/1/2026 Archuleta: Yea
Chen: N/A
SB 310 Wiener Failure to pay wages: penalties: Strengthens penalties for failure to pay wages and clarifies how these penalties can be recovered. Not moved forward during the legislative session - 2 year bill died X 2/2/2026 Chen: N/A
Archuleta: N/A
SB 789 Menjivar Taxation: information returns: vacant commercial real property: Requires California commercial property owners to annually report vacancy information to the state so it can analyze long-term vacant buildings and consider policies such as a potential vacancy tax to support the California Dream for All Program Died in Committee, will not move forward in Senate X 2/2/2026 Chen: N/A
Archuleta: N/A
SB 1147 Ochoa Bogh Pupil instruction: high school graduation requirements: personal finance: Requires high schools to offer instruction in personal finance as part of graduation requirements, helping students build basic financial literacy skills like budgeting, credit, and investing Sent signed letter to College Board to send to Senator Ochoa Bogh. Failed Deadline pursuant to Rule 61 (b)(8). X 4/15/2026 Archuleta: N/A
Chen: N/A
Federal Legislation
Permitting Reform Coalition Letter U.S. Chamber Permitting Reform Coalition Letter: The letter urges the U.S. Senate to pass bipartisan comprehensive permitting reform to modernize the nation’s permitting process, reduce delays, lower costs, and enable faster investment in infrastructure projects—like broadband, energy, transportation, and water systems—so communities and businesses can benefit from safer, more efficient, and more sustainable development. Letter sent to United States Senate X 2/22/2026
Coalition Letter: Boeing 777F Petition Request U.S. Chamber Boeing 777F Petition Request: Petition FAA to allow Boeing to deliver 35 already-ordered 777F cargo aircraft after the January 1, 2028 compliance deadline, even though those planes may not meet the new fuel-efficiency standards. Signed onto coalition letter from U.S. Chamber of Commerce X 5/5/2026
H.R. 8413: SECURE Data Act Rep. John Joyce SECURE Data Act: establish a nationwide consumer privacy framework that sets uniform data protection standards, grants individuals rights over their personal information, and replaces the current patchwork of state privacy laws. Signed onto coalition letter from U.S. Chamber of Commerce X 5/11/2026
2026 Department of Labor Letter Financial Service Institute 2026 Proposed Rule for Independent Contractors: urges the Department of Labor’s proposal to rescind the 2024 independent contractor rule and reinstate the 2021 framework, arguing it would restore clearer classification standards and reduce costs, uncertainty, and misclassification risks for businesses and financial advisors. Sent letter to U.S. Department of Labor in support of the 2026 Proposed Rule and rescinding the 2024 independent contractor rule X 5/12/2026
H.R. 5408: Faster Labor Contracts Act Rep. Donald Norcross Faster Labor Contracts Act: requires newly certified unions and employers to begin bargaining within 10 days, mandates expedited mediation after 90 days, and if no agreement is reached within 30 more days, sends disputes to binding arbitration to secure an initial collective bargaining agreement. Signed onto coalition letter from U.S. Chamber of Commerce X 6/4/2026
Coalition Letter Supporting Export-Import Bank Reauthorization U.S. Chamber Export-Import Bank Reauthorization: urges Congress to reauthorize and strengthen the Export-Import Bank (EXIM) for 10 years, arguing it is essential for helping U.S. businesses compete globally, support exports, and counter foreign state-backed financing Signed onto coalition letter from U.S. Chamber of Commerce X 6/26/2026
H.R. 8870: BUILD America 250 Act Rep. Sam Graves BUILD America 250 Act: Provides long-term federal investment in surface transportation infrastructure, reforms project permitting to accelerate delivery, and includes measures to improve the long-term sustainability of the Highway Trust Fund. Signed onto coalition letter from U.S. Chamber of Commerce X 7/1/2026