Industry Change Order Bill Needs Governor Brown’s Signature Today
CAL SMACNA’s co-sponsored “Change Order Reform” legislation AB 626 (Chiu) is awaiting action by Governor Brown. He has until the end of September to sign or veto this bill.
Governor Brown Signs Change Order Reform Bill
Governor Brown signed CAL SMACNA co-sponsored legislation last week to reform how change orders are to be addressed by local public agencies. CAL SMACNA worked with NECA, MCA, UCON and others to get this bill written and signed into law.
Governor Brown Signs Title 24 HVAC Compliance Bill
Governor Brown signed CAL SMACNA supported legislation this week to level the real-world playing field for contractors and increase Title 24 compliance for HVAC sales, permitting, inspections, and installations in California.
‘Yes’ on Proposition 51 and ‘No’ on Proposition 53
CAL SMACNA’s Legislative Committee is strongly recommending to all contractor members and construction industry affiliates that they vote”YES” on Proposition 51 and vote “NO” on Proposition 53.
Local Minimum Wages and Paid Sick Leave Ordinances
The local wage document is intended to provide you with the most current information on these laws with links to the city websites for more detailed information.
Change Order Bill AB 1347 Passes State Assembly
Signatory GCs and subs advanced AB 1347 (Chiu) out of the State Assembly on a unanimous and bipartisan 76-0 vote.
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