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Governor Brown Signs Change Order Reform Bill

Governor Brown Signs Change Order Reform Bill

by Emily Mills | Oct 17, 2016 | Politics and Industry News

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 Change Order Reform Bill

Governor Brown Signs Title 24 HVAC Compliance Bill

by Emily Mills | Oct 17, 2016 | Politics and Industry News

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.

Governor Brown Signs Change Order Reform Bill

‘Yes’ on Proposition 51 and ‘No’ on Proposition 53

by Emily Mills | Oct 17, 2016 | Politics and Industry News

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.

Governor Brown Signs Change Order Reform Bill

Local Minimum Wages and Paid Sick Leave Ordinances

by Emily Mills | Oct 17, 2016 | Politics and Industry News

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.

Governor Brown Signs Change Order Reform Bill

Change Order Bill AB 1347 Passes State Assembly

by Emily Mills | Jun 5, 2016 | Politics and Industry News

Signatory GCs and subs advanced AB 1347 (Chiu) out of the State Assembly on a unanimous and bipartisan 76-0 vote. 

Governor Brown Signs Change Order Reform Bill

Senate Business and Professions Committee Discuss Berkeley Balcony Collapse

by Emily Mills | Mar 11, 2016 | Politics and Industry News

The tragic balcony collapse in Berkeley that killed six students and injured seven others last June was the subject of inquiry in the State Capitol by the members of the Senate Business & Professions Committee yesterday. 

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