California Politics and Industry News
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.
Senate Business and Professions Committee Discuss Berkeley Balcony Collapse
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.
11th Day at the Capitol was a Huge Success!
CAL SMACNA’s 11th Annual Day at the Capitol held February 8th and 9th, 2016 in Sacramento was a huge success. Fifty-four members and children attended and went to 63 legislative appointments educating California’s elected officials on three important industry issues.
CA Treasurer Backs Commercial Energy Financing for HVAC Efficiency
CA Treasurer Backs Commercial Energy Financing for HVAC Efficiency
T24 NEWS — Energy Commission to Conduct Workshop on Mandatory Acceptance Test Technician Requirement
CEC Staff will conduct a public workshop in Sacramento on February 29, 2016 to hear industry concerns and gather relevant information regarding the geographic coverage of acceptance test technicians (ATTs) across California.
DIR Suspends Enforcement of eCPR Requirement
DIR suspends enforcement of eCPR requirement: enforcement of the eCPR requirement is hereby temporarily stayed pending outreach.
Governor Brown Delivers 2016 State of the State Address
Warning of the next inevitable recession and the “zigzag of spend-cut-spend” budgeting, Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. delivered his annual State of the State address.
T24 News — Energy Commission Conditionally Approves NEBB as an ATTCP
The California Energy Commission (CEC) voted 5-0 to conditionally approve NEBB as an Acceptance Test Technician Certification Provider.
Energy Commission Issues Clarification on Verification of Outside-Airflow Measurement Procedure
The California Energy Commission issued a clarification today on the procedure to be used in verifying outside-airflow measurements when using an exhaust fan with an inlet damper.
AB 1347 (Chiu) Passes Senate Judiciary Committee
Change order reform legislation AB 1347 (Chiu) was passed out of Senate Judiciary Committee today on a 7-0 vote. This bill will require public agencies to respond to payment demands by the general contractor for extra work performed within a time limited structure.