L.A. Area Chamber Responds to Governor's Veto of SB 799
October 2, 2023 10:00 am
by L.A. Area Chamber
LOS ANGELES (Oct. 2, 2023) — The Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce issued the following statement after California Governor Gavin Newsom vetoed Senate Bill 799:
“Governor Newsom responded with responsible legislative action by vetoing Senate Bill 799. This legislation could have had devasting impacts on the already burdened Unemployment Insurance Fund and significantly increased costs for all employers,” stated Maria S. Salinas, President and CEO of the Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce.
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The Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce represents the interests of a broad spectrum of organizations across the private, non-profit, academic, and public sectors, including the business community, job creators, and innovators in the Los Angeles region. Our mission is to design and advance opportunities and solutions for a thriving regional economy that is inclusive and globally competitive. As the oldest and largest business association in the region, the Chamber has a long-standing history of convening business leaders, communities, and policy makers to promote a vibrant economy. The Chamber’s vision is A Thriving Region for All.