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MKP End of Session Update

On Saturday, August 31st, the California State Legislature adjourned for the year.
 
With the Legislature now adjourned, the focus shifts to the Governor’s office. Governor Gavin Newsom has until Monday, September 30th to act on the bills passed. If signed, most bills go into effect at the start of the new year, unless they have an urgency clause or specify otherwise.
Notably, the Legislature convenes in a two-year cycle and this year was the second year of the 2023-2024 Legislative session. The Legislature will reconvene on Thursday, January 2, 2025.

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Legislature Reaches Halfway Point of Session
 
Last Friday, May 24th, was the deadline to move bills out of their house of origin. This marks the halfway point of the session. The measures that advanced will now go through the legislative process in the second house. It should be noted that some of these proposals could be further amended/changed or even stall. Policy committee hearings are expected to ramp back up starting this week and through June, as the Legislature will take a month-long summer recess in July. 
 
Upon their return to Sacramento, the sprint to the finish line will begin.  The respective Appropriations committees face a fiscal deadline of August 16th to meet and report legislation to the Senate and Assembly floors.  Starting on August 19th, lawmakers will hold lengthy floor sessions to debate and pass measures to the Governor’s desk.  As a reminder, the deadline for each house to act on bills is August 31st, at which time the Legislature will adjourn for the year. September 30th is the last day for the Governor to sign or veto bills passed. Stay tuned…

ASAC Advocacy Update
We would like to thank Skip Daum of Capitol Communications Group for providing ASAC Members fabulous advocacy for almost 25 years.  Skip has always been a steady voice and provided immense guidance to the Government Relations Committee and ASAC Members, by providing California's trade contractor businesses the ability to realize many very important victories.  READ MORE

New California Construction Laws for 2023
The California Legislature introduced more than 4476 bills in 2021-2022 sessions, with 1726 coming in the second session, down from the 2750 in the first session. READ MORE
AB 2173 Signed Into Law - This Law makes 5% Retention Permanent
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Legislative Update - July 12, 2022 AB 2173 and CSLB - How ASAC is working for your business! READ MORE
New Fork Lift Regulations
Since the last Discussion Draft was released for the February 22, 2022 Public Workgroup, staff has developed a new working version of the draft regulatory language. The following is a bulleted summary of the changes that have been made. READ MORE
Legislative Update -July 6, 2022 - ASAC Legislative Call to Action - Tell Governor Newsom to Sign the 5% Retention Cap Bill (AB2173) Today! READ MORE
ASAC Bill Status Report - July 5, 2022  - ASAC Changes P​osition to Neutral for AB 902 READ MORE
Courtesy Notice -  Business Environmental Coalition READ MORE

Why ASA?

​WHY JOIN?
Local Benefits:
  • Advocacy – Keep up and have a voice on legislative initiatives and judicial precedent that affect your business.
  • Educational Opportunities - Various Seminars/Webinars for you and your staff.
  • Networking Events – Local Chapter events related to the construction industry.
 
National Benefits:
  • Model Docs - Contract Clauses, Negotiations, Short Forms, Bid Proposals, Project Insurance, Retainage, Contingent Payment, Reservation of Rights, Project Management and more!
  • Government Advocacy - Washington, D.C. Legislators and other decision-makers hear your point-of-view on issues affecting business conditions for subcontractors.
  • Benefit Service Discounts - American Express, ASAdvantage Health Plan, Batteries Plus Bulbs, ConsensusDocs, eSUB, Home Depot, Hotel Engine, Office Depot, Priceline, Sherwin-Williams, Staples Business Advantage, UPS, Verizon Wireless and more!
  • National Conference - SUBExcel join us for our annual event at a first class location, top speakers, industry education and more!
  • Business Trends and News - Contractors Compass and weekly emails.
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ADVOCACY

​ASA of California is the united voice dedicated to improving the business environment in the construction industry, representing subcontractors and material suppliers before all branches (executive, legislative, judicial) and levels (federal, state, local) of government, in collaboration with organizations representing other parts of the construction industry, to the news media, and others.

MEMBERSHIP

​Any person, firm or corporation in the normal course of business that furnishes subcontract labor and/or materials to the construction industry or provides a service to such subcontractors or material suppliers is eligible for regular membership in the association

EDUCATION

​ASA of California offers subcontractor - tailored events and education including Members-only educational resources ranging from model contract language to risk management and marketing tools. We also offer in-person and distance-learning educational events open to members and nonmembers.
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