OCBC Removes Position on AB 2059 Following Amendments
The Orange County Business Council (OCBC) is removing its position on AB 2059 (Wilson) following recent amendments that substantially narrowed the scope of the bill.
OCBC 2027 Sacramento Advocacy Trip Sponsor Opportunities
OCBC 2027 Sacramento Advocacy Trip Sponsor Opportunities Trip Dates: April 6-7, 2027 Additional Event Details Sponsor Opportunities Coming Soon Thank you sponsors! Title Sponsor OC Legislative Reception & Dinner Sponsor Lunch Briefing Sponsors Breakfast Sponsor Issue Sponsors Contact Lauren Martin Vice President, Events & Special ProjectsOrange County Business Council949.476.2242 ext. 241lmartin@ocbc.org
OCBC 2027 Sacramento Advocacy Trip
April 6-7, 2027
Event details coming soon.
AB 1790 (Connolly), OCBC OPPOSE, Passed Out of Assembly Revenue and Taxation Committee
Orange County Business Council remains opposed to AB 1790 (Connolly), legislation that would repeal California’s longstanding water’s-edge election and move the state toward mandatory worldwide combined reporting for multinational corporations. On April 27, the bill advanced out of the Assembly Revenue and Taxation Committee on a 4-2 vote and now heads to the Assembly Appropriations Committee.
OCBC 2027 Annual Dinner and Installation of the Board of Directors
February 11, 2027
Event details coming soon.
OCBC, AT&T Collaborate to Provide 60 Laptops to Orange County Students
Garden Grove, CA (April 29, 2026) — Dozens of Orange County students will gain critical access to technology this spring through a collaboration between Orange County Business Council (OCBC) and AT&T.
SB 1359 (Stern), OCBC OPPOSES
Orange County Business Council (OCBC) opposes SB 1359 (Stern), which would significantly alter the state’s approach to natural gas service obligations and accelerate electrification policies in ways that raise concerns for energy reliability, affordability and regulatory certainty across California.
AB 2059 (Wilson), OCBC SUPPORT IF AMENDED
Orange County Business Council (OCBC) supports AB 2059 (Wilson) if amended, which seeks to establish greater clarity and cost certainty in how vehicle miles traveled (VMT) mitigation is applied to transportation projects under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
AB 2418 (Gonzalez), OCBC SUPPORT
Orange County Business Council (OCBC) supports AB 2418 (Gonzalez), which would improve the efficiency, transparency and predictability of the nonresidential building permit process, supporting economic development and job creation across California.
AB 2170 (Boerner), OCBC OPPOSE
Orange County Business Council (OCBC), oppose AB 2170. While we appreciate the intent of AB 2170 to enhance community engagement and address environmental justice concerns, the bill would significantly expand the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) in ways that increase costs, delay projects, and create new barriers to economic investment. AB 2170 eliminates key CEQA exemptions and ministerial pathways for projects located on industrially zoned land within or near broadly defined “overburdened communities,” requiring full environmental review regardless of a project’s actual impacts. This approach removes important tools that have helped streamline approvals for infill development, operational improvements, and job creating investments.