To foster Orange County’s economic growth, Orange County Business Council’s Government Affairs team advocates on behalf of its members locally, in Sacramento and in Washington, D.C. By monitoring and regularly taking positions on legislation centered on its core initiatives—Economic Development, Housing, Infrastructure and Workforce—OCBC fosters pro-business outcomes.
The Government Affairs team also leads advocacy trips to Sacramento, hosts monthly committee meetings with appointed and elected officials, and publishes resources such as OCBC’s Legislative Action Guide and annual Legislative Scorecard.
OCBC regularly takes positions on legislation. The Government Affairs Committee provides public policy direction and oversees the Council’s state and federal legislation programs.
OCBC’s Government Affairs team monitors legislation that impacts the following sectors in Orange County.
OCBC’s Government Affairs team publishes legislative resources.
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.
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...
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.
OCBC regularly takes positions on legislation. The Government Affairs Committee provides public policy direction and oversees the Council’s state and federal legislative programs.
Cathi Killian, Disneyland Resort
Steve Finnegan, Automobile Club of Southern California
Larry Labrado, Disneyland Resort
Amanda Walsh, Vice President, Government Affairs, awalsh@ocbc.org
Paulina Alvarez, Manager, Government Affairs, palvarez@ocbc.org
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Participation in OCBC Committees is a benefit for OCBC investors and invited guests only. To receive email invitations to Government Affairs Committee meetings, contact palvarez@ocbc.org.
For a calendar of all upcoming committee meetings, click here
The Policy Guide of the Orange County Business Council highlights key issues facing businesses and features solution-oriented actions to support a growing economy in Orange County. Detailed positions and specific priorities are further discussed in the 2025-2026 OCBC Legislative Action Guide approved by the OCBC Board of Directors.
Every two years, Orange County Business Council publishes a Legislative Action Guide that outlines the organization’s policy positions on issues ranging from transportation, to water supply, to economic development. The guide serves as OCBC’s road map for legislative activities in Sacramento and Washington, D.C., and offers direction for the Business Council’s advocacy activities.
Each year, Orange County Business Council measures and compares how well Orange County’s state elected leaders aligned with OCBC’s policy priorities measured against the Business Council’s four core initiatives—economic development, housing, infrastructure and workforce.
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The awards honor outstanding local agencies, leaders, programs and public-private partnerships that cut through red tape and encourage jobs and economic growth in Orange County.
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Vice President, Government Affairs
Orange County Business Council
949.476.2242 ext. 215
awalsh@ocbc.org
Manager, Government Affairs
Orange County Business Council
949.476.2242 ext. 208
palvarez@ocbc.org
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