Legislative Updates

OCBC’s Government Affairs team monitors legislation that impacts the following sectors in Orange County.

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SB 1359 (Stern), OCBC Opposes

April 13, 2026

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

April 13, 2026

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

April 9, 2026

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.

Contact

Amanda Walsh

Vice President, Government Affairs
Orange County Business Council
949.476.2242 ext. 215
[email protected]

Paulina Alvarez

Manager, Government Affairs
Orange County Business Council
949.476.2242 ext. 208
[email protected]