The OCBC Policy Newsroom serves as a central hub for members and stakeholders to stay informed on key legislative and regulatory developments affecting Orange County’s business community. The newsroom provides timely updates on priority bills, OCBC advocacy efforts, coalition activities and policy outcomes.
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.
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...
Orange County Business Council (OCBC), opposes SB 1075 (Reyes), which would impose significant new constraints on local land use decision-making and create substantial uncertainty for businesses, infrastructure projects and economic development across California. At a high level, SB 1075 requires...
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Vice President, Government Affairs
Orange County Business Council
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awalsh@ocbc.org
Manager, Government Affairs
Orange County Business Council
949.476.2242 ext. 208
palvarez@ocbc.org
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