California Politics and Industry News
Early Peek and Comment on Energy Commission’s NEW HVAC Title 24 Code Changes for 2019
The California Energy Commission is wrapping up informal workshops on new HVAC code change proposals. These proposals are now available on CAL SMACNA’s website.
TAKE ACTION TODAY- Help Support the Allowable Use of Flexible Duct for Final Connections to Air Outlets
TAKE ACTION TODAY- Help Support the Allowable Use of Flexible Duct for Final Connections to Air Outlets.
$3B in Affordable Housing Bonds to Voters in 2018?
In response to California’s affordable housing crisis, two bills are advancing in the Legislature that would provide public funding and a streamlined process for approval of multi-family housing developments: SB 3 (Beall) and SB 35 (Wiener).
CSLB Announces New Fee Schedule
CSLB operations are funded entirely by license fees, and today, a combination of increased costs and a seven-percent reduction in the number of licenses necessitates that CSLB raise various fees by approximately 10 percent.
When Will the Energy Commission’s Mechanical Acceptance Test Technician Requirements Begin?
Despite several persistent rumors, CAL SMACNA has officially confirmed that the California Energy Commission (CEC) will NOT initiate the requirement for mechanical acceptance testing to be performed by certified Acceptance Test Technicians (ATT).
Governor Brown Signs Bill to Extend California’s 5% Retention Law for Public Works to 2023
CAL SMACNA is very pleased to report that our co-sponsored bill AB 92 (Bonta) to extend the 5% retention cap in the Public Contract Code was signed today by Governor Brown.
Introduction of the SMART Heroes Program
SMACNA’s Vincent R. Sandusky, and SMART General President, Joseph Sellers Jr., introduced the SMART Heroes Program.
Governor Signs AB 1793 (Holden) Protecting Contractors from Unfair Disgorgement of Funds During Accidental CSLB License Lapse
On Tuesday, August 30th, Governor Brown signed CAL SMACNA supported legislation to help protect contractors from unfair disgorgement of funds in the event of a license lapse at the Contractors State License Board (CSLB).
Industry Change Order Bill Needs Governor Brown’s Signature Today
CAL SMACNA’s co-sponsored “Change Order Reform” legislation AB 626 (Chiu) is awaiting action by Governor Brown. He has until the end of September to sign or veto this bill.
Governor Brown Signs Change Order Reform Bill
Governor Brown signed CAL SMACNA co-sponsored legislation last week to reform how change orders are to be addressed by local public agencies. CAL SMACNA worked with NECA, MCA, UCON and others to get this bill written and signed into law.
Governor Brown Signs Title 24 HVAC Compliance Bill
Governor Brown signed CAL SMACNA supported legislation this week to level the real-world playing field for contractors and increase Title 24 compliance for HVAC sales, permitting, inspections, and installations in California.
‘Yes’ on Proposition 51 and ‘No’ on Proposition 53
CAL SMACNA’s Legislative Committee is strongly recommending to all contractor members and construction industry affiliates that they vote”YES” on Proposition 51 and vote “NO” on Proposition 53.
Local Minimum Wages and Paid Sick Leave Ordinances
The local wage document is intended to provide you with the most current information on these laws with links to the city websites for more detailed information.
Change Order Bill AB 1347 Passes State Assembly
Signatory GCs and subs advanced AB 1347 (Chiu) out of the State Assembly on a unanimous and bipartisan 76-0 vote.
Senate Business and Professions Committee Discuss Berkeley Balcony Collapse
The tragic balcony collapse in Berkeley that killed six students and injured seven others last June was the subject of inquiry in the State Capitol by the members of the Senate Business & Professions Committee yesterday.