This section provides information and updates on California state and local legislation. Our objective is to provide a comprehensive, non-partisan government review process which contributes to the creation of a favorable business climate. The Pleasanton Chamber of Commerce brings together all sectors of the business community to create one voice for business. We handle the political issues facing business in general and free up precious resources so that each individual business or sector can concentrate on the concerns specific to that industry. The Chamber maintains relationships with elected officials, providing them with critical information on business issues.
Advocacy also includes lobbying efforts at the state, county, and local levels.
Renewed efforts to increase the minimum wage are expected at both the state and federal levels. In fact, a new annual employer health benefits tracking survey released by the Kaiser Family Foundation and the Health Research and Educational Trust reveals that health premiums are increasing. The survey found that health insurance premiums increased 4.8 percent from spring 1998 to spring 1999. Small business experienced even higher increases of 6.9 percent. The smallest firms, those with 3-9 workers, reported the highest increase in premiums, 9.2 percent.