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State Budget Concerns:

The IECLA strongly supports state funding for local Redevelopment Agencies. Individual cities are closer to knowing which imporovements are vital and needed for the business community. Please call and write to your local state legislators to show your support for these dollars in the California budget.

Legislation To Be Wary Of:

SB653 - An act to amend Sections 17041.5, 30111, and 32010 of, to add Section 17041.6 to, and to add Chapter 3.53 (commencing with Section 7289), Chapter 3.54 (commencing with Section 7289.10), Chapter 3.55 (commencing with Section 7289.20), Chapter 3.56 (commencing with Section 7289.30), Chapter 3.57 (commencing with Section 7289.40), and Chapter 3.58 (commencing with Section 7289.50), to Part 1.7 of Division 2 of, the Revenue and Taxation Code, relating to local taxation, and making an appropriation therefor. (Steinberg - D)

The name itself should tell you to not support it, but the impact of making local governments, school districts and other smaller government units to more easily impose taxes is a business killer on it's face.

SB653 Text

Legislation Working In The Right Direction:

AB998 Bill Text

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