Government Affairs

The Imperial Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce is passionate about legislative advocacy for business. We believe in transparency and share any letters of support or opposition that we send. The Government Affairs committee works with CalChambers and various other organizations to support or oppose legislation that affects our business community and the Imperial Valley.

The committee also hosts four (4) Legislative Day events that highlight legislation from Federal, State & local governments as well as community updates from the IID, CalTrans, Imperial County Board of Supervisors & Lithium Valley. If there is legislation that potentially affects your business, please feel free to reach out via email.

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Chairperson - Sher Cowie

Prince and Associates

Vice-Chair - Deborah McGarry

SoCalGas

Elected Official Contacts

Congressman Dr. Raul Ruiz

Senator Steve Padilla

Assemblymember Jeff Gonzalez

Local Elected Official Contacts

El Centro City Council

Imperial City Council

Westmorland City Council

IVRCC is The Voice FOR Business

IVRCC ADVOCACY

Date of Letter	Oppose/Support	Item	Letter Sent To:	In Coordination With:	Topic
4/12/2023	SUPPORT	SB 881	Senator Alvarado-Gil	CalChambers	Paid Sick Days: Accrual and Use Support
3/29/2023	OPPOSE	AB 1156	Assemblymember Bonta	CalChambers	Workers' Compensation: Hospital Employees
3/17/2023	OPPOSE	AB 524	Assemblymember Wicks	CalChambers	Discrimination: Family Caregiver Status
3/16/2023	SUPPORT	SB 592	Senator Newman	CalChamber	Labor Standards Information and Enforcement
9/2/2022	OPPOSE	SB 1162	Senator Limon	Cal Chambers	Contractor Pay
8/26/2022	SUPPORT	AB 1102	Assembly Member Cooley	Cal Chambers	Ban on information collection
8/24/2022	OPPOSE	AB 2133	Assembly Member Quirk	Cal Chambers	Green House Gas Reduction Acceleration
8/19/2022	SUPPORT	AB 1951	Assembly Member Grayson	Cal Chambers	State General Fund Sales & Use Tax
7/29/2022	SUPPORT	AB 2164	Assembly Member Lee	Cal Chambers	Disability Access & Education Revolving Fund
5/9/2022	OPPOSE	AB 2106	Assembly Member Rivas	Cal Chambers	Storm Water Discharges
6/15/2022	OPPOSE	SB 213	Senator Cortese	Cal Chambers	Workers Compensation
4/11/2022	OPPOSE	AB 2932	Assembly Member Low	Cal Chambers	4 Day Workweek

IVRCC Business Update: California DOJ Launches New Affordability Response Team

The Imperial Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce is committed to keeping our members informed of developments that may impact California businesses and consumers. California Attorney General Rob Bonta recently announced the launch of the California Department of Justice's new Affordability Response Team, an initiative focused on addressing unlawful practices that may contribute to rising costs across the state. As additional information becomes available, businesses are encou

Advocacy Updates

IVRCC Supports Regional Voter Education Efforts Ahead of June 2nd Election Day

The Imperial Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce (IVRCC) was proud to collaborate with the Coalition of Labor, Agriculture & Business (COLAB) and the Brawley Chamber of Commerce in supporting a series of Primary Election Candidate Forums aimed at educating voters and encouraging civic participation throughout Imperial Valley. Over the course of several forums held during May, candidates seeking local and state offices were provided an opportunity to share their perspectives,

Governmental Affairs

IVRCC Business Update: Federal Court Invalidates Recent Tariff Measures

The Imperial Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce is committed to keeping our business community informed on developments that may impact commerce, affordability, and economic activity across our region and beyond. Below is a recent communication shared by the Office of California Attorney General Rob Bonta regarding a federal court ruling involving recent tariff measures and their impact on businesses and consumers nationwide. - According to the Office of the Attorney General

Advocacy Updates