by ogalvez@sdcaa.com
Yesterday, Governor Brown signed AB 341 (Chesbro), a bill opposed by SDCAA which establishes new solid waste recycling requirements for commercial and residential properties. SDCAA had negotiated less rigid and more reasonable standards earlier in the year which were amended into another bill, AB 818 (Blumenfield). SDCAA ended up with a neutral position on AB 818. The objectionable provisions of AB 341 were added to the bill at the last minute and are at best unclear. We will soon be talking to the REALTORS®, which also opposed the bill, to determine how serious the bill is for respective members and whether or not improvements to the measure should be pursued next year.
Meanwhile, as of this writing, the Governor had not acted on another bill opposed by SDCAA. AB 22 (Mendoza) would restrict employers, including property owners, from using an individual’s credit history when considering the individual for employment. The Governor has until October 9 to sign or veto bills, including AB 22.