Government Affairs Committee

The full agenda packet can be viewed here.

1. Welcome
The Chamber's government affairs committee consists of nine Chamber members appointed and empowered by the board of directors to review and analyze all legislation, ordinances, and regulations that may affect our members. Meetings are open to all members to attend and participate, but motions may only be made and voted upon by the nine committee members. Any motions approved by the committee will move to the Chamber's executive committee and board of directors for final ratification.
 
2. Elected officials and staff

• Josh Kurpies (Assembly Member Richard Bloom)

• Liliana Pond or Rad Nowroozi (Senator Ben Allen)

• Aurelia Friedman (Congressman Ted Lieu)

• Zac Gaidzik (Supervisor Sheila Kuehl)

• Stephanie Venegas (City of Santa Monica)

3. Discussion item: CARE Court (SB 1338 & AB 2830) - court-mandated care plans for high need individuals experiencing homelessness, schizophrenia spectrum or psychotic disorder
Presenter: Aditi Shakkarwar, Assemblymember Richard Bloom

4. Action item: Encourage City of Santa Monica to continue remote participation at City meetings
Requesting member: Nat Trives
Presentation: Nat Trives

5. Action item: Oppose AB 2926 – personal services contracts in the music industry
Requesting member: Universal Music Group
Presentation: TBD