California Business Leaders Issue Statement on Governor Signing AB 98

The following joint statement was issued today by the California Chamber of Commerce, the California Retailers' Association, the California Restaurant Association and the California Apartment Association following Governor Gavin Newsom's signature on AB 98 (J. Carrillo; D-Palmdale):

"California's goods movement industry employs more than 1 million Californians and supports billions of dollars of economic activity each year.

"Governor Newsom's decision to sign AB 98 provides a sensible path forward, ensuring that businesses can operate and expand while continuing to protect citizens who live and work near necessary logistics facilities.

"AB 98 is a compromise that avoids the negative economic and environmental impacts that would arise from much more stringent and unworkable legislation while still addressing community concerns. While any bill of this magnitude is expected to have future clean up, the bill will help maintain California's position as a leader in both economic innovation and environmental stewardship."