Inland Empire Chamber Legislative Alliance
Mission Statement: The mission of the IECLA is to develop a consensus, speak with a common voice and serve as a public policy advocacy on issues that impact the business and economic climate of the IECLA chamber members and the general business communities they serve.
Recent News
May 13, 2011 - Monthly Meeting Report
Robbie Broedow representative from Senator Dutton’s office
provided information on SB 653, if passed the bill will change
California’s tax structure. The senate bill, proposed by
Democratic Senator Darrell Steinberg, will give new taxing
authority to local cities, counties and school districts. AB
998, proposed by Republican Assemblyman Mike Morrell, provides
that no vote may be taken in either house of the Legislature on
the Budget Bill or other bills providing for the appropriations
related to the Budge Bill, as defined in our California
Constitution, until such bills have been made available to the
public for three days in electronic form. SB 446, proposed by
Republican Senator Dutton and Coauthored by Democratic Senator
Negrete McLeod will enact legislation to establish the Ontario
International Airport Authority. This will require the transfer
and complete control to Ontario Airport from the City of Los
Angeles Airport Authority. SB 724, proposed by Republican
Senator Dutton, helps streamline the regulatory process. For
detailed information on Senate or Assembly bills refer to:
http://www.iecla.org/news.aspor for other Senate of Assembly
bills refer to: http://www.leginfo.ca.gov/bilinfo.html The IECLA
was unable to take a position due to absence of a quorum.
These are four more of the many Senate and Assembly Bills being
considered for votes in Sacramento. We encourage you to stay
informed bills can significantly impact your business. In
addition, many important issues will be coming to California
voters in June’s special elections. Write you representatives
tell them how you want them to vote. Once again refer to the
IECLA’s website under Current News to view the proper format on
writing Effective Lobby Letters. A big thanks to Jeff Fuller for
keeping our website current.
Membership Benefits
The organization represents over 100,000 businesses in the
Inland Empire that benefit from the IECLA’s representation.
Chamber members can promote the Alliance influence, of the local
business community, to sway the vote of Sacramento politicians
and make them accountable on voting records.
Recruiting and retention tool: All business owners in every
chamber of commerce must understand the coalition’s power that
influences political change. The results, whether a chamber
member or not, can be thousands of tax dollar savings.
Businesses can consider the chamber’s membership as a form of
insurance to help minimize taxes and bureaucracy.
Complete reliable access to current information on legislative
affairs.
The IECLA speaks in one powerful and common voice.
Politicians are highly motivated by votes; the IECLA is a
community of Issue-Interested voters.
Oversee that rules and regulations are minimized, to insure that
our local businesses retain a competitive edge.
Fight to maximize Federal and State funded programs for local
community projects.
Any interested Chambers may contact our President Bob Cable
www.cableairport.com
or Vice President, Nanette Peykani for additional information.
Get involved, support your local Chambers of Commerce, attend
Chamber meetings, participate in Chamber events, voice your
opinions and help us speak with one common voice.
IECLA members:
Chino Valley Chamber of Commerce
Fontana Chamber of Commerce
Highland Chamber of Commerce
Montclair Chamber of Commerce
Ontario Chamber of Commerce
Rialto Chamber of Commerce
Upland Chamber of Com
Direct link to the Inland Empire Chamber Legislative Alliance
