On Saturday, August 31, 2024—during the final minutes of the state legislative session—Assembly Bill 98 was narrowly and controversially passed by both legislative chambers. Now, the bill sits on Governor Newsom’s desk, awaiting action.
NAIOP Inland Empire calls on our Members and allies in the commercial real estate industry to take a stand. We need your help in urging Governor Newsom to veto Assembly Bill 98. This bill has far-reaching implications for our industry, and your voice can make a difference.
Please reference the linked business coalition letter and personalize it to highlight how AB 98 will impact your company and our region. Also, be sure to review the below guidelines when writing your letter. Let’s unite in this effort and ensure the Governor hears our collective concerns loud and clear!
Business Coalition Letter: https://lnkd.in/dctK3zpB
Bill Text: https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billNavClient.xhtml?bill_id=202320240AB98
Guidelines When Writing Your Veto Letter:
- Ensure that your letter is addressed to the Governor (“Dear Governor Newsom”) with a subject line requesting a veto of a single bill.
- Your company’s veto letter should be written on company letterhead and limited to one page.
- Please email your company’s veto letter to the Governor’s Office by 3:00 pm on Friday, 09/06.
- NOTE: The Governor’s Office requires an electronic (PDF) copy of the letter, emailed to its Legislative Unit Inbox at Leg.Unit@gov.ca.gov
- Do not attach additional documents to your letter; only send the Governor’s Office a request for a veto.
- Ensure that your letter is addressed to the Governor (“Dear Governor Newsom”) with a subject line requesting a veto of a single bill.