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From Wallet to Phone: The Future of Identification
The California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) has launched a new pilot program allowing Californians to download a free and secure digital ID.The DMV hosted a webinar to help CAPA members understand how to use the digital ID from both a consumer and business perspective. Topics covered include: Online login…
Celebrating Two Decades of CAPA – Thank You SeaWorld San Diego/United Parks & Resorts and Belmont Park
Thank you to our generous members, SeaWorld San Diego/United Parks & Resorts and Belmont Park, for graciously hosting our 2024 General Membership Meeting. For two decades, CAPA has been the united voice for California’s attractions industry to ensure our state remains a global destination for unforgettable experiences. Earlier this week,…
Regular Session Bill Signing Ends
Today, Governor Gavin Newsom met the state Constitutional deadline to act upon nearly 1,200 bills that crossed his desk during this regular legislative session. However, lawmakers are still in Sacramento, with an Assembly floor session scheduled for tomorrow for a special session of the Legislature regarding gas prices. The Governor…
Legislative Year Officially Ends, But Governor Wants to Keep Lawmakers at the Capitol
The Legislature wrapped up its work for the year Saturday at the State Capitol by sending hundreds of bills to the Governor for consideration. The Governor has until September 30 to act upon this last flurry of bills. Governor Newsom called a special session of the Legislature regarding gas prices.…
Employer Lawsuit Reform Package Signed by Governor
Governor Gavin Newsom today signed a CAPA-supported package that reforms the Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA). This California-only law allows employees to file class action-style lawsuits against employers for even minor Labor Code violations, such as a typographical error on a paycheck. AB 2288 and SB 92 (both supported by…
Hidden Fee Law Takes Effect Monday, Gov. Signs Bill Clarifying Gratuity Does Not Apply
California’s new hidden fees law, SB 478, takes effect Monday, July 1, 2024. This new law makes it illegal for businesses to advertise or list a price for a good or service that does not include all required fees or charges other than food service gratuities, certain government taxes, and…
Governor Signs Minimum Wage Exemption for Hotels & Theme Parks
Gov. Newsom tonight signed into law a bill that exempts theme parks and hotels from the law that will require a $20 minimum wage at fast food chain restaurants with more than 60 locations nationwide beginning April 1, 2024. The law, which took effect immediately upon the Governor’s signature, also exempts airports,…