Welcome to the 
Governmental Relations and Advocacy Site

Arnie Corlin
Chair, governmental relations and advocacy

As chair of the committee and your advocate, my goal is to assist business owners in the very challenging, regulated, and over taxed climate of California and Los Angeles.
With your involvement, we plan to educate and empower our members to advocate for all of our benefits on legislation and issues which affect us at the local, state, and federal level. Learn More.
Arnie Corlin is President of Peelian Consulting, a Community Based Public Safety and Telehealth Consulting Firm.
​310-308-4511 / [email protected]  ​
BizFed Pulse Poll 2024
BizFed's annual data-gathering project helps diagnose critical issues impacting business growth. This time around, BizFed is conducting the poll earlier in the year so that they can share findings with policymakers before pivotal points during the legislative session. ​Responses determine how they rank policy priorities and map out advocacy work for the year ahead.
*The poll is now closed and the results will be coming soon.
View the past 2023 BizFed Pulse Poll results here.
BizFed - 2023 Legislation Update
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Metro I-105 Walk AUdit

Arnie attended a walk audit on behalf of LASCC, regarding concerns with the 105 freeway express lanes. The audit included taking a ride with other community member, accompanied by Metro staff starting from Avalon Station. The walk included discussions regarding issues with traffic, noise, and crime around the perimeter of the station. 
If you would like to provide feedback regarding the I-105 express lanes, take the survey here.
Legislation that will harm all businesses,
especially mom and pops working to grow and build generational wealth.
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LA City Councilmember Hugo Soto-Martinez doubles down on policy to reduce affordable housing and local ownership, forcing local mom and pop generational wealth out of Los Angeles, and encouraging corporate takeover of housing.
​Listen Here
2023 Greater Los Angeles Homeless Count - Los Angeles County
Data concluded there are over 75,518 homeless individuals. See the full data here
U.S. Job Growth Revised Downward by 818,000
2024 BizFed Sacramento Days
It's power in numbers. LASCC teams up with nearly 100 business leaders to advocate on our behalf. Learn More

California's 2024-2025 budget

Currently, the Governor's proposed budget for 2024 is $291.5 Billion. California's budget for 2023 was $231 billion.
Click Here to learn more.
Governor Newsom believes California's budget deficit is projected to be $73 billion,
​while many of us believe it's more towards $140 billion.

2024 CA Legislative Calendar

Legislative Calendar (PDF): Click Here - Legislative Calendar (IC): Click Here
Today's Meeting Schedule: Click Here
UPCOMING DEADLINES
  • Nov. 5 General Election.
  • Nov. 30 Adjournment Sine Die at midnight.
  • Dec. 2 12 Noon convening of the 2025-26 Regular Session.
  • Jan. 1 Statutes take effect.
Learn how to use this site and help advocate for your community!
Open to members and nonmembers. Learn more
Learn how the proposed 105 FasTrak lanes are another "advancement" of the 105 freeway created to separate the South LA area from other communities when it comes to jobs, housing, and economic opportunity. We have created a presentation to show how Metro and Caltrans are preparing to bypass the South LA community once again. Learn More​
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HEALTH CARE
​​AB-236 Health care coverage: provider directories (2023-2024) 
  • Seeks to continuously improve the accuracy of health care coverage directories from 60% accurate on January 1, 2024 to 95% accurate on or before January 1, 2027. Learn More
Click here for more Healthcare items
housing & land use
​ Repeal the Death Tax Act (RDTA)
  • ​​Restores Proposition 58 and Proposition 193 to the state constitution, restoring the ability of parents to transfer property to their children upon death, without triggering a reassessment and increase in property taxes. Learn More
Los Angeles: Land Use and Replacement Housing Requirements
  • ​Enhanced voucher program for unhoused Angelenos. Learn More
​ Click here for more Housing & Land Use items
jobs & the economy
​ SB-581 Third-party litigation financing (2023-2024)
  • Creates transparency and accountability for companies that engage in third party litigation financing (TPLF), that lends money to injured plaintiffs in order for them to charge exorbitant interest rates and fees.  Learn More
​ Advance Air Mobility Initiative
  • Support the development of electric air taxi services. Learn More
Click here for more Jobs & The Economy items
Energy & environment
SCAQMD: Boiler Electrification
  • SCAQMD is considering a phase out of all natural gas boilers and water heaters for small and large businesses and multifamily units starting 2029.  Learn More
​​​ Click here for Energy & Environment items
public safety
AB-2943 Crimes: shoplifting (2023-2024)
  • Places greater emphasis on stopping retail theft crime. Learn More
​Click here for more Public Safety items
EDUCATION
SB-767 Elementary Education: Kindergarten (2023-2024)
  • 2024-2025 school year would require a child to have completed one year of kindergarten before that child may be admitted to the first grade at a public elementary school. Learn More
​​ ​ Click here for more Education items
Research legislation, elected officials, and their contact information. Watch hearings live. 
Learn About Legislation & Representatives
  • ​Change or recommend new legislation
  • Report political & government corruption
  • Are you interested in running for office or know anyone that may?
  • Click here to learn how much your government employees and politicians make through Transparent California.