May 24, 2023 – According to the California Construction and Industrial Materials Association, last week, Gov. Gavin Newsom issued broad proposals to expedite permitting for infrastructure projects. The package of reforms include an executive order and 11 legislative changes. The executive order, which takes effect immediately, creates an Infrastructure Strike Team for projects with significant challenges; a Task Force to assist with…
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Feds Fund Transportation, Add Flexibility
Jan. 5, 2023 – The California Construction and Industrial Minerals Association (CalCIMA) reports that with the President’s signature on the recently passed Omnibus Spending bill, it ensures that funds for the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) and Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) will go to state and local governments this year. In addition, the legislation adds an amendment from Sens. Alex…
Read MoreCalifornia Cash Infusion
Dec. 21, 2022 – According to the California Construction and Industrial Materials Association (CalCIMA), the California Transportation Commission approved about $1.9 billion in funds for roads, bridges, bikeways and walkways. The funds will be used to construct 93 bikeways and pathways with a focus on connecting communities, schools and parks in disadvantaged areas, as well numerous road and bridge improvements…
Read MoreCalCIMA Announces 2022 Excellence in Safety Awards Winners
The California Construction and Industrial Materials Association (CalCIMA) announced its 2022 Excellence in Safety Awards winners at its Education Conference in La Jolla, Calif. These awards acknowledge the exceptional work and contributions to safety in regard to leadership, innovation, commitment and impact beyond the plant.
Read MoreCalifornia Legislature Passes Carbon Reduction Bill
Sept. 8, 2022 – According to the California Construction and Industrial Materials Association (CalCIMA) as the California legislature concluded its 2021-22 session, it passed AB 2446, The California Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006, a bill to require carbon reductions in construction materials used in buildings and homes. AB 2446 designates the State Air Resources Board as the state agency charged with monitoring…
Read MoreCalifornia Releases 2019 Mineral Production Data
July 27, 2022 – According to the California Construction and Industrial Materials Association (CalCIMA), the California Non-Fuel Mineral Production 2019 report by the California Geological Survey shows that 111 million short tons of sand and gravel were produced in California in 2019, roughly comparable to the average since 2015. The report also says another 18 million short tons of other construction materials (rock,…
Read MoreCalifornia to Suspend Tax on Diesel
June 29, 2022 – Word from the California Construction and Industrial Materials Association (CalCIMA) is that Gov. Gavin Newsom, Senate President pro Tempore Toni G. Atkins (D-San Diego) and Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon (D-Lakewood) have reached an agreement for the 2022-2023 state budget. Within the agreement is a $17 billion inflation relief package and suspension of the state sales tax…
Read MoreCalCIMA Files Letters Regarding the Status of the Western Joshua Tree
Last week, the California Construction and Industrial Minerals Association (CalCIMA) filed legal, policy and coalition letters with the Fish and Game Commission regarding its upcoming meeting to consider whether to list the western Joshua tree as an endangered species or not. The letters review how scientific research shows the tree is abundant; is not threatened by climate change, wildfire or…
Read MoreCalifornia Recycling Bill Advances
April 22, 2022 – CalCIMA’s Construction Material Recycling Bill Passed its First Committee Without Opposition. CalCIMA’s Charley Rea and several member companies testified on behalf of Assemblymember Rudy Salas’ AB 2953 promoting increased recycling of construction materials in pavements at the local level. The legislation would both decrease pavement costs and carbon emissions for pavements statewide. As the Assemblyman pointed…
Read MoreCalCIMA Spring Thaw Focuses on Safety Advances
The California Construction and Industrial Materials Association (CalCIMA) recently held the first of two 2022 Spring Thaw Safety Conferences.
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