According to the California Construction and Industrial Materials Association (CalCIMA), as part of a deal in enacting the 2025-2026 fiscal year state budget, legislators and Gov. Gavin Newsome hammered out an agreement on permitting reforms to stimulate housing and manufacturing. Specifically, the legislation exempts and streamlines certain permitting provisions in the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) for infill housing and…
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California Studies Road Funding, Housing
April 2, 2025 – According to the California Construction and Industrial Materials Association (CalCIMA), Transportation California has released a new study on potentially viable funding tools to replace declining transportation funding from fuel excise taxes as Californians increasingly adopt more fuel efficient and zero-emission vehicles. The state and local communities face a $31.1 billion transportation funding shortfall over the next…
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 MoreCalifornia Governor Signs AB 2953 Recycling Bill
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed the California Construction And Industrial Materials Association (CalCIMA) sponsored recycling bill, AB 2953 (Salas), into law on Friday, Sept. 30. This bill requires local governments to adopt specifications for the use of recycled construction materials – road base, asphalt, and concrete – for road repair and construction. CalCIMA sponsored this bill to increase the recycling…
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 Announces Excellence in Safety Awards Winners
The California Construction and Industrial Materials Association (CalCIMA) announced its 2021 Excellence in Safety Awards winners. These awards acknowledge the exceptional work and contributions to safety in regard to leadership, innovation, commitment, and impact beyond the plant. “Safety has to be JOB #1 in our industry. We’re proud to prioritize the safety of our workers from training and tools, to…
Read MoreCalCIMA Announces Excellence in Safety Awards Winners
The California Construction and Industrial Materials Association (CalCIMA) announced its 2021 Excellence in Safety Awards winners. These awards acknowledge the exceptional work and contributions to safety in regard to leadership, innovation, commitment, and impact beyond the plant. “Safety has to be JOB #1 in our industry. We’re proud to prioritize the safety of our workers, from training and tools, to…
Read MoreState Association Leaders Look Ahead
What Will 2021 Look Like at The State Level? State Association Executives Have Plenty to Say About That. By Mark S. Kuhar
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