Why It Matters

Know Who Represents Your Business

Roofing contractors are directly affected by decisions made by the California Legislature and state regulatory agencies. Knowing your elected representatives gives you a direct way to communicate how proposed laws and policies may affect your company, employees and customers.

You do not need to be a policy expert to participate. A short, clear message from a business owner or industry professional can help legislators understand how an issue may play out in the real world.

Find Your California Legislators

Enter your address to identify your California State Assemblymember and State Senator.

How a Bill Becomes Law in California

California’s legislative process can be difficult to follow if you do not work with it every day. RCAC’s guide explains the major steps a bill goes through, from introduction and committee hearings to votes by the Legislature and action by the Governor.

Understand the Language of Legislation

Terms such as amendment, appropriations, concurrence, enrolled bill and urgency clause can make legislative information harder to understand than it needs to be.

RCAC’s legislative glossary provides plain-language definitions of commonly used terms so members can more easily follow bills, hearings and legislative updates.

Legislative Glossary

Keep this reference handy when reviewing California legislative information.