www.calodging.com January/February 2023 21 If the second chamber approves the bill as received, without any amendments, it will then be sent to the governor for signature or veto. If the second chamber has made changes, then it goes back to the house of origin for a “Concurrence” vote, where the original chamber will vote on whether to approve the changes made in the other house. If the house of origin refuses to concur in the amendments made by the other house, then a special committee known as “conference committee,” made up of members of both chambers, will gather in an attempt to align the language between the two versions. If they can do so, the bill goes back to each chamber for an up-or-down vote, and if it passes, goes to the governor. If the governor signs the bill or allows the signature period to lapse without signing the bill, it becomes law. If the governor vetoes the bill, it is sent back to the legislature, which can vote to override the veto with a 2/3 vote in each chamber. Otherwise, the bill does not become law. The Governor’s office is the last opportunity for interested parties to speak out for, or against, the bill in order to persuade the governor to sign or veto the measure, although if a bill remains controversial enough at this point that the governor is undecided, it will take a great deal of effort to overcome the opposing side. So, at this point, you may wonder—what role can you play in shaping California legislation? Well, as noted above, CHLA often calls on hotels to voice their support or opposition to good or bad bills, respectively. These calls to action can appear at nearly any point in the legislative process and are sent out when conditions are best suited to moving the needle in the right direction. In addition to participating in our calls to action, CHLA invites hoteliers from across the state to join our Legislative Action Summit every March. This summit draws veteran advocates and new hoteliers alike and provides hoteliers with the inside scoop on legislation, as well as the opportunity to engage directly with legislators and demonstrate the unity within our industry. To learn more about the 2023 Legislative Action Summit, click here.
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