NFIB looking for small business advocates ahead of next year’s legislative session

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) is seeking small business owners to act as advocates in the state of California as a new legislative seasons kicks off in 2025. 

“California is a national leader in having the highest taxes and most regulations of any state in the union,” an NFIB press release says. “More of each is expected to be attempted in the 2025-2026 session of the California State Legislature—unless small business owners successfully harness their collective power to say, ‘No More!’”

NFIB says legislation expected to be introduced during the 2025-2026 season in California includes: 

• • “Higher and higher industry-specific minimum-wage rates cut in back-room deals under the shroud of non-disclosure agreements.
  • “Increased payroll taxes now that the Legislative Analyst’s Office is recommending raising the unemployment insurance taxable wage base on which they are calculated from an employee’s first $7,000 in wages to $46,800.
  • “Additional reasons for more paid leave and an expanded definition of who a family member can be.”

NFIB California’s Advocacy Program is made up of advocate members who are asked to hold a number of roles including testifying at legislative hearings involving small business issues, the release says. Advocates also could host lawmakers for a tour of their business operations, provide quotes to media, and assist in implementing the political strategy for elections including recruitment, endorsements, fundraising, and other grassroots efforts. 

Advocates also have an opportunity to help shape questions for state ballots, the release says. 

“Nothing commands the attention of politicians better than hearing directly from a small-business owner,” the release says. “Serving as an NFIB California Advocate opens the doors of legislative offices.” 

Anyone interested in being an advocate should contact NFIB Grassroots Manager Taylor Criddle at Taylor.Criddle@nfib.org 

NFIB also provides an NFIB Engage app for small businesses. The app provides alerts about national and local legislative issues of interest to small businesses. It also includes information small businesses need to contact elected officials about key issues.

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