Public Policy Newsletter

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Governor Newsom Unveils 2020-21 Budget Proposal

January 23rd, 2020

Governor releases proposed budget; Announces plan for state generic drug label, consideration of foreign pricing

2019 in Review

December 18th, 2019

Learn more about our policy efforts in 2019 here.

Regional AffairsView All

South San Francisco Members: Join Us for a Roundtable Discussion with Your Mayor and City Manager

January 23rd, 2020

Click here for more information and to register.

Biocom’s Role in New Orange County Incubator

January 23rd, 2020

Learn more about our involvement here.

Biocom Supports $3B Redevelopment of San Diego Airport

January 23rd, 2020

For more information on the plan and Biocom’s support, click here.

Resolve to Join a Regional Facilities or EH&S Committee in 2020

January 23rd, 2020

Click here to learn more about our committees and how you can get involved.

Proposition E Would Limit Future Office Growth in San Francisco

January 23rd, 2020

Learn more about the ballot measure and its effects on the industry. Click here.

Join Our Bay Area Team!

December 18th, 2019

For more information and how to apply, click here.

San Francisco Linkage Fee Increase Passes with Negotiated Rate for Lab Space

December 18th, 2019

Biocom and our partners successfully negotiated a decrease in the proposed fee. To learn more, click here.

Biocom Proposals for Life Science Amenities, Banner District Head to San Diego City Council

December 18th, 2019

Greater flexibility will be allowed for the building of amenities and public banners will showcase our local life science industry. Read more here.

State AffairsView All

State Legislature Reconvenes After 3 Month Break

January 23rd, 2020

Legislation on state corporate income tax advances, new bills of interest to life science industry introduced.

Application Period Open for California Competes Tax Credit

January 23rd, 2020

For more information on the tax credit and how to submit your application, click here.

Governor Newsom Announces Healthy California for All Commission

December 19th, 2019

Click here for a brief summary of the Commission.

GO-Biz Hosting Webinars for Businesses Interested in Applying for $75 Million in Tax Credits

December 19th, 2019

Learn more about the income tax credit available to business. Click here.

2019 State Policy Review

December 18th, 2019

For a recap on what has happened this year on the state level, click here.

Great Discussion with the FDA Office of New Drugs

October 24th, 2019

Click here for a summary of the draft guidance and information on how to share feedback.

Deadline for State Law Requiring Women on Boards of Public Companies Fast Approaching

October 24th, 2019

Companies out of compliance 1/1/2020 face heavy fines, learn implications here.

State Ballot Initiative Efforts for 2020 Include CIRM Reauthorization, Privacy Rights Efforts, Revised Split Roll Tax

October 24th, 2019

For a brief summary of these proposals, click here.

Federal AffairsView All

Congress Approves USMCA Trade Deal

January 23rd, 2020

Click here to view a brief summary of the deal and its impact on the industry.

Opportunity to Provide Feedback on FDA’s Drug Importation Plan

January 23rd, 2020

For a summary of the plan and information on how you can share your concerns, click here.

Stay Informed with Biocom’s Regulatory & Reimbursement Resources

January 23rd, 2020

Click here to find ways you can stay up-to-date and engaged.

Congress Permanently Repeals Medical Device Tax, Funds Government

December 19th, 2019

Click here to learn what’s in the budget agreement, including medical device tax repeal, NIH funding increase, and biofuel tax credit extensions.

2019 Federal Policy Review

December 18th, 2019

For a recap on what has happened this year on a federal level, click here.

Senate Confirms Hahn as FDA Commissioner

December 18th, 2019

Click here to for more details on Hahn’s confirmation.

Biocom Condemns House Vote on H.R.3

December 18th, 2019

Click here to learn more about H.R.3 and its effect on the industry.

Registration is Open for Biocom 2020 Advocacy Fly-In to Washington DC

December 18th, 2019

For information on this year’s fly-in and to register, click here.