Public Policy Newsletter

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Join us for the 15th Annual Biocom, IFMA & ISPE Facilities Reception

October 24th, 2019

Click here to learn more about the event and to register.

Biocom Responds to Speaker Pelosi’s Drug Pricing Proposal

September 26th, 2019

Click here for a summary of the bill and what comes next.

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Recap: Life Science Roundtable with the Mayors of Fremont, Newark, Union City, and Milpitas

October 24th, 2019

Click here to view highlights of our October 1st luncheon.

LA Workshop Covers the Intricacies of Hazardous Waste Handling

October 24th, 2019

For a recap of the event and topics of discussion, click here.

San Diego Facilities Workshop: Title 24 Building Code Changes

October 24th, 2019

New rules go into effect January 1st. Join us to learn more.

Meet Your San Diego Regulatory Agencies and Inspectors on November 19th

October 24th, 2019

Click here for topics of discussion, attending agencies, and registration information.

Biocom to Host Annual Life Science Roundtable with San Diego Mayor Kevin Faulconer

October 24th, 2019

Our discussions with the Mayor include utility access and cost, land use, housing, and other city issues. For more information, click here.

Biocom Roundtable with Supervisor Fletcher Covers Transportation, Mental Health

October 24th, 2019

The Supervisor joined us on October 21st to review his priorities and talk with members. Read a summary of the discussion here

New Law Means Changes to San Diego’s Air Pollution Control District Governing Board

October 24th, 2019

The board will include representatives from regional cities and members of the public. For a summary of changes, click here.

Supervisor Haney Proposes Increase to San Francisco Jobs Housing Linkage Fee

October 24th, 2019

For a breakdown of the fee increase and how you can provide input, click here.

State AffairsView All

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Click here for a summary of the draft guidance and information on how to share feedback.

Governor Signs Patent Settlement Legislation

October 24th, 2019

Learn more about this legislation and Biocom’s involvement here.

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.

State Legislature Adjourns for Year, Bills Await Governor’s Action

September 26th, 2019

State Legislature adjourns for 2019, Biocom helps secure significant changes during legislative process.

California DHCS Announces Second Medi-Cal Rx Pharmacy Carve Out Advisory Group Meeting

September 26th, 2019

Group implementing Governor’s Executive Order regarding prescription drug payment to hold second meeting

California Law Requires Women on Corporate Boards by December 31, 2019

August 22nd, 2019

Deadline for companies to have women on corporate boards fast approaching.

State Legislature Returns From Break, Enters Last Month of Session

August 22nd, 2019

California Legislature enters last month of session, patent settlement bill still looms.

Federal AffairsView All

Biocom Webinar Series: Inside OPEC’s Office of Product Evaluation and Quality

October 24th, 2019

For topics of discussion and event registration, click here.

Three Committees Advance HR3, Speaker Pelosi’s Drug Pricing Bill

October 24th, 2019

For a recap of the bill and summaries of committees’ markup activity, click here.

Great Discussion with the FDA Office of New Drugs

October 24th, 2019

For a brief summary of the dialogue, click here.

Request for Comments: FDA Issues Guidance for Safer Technologies Voluntary Pathway

October 24th, 2019

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

MD Anderson Oncologist Emerges as Frontrunner for FDA Commissioner

September 26th, 2019

For a brief highlight of Stephen Hahn’s background and qualifications, click here.

New DC Office Location

September 26th, 2019

For details on the new DC office, click here.

FDA Issues Guidance for Safer Technologies Voluntary Pathway

September 26th, 2019

Read a summary of the draft guidance and learn how you can provide feedback here.

FDA Releases Technology Modernization Action Plan

September 26th, 2019

For more information on the TMAP and FDA’s future plans, click here.