California Retailers Association
Industry
Retail
Corporate Headquarters
Sacramento, CA
Corporate Profits, 2005-2024
N/A
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Spending Snapshot
Campaign Spending
$3.1million
Lobbying Spending
$24.3million
Total Political Spending
$27.4million
Issues
- Spent $122K to oppose Prop. 80 (Defeated, 2005), which would have required utility companies to increase their use of renewable energy sources by at least 1% every year, and at least 20% by 2010
- Lobbied against numerous bills that would have helped to address climate change and reduce harm to the environment, including: SB-757 (Vetoed, 2005-06), AB-32 (Passed, 2005-06), SB-1762 (Vetoed, 2007-08), AB-1405 (Vetoed, 2009-10), SB-14 (Vetoed, 2009-10), SBX1-2 (Passed, 2011-12), SB-350 (Passed, 2015-16), SB-100 (Passed, 2017-18), SB-260 (Defeated, 2021-22), AB-1243 (TBD, 2025-26), SB-222 (TBD, 2025-26)
- Lobbied against SB-562 (Defeated, 2017-18), which would have created a single-payer healthcare system in California
- Lobbied against bills that would have made California’s healthcare system more accessible and affordable, such as: SB-1414 (Vetoed, 2005-06), AB-8 (Defeated, 2007-08), ABX1-1 (Defeated, 2007-08), AB-3087 (Defeated, 2017-18)
- Spent $504K on a committee supporting the anti-union Prop. 75 (Defeated, 2005)
- Lobbied against numerous bills that would have raised minimum wages, including: AB-48 (Vetoed, 2005-06), AB-1844 (Defeated, 2005-06), AB-1835 (Passed, 2005-06), AB-10 (Defeated, 2011-12), AB-196 (Defeated, 2011-12), SB-935 (Defeated, 2013-14), AB-10 (Passed, 2013-14), SB-3 (Passed, 2015-16)
- Lobbied against numerous bills that protect or expand workers’ rights, including: SB-936 (Defeated, 2007-08), AB-2716 (Defeated, 2007-08), AB-1000 (Defeated, 2009-10), SB-1474 (Vetoed, 2009-10), AB-1522 (Passed, 2013-14), AB-1556 (Passed, 2013-14), AB-5 (Defeated, 2015-16), SB-654 (Vetoed, 2015-16), AB-2841 (Defeated, 2017-18), AB-2613 (Defeated, 2017-18)
- Lobbied against AB-71 (Defeated, 2021-22), which was directed at addressing the needs of unhoused individuals and families
- Lobbied against SB-600 (Defeated, 2009-10), which sought to impose taxes on cigarettes and tobacco products to raise funds for community health efforts
- Lobbied against the California Food Safety Act, AB-418 (Passed, 2023-24)
- Lobbied against bills that would put warning labels or impose taxes on sugary drinks, including: SB-1000 (Defeated, 2013-14), AB-138 (Defeated, 2019-20), AB-764 (Defeated, 2019-20), SB-347 (Defeated, 2019-20)
- Spent $100K to oppose Prop. 89 (Defeated, 2006), which would have established a public campaign finance program and limited other campaign contributions
- Lobbied against numerous bills that sought to increase transparency around political spending, including: AB-919 (Defeated, 2009-10), SB-982 (Defeated, 2011-12), SB-121 (Defeated, 2013-14), ACA-13 (Passed, 2013-14), AB-421 (Passed, 2023-24)
- Lobbied against numerous bills that sought to increase transparency around corporate tax payments and pay data, including: AB-2439 (Defeated, 2011-12), SB-1284 (Defeated, 2017-18), SB-972 (Vetoed, 2019-20), SB-171 (Defeated, 2019-20)
- Lobbied against a bill, SB-253 (Passed, 2023-24), that requires large businesses to report their annual greenhouse gas emissions
- Lobbied against numerous bills that were directed at ensuring that corporations could be held responsible for harm they cause, including: SB-1489 (Vetoed, 2005-06), SB-1818 (Vetoed, 2005-06), SB-1113 (Vetoed, 2007-08), SB-29 (TBD, 2025-26)
- Lobbied for bills aimed at making it more difficult to hold corporations responsible for harm they cause, including: AB-1905 (Defeated, 2007-08), AB-2740 (Defeated, 2009-10), AB-158 (Defeated, 2011-12)
Republicans
$18.6k
Democrats
$114.0k
Total - All Current Elected Officials
$132.6k
Along with contributing directly to political campaigns and other efforts to support particular candidates, California’s top oligarchs and their allies make significant donations to other political action committees (PACs). These PACs often then use those funds to contribute to various political campaigns.
Listed below are the major contributions ($100K+) made by California Retailers Association to PACs that have contributed to current state-level elected officials, as well as all $10K+ contributions made to current state-level elected officials. Although these contributions were not made directly by California Retailers Association to the elected official, they reflect potential indirect financial ties that can also result in political influence.
Along with contributing directly to political campaigns, California’s top oligarchs and their allies make significant donations to other political action committees (PACs) that oppose various political campaigns.
Listed below are the major contributions ($100K+) made by California Retailers Association to PACs that have opposed current state-level elected officials, as well as all $10K+ contributions made in opposition to current state-level elected officials.
Although these contributions were not made directly by California Retailers Association to oppose to the elected officials, they reflect potential indirect financial influence.
Governor Schwarzenegger's California Dream Team: SUPPORTED: PROP 74 - PUBLIC SCHOOL TEACHERS. WAITING PERIOD FOR PERMANENT STATUS. DISMISSAL. | SUPPORTED: PROP 75 - PUBLIC EMPLOYEE UNION DUES. REQUIRED EMPLOYEE CONSENT FOR POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS. | SUPPORTED: PROP 77 - REAPPORTIONMENT.| SUPPORTED: PROP 76 - SCHOOL FUNDING. STATE SPENDING.
$503.9k
Yes on Prop. 30--to Protect Our Schools and Public Safety, a Broad Coalition of Teachers, Labor, Business, Law Enforcement, and Governor Brown: SUPPORTED: PROPOSITION 030 - TEMPORARY TAXES TO FUND EDUCATION. GUARANTEED LOCAL PUBLIC SAFETY FUNDING.
$369.6k
No on Prop 15 - Stop Higher Property Taxes and Save Prop 13 - A Coalition of California Homeowners, Taxpayers, and Businesses: OPPOSED: PROPOSITION 015 - INCREASES FUNDING FOR PUBLIC SCHOOLS, COMMUNITY COLLEGES, AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT SERVICES BY CHANGING TAX ASSESSMENT OF COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL PROPERTY.
$246.8k
Citizens to Save California, a Coalition of Business & Taxpayer Organizations to Reform California Government and Politics, Yes on Propositions 74 & 76: SUPPORTED: PROP 74 - PUBLIC SCHOOL TEACHERS. WAITING PERIOD FOR PERMANENT STATUS. DISMISSAL. INITIATIVE STATUTE. | SUPPORTED: PROP 76 - SCHOOL FUNDING. STATE SPENDING. INITIATIVE CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT.
$173.8k
Governor Schwarzenegger's California Dream Team, a Ballot Measure Committee: SUPPORTED: PROPOSITION 001A - STATE BUDGET. CHANGES CALIFORNIA BUDGET PROCESS. LIMITS STATE SPENDING. INCREASES "RAINY DAY " BUDGET STABILIZATION FUND. | SUPPORTED: PROPOSITION 001E - MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES FUNDING. TEMPORARY REALLOCATION. HELPS BALANCE STATE BUDGET. | SUPPORTED: PROPOSITION 001D - PROTECTS CHILDREN'S SERVICES FUNDING. HELPS BALANCE STATE BUDGET. | SUPPORTED: PROPOSITION 001C - LOTTERY MODERNIZATION ACT. | SUPPORTED: PROPOSITION 001B - EDUCATION FUNDING. PAYMENT PLAN. | SUPPORTED: PROPOSITION 001F - ELECTED OFFICIALS' SALARIES. PREVENTS PAY INCREASES DURING BUDGET DEFICIT YEARS.
$172.8k
Californians for Reliable Electricity - No on 80 - Energy & Manufacturers: OPPOSED: PROP 80 - ELECTRIC SERVICE PROVIDERS. REGULATION.
$121.6k
California Democratic Party
$103.2k
Californians to Stop 89, a Coalition of Business and Taxpayer Organizations: OPPOSED: PROP 89 - POLITICAL CAMPAIGNS. PUBLIC FINANCING. CORPORATE TAX INCREASE. CONTRIBUTION AND EXPENDITURE LIMITS.
$100.4k
