State Government Relations
State Government Relations
Welcome to the CBA State Government Relations section, where you’ll find the latest information on state banking legislation.
New Poll Shows Majority of Californians Oppose Government-Run Public Banks
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The California Bankers Association (CBA) released the results of a poll conducted by FM3 Research that shows the vast majority of Californians oppose government getting into the business of banking. Currently, there is a measure before the California Legislature, Assembly Bill 857, authored by Assembly Members David Chiu of San Francisco and Miguel Santiago from Los Angeles, which allows for the creation of government-run public banks at the municipal level.