On September 19, 2012 the Governor signed into law, SB 1186
This bill imposes, on or after Jan. 1, 2013, and until Dec. 31, 2018, an additional state fee of $1.00 on any applicant for a local business license or equivalent instrument or permit, or renewal thereof, for purposes of increasing disability access and compliance with construction-related accessibility requirements and developing educational resources for businesses to facilitate compliance with federal and state disability laws, as specified.
More information is available on the California Legislature website.