BILL NUMBER: AB 412 AMENDED
BILL TEXT
AMENDED IN ASSEMBLY MARCH 19, 2013
INTRODUCED BY Assembly Member Allen
FEBRUARY 15, 2013
An act to add Section 12096.4.5 to the Government Code,
relating to economic development.
LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
AB 412, as amended, Allen. International trade.
The Economic Revitalization Act establishes the Governor's Office
of Business and Economic Development, also known as "GO-Biz," to,
among other duties, serve the Governor as the lead entity for
economic strategy and the marketing of California on issues relating
to business development, private sector investment, and economic
growth.
This bill would require the director of GO-Biz, on or before
October 1, 2015, to submit a study on the potential roles of the
state in global markets to the Legislature, as specified. This bill
would require the study to include, among other information,
recommendations for priorities of state activities and funding
related to international trade and investment, and an analysis of
recommendations made in a similar study published in 2007.
Existing law establishes various programs to promote international
trade for California businesses.
This bill would state the intent of the Legislature to enact
legislation to enhance and expand opportunities for California
businesses to engage in international trade, and make legislative
findings and declarations in this regard.
Vote: majority. Appropriation: no. Fiscal committee: no
yes . State-mandated local program: no.
THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Section 12096.4.5 is added
to the Government Code , to read:
12096.4.5. (a) On or before October 1, 2015, the director shall
complete a study on the potential roles of the state in global
markets.
(b) The study shall include, but not be limited to, all of the
following:
(1) A discussion of California's economy and its relationship to
global markets, including, but not limited to, identification of
current and emerging trends, industries, services, and areas of
comparative advantage.
(2) An inventory and gap analysis of existing programs and
services provided by local, state, federal, and private entities,
that serve, or could serve, businesses in opening new foreign markets
for their products, attracting foreign investment to their
businesses, or generally assisting California businesses in global
markets.
(3) An assessment and gap analysis of the current and future
physical and human infrastructure related to foreign trade and
investment markets, and the appropriate role for state government to
improve the infrastructure needs.
(4) The results of a survey of businesses on their needs and
priorities related to foreign trade and investment. The study may
rely on current surveys prepared by trade organizations or academic
centers dedicated to economic development, or other surveys, as
appropriate.
(5) An examination of how best to coordinate and leverage existing
local, state, and federal organizations, programs, and services
related to international trade and investment.
(6) An assessment of unique opportunities and challenges in
developing businesses and attracting investment along the border and
in historically underserved urban and rural areas.
(c) (1) The study shall include recommendations on policies,
programs, and funding needs for the next three years, seven years,
and over the long term.
(2) Recommendations may include infrastructure improvements,
workforce training needs, incentives for business or investors, and
need for international trade and investment offices in relation to
the international trade and investment needs of the state.
(3) To the extent international trade and investment offices are
found to be appropriate, the study may make general recommendations
on the administration, oversight, and mission or missions of those
kinds of offices.
(4) The study shall recommend priorities for state activities and
funding related to international trade and investment. The priorities
shall be based on the assessment of current and emerging market
trends, the inventory and gap analysis of programs and services, the
assessment of current and future infrastructure and workforce needs,
and input by the business community.
(5) The study shall recommend an organizational structure for the
state administration of international trade and investment policies,
programs, and services.
(6) The study shall include a review of a report entitled, "Toward
a California Trade and Investment Strategy, Potential Roles for the
State in Global Market Development" published by the Business,
Transportation and Housing Agency on October 1, 2007, pursuant to the
California International Trade and Investment Act of 2006 (Chapter
663 of the Statutes of 2006), and analyze whether the recommendations
in that report proposed successful policies, programs, funding,
priorities, and structure for state government to promote California
businesses in global markets.
(d) During the course of the study, the director shall consult
with other agencies, boards, and commissions that have statutory
responsibilities related to workforce development, infrastructure,
business, and international trade and investment, including, but not
limited to, the California Transportation Commission, the California
Community Colleges, the University of California, the California
State University, the Workforce Investment Board, the Employment
Training Panel, and the California Energy Commission.
(e) On or before October 1, 2015, the director shall submit the
study to the Legislature in compliance with Section 9795. The
director shall also deliver a copy of the study to the chairs of the
Assembly Committee on Jobs, Economic Development, and the Economy and
the Senate Committee on Business, Professions and Economic
Development, or the successor committees with jurisdiction over
international trade and economic development programs.
SECTION 1. (a) The Legislature finds and
declares that when California businesses engage in international
trade with the countries located in the Pacific Rim and around the
world, the state's economy prospers through job creation and growth.
(b) It is the intent of the Legislature to enact legislation to
enhance and expand opportunities for California businesses to engage
in international trade.