California Legislature—2013–14 Regular Session

Assembly BillNo. 886


Introduced by Assembly Member Allen

February 22, 2013


An act relating to state government.

LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL’S DIGEST

AB 886, as introduced, Allen. International trade.

Existing law requires the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development to develop and implement an International Trade and Investment Program that will attract employment-producing direct foreign investment to the state, provides support for California businesses in accessing international markets, including assistance to increase California exports, and engage in other international trade or foreign investment activities assigned by the Governor, as specified. Existing law also authorizes the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development to establish an international trade and investment office outside of the United States, under specified circumstances.

This bill would state the intent of the Legislature to enact legislation that would address issues that enhance and expand opportunities for California business to engage in international trade with Latin America and other nations.

Vote: majority. Appropriation: no. Fiscal committee: no. State-mandated local program: no.

The people of the State of California do enact as follows:

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SECTION 1.  

It is the intent of the Legislature to enact
2legislation that would address issues that enhance and expand
3opportunities for California business to engage in international
4trade with Latin America and other nations.



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