BILL NUMBER: AB 2245	INTRODUCED
	BILL TEXT


INTRODUCED BY   Assembly Member Morrell

                        FEBRUARY 21, 2014

   An act to relating to economic development.


	LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST


   AB 2245, as introduced, Morrell. Economic development.
   Existing law provides for various economic development programs
that foster community sustainability and for community and economic
development initiatives throughout the state.
   This bill would make findings and declarations relating to current
economic conditions and unemployment. The bill would declare the
intent of the Legislature to enact legislation that would promote job
and business growth, and encourage economic development.
   Vote: majority. Appropriation: no. Fiscal committee: no.
State-mandated local program: no.


THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS:

  SECTION 1.  The Legislature finds and declares the following:
   (a) Workers and businesses in this state are currently facing
severe economic conditions.
   (b) Unemployment in this state remains high after the mortgage
crisis and the subsequent economic collapse.
  SEC. 2.  It is the intent of the Legislature to enact legislation
that would promote job and business growth, and encourage economic
development.