Bill Text: CA AB412 | 2013-2014 | Regular Session | Amended
Bill Title: International trade.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: (Introduced - Dead) 2014-02-03 - From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56. [AB412 Detail]
Download: California-2013-AB412-Amended.html
BILL NUMBER: AB 412 AMENDED
BILL TEXT
AMENDED IN ASSEMBLY APRIL 17, 2013
AMENDED IN ASSEMBLY MARCH 19, 2013
INTRODUCED BY Assembly Member Allen
FEBRUARY 15, 2013
An act to add Section 12096.4.5 13996.66
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. Existing law requires the director of GO-Biz to develop
and implement certain programs promoting international trade and
investment, and to update every 5 years a strategy for international
trade and investment.
This bill would require the director of GO-Biz , on or
before October 1, 2015, to submit to the legislature,
on or before October 1, 2015 , 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. This bill would require the
director to update the study on or before October 1, 2018, and every
5 years thereafter.
Vote: majority. Appropriation: no. Fiscal committee: yes.
State-mandated local program: no.
THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Section 12096.4.5 13996.66
is added to the Government Code, to read:
12096.4.5.
13996.66. (a) On or before October 1, 2015, the
director shall complete a study on the potential roles of the state
in global markets. The study shall be used to inform and guide
the office in undertaking its activities pursuant to this chapter,
including, but not limited to, the development and implementation of
the strategy and its updates required by Section 13995.55.
(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
the 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)
( 3) 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)
( 4) 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 post the study on the Internet Web site of
the office and deliver a copy of
written notice that the study was posted 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.
(f) (1) The director shall update the study on or before October
1, 2018, and every five years after that date.
(2) To maintain consistency with the requirements of this section
and Section 13996.55, regardless of the deadlines in paragraph (1),
the director shall prepare the updates to the study or its updates
required by this section before he or she completes the study or its
updates required by Section 13996.55.
(g) For purposes of this section, the
following definitions shall apply:
(1) "Director" means the Director of the Governor's Office of
Business and Economic Development.
(2) "Office" means the Governor's Office of Business and Economic
Development.
