California 2021-2022 Regular Session Status: In Committee 3 D cosponsors

AB 475 — GO-Biz: trade and investment desk: Japan.

Last action — From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56.

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Assembly
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 2021-2022 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

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 an International Trade and Investment Program for the state and authorizes the director to establish and terminate international trade and investment offices outside of the United States as the director determines is appropriate, if specific requirements are met. This bill, no later than January 1, 2024, upon appropriation of sufficient funds for this purpose, would require GO-Biz to establish under its jurisdiction an international trade and investment desk in Tokyo, Japan, and makes related findings and declarations. The bill would require the trade and investment desk to have those powers and duties prescribed by the director to promote and facilitate the state's international trade activities and would require the trade and investment desk to, among other things, promote the export of California goods and services into Japan. The bill would also authorize GO-Biz to contract with the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) to provide office and meeting space, as specified. Existing law requires the director of GO-Biz to prepare and submit an annual budget and strategy and business plan for the International Trade and Investment Program that includes, among other things, a separately stated budget for each international trade and investment office. Existing law requires that budget and strategy and business plan to be submitted to specified legislative committees. This bill would require the director of GO-Biz to include information regarding the Japan trade and investment desk in that budget and strategy and business plan for the International Trade and Investment Program.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56.

  2. Died pursuant to Art. IV, Sec. 10(c) of the Constitution.

  3. In committee: Held under submission.

  4. In committee: Set, first hearing. Referred to APPR. suspense file.

  5. From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. with recommendation: To Consent Calendar. (Ayes 6. Noes 0.) (April 27). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.

  6. Re-referred to Com. on J.,E.D., & E.

  7. From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on J.,E.D., & E. Read second time and amended.

  8. Referred to Com. on J.,E.D., & E.

  9. From printer. May be heard in committee March 11.

  10. Read first time. To print.

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1 sponsors · 4 co-sponsors · 117 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (4)

Not signed on (117)

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Votes

Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations] with recommendation: To Consent Calendar

Passed 6 Yea · 0 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 3000
Democratic 3001
Total 6001
% of votes cast 86%0%0%14%
How each member voted (7)
Member Party Vote
Smith — Yea
Chau — Yea
Cunningham — Yea
Boerner, Tasha Democratic Yea
Cervantes, Sabrina Democratic Not Voting
Petrie-Norris, Cottie Democratic Yea
Ramos, James C. Democratic Yea

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Frequently asked questions

What does AB 475 do?
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 an International Trade and Investment Program for the state and authorizes the director to establish and terminate international trade and investment offices outside of the United States as the director determines is appropriate, if specific requirements are met. This bill, no later than January 1, 2024, upon appropriation of sufficient funds for this purpose, would require GO-Biz to establish under its jurisdiction an international trade and investment desk in Tokyo, Japan, and makes related findings and declarations. The bill would require the trade and investment desk to have those powers and duties prescribed by the director to promote and facilitate the state's international trade activities and would require the trade and investment desk to, among other things, promote the export of California goods and services into Japan. The bill would also authorize GO-Biz to contract with the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) to provide office and meeting space, as specified. Existing law requires the director of GO-Biz to prepare and submit an annual budget and strategy and business plan for the International Trade and Investment Program that includes, among other things, a separately stated budget for each international trade and investment office. Existing law requires that budget and strategy and business plan to be submitted to specified legislative committees. This bill would require the director of GO-Biz to include information regarding the Japan trade and investment desk in that budget and strategy and business plan for the International Trade and Investment Program.
Who sponsors AB 475?
AB 475 is sponsored by Muratsuchi, Al (Democratic), Hertzberg, Holden, Irwin, Jacqui (Democratic), and Wicks, Buffy (Democratic).
What is the current status of AB 475?
This bill died with 2021-2022 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track AB 475?
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