BILL NUMBER: AB 2144INTRODUCED BILL TEXT INTRODUCED BY Assembly Members John A. Prez and Atkins FEBRUARY 23, 2012 An act relating to economic development. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST AB 2144, as introduced, John A. Prez. Local government: economic development. Existing law provides for various economic development programs that foster community sustainability and community and economic development initiatives throughout the state. This bill would declare the intent of the Legislature to enact legislation during the 2011-12 Regular Session that establishes long-term, targeted programs that provide local governments with tools and resources for specified purposes in a manner that encourages local cooperation and includes appropriate protections for state and local taxpayers. 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. It is the intent of the Legislature to enact legislation during the 2011-12 Regular Session that establishes long-term, targeted programs that provide local governments with tools and resources for specified purposes, including, but not limited to, public infrastructure, affordable housing, economic development and job creation, and environmental protection and remediation, in a manner that encourages local cooperation and includes appropriate protections for state and local taxpayers.