BILL NUMBER: AB 55INTRODUCED BILL TEXT INTRODUCED BY Assembly Member Nazarian DECEMBER 1, 2014 An act relating to state government. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST AB 55, as introduced, Nazarian. Arts. Existing law establishes the Arts Council composed of 11 members, with the Speaker of the Assembly and the Senate Committee on Rules each appointing one member and the Governor appointing 9 members who are subject to confirmation by the Senate. The Arts Council is authorized to award grants, as specified. This bill would state the intent of the Legislature to enact legislation that would increase funding for the arts. 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 that would increase funding for the arts.