CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20212022 REGULAR SESSION Senate Bill No. 808Introduced by Senator RothFebruary 19, 2021 An act to amend Section 12096.3 of the Government Code, relating to economic development. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTSB 808, as introduced, Roth. GO-Biz: business resources.Existing law establishes the Governors Office of Business and Economic Development, known as GO-Biz, within the Governors office to 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. In this regard, existing law authorizes GO-Biz to make recommendations to the Governor and the Legislature on new state policies and to provide data, information, and assistance, as specified.This bill would further authorize the GO-Biz to provide information and resources specific to online businesses and businesses recovering from a global pandemic. The bill would also make nonsubstantive changes to these provisions.Digest Key Vote: MAJORITY Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: YES Local Program: NO Bill TextThe people of the State of California do enact as follows:SECTION 1. Section 12096.3 of the Government Code is amended to read:12096.3. The office shall 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. In this capacity, the office may:(a) Recommend to the Governor and the Legislature new state policies, programs, and actions, or amendments to existing programs, advance statewide economic goals and respond to emerging economic problems and opportunities, and ensure that all state policies and programs conform to the adopted state economic and business development goals.(b) Coordinate the development of policies and criteria to ensure that federal grants administered or directly expended by state government advance statewide economic goals and objectives.(c) Market the business and investment opportunities available in California by working in partnership with local, regional, federal, and other state public and private institutions to encourage business development and investment in the state.(d) Provide, including, but not limited to, all of the following:(1) Economic and demographic data.(2) Financial information to help link businesses with state and local public and private programs.(3) Workforce information, including, but not limited to, labor availability, training, and education programs.(4) Transportation and infrastructure information.(5) Assistance in obtaining state and local permits.(6) Information on tax credits and other incentives.(7) Permitting, siting, and other regulatory information pertinent to business operations in the state.(8) Information and resources specific to online businesses and businesses recovering from a global pandemic.(e) Establish a well-advertised telephone number, an interactive Internet Web site, internet website, and an administrative structure that effectively supports the facilitation of business development and investment in the state.(f) Encourage collaboration among research institutions, startup companies, local governments, venture capitalists, and economic development agencies to promote innovation.(g) In cooperation with the federal government, foster relationships with overseas entities to improve the states image as a destination for business investment and expansion.(h) Conduct research on the states business climate, including, but not limited to, research on how the state can remain on the leading edge of innovation and emerging sectors.(i) Support small businesses by providing information about accessing capital, complying with regulations, and supporting state initiatives that support small business.
CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20212022 REGULAR SESSION Senate Bill No. 808Introduced by Senator RothFebruary 19, 2021 An act to amend Section 12096.3 of the Government Code, relating to economic development. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTSB 808, as introduced, Roth. GO-Biz: business resources.Existing law establishes the Governors Office of Business and Economic Development, known as GO-Biz, within the Governors office to 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. In this regard, existing law authorizes GO-Biz to make recommendations to the Governor and the Legislature on new state policies and to provide data, information, and assistance, as specified.This bill would further authorize the GO-Biz to provide information and resources specific to online businesses and businesses recovering from a global pandemic. The bill would also make nonsubstantive changes to these provisions.Digest Key Vote: MAJORITY Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: YES Local Program: NO
CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20212022 REGULAR SESSION
Senate Bill
No. 808
Introduced by Senator RothFebruary 19, 2021
Introduced by Senator Roth
February 19, 2021
An act to amend Section 12096.3 of the Government Code, relating to economic development.
LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
## LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
SB 808, as introduced, Roth. GO-Biz: business resources.
Existing law establishes the Governors Office of Business and Economic Development, known as GO-Biz, within the Governors office to 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. In this regard, existing law authorizes GO-Biz to make recommendations to the Governor and the Legislature on new state policies and to provide data, information, and assistance, as specified.This bill would further authorize the GO-Biz to provide information and resources specific to online businesses and businesses recovering from a global pandemic. The bill would also make nonsubstantive changes to these provisions.
Existing law establishes the Governors Office of Business and Economic Development, known as GO-Biz, within the Governors office to 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. In this regard, existing law authorizes GO-Biz to make recommendations to the Governor and the Legislature on new state policies and to provide data, information, and assistance, as specified.
This bill would further authorize the GO-Biz to provide information and resources specific to online businesses and businesses recovering from a global pandemic. The bill would also make nonsubstantive changes to these provisions.
## Digest Key
## Bill Text
The people of the State of California do enact as follows:SECTION 1. Section 12096.3 of the Government Code is amended to read:12096.3. The office shall 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. In this capacity, the office may:(a) Recommend to the Governor and the Legislature new state policies, programs, and actions, or amendments to existing programs, advance statewide economic goals and respond to emerging economic problems and opportunities, and ensure that all state policies and programs conform to the adopted state economic and business development goals.(b) Coordinate the development of policies and criteria to ensure that federal grants administered or directly expended by state government advance statewide economic goals and objectives.(c) Market the business and investment opportunities available in California by working in partnership with local, regional, federal, and other state public and private institutions to encourage business development and investment in the state.(d) Provide, including, but not limited to, all of the following:(1) Economic and demographic data.(2) Financial information to help link businesses with state and local public and private programs.(3) Workforce information, including, but not limited to, labor availability, training, and education programs.(4) Transportation and infrastructure information.(5) Assistance in obtaining state and local permits.(6) Information on tax credits and other incentives.(7) Permitting, siting, and other regulatory information pertinent to business operations in the state.(8) Information and resources specific to online businesses and businesses recovering from a global pandemic.(e) Establish a well-advertised telephone number, an interactive Internet Web site, internet website, and an administrative structure that effectively supports the facilitation of business development and investment in the state.(f) Encourage collaboration among research institutions, startup companies, local governments, venture capitalists, and economic development agencies to promote innovation.(g) In cooperation with the federal government, foster relationships with overseas entities to improve the states image as a destination for business investment and expansion.(h) Conduct research on the states business climate, including, but not limited to, research on how the state can remain on the leading edge of innovation and emerging sectors.(i) Support small businesses by providing information about accessing capital, complying with regulations, and supporting state initiatives that support small business.
The people of the State of California do enact as follows:
## The people of the State of California do enact as follows:
SECTION 1. Section 12096.3 of the Government Code is amended to read:12096.3. The office shall 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. In this capacity, the office may:(a) Recommend to the Governor and the Legislature new state policies, programs, and actions, or amendments to existing programs, advance statewide economic goals and respond to emerging economic problems and opportunities, and ensure that all state policies and programs conform to the adopted state economic and business development goals.(b) Coordinate the development of policies and criteria to ensure that federal grants administered or directly expended by state government advance statewide economic goals and objectives.(c) Market the business and investment opportunities available in California by working in partnership with local, regional, federal, and other state public and private institutions to encourage business development and investment in the state.(d) Provide, including, but not limited to, all of the following:(1) Economic and demographic data.(2) Financial information to help link businesses with state and local public and private programs.(3) Workforce information, including, but not limited to, labor availability, training, and education programs.(4) Transportation and infrastructure information.(5) Assistance in obtaining state and local permits.(6) Information on tax credits and other incentives.(7) Permitting, siting, and other regulatory information pertinent to business operations in the state.(8) Information and resources specific to online businesses and businesses recovering from a global pandemic.(e) Establish a well-advertised telephone number, an interactive Internet Web site, internet website, and an administrative structure that effectively supports the facilitation of business development and investment in the state.(f) Encourage collaboration among research institutions, startup companies, local governments, venture capitalists, and economic development agencies to promote innovation.(g) In cooperation with the federal government, foster relationships with overseas entities to improve the states image as a destination for business investment and expansion.(h) Conduct research on the states business climate, including, but not limited to, research on how the state can remain on the leading edge of innovation and emerging sectors.(i) Support small businesses by providing information about accessing capital, complying with regulations, and supporting state initiatives that support small business.
SECTION 1. Section 12096.3 of the Government Code is amended to read:
### SECTION 1.
12096.3. The office shall 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. In this capacity, the office may:(a) Recommend to the Governor and the Legislature new state policies, programs, and actions, or amendments to existing programs, advance statewide economic goals and respond to emerging economic problems and opportunities, and ensure that all state policies and programs conform to the adopted state economic and business development goals.(b) Coordinate the development of policies and criteria to ensure that federal grants administered or directly expended by state government advance statewide economic goals and objectives.(c) Market the business and investment opportunities available in California by working in partnership with local, regional, federal, and other state public and private institutions to encourage business development and investment in the state.(d) Provide, including, but not limited to, all of the following:(1) Economic and demographic data.(2) Financial information to help link businesses with state and local public and private programs.(3) Workforce information, including, but not limited to, labor availability, training, and education programs.(4) Transportation and infrastructure information.(5) Assistance in obtaining state and local permits.(6) Information on tax credits and other incentives.(7) Permitting, siting, and other regulatory information pertinent to business operations in the state.(8) Information and resources specific to online businesses and businesses recovering from a global pandemic.(e) Establish a well-advertised telephone number, an interactive Internet Web site, internet website, and an administrative structure that effectively supports the facilitation of business development and investment in the state.(f) Encourage collaboration among research institutions, startup companies, local governments, venture capitalists, and economic development agencies to promote innovation.(g) In cooperation with the federal government, foster relationships with overseas entities to improve the states image as a destination for business investment and expansion.(h) Conduct research on the states business climate, including, but not limited to, research on how the state can remain on the leading edge of innovation and emerging sectors.(i) Support small businesses by providing information about accessing capital, complying with regulations, and supporting state initiatives that support small business.
12096.3. The office shall 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. In this capacity, the office may:(a) Recommend to the Governor and the Legislature new state policies, programs, and actions, or amendments to existing programs, advance statewide economic goals and respond to emerging economic problems and opportunities, and ensure that all state policies and programs conform to the adopted state economic and business development goals.(b) Coordinate the development of policies and criteria to ensure that federal grants administered or directly expended by state government advance statewide economic goals and objectives.(c) Market the business and investment opportunities available in California by working in partnership with local, regional, federal, and other state public and private institutions to encourage business development and investment in the state.(d) Provide, including, but not limited to, all of the following:(1) Economic and demographic data.(2) Financial information to help link businesses with state and local public and private programs.(3) Workforce information, including, but not limited to, labor availability, training, and education programs.(4) Transportation and infrastructure information.(5) Assistance in obtaining state and local permits.(6) Information on tax credits and other incentives.(7) Permitting, siting, and other regulatory information pertinent to business operations in the state.(8) Information and resources specific to online businesses and businesses recovering from a global pandemic.(e) Establish a well-advertised telephone number, an interactive Internet Web site, internet website, and an administrative structure that effectively supports the facilitation of business development and investment in the state.(f) Encourage collaboration among research institutions, startup companies, local governments, venture capitalists, and economic development agencies to promote innovation.(g) In cooperation with the federal government, foster relationships with overseas entities to improve the states image as a destination for business investment and expansion.(h) Conduct research on the states business climate, including, but not limited to, research on how the state can remain on the leading edge of innovation and emerging sectors.(i) Support small businesses by providing information about accessing capital, complying with regulations, and supporting state initiatives that support small business.
12096.3. The office shall 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. In this capacity, the office may:(a) Recommend to the Governor and the Legislature new state policies, programs, and actions, or amendments to existing programs, advance statewide economic goals and respond to emerging economic problems and opportunities, and ensure that all state policies and programs conform to the adopted state economic and business development goals.(b) Coordinate the development of policies and criteria to ensure that federal grants administered or directly expended by state government advance statewide economic goals and objectives.(c) Market the business and investment opportunities available in California by working in partnership with local, regional, federal, and other state public and private institutions to encourage business development and investment in the state.(d) Provide, including, but not limited to, all of the following:(1) Economic and demographic data.(2) Financial information to help link businesses with state and local public and private programs.(3) Workforce information, including, but not limited to, labor availability, training, and education programs.(4) Transportation and infrastructure information.(5) Assistance in obtaining state and local permits.(6) Information on tax credits and other incentives.(7) Permitting, siting, and other regulatory information pertinent to business operations in the state.(8) Information and resources specific to online businesses and businesses recovering from a global pandemic.(e) Establish a well-advertised telephone number, an interactive Internet Web site, internet website, and an administrative structure that effectively supports the facilitation of business development and investment in the state.(f) Encourage collaboration among research institutions, startup companies, local governments, venture capitalists, and economic development agencies to promote innovation.(g) In cooperation with the federal government, foster relationships with overseas entities to improve the states image as a destination for business investment and expansion.(h) Conduct research on the states business climate, including, but not limited to, research on how the state can remain on the leading edge of innovation and emerging sectors.(i) Support small businesses by providing information about accessing capital, complying with regulations, and supporting state initiatives that support small business.
12096.3. The office shall 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. In this capacity, the office may:
(a) Recommend to the Governor and the Legislature new state policies, programs, and actions, or amendments to existing programs, advance statewide economic goals and respond to emerging economic problems and opportunities, and ensure that all state policies and programs conform to the adopted state economic and business development goals.
(b) Coordinate the development of policies and criteria to ensure that federal grants administered or directly expended by state government advance statewide economic goals and objectives.
(c) Market the business and investment opportunities available in California by working in partnership with local, regional, federal, and other state public and private institutions to encourage business development and investment in the state.
(d) Provide, including, but not limited to, all of the following:
(1) Economic and demographic data.
(2) Financial information to help link businesses with state and local public and private programs.
(3) Workforce information, including, but not limited to, labor availability, training, and education programs.
(4) Transportation and infrastructure information.
(5) Assistance in obtaining state and local permits.
(6) Information on tax credits and other incentives.
(7) Permitting, siting, and other regulatory information pertinent to business operations in the state.
(8) Information and resources specific to online businesses and businesses recovering from a global pandemic.
(e) Establish a well-advertised telephone number, an interactive Internet Web site, internet website, and an administrative structure that effectively supports the facilitation of business development and investment in the state.
(f) Encourage collaboration among research institutions, startup companies, local governments, venture capitalists, and economic development agencies to promote innovation.
(g) In cooperation with the federal government, foster relationships with overseas entities to improve the states image as a destination for business investment and expansion.
(h) Conduct research on the states business climate, including, but not limited to, research on how the state can remain on the leading edge of innovation and emerging sectors.
(i) Support small businesses by providing information about accessing capital, complying with regulations, and supporting state initiatives that support small business.