AB 1477: Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development: California Competes Grant Program.
The bill aims to extend the operation of the California Competes Grant Program until January 1, 2031. This program, established by the Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development, provides grants to applicants that meet specified criteria for job creation or investments in the state. The program's goal is to support business development, private sector investment, and economic growth in California.
| Feb. 02, 2026 | From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56. |
| Jan. 31, 2026 | Died pursuant to Art. IV, Sec. 10(c) of the Constitution. |
| Apr. 22, 2025 | From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. with recommendation: To Consent Calendar. (Ayes 8. Noes 0.) (April 22). Re-referred to Com. on APPR. |
| Mar. 25, 2025 | Re-referred to Com. on E.D., G., & H.I. |
| Mar. 24, 2025 | Referred to Com. on E.D., G., & H.I. |
| Amended IN Assembly March 24, 2025 |
| Introduced by Assembly Member Sharp-Collins |
February 21, 2025 |
LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
This bill would make a nonsubstantive change to the provision establishing the office.
The people of the State of California do enact as follows:
SECTION 1.
Section 12096.6.6 of the Government Code is amended to read:12096.6.6.
This article shall be repealed on January 1,(a)The Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development, also known as “GO-Biz,” is established in state government within the Governor’s office. The office shall be under the direct control of a director, who shall be responsible to the Governor.
(b)The Governor shall appoint the Director of the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development who shall perform all duties, exercise all powers, assume and discharge all responsibilities, and carry out and effect all purposes vested by law in the office, including contracting for professional or consultant services in connection with the work of the office.
(c)The salary of the Director of the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development shall be fixed pursuant to Section 12001.