Politics.AIAB 72: Electric Vehicle Economic Opportunity Zone: County of Riverside.
This bill aims to create an electric vehicle economic opportunity zone (EVEOZ) in the county of Riverside to make electric vehicle manufacturing jobs and education more accessible to lower-income communities. The Labor and Workforce Development Agency will administer the program, collaborating with local institutions and businesses to develop education, training, and investment programs. The agency will determine the geographical boundaries of the EVEOZ with the county. The bill also establishes partnerships with educational institutions, electric vehicle manufacturing businesses, and financial institutions to support the EVEOZ. The state will reimburse local agencies and school districts for costs mandated by the state if the commission determines that the bill contains such costs.
| Aug. 13, 2026 | In committee: Held under submission. |
| Aug. 03, 2026 | In committee: Referred to APPR. suspense file. |
| Jun. 17, 2026 | From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 4. Noes 1.) (June 17). Re-referred to Com. on APPR. |
| Jun. 08, 2026 | From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on L., P.E. & R. (Ayes 8. Noes 1.) (June 8). Re-referred to Com. on L., P.E. & R. |
| May. 06, 2026 | Referred to Coms. on B. P. & E.D. and L., P.E. & R. |