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AB-2448 Electric Vehicle Economic Opportunity Zone: County of Riverside.(2023-2024)

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Date Published: 08/29/2024 09:00 PM
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Enrolled  August 29, 2024
Passed  IN  Senate  August 26, 2024
Passed  IN  Assembly  August 27, 2024
Amended  IN  Senate  June 20, 2024
Amended  IN  Assembly  May 16, 2024

CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE— 2023–2024 REGULAR SESSION

Assembly Bill
No. 2448

Introduced by Assembly Member Jackson

February 13, 2024

An act to add Chapter 4 (commencing with Section 15564) to Part 8.5 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code, relating to electric vehicles.


LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST


AB 2448, Jackson. Electric Vehicle Economic Opportunity Zone: County of Riverside.
Existing law, the California Clean Energy Jobs Act, expresses a goal of creating good-paying energy efficiency and clean energy jobs in California. Existing law establishes in state government the Labor and Workforce Development Agency, under the supervision of the Secretary of Labor and Workforce Development, which consists of the Office of the Secretary of Labor and Workforce Development and the California Workforce Development Board, among others. Existing law creates the position of Deputy Secretary for Climate within the agency, subject to appropriation by the Legislature, for the purpose of assisting in the oversight of California’s workforce transition to a sustainable and equitable carbon neutral economy.
This bill would, upon appropriation by the Legislature, establish an Electric Vehicle Economic Opportunity Zone (EVEOZ) for the County of Riverside, administered by the Labor and Workforce Development Agency, for the purpose of creating programs to make electric vehicle manufacturing jobs and education more accessible to lower income communities. The bill would require the agency to collaborate with the County of Riverside in determining the geographical boundaries of the EVEOZ. By imposing additional duties on local officials, the bill would impose a state-mandated local program. The bill would authorize the agency to partner with educational institutions, electric vehicle manufacturing businesses, and local and national financial intuitions to develop EVEOZ education, training, and investment programs, as specified.
This bill would make legislative findings and declarations as to the necessity of a special statute for the County of Riverside.
The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement.
This bill would provide that, if the Commission on State Mandates determines that the bill contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement for those costs shall be made pursuant to the statutory provisions noted above.
Vote: MAJORITY   Appropriation: NO   Fiscal Committee: YES   Local Program: YES  

The people of the State of California do enact as follows:


SECTION 1.

 Chapter 4 (commencing with Section 15564) is added to Part 8.5 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code, to read:
CHAPTER  4. Electric Vehicle Economic Opportunity Zone Pilot Program

15564.
 (a) It is the intent of the Legislature that, as Executive Order No. N-79-20 established the goal that 100 percent of in-state sales of new passenger cars and trucks will be zero-emission by 2035, lower income communities will share in the economic benefits of the zero-emission vehicle industry, including electric vehicle manufacturing.
(b) (1) Upon appropriation by the Legislature, an Electric Vehicle Economic Opportunity Zone (EVEOZ) for the County of Riverside is hereby established to be administered by the Labor and Workforce Development Agency for the purpose of creating programs to make electric vehicle manufacturing jobs and education more accessible to lower income communities.
(2) The agency shall collaborate with the County of Riverside in determining the geographical boundaries of the EVEOZ.
(c) The agency may partner with educational institutions best fitted for educational and workforce development programs to develop EVEOZ education and training programs that may include, but are not limited to, any of the following:
(1) A fully accredited associate or bachelor’s collegiate electric vehicle manufacturing and engineering program.
(2) Workforce development related to electric vehicle and electric vehicle battery manufacturing.
(3) Career pathway, education, training, and support programs for electric vehicle manufacturing certification.
(4) Career pathway, education, training, and support programs for electric vehicle service technician development.
(5) Career pathway, education, training, and support programs for electric vehicle charging station installation and service.
(6) Electric vehicle apprenticeship programs.
(7) Engineering and manufacturing of the entire electric vehicle including, but not limited to, battery, safety equipment, electronics and computer coding, and other components necessary to electric vehicles.
(d) The agency may partner with electric vehicle manufacturing businesses and local and national financial intuitions to develop EVEOZ investment programs that may include, but are not limited to, any of the following:
(1) Incentives, including providing business loans, tax credits, and grants, to build, modify, or upgrade electric vehicle manufacturing facilities within the geographical boundaries of the EVEOZ.
(2) Hiring programs and corporate subsidies for companies to onboard, train, and retain workers who reside within the geographical boundaries of the EVEOZ.
(e) Any EVEOZ program developed pursuant to this section shall prioritize the recruitment and enrollment of workers or students of underprivileged economic status, as determined by the agency, that reside within the geographical boundaries of the EVEOZ.

SEC. 2.

 The Legislature finds and declares that a special statute is necessary and that a general statute cannot be made applicable within the meaning of Section 16 of Article IV of the California Constitution as Executive Order No. N-79-20 mandates the transition of the states automotive sales to be 100 percent zero-emissions vehicles, cultivating the workforce pipeline locally will financially benefit the state and build industry. Establishing an Electric Vehicle Economic Opportunity Zone (EVEOZ) in the County of Riverside would empower the people with economic and engineering skills, help make the transition to zero-emission vehicles more seamless, and would serve as a model for the establishment of future EVEOZs across the state.

SEC. 3.

 If the Commission on State Mandates determines that this act contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement to local agencies and school districts for those costs shall be made pursuant to Part 7 (commencing with Section 17500) of Division 4 of Title 2 of the Government Code.