AB 1679

Bill Subjects

Abstract

Existing law, the Economic Revitalization Act, establishes the Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development, known as "GO-Biz," under the authority of a director appointed by the Governor, within the Governor's 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. Existing law establishes within the office the California Business Investment Services Program under the authority of the director to serve employers, corporate executives, business owners, and site location consultants who are considering California for business investment and expansion. This bill would require the director to appoint a Supply Chain Senior Advisor within the office to be the principal advocate in the state for the interests of business and industry related to supply chain development and operation and to advise the director on legislation, administrative regulations, and other issues affecting the state's supply chain. The bill would also authorize the senior advisor, in consultation with the director, to establish and convene one or more advisory groups consisting of stakeholders in the state's supply chain. The bill would require the senior advisor to, among other things, collaborate with state agencies with similar duties and functions or that otherwise support or impact supply chains in the state and oversee and support the work of any advisory group established and convened pursuant to the bill's provisions. The bill would also require each state agency to furnish to the senior advisor reports, documents, and information that are public records and that the senior advisor deems necessary to carry out the advisor's duties and functions.