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This section defines key terms used in the CalSavers retirement savings title. This section creates the CalSavers Retirement Savings Board and sets rules for how the board, program administrator, and staff must operate. This section creates the CalSavers Retirement Savings Trust, assigns the board to administer it, requires the board to split trust money into a program fund and an administrative fund, and gives the Treasurer and the board investment-related powers. It also caps administrative fund spending at 1% of the total program fund after six years from implementation and exempts certain securities from specified Corporations Code sections. The CalSavers Retirement Savings Program must include one or more payroll deduction IRA arrangements, as determined by the board. The board has broad authority over the trust, including contracts, investments, staff, insurance, cooperation, and rulemaking.

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  1. 12074.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Governor [12001 - 12092.2] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Commission on the Governorship [12070 - 12076] ( Article 7 added by Stats. 1966, 1st Ex. Sess., Ch. 162. )

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    The commission must meet at the times and places set by the chairman, or by the vice chairman when the chairman is absent.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Governor [12001 - 12092.2] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Commission on the Governorship [12070 - 12076] ( Article 7 added by Stats. 1966, 1st Ex. Sess., Ch. 162. ) ## 12074. The President pro Tempore of the Senate shall be chairman of the commission and the Speaker of the Assembly shall be vice chairman. The commission shall meet at the times and places designated by the chairman, and, in his absence, the times and places designated by the vice chairman. (Added by Stats. 1966, 1st Ex. Sess., Ch. 162.)
  2. 12075.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Governor [12001 - 12092.2] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Commission on the Governorship [12070 - 12076] ( Article 7 added by Stats. 1966, 1st Ex. Sess., Ch. 162. )

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    The commission may file a petition under Sections 12071, 12072, or 12073 only if a majority of its members vote to do so.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Governor [12001 - 12092.2] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Commission on the Governorship [12070 - 12076] ( Article 7 added by Stats. 1966, 1st Ex. Sess., Ch. 162. ) ## 12075. The commission may file a petition pursuant to Sections 12071, 12072, or 12073 only if a majority of the members of the commission vote to take such action. (Added by Stats. 1966, 1st Ex. Sess., Ch. 162.)
  3. 12076.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Governor [12001 - 12092.2] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Commission on the Governorship [12070 - 12076] ( Article 7 added by Stats. 1966, 1st Ex. Sess., Ch. 162. )

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    The commission may investigate to decide whether a petition should be filed, and state agencies must provide facilities and personnel when the commission requests them.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Governor [12001 - 12092.2] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Commission on the Governorship [12070 - 12076] ( Article 7 added by Stats. 1966, 1st Ex. Sess., Ch. 162. ) ## 12076. The commission shall have the power of a head of a department to make investigations to determine whether or not a petition should be filed pursuant to this article. Every state agency shall, on request of the commission, make available to the commission the facilities and personnel of the agency to enable the commission to perform its functions. (Added by Stats. 1966, 1st Ex. Sess., Ch. 162.)
  4. 12080.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Governor [12001 - 12092.2] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## ARTICLE 7.5. Executive Reorganization [12080 - 12081.2] ( Heading of Article 7.5 renumbered from Article 7 (as added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 1540) by Stats. 1968, Ch. 449. )

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    This section defines “agency,” “reorganization,” and “resolution” for the article.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Governor [12001 - 12092.2] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## ARTICLE 7.5. Executive Reorganization [12080 - 12081.2] ( Heading of Article 7.5 renumbered from Article 7 (as added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 1540) by Stats. 1968, Ch. 449. ) ## 12080. As used in this article: (a) “Agency” means a statewide office, nonelective officer, department, division, bureau, board, commission, or agency in the executive branch of the state government, except that it shall not apply to an agency whose primary function is service to the Legislature or judicial branches of state government or to an agency that is administered by an elective officer. “Agency that is administered by an elective officer” includes the State Board of Equalization but not a board or commission on which an elective officer serves in an ex officio capacity. (b) “Reorganization” means: (1) The transfer of the whole or any part of an agency, or of the whole or any part of the functions thereof, to the jurisdiction and control of any other agency; or (2) The abolition of all or any part of the functions of an agency; or (3) The consolidation or coordination of the whole or any part of an agency, or of the whole or any part of the functions thereof, with the whole or any part of any other agency or the functions thereof; or (4) The consolidation or coordination of any part of an agency or the functions thereof with any other part of the same agency or the functions thereof; or (5) The authorization of a nonelective officer to delegate any of the nonelective officer’s functions; or (6) The abolition of the whole or any part of an agency which agency or part does not have, or upon the taking effect of a reorganization plan will not have, any functions. (7) The establishment of a new agency to perform the whole or any part of the functions of an existing agency or agencies. (c) “Resolution” means a resolution of either house of the Legislature resolving as follows: “That the does not favor (Assembly or Senate) Reorganization Plan No. transmitted to (Insert number of plan) the Legislature by the Governor on (Insert date of transmittal) and recommends that the plan be assigned to the .” (Insert appropriate committee) (Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 50, Sec. 23. (AB 378) Effective January 1, 2022.)
  5. 12080.1.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Governor [12001 - 12092.2] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## ARTICLE 7.5. Executive Reorganization [12080 - 12081.2] ( Heading of Article 7.5 renumbered from Article 7 (as added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 1540) by Stats. 1968, Ch. 449. )

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    The Governor must periodically examine the organization of all agencies and decide what changes are needed.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Governor [12001 - 12092.2] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## ARTICLE 7.5. Executive Reorganization [12080 - 12081.2] ( Heading of Article 7.5 renumbered from Article 7 (as added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 1540) by Stats. 1968, Ch. 449. ) ## 12080.1. The Governor, from time to time, shall examine the organization of all agencies and shall determine what changes therein are necessary to accomplish one or more of the following purposes: (a) To promote the better execution of the laws, the more effective management of the executive and administrative branch of the state government and of its agencies and functions and the expeditious administration of the public business; (b) To reduce expenditures and promote economy to the fullest extent practicable consistent with the efficient operation of the state government; (c) To increase the efficiency of the operation of the state government to the fullest extent practicable; (d) To group, consolidate and coordinate agencies and functions thereof as nearly as possible according to major purposes; (e) To reduce the number of agencies by consolidating those having similar functions under a single head and to abolish such agencies or functions thereof as may not be necessary for the efficient operation of the state government; (f) To eliminate overlapping and duplication of effort. The Legislature declares that the public interest requires the carrying out of the purposes set forth in this section, and that such purposes may be accomplished more speedily and effectively under this article than by the enactment of specific legislation. (Added by renumbering Section 12071 (as added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 1540) by Stats. 1968, Ch. 449.)
  6. 12080.2.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Governor [12001 - 12092.2] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## ARTICLE 7.5. Executive Reorganization [12080 - 12081.2] ( Heading of Article 7.5 renumbered from Article 7 (as added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 1540) by Stats. 1968, Ch. 449. )

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    The Governor must prepare and transmit reorganization plans to the Legislature when the Governor finds reorganization is in the public interest, and legislative committees must process the plan and report on it before a resolution can be considered.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Governor [12001 - 12092.2] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## ARTICLE 7.5. Executive Reorganization [12080 - 12081.2] ( Heading of Article 7.5 renumbered from Article 7 (as added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 1540) by Stats. 1968, Ch. 449. ) ## 12080.2. Whenever the Governor finds that reorganization is in the public interest, the Governor shall prepare one or more reorganization plans in the form and language of a bill as nearly as practicable and transmit each, bearing an identifying number, to the Legislature, with a declaration that, with respect to each reorganization included in the plan, the Governor has so found. The delivery to both houses may be at any time during a regular session of the Legislature. The Governor, in transmitting a reorganization plan, shall explain the advantages which it is probable will be brought about by the taking effect of the reorganization included in the plan, and shall specify with respect to each abolition of a function included in the plan the statutory authority for the exercise of the function. Reorganization plans submitted to the Legislature pursuant to this section shall express clearly and specifically the nature and purposes of the plan or plans. Upon receipt of a reorganization plan, the Rules Committee of the Senate and the Speaker of the Assembly shall refer the plan to a standing committee of their respective houses for study and a report. That report shall be made at least 10 days prior to the end of the 60-day period described in Section 12080.5 and may include the committee’s recommendation with respect to a resolution. A resolution, by floor motion, as defined in subdivision (c) of Section 12080, may only be in order following a committee report or at any time during the last 10 days prior to the end of the 60-day period described in Section 12080.5. That resolution shall be voted upon without referral to committee. (Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 50, Sec. 24. (AB 378) Effective January 1, 2022.)
  7. 12080.3.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Governor [12001 - 12092.2] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## ARTICLE 7.5. Executive Reorganization [12080 - 12081.2] ( Heading of Article 7.5 renumbered from Article 7 (as added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 1540) by Stats. 1968, Ch. 449. )

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    This section tells the Governor what a reorganization plan may or must include, and requires Senate confirmation for agency-head appointments.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Governor [12001 - 12092.2] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## ARTICLE 7.5. Executive Reorganization [12080 - 12081.2] ( Heading of Article 7.5 renumbered from Article 7 (as added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 1540) by Stats. 1968, Ch. 449. ) ## 12080.3. Each reorganization plan transmitted by the Governor under this article: (a) May change the name of an agency affected by a reorganization and the title of its head, and shall designate the name of an agency resulting from a reorganization and the title of its head. (b) May include provisions, in accordance with Article VII of the California Constitution, for the appointment of the head and one or more other officers of an agency, including an agency resulting from a consolidation or other type of reorganization, if the Governor finds, and in transmitting the plan declares, that by reason of a reorganization made by the plan the provisions are in the public interest. The head may be an individual or a commission or board with two or more members. In any case, the appointment of the agency head shall be subject to confirmation by the Senate. The term of office of an appointee, if any is provided, shall be fixed at not more than four years. The Legislature shall fix the compensation of all department heads and officers who are not subject to Article VII of the California Constitution. (c) Shall provide for the transfer of employees serving in the state civil service, other than temporary employees, who are engaged in the performance of a function transferred to another agency or engaged in the administration of a law, the administration of which is transferred to the agency, by the reorganization plan. The status, positions, and rights of those persons shall not be affected by their transfer and shall continue to be retained by them pursuant to the State Civil Service Act (Part 2 (commencing with Section 18500) of Division 5), except as to positions the duties of which are vested in a position exempt from civil service. (d) Shall provide for the transfer or other disposition of the personnel records and property affected by a reorganization. (e) Shall provide for the transfer of unexpended balances of appropriations and of other funds available for use in connection with any function or agency affected by a reorganization, as the Governor deems necessary by reason of the reorganization, for use in connection with the functions affected by the reorganization or for the use of the agency that has these functions after the reorganization plan becomes effective. Transferred balances shall be used only for the purpose for which the appropriation was originally made. (f) Shall provide for terminating the affairs of an agency abolished. (g) Shall enumerate all acts of the Legislature that will be suspended if the reorganization plan becomes effective. (Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 50, Sec. 25. (AB 378) Effective January 1, 2022.)
  8. 12080.4.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Governor [12001 - 12092.2] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## ARTICLE 7.5. Executive Reorganization [12080 - 12081.2] ( Heading of Article 7.5 renumbered from Article 7 (as added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 1540) by Stats. 1968, Ch. 449. )

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    Reorganization plans may not do certain things, including extending agencies or functions beyond their lawful life, expanding agency powers beyond what law allows, lengthening office terms, or abolishing or transferring constitutionally created agencies or functions.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Governor [12001 - 12092.2] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## ARTICLE 7.5. Executive Reorganization [12080 - 12081.2] ( Heading of Article 7.5 renumbered from Article 7 (as added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 1540) by Stats. 1968, Ch. 449. ) ## 12080.4. No reorganization plan shall provide for, and no reorganization under this article shall have the effect of: (a) Continuing any agency beyond the period authorized by law for its existence, or beyond the time when it would have terminated if the reorganization had not been made; (b) Continuing any function beyond the period authorized by law for its exercise, or beyond the time when it would have terminated if the reorganization had not been made; (c) Authorizing any agency to exercise any function which is not expressly authorized by law to be exercised by an agency in the executive branch at the time the plan is transmitted to the Legislature; (d) Increasing the term of any office beyond that provided by law for the office; or (e) Abolishing any agency created by the California Constitution, or abolishing or transferring to the jurisdiction and control of any other agency any function conferred by the California Constitution on an agency created by that Constitution. (Added by renumbering Section 12074 (as added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 1540) by Stats. 1968, Ch. 449.)
  9. 12080.5.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Governor [12001 - 12092.2] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## ARTICLE 7.5. Executive Reorganization [12080 - 12081.2] ( Heading of Article 7.5 renumbered from Article 7 (as added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 1540) by Stats. 1968, Ch. 449. )

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    A reorganization plan generally takes effect after 60 calendar days of continuous legislative session after it is transmitted to each house, unless the plan sets a later date or either house passes a qualifying resolution before that period ends.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Governor [12001 - 12092.2] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## ARTICLE 7.5. Executive Reorganization [12080 - 12081.2] ( Heading of Article 7.5 renumbered from Article 7 (as added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 1540) by Stats. 1968, Ch. 449. ) ## 12080.5. Except as otherwise provided in this section, a reorganization plan submitted pursuant to this article shall become effective the first day after 60 calendar days of continuous session of the Legislature after the date on which the plan is transmitted to each house or at a later date as may be provided by the plan, unless, prior to the end of the 60-calendar-day period, either house of the Legislature adopts by a majority vote of the duly elected and qualified members thereof a resolution, as defined in subdivision (c) of Section 12080. As used in this section “60 calendar days of continuous session” shall be deemed broken only by an adjournment sine die, but in computing the 60 calendar days for the purposes of this provision days on which either house is not in session because of a recess of more than 10 days to a day certain shall not be included. (Amended by Stats. 1974, Ch. 1242.)
  10. 12080.6.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Governor [12001 - 12092.2] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## ARTICLE 7.5. Executive Reorganization [12080 - 12081.2] ( Heading of Article 7.5 renumbered from Article 7 (as added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 1540) by Stats. 1968, Ch. 449. )

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    A reorganization plan cannot limit the validity of earlier statutes or agency actions unless the plan specifically says so.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Governor [12001 - 12092.2] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## ARTICLE 7.5. Executive Reorganization [12080 - 12081.2] ( Heading of Article 7.5 renumbered from Article 7 (as added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 1540) by Stats. 1968, Ch. 449. ) ## 12080.6. No reorganization plan shall have the effect of limiting in any way the validity of any statute enacted, or any regulation or other action made, prescribed, issued, granted or performed in respect to or by any agency before the effective date of the reorganization plan except to the extent that the plan specifically so provides. As used in this section “regulation or other action” means any regulation, rule, order, policy, determination, directive, authorization, permit, privilege, requirement, designation, or other action. (Added by renumbering Section 12076 (as added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 1540) by Stats. 1968, Ch. 449.)
  11. 12080.7.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Governor [12001 - 12092.2] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## ARTICLE 7.5. Executive Reorganization [12080 - 12081.2] ( Heading of Article 7.5 renumbered from Article 7 (as added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 1540) by Stats. 1968, Ch. 449. )

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    A lawsuit, action, or other proceeding does not abate because a reorganization plan takes effect, if it was lawfully commenced by or against a state agency head or other state officer in an official-capacity or official-duties matter.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Governor [12001 - 12092.2] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## ARTICLE 7.5. Executive Reorganization [12080 - 12081.2] ( Heading of Article 7.5 renumbered from Article 7 (as added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 1540) by Stats. 1968, Ch. 449. ) ## 12080.7. No suit, action, or other proceeding lawfully commenced by or against the head of an agency or other officer of the state, in the head of an agency or officer’s official capacity or in relation to the discharge of the head of an agency or officer’s official duties, shall abate by reason of the taking effect of a reorganization plan under the provisions of this article. (Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 50, Sec. 26. (AB 378) Effective January 1, 2022.)
  12. 12080.8.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Governor [12001 - 12092.2] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## ARTICLE 7.5. Executive Reorganization [12080 - 12081.2] ( Heading of Article 7.5 renumbered from Article 7 (as added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 1540) by Stats. 1968, Ch. 449. )

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    When a reorganization plan takes effect, any earlier legislative act that conflicts with it is suspended to the extent of the conflict.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Governor [12001 - 12092.2] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## ARTICLE 7.5. Executive Reorganization [12080 - 12081.2] ( Heading of Article 7.5 renumbered from Article 7 (as added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 1540) by Stats. 1968, Ch. 449. ) ## 12080.8. From the effective date of a reorganization plan, and as long as it is in effect, the operation of any prior act of the Legislature inconsistent therewith shall be suspended insofar as it is inconsistent with the reorganization plan. (Added by renumbering Section 12078 by Stats. 1968, Ch. 449.)
  13. 12080.9.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Governor [12001 - 12092.2] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## ARTICLE 7.5. Executive Reorganization [12080 - 12081.2] ( Heading of Article 7.5 renumbered from Article 7 (as added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 1540) by Stats. 1968, Ch. 449. )

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    A reorganization plan that takes effect must be printed in the same volume as the acts of the Legislature’s session to which it was submitted.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Governor [12001 - 12092.2] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## ARTICLE 7.5. Executive Reorganization [12080 - 12081.2] ( Heading of Article 7.5 renumbered from Article 7 (as added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 1540) by Stats. 1968, Ch. 449. ) ## 12080.9. Each reorganization plan which takes effect shall be printed in the same volume as the acts of the session of the Legislature to which it was submitted. (Added by renumbering Section 12079 by Stats. 1968, Ch. 449.)
  14. 12081.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Governor [12001 - 12092.2] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## ARTICLE 7.5. Executive Reorganization [12080 - 12081.2] ( Heading of Article 7.5 renumbered from Article 7 (as added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 1540) by Stats. 1968, Ch. 449. )

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    The Legislative Counsel must prepare a bill to make needed statutory changes after a Governor’s reorganization plan takes effect.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Governor [12001 - 12092.2] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## ARTICLE 7.5. Executive Reorganization [12080 - 12081.2] ( Heading of Article 7.5 renumbered from Article 7 (as added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 1540) by Stats. 1968, Ch. 449. ) ## 12081. The Legislative Counsel shall prepare for introduction not later than the next regular session of the Legislature occurring more than 90 days after that in which a Governor’s reorganization plan takes effect a bill effecting such changes in the statutes as may be necessary to reflect the changes made by the reorganization plan. The purpose of this section is to insure that statutory law is amended to conform with the changes made by the reorganization plan, but failure to enact such a bill shall not affect the validity of the plan. (Added by renumbering Section 12080 by Stats. 1968, Ch. 449.)
  15. 12081.1.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Governor [12001 - 12092.2] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## ARTICLE 7.5. Executive Reorganization [12080 - 12081.2] ( Heading of Article 7.5 renumbered from Article 7 (as added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 1540) by Stats. 1968, Ch. 449. )

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    The Legislature states that it wants to keep a right to review the Governor’s actions by having either house recommend study of proposals submitted to it.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Governor [12001 - 12092.2] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## ARTICLE 7.5. Executive Reorganization [12080 - 12081.2] ( Heading of Article 7.5 renumbered from Article 7 (as added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 1540) by Stats. 1968, Ch. 449. ) ## 12081.1. It is the intention of the Legislature in delegating legislative power to the Governor by this article pursuant to the authorization contained in Section 6 of Article V of the California Constitution to retain the right of review of the Governor’s action by means of action by either house of the Legislature recommending study of any proposal submitted to it. (Added by renumbering Section 12081 by Stats. 1968, Ch. 449.)
  16. 12081.2.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Governor [12001 - 12092.2] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## ARTICLE 7.5. Executive Reorganization [12080 - 12081.2] ( Heading of Article 7.5 renumbered from Article 7 (as added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 1540) by Stats. 1968, Ch. 449. )

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    If part of this act is held invalid, the rest still stands, except Section 12080.5.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Governor [12001 - 12092.2] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## ARTICLE 7.5. Executive Reorganization [12080 - 12081.2] ( Heading of Article 7.5 renumbered from Article 7 (as added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 1540) by Stats. 1968, Ch. 449. ) ## 12081.2. If any provision of this act or the application thereof, except Section 12080.5, to any person or circumstances is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions or applications of the act which can be given effect without the invalid provision or application, and to this end the provisions of this act, except Section 12080.5, are severable. (Amended by Stats. 1974, Ch. 1242.)
  17. 12085.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Governor [12001 - 12092.2] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## ARTICLE 8. Department of Community Services and Development [12085 - 12091] ( Heading of Article 8 amended by Stats. 1995, Ch. 187, Sec. 1. )

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    California states a policy to provide services and activities that help reduce poverty, support low-income people, and create a Department of Community Services and Development within the Health and Human Services Agency.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Governor [12001 - 12092.2] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## ARTICLE 8. Department of Community Services and Development [12085 - 12091] ( Heading of Article 8 amended by Stats. 1995, Ch. 187, Sec. 1. ) ## 12085. (a) (1) Although the economic well-being of the state has progressed to a level surpassing that of any other achieved in world history, and although these benefits are widely shared throughout the state, poverty continues to be the lot of a substantial number of citizens of the state. California can achieve its full economic and social potential as a state only if every individual has the opportunity to contribute the full extent of that individual’s capabilities and to participate in the workings of society. The Legislature hereby declares that it is the policy of the state to provide a range of services and activities having a measurable and potentially major impact on causes of poverty in our communities, particularly those areas of communities where poverty is an acute problem. Specifically, it is the policy of the state to assist low-income participants, including homeless individuals and families, migrants, and the elderly poor, to do all of the following: (A) Secure and retain meaningful employment. (B) Attain an adequate education. (C) Make better use of available income. (D) Obtain and maintain adequate housing and a suitable living environment. (2) It is further the policy of the state to do all of the following in assisting participants: (A) Provide emergency assistance to meet immediate and urgent individual and family needs, including the need for health services, nutritious food, housing, and employment-related assistance. (B) Coordinate and establish linkages between governmental and other social services programs to ensure the effective delivery of those services to low-income individuals. (C) Encourage the use of entities in the private sector of the community in efforts to ameliorate poverty. (3) The Legislature finds that it is the purpose of this article to strengthen, supplement, and coordinate efforts to further these policies. (b) In order to employ the resources of both the public and private sectors of the state, and to effectuate the purposes of this article, there is, within the California Health and Human Services Agency, a Department of Community Services and Development. (Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 50, Sec. 27. (AB 378) Effective January 1, 2022.)
  18. 12085.5.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Governor [12001 - 12092.2] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## ARTICLE 8. Department of Community Services and Development [12085 - 12091] ( Heading of Article 8 amended by Stats. 1995, Ch. 187, Sec. 1. )

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    Old references to two named offices must be read as references to the Department of Community Services and Development.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Governor [12001 - 12092.2] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## ARTICLE 8. Department of Community Services and Development [12085 - 12091] ( Heading of Article 8 amended by Stats. 1995, Ch. 187, Sec. 1. ) ## 12085.5. Any reference in any provision of law or regulation to the State Office of Economic Opportunity or the Department of Economic Opportunity shall be deemed to refer to the Department of Community Services and Development. (Amended by Stats. 2007, Ch. 46, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 2008.)
  19. 12086.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Governor [12001 - 12092.2] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## ARTICLE 8. Department of Community Services and Development [12085 - 12091] ( Heading of Article 8 amended by Stats. 1995, Ch. 187, Sec. 1. )

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    This section places the department under a Director of Community Services and Development and gives the Governor appointment powers for the director, chief deputy director, and one deputy director. The director must appoint other needed employees and set their duties, subject to the State Civil Service Act.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Governor [12001 - 12092.2] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## ARTICLE 8. Department of Community Services and Development [12085 - 12091] ( Heading of Article 8 amended by Stats. 1995, Ch. 187, Sec. 1. ) ## 12086. (a) The department is under the direction of an executive officer known as the Director of Community Services and Development. The director shall be appointed by the Governor subject to the confirmation of the Senate, and shall hold office at the pleasure of the Governor. The director shall receive the salary provided for by Chapter 6 (commencing with Section 11550) of Part 1. The chief deputy director shall be appointed by the Governor and shall hold office at the pleasure of the Governor. The Governor also may appoint, to serve at the Governor’s pleasure, one deputy director for the department. (b) Subject to the State Civil Service Act (Part 2 (commencing with Section 18500), of Division 5), the director shall appoint any other employees necessary for the administration and the affairs of the department, and shall prescribe their duties. (Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 50, Sec. 28. (AB 378) Effective January 1, 2022.)
  20. 12087.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Governor [12001 - 12092.2] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## ARTICLE 8. Department of Community Services and Development [12085 - 12091] ( Heading of Article 8 amended by Stats. 1995, Ch. 187, Sec. 1. )

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    The department has authority to carry out a listed set of community services and antipoverty program functions.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Governor [12001 - 12092.2] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## ARTICLE 8. Department of Community Services and Development [12085 - 12091] ( Heading of Article 8 amended by Stats. 1995, Ch. 187, Sec. 1. ) ## 12087. The department shall have the responsibility, and is hereby vested with all necessary powers and authority to do the following: (a) Recognize existing community action agencies, as originally defined by Section 2790 of Title 42 of the United States Code in the federal Economic Opportunity Act of 1964, and as superseded by Section 9902 of that title in the federal Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1981 (P.L. 97-35), and as further defined in Article 6 (commencing with Section 12750) of Chapter 9 of Division 3 of Title 2, and Indian tribes or tribal organizations, as the operators of programs to serve the poor in local communities, and, where the programs are of a statewide or multicounty nature, other limited purpose agencies may be considered as program operators. (b) Apply for, administer, and oversee federal block grant funds, including, but not limited to, the Community Services Block Grant and the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program, and other public and private funds designed to support antipoverty programs in the state that are not currently administered by other departments, and define and enforce programmatic performance and fiscal accountability standards for those funds. (c) Provide funding and technical assistance, directly or through grants or contracts, to community action agencies, Indian tribes, and other agencies that operate programs of an antipoverty nature. (d) Coordinate antipoverty efforts throughout the state, to the extent permissible under federal law, to avoid duplication, improve delivery of services, and relate programs to one another. (e) Maintain liaison with the Office of Community Services in the federal Department of Health and Human Services, county and city commissions on economic opportunity, citizens’ groups, and all other governmental agencies engaged in economic opportunity or community service programs, or both. (f) Collect and assemble pertinent information and data available from other agencies of the state and federal governments and disseminate information in the interests of community services programs in the state by publication, advertisement, conference, workshops, programs, lectures, and other means. (g) Plan and evaluate long-range and short-range strategies for overcoming poverty in the state. (h) Mobilize public and private resources in support of antipoverty and community services programs. (i) Encourage participation by residents of poor communities in the development and operation of community action programs for their betterment. (j) Advise the Governor of the Governor’s responsibilities under the Economic Opportunity Program (Chapter 34 (commencing with Section 2701) of Title 42 of the United States Code) and the Community Services Block Grant Program (Chapter 106 (commencing with Section 9901) of Title 42 of the United States Code), as well as any other federal law enacted with respect to meeting the needs of the poor. (k) Measure and evaluate, directly or through grants or contracts, the impact of this article and other poverty-related programs authorized by law, in order to determine the effectiveness of the programs in achieving stated goals, impact on related programs, and the structure and mechanisms for the delivery of services. All the offices under the executive branch shall cooperate and provide the necessary information to the director, upon the director’s request, to achieve the purposes of this subdivision. (l) Promulgate regulations and negotiate and execute contracts necessary or convenient for the exercise of its responsibilities, powers, and functions, and to ensure that federal and state standards of programmatic performance and fiscal accountability are met. (Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 50, Sec. 29. (AB 378) Effective January 1, 2022.)
  21. 12087.10.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Governor [12001 - 12092.2] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## ARTICLE 8. Department of Community Services and Development [12085 - 12091] ( Heading of Article 8 amended by Stats. 1995, Ch. 187, Sec. 1. )

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    The department must provide a program effectiveness assessment by January 1, 2023.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Governor [12001 - 12092.2] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## ARTICLE 8. Department of Community Services and Development [12085 - 12091] ( Heading of Article 8 amended by Stats. 1995, Ch. 187, Sec. 1. ) ## 12087.10. The department, in coordination with relevant agencies, shall provide an assessment of the effectiveness of the program on or before January 1, 2023. The assessment shall contain all of the following: (a) A compilation of actual rates of rent increases and of tenant long-term relocation or eviction, for any reason, after energy upgrades received with the goal of better enforcing or adjusting affordability contracts and measures. (b) A summary of the total number of properties that are not regulated by deed restrictions or other legally binding provisions that are below market rate multifamily affordable housing participating in the program, the marketing and outreach efforts of the department or the appropriate administrator pursued for this market segment, and the reasons given for nonparticipation, if any. (c) In coordination with participating public health programs, a database of conditions found in homes that impact or could impact health negatively encountered when doing energy or health audits to track neighborhood hotspots and provide data for environmental screening and social determinants of health tools. (Added by Stats. 2019, Ch. 754, Sec. 3. (AB 1232) Effective January 1, 2020.)
  22. 12087.2.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Governor [12001 - 12092.2] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## ARTICLE 8. Department of Community Services and Development [12085 - 12091] ( Heading of Article 8 amended by Stats. 1995, Ch. 187, Sec. 1. )

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    The department must run the program, use the funds for the program’s purposes, post and report certain plan and spending information, and may set program rules and award contracts without further regulatory action.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Governor [12001 - 12092.2] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## ARTICLE 8. Department of Community Services and Development [12085 - 12091] ( Heading of Article 8 amended by Stats. 1995, Ch. 187, Sec. 1. ) ## 12087.2. (a) It is the intent of the Legislature that one-time funding appropriated for the Low Income Household Water Assistance Program shall be used to prioritize and expedite services that reduce arrearages for low-income households. (b) The Department of Community Services and Development shall administer the Low Income Household Water Assistance Program in this state, and shall receive and expend moneys appropriated and allocated to the state for purposes of that program, pursuant to Section 533 of Title V of Division H of the federal Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (Public Law 116-260). (c) The Department of Community Services and Development may develop and implement a state plan, requirements, guidelines, and subgrantee contract provisions for the program described in subdivision (a) in accordance with federal law, regulations, reporting requirements, and any other federal requirements. Notwithstanding Chapter 3.5 (commencing with Section 11340) of Part 1, the department may develop the state plan, requirements, guidelines, and subgrantee contract provisions described in this subdivision without taking any further regulatory action. (d) Pursuant to the requirements of federal law and subject to federal approval of a state plan, the Low Income Household Water Assistance Program State Plan shall include all of the following details regarding program implementation: (1) Household eligibility. (2) Prioritization. (3) Program design and implementation. (4) Funding allocation. (5) Financial water assistance payments. (6) State oversight and program integrity. (7) Public participation. (8) Data collection and reporting. (e) All expenditures of Low Income Household Water Assistance Program funding shall be prioritized for services that reduce the arrearages of eligible households that have past due balances. (f) Upon the execution of contracts for Low Income Household Water Assistance Program funding with local service providers, the department shall report to the Legislature and shall post to the department’s website the following information by local service provider area: (1) Total allocation. (2) Allocation by service category. (g) Beginning six months after the execution of contracts for Low Income Household Water Assistance Program funding with local service providers, and every six months thereafter until funding is exhausted, the department shall provide a report to the Legislature that includes the following information by local service provider area: (1) Total allocation. (2) Allocation by service category. (3) Total expenditures. (4) Expenditures by service category. (5) Households served. (6) Households served by service category. (h) Pursuant to the requirements of federal law, the Department of Community Services and Development shall post a draft state plan to the department’s internet website and hold a public meeting prior to submission of the state plan to allow for public comment. The final plan shall be posted to the department’s internet website. (i) All actions to implement the funding in this item, including entering into contracts for services or equipment, shall be exempt from Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 10290) of Part 2 of Division 2 of the Public Contract Code. The department may award contracts under this section on a noncompetitive bid basis as necessary to implement the purposes of the Low Income Household Water Assistance Program grant funds. (Added by Stats. 2021, Ch. 85, Sec. 6. (AB 135) Effective July 16, 2021.)
  23. 12087.5.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Governor [12001 - 12092.2] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## ARTICLE 8. Department of Community Services and Development [12085 - 12091] ( Heading of Article 8 amended by Stats. 1995, Ch. 187, Sec. 1. )

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    The department must run the Energy Efficiency Low-Income Weatherization Program, may create program rules and contract terms, and must post draft guidelines and hold a public hearing before a subgrantee contract for local service is executed.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Governor [12001 - 12092.2] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## ARTICLE 8. Department of Community Services and Development [12085 - 12091] ( Heading of Article 8 amended by Stats. 1995, Ch. 187, Sec. 1. ) ## 12087.5. (a) The department shall develop and administer the Energy Efficiency Low-Income Weatherization Program and expend moneys appropriated by the Legislature for the purposes of the program. (b) The department may develop requirements, guidelines, and subgrantee contract provisions for the program, including those necessary or desirable to ensure the effective implementation of Sections 12087.9 and 12087.10. (c) Before a subgrantee contract is executed for the provision of local service, the department shall do both of the following: (1) No less than 30 days before finalization of the program guidelines, post the draft program guidelines on the department’s internet website. (2) Hold a public hearing to obtain public input on the draft program guidelines with notice of the hearing published prominently on the department’s internet website no less than 15 days before the hearing. (d) Chapter 3.5 (commencing with Section 11340) of Part 1 does not apply to the development and adoption of program requirements, guidelines, and subgrantee contract provisions pursuant to this section. (Amended by Stats. 2019, Ch. 754, Sec. 1. (AB 1232) Effective January 1, 2020.)
  24. 12087.6.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Governor [12001 - 12092.2] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## ARTICLE 8. Department of Community Services and Development [12085 - 12091] ( Heading of Article 8 amended by Stats. 1995, Ch. 187, Sec. 1. )

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    The department must change how it runs certain procurement processes for the Energy Efficiency Low-Income Weatherization Program and consult community stakeholders before some procurements move forward.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Governor [12001 - 12092.2] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## ARTICLE 8. Department of Community Services and Development [12085 - 12091] ( Heading of Article 8 amended by Stats. 1995, Ch. 187, Sec. 1. ) ## 12087.6. (a) The department, for any appropriation to the department for the Energy Efficiency Low-Income Weatherization Program in the 2017–18 fiscal year, or any fiscal year thereafter, in its contract procurement processes for single-family energy efficiency and renewable energy services, shall develop new program processes and solicitations that do all of the following: (1) Give weight and priority to applicants that can demonstrate that they have existing ties to the local communities they would be servicing, among the other factors considered. This shall apply to both regional administrators and direct service providers. (2) Give preference to organizations with demonstrated performance and outcomes related to low-income energy efficiency and renewable energy services. (3) Take appropriate measures to ensure that all potential applicants are aware of changes in procurement process pursuant to this act. (b) The department shall consult with community stakeholders, including, but not limited to, legislative staff, in the development, design, and goals of procurements on and after July 1, 2017. This consultation shall occur at least three months prior to the release of a request for applications that would commence the procurement cycle. (Added by Stats. 2017, Ch. 24, Sec. 5. (SB 89) Effective June 27, 2017.)
  25. 12087.9.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Governor [12001 - 12092.2] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## ARTICLE 8. Department of Community Services and Development [12085 - 12091] ( Heading of Article 8 amended by Stats. 1995, Ch. 187, Sec. 1. )

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    The Department of Community Services and Development must coordinate with specified agencies, identify best practices, and provide a recommended action plan by January 1, 2021.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Governor [12001 - 12092.2] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## ARTICLE 8. Department of Community Services and Development [12085 - 12091] ( Heading of Article 8 amended by Stats. 1995, Ch. 187, Sec. 1. ) ## 12087.9. By January 1, 2021, the Department of Community Services and Development shall coordinate with the California Energy Commission and the State Department of Public Health’s Office of Health Equity to identify best practices from model programs and funding mechanisms, and provide a recommended action plan to do all of the following: (a) Ensure greater cross-referral between public health agencies, the State Department of Public Health’s Office of Health Equity, and the Low-Income Weatherization Program for comprehensive energy and healthy home improvements for low-income multifamily residents in disadvantaged communities. (b) Promote projects that include energy improvements that do all of the following: (1) Provide net financial benefits, inclusive of rent and utility costs. (2) Provide health benefits to tenants in low-income multifamily properties. (3) Provide increased indoor air quality and address asthma or respiratory issues triggered by mold and moisture. (c) Create mechanisms for enforcing state energy upgrade program requirements to maintain the affordability of benefiting units to low-income tenants. (Added by Stats. 2019, Ch. 754, Sec. 2. (AB 1232) Effective January 1, 2020.)
  26. 12088.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Governor [12001 - 12092.2] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## ARTICLE 8. Department of Community Services and Development [12085 - 12091] ( Heading of Article 8 amended by Stats. 1995, Ch. 187, Sec. 1. )

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    The Department of Economic Opportunity is transferred to the Health and Welfare Agency and renamed the Department of Community Services and Development.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Governor [12001 - 12092.2] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## ARTICLE 8. Department of Community Services and Development [12085 - 12091] ( Heading of Article 8 amended by Stats. 1995, Ch. 187, Sec. 1. ) ## 12088. The Department of Economic Opportunity, a separate, independent entity in state government, is hereby transferred to the Health and Welfare Agency, and renamed the Department of Community Services and Development. The functions, authorities, and responsibilities of the Department of Economic Opportunity with respect to the functions of the department are transferred to the Director of Community Services and Development. All functions, authorities, and responsibilities of the Director of the Department of Economic Opportunity with regard to the functions of the Department of Economic Opportunity are transferred to the Department of Community Services and Development. (Amended by Stats. 1995, Ch. 187, Sec. 6. Effective January 1, 1996.)
  27. 12089.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Governor [12001 - 12092.2] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## ARTICLE 8. Department of Community Services and Development [12085 - 12091] ( Heading of Article 8 amended by Stats. 1995, Ch. 187, Sec. 1. )

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    The Department of Community Services and Development must run the Naturalization Services Program and use it to fund community-based organizations that help legal permanent residents get citizenship.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Governor [12001 - 12092.2] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## ARTICLE 8. Department of Community Services and Development [12085 - 12091] ( Heading of Article 8 amended by Stats. 1995, Ch. 187, Sec. 1. ) ## 12089. (a) The Naturalization Services Program is hereby established, to be administered within the Department of Community Services and Development. The department shall administer the Naturalization Services Program to provide funding to community-based organizations to assist legal permanent residents in obtaining citizenship. The department shall seek input from stakeholders in designing the methodology for the distribution of funds appropriated for purposes of this section. The Naturalization Services Program shall be implemented to the extent that funds are appropriated for this purpose in the annual Budget Act. (b) In order to ensure accountability, effectiveness, and accessibility, the Naturalization Services Program shall emphasize both of the following: (1) Collaboration among grantees and other providers in their region, including the State Department of Education English as a Second Language and civic grantees. (2) Development of a referral system in each service area to ensure immigrants are informed about adult education, English literacy, and citizenship services in their region. (Added by Stats. 2006, Ch. 515, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 2007.)
  28. 12090.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Governor [12001 - 12092.2] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## ARTICLE 8. Department of Community Services and Development [12085 - 12091] ( Heading of Article 8 amended by Stats. 1995, Ch. 187, Sec. 1. )

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    The Department of Community Services and Development has possession and control over certain property held for the benefit or use of the Department of Economic Opportunity.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Governor [12001 - 12092.2] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## ARTICLE 8. Department of Community Services and Development [12085 - 12091] ( Heading of Article 8 amended by Stats. 1995, Ch. 187, Sec. 1. ) ## 12090. The Department of Community Services and Development shall have possession and control of all records, papers, offices, equipment, supplies, land, and other property real or personal held for the benefit or use of the Department of Economic Opportunity. (Amended by Stats. 1995, Ch. 187, Sec. 8. Effective January 1, 1996.)
  29. 12091.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Governor [12001 - 12092.2] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## ARTICLE 8. Department of Community Services and Development [12085 - 12091] ( Heading of Article 8 amended by Stats. 1995, Ch. 187, Sec. 1. )

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    Unexpended balances and other available funds from the Department of Economic Opportunity must be transferred to the Department of Community Services and Development, and the transferred funds must be used for their original purpose.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Governor [12001 - 12092.2] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## ARTICLE 8. Department of Community Services and Development [12085 - 12091] ( Heading of Article 8 amended by Stats. 1995, Ch. 187, Sec. 1. ) ## 12091. All unexpended balances of appropriations and other funds available to the Department of Economic Opportunity shall be transferred to the Department of Community Services and Development. All funds so transferred shall be for the use and for the purpose for which the appropriation or other funds were originally made available. (Amended by Stats. 1995, Ch. 187, Sec. 9. Effective January 1, 1996.)
  30. 12092.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Governor [12001 - 12092.2] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## ARTICLE 9. California Program for Agricultural Employees [12092 - 12092.2] ( Article 9 added by Stats. 2023, Ch. 636, Sec. 2. )

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    This section defines terms used in the article, including “agricultural employee,” “parole,” and “program.”

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Governor [12001 - 12092.2] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## ARTICLE 9. California Program for Agricultural Employees [12092 - 12092.2] ( Article 9 added by Stats. 2023, Ch. 636, Sec. 2. ) ## 12092. As used in this article, the following terms apply: (a) “Agricultural employee” has the same meaning as that term is defined in subdivision (b) of Section 1140.4 of the Labor Code. (b) “Parole” has the same meaning as that term is used in Section 1182(d)(5)(A) of Title 8 of the United States Code, which authorizes the United States Attorney General, on a case-by-case basis, to parole an alien applying for admission to the United States if there is an urgent humanitarian reasons or significant public benefit. (c) “Program” means a program for an agricultural employee to be granted parole. (Added by Stats. 2023, Ch. 636, Sec. 2. (SB 831) Effective January 1, 2024.)
  31. 12092.1.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Governor [12001 - 12092.2] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## ARTICLE 9. California Program for Agricultural Employees [12092 - 12092.2] ( Article 9 added by Stats. 2023, Ch. 636, Sec. 2. )

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    The Governor may enter into an agreement to create a program that lets the U.S. Attorney General or a designee grant parole to agricultural employees living in the state.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Governor [12001 - 12092.2] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## ARTICLE 9. California Program for Agricultural Employees [12092 - 12092.2] ( Article 9 added by Stats. 2023, Ch. 636, Sec. 2. ) ## 12092.1. To address the state’s critical need for labor provided by agricultural employees, and the economic harm California faces from the uncertainty surrounding the immigration status of the state’s agricultural employee workforce, the Governor, on behalf of this state, may enter into an agreement with the United States Attorney General, or the United States Attorney General’s designee, to establish a program for the United States Attorney General, or the United States Attorney General’s designee, to grant an agricultural employee, living in the state, parole. (Added by Stats. 2023, Ch. 636, Sec. 2. (SB 831) Effective January 1, 2024.)
  32. 12092.2.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Governor [12001 - 12092.2] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## ARTICLE 9. California Program for Agricultural Employees [12092 - 12092.2] ( Article 9 added by Stats. 2023, Ch. 636, Sec. 2. )

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    The Governor must prepare a report to the Legislature about the program’s impact, but only subject to program implementation and in the third year of the program’s renewal.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Governor [12001 - 12092.2] ( Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## ARTICLE 9. California Program for Agricultural Employees [12092 - 12092.2] ( Article 9 added by Stats. 2023, Ch. 636, Sec. 2. ) ## 12092.2. Subject to the implementation of the program, on the third year of the renewal of the program, the Governor shall prepare a report to the Legislature, in accordance with Section 9795, on the impact of the program on all of the following: (a) The state’s critical need for labor provided by agricultural employees. (b) The state’s ability to attract and maintain its agricultural employee workforce. (c) Other effects on the state’s economy. (Added by Stats. 2023, Ch. 636, Sec. 2. (SB 831) Effective January 1, 2024.)
  33. 12096.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 1.6. Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development [12096 - 12100.171] ( Chapter 1.6 added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 475, Sec. 2. )

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    This chapter is known as, and may be cited as, the Economic Revitalization Act.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 1.6. Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development [12096 - 12100.171] ( Chapter 1.6 added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 475, Sec. 2. ) ## 12096. This chapter shall be known, and may be cited, as the Economic Revitalization Act. (Added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 475, Sec. 2. (AB 29) Effective January 1, 2012.)
  34. 12096.1.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 1.6. Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development [12096 - 12100.171] ( Chapter 1.6 added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 475, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Definitions [12096.1- 12096.1.] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 475, Sec. 2. )

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    This section defines “Office” and “Director” for this chapter.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 1.6. Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development [12096 - 12100.171] ( Chapter 1.6 added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 475, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Definitions [12096.1- 12096.1.] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 475, Sec. 2. ) ## 12096.1. For purposes of this chapter: (a) “Office” means the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development. (b) “Director” means the Director of the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development. (Added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 475, Sec. 2. (AB 29) Effective January 1, 2012.)
  35. 12096.2.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 1.6. Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development [12096 - 12100.171] ( Chapter 1.6 added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 475, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 2. General [12096.2- 12096.2.] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 475, Sec. 2. )

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    GO-Biz is established in state government, the Governor appoints its Director, and the Director is responsible for carrying out the office’s duties and powers.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 1.6. Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development [12096 - 12100.171] ( Chapter 1.6 added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 475, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 2. General [12096.2- 12096.2.] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 475, Sec. 2. ) ## 12096.2. (a) The Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development, also known as “GO-Biz,” is hereby 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. (Added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 475, Sec. 2. (AB 29) Effective January 1, 2012.)
  36. 12096.3.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 1.6. Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development [12096 - 12100.171] ( Chapter 1.6 added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 475, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Powers and Duties [12096.3 - 12096.4] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 475, Sec. 2. )

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    The office must serve the Governor as the lead entity for economic strategy and California marketing on business development, investment, and growth matters, and it may carry out listed support and promotion activities.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 1.6. Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development [12096 - 12100.171] ( Chapter 1.6 added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 475, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Powers and Duties [12096.3 - 12096.4] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 475, Sec. 2. ) ## 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. (e) Establish a well-advertised telephone number, an interactive 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 state’s image as a destination for business investment and expansion. (h) Conduct research on the state’s 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. (j) Establish the Building and Reinforcing Inclusive, Diverse, Gender-Supportive Equity Project (BRIDGE Project) to promote social equity, civil rights, and antidiscrimination through marketing and advertising campaigns. (Amended by Stats. 2023, Ch. 199, Sec. 2. (SB 447) Effective September 13, 2023.)
  37. 12096.3.5.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 1.6. Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development [12096 - 12100.171] ( Chapter 1.6 added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 475, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Powers and Duties [12096.3 - 12096.4] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 475, Sec. 2. )

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    The office must work with relevant state, local, and national entities to explore ways to streamline local land use approvals and construction permit processes for broadband projects.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 1.6. Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development [12096 - 12100.171] ( Chapter 1.6 added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 475, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Powers and Duties [12096.3 - 12096.4] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 475, Sec. 2. ) ## 12096.3.5. The office shall coordinate with other relevant state and local agencies and national organizations to explore ways to facilitate streamlining of local land use approvals and construction permit processes for projects related to broadband infrastructure deployment and connectivity. (Added by Stats. 2021, Ch. 671, Sec. 1. (SB 4) Effective October 8, 2021.)
  38. 12096.3.7.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 1.6. Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development [12096 - 12100.171] ( Chapter 1.6 added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 475, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Powers and Duties [12096.3 - 12096.4] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 475, Sec. 2. )

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    The office must prepare and submit a clean energy barriers assessment to the Legislature by January 1, 2026, after consulting specified agencies.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 1.6. Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development [12096 - 12100.171] ( Chapter 1.6 added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 475, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Powers and Duties [12096.3 - 12096.4] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 475, Sec. 2. ) ## 12096.3.7. (a) (1) The office, in consultation with the State Air Resources Board, the State Energy Resources Conservation and Development Commission, and the Public Utilities Commission, shall prepare an assessment of the barriers, challenges, and impediments limiting the deployment and development of clean energy projects that support the strategies identified in the scoping plan prepared pursuant to Section 38561 of the Health and Safety Code and that advance the goals established pursuant to Sections 38562.2, 39730.5, and 39730.6 of the Health and Safety Code. The office shall submit the assessment prepared pursuant to this section to the Legislature on or before January 1, 2026, in compliance with Section 9795. (2) In preparing the assessment, the office shall include, but is not limited to including, the following information: (A) At least three clean energy project types. (B) Specific challenges impacting the different stages of clean energy project development. (C) Different methods for developing and deploying clean energy projects. (D) Recommended approaches, models, or strategies for addressing the identified barriers, challenges, and impediments to clean energy project delivery. (3) The office shall consider the most current versions of all of the applicable reports and plans listed in subdivision (a) of Section 38592.1 of the Health and Safety Code in the preparation of the assessment. (b) The assessment prepared pursuant to subdivision (a) shall be considered and incorporated into the work carried out by the Infrastructure Strike Team established by Executive Order No. N-8-23. (Added by Stats. 2023, Ch. 336, Sec. 2. (AB 585) Effective October 7, 2023.)
  39. 12096.4.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 1.6. Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development [12096 - 12100.171] ( Chapter 1.6 added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 475, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Powers and Duties [12096.3 - 12096.4] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 475, Sec. 2. )

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    Cabinet members must designate a senior manager in their agency to coordinate business support with the office, and the office must develop its budget with the Department of Finance for fiscal year 2012–13 and later.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 1.6. Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development [12096 - 12100.171] ( Chapter 1.6 added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 475, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Powers and Duties [12096.3 - 12096.4] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 475, Sec. 2. ) ## 12096.4. (a) Each member of the Governor’s cabinet shall identify a senior manager within that member’s agency who shall coordinate business support activities with the office. (b) For the 2012–13 fiscal year and subsequent fiscal years, the office shall develop a budget in coordination with the Department of Finance pursuant to the state budgeting process, including the permanent transfer of associated positions. (Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 50, Sec. 30. (AB 378) Effective January 1, 2022.)
  40. 12096.5.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 1.6. Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development [12096 - 12100.171] ( Chapter 1.6 added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 475, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 4. California Business Investment Services Program [12096.5- 12096.5.] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 475, Sec. 2. )

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    This section creates the California Business Investment Services Program and requires the director and the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development to carry out specified coordination, outreach, tracking, and reporting duties.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 1.6. Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development [12096 - 12100.171] ( Chapter 1.6 added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 475, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 4. California Business Investment Services Program [12096.5- 12096.5.] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 475, Sec. 2. ) ## 12096.5. (a) The California Business Investment Services Program is hereby created within the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development. (b) The program shall be under the direct authority of the director. (c) The purpose of the program is to serve employers, corporate executives, business owners, investors, and site location consultants who are considering California for business investment and expansion. (d) In implementing the program, the director shall establish and implement a process for convening teams on key business development situations, including, but not limited to, attracting new businesses, attracting public and private investors, relocation of large manufacturers, or the closure of a large business employer. (e) (1) In implementing the program, the director shall work cooperatively with local, regional, federal, and other state public and private marketing institutions, economic developers, workforce training partners, and trade organizations in attracting, retaining, and helping businesses and investments grow and be successful in California. (2) In undertaking program activities, the director shall encourage activities that support the upward mobility of existing small businesses and residents. (f) The Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development shall work with partners and other stakeholders to moderate the impacts of gentrification that may lead to the displacement of residents and small businesses. (g) (1) The Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development shall track activities, as necessary, to report to the Legislature, as specified in paragraph (2). (2) Upon request by the Legislature, the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development shall report program activities as follows: (A) The aggregate number of businesses and investors who made inquiries to the program. (B) The number of businesses and investors who requested assistance from the program. (C) The type of assistance requested by businesses and investors, as reported by described categories. (D) The aggregate number of requests for information that were sent by the program at the request of businesses and investors, and reported by region. (Amended by Stats. 2022, Ch. 599, Sec. 1. (AB 2972) Effective January 1, 2023.)
  41. 12096.6.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 1.6. Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development [12096 - 12100.171] ( Chapter 1.6 added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 475, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 4.4. California Competes Grant Program [12096.6 - 12096.6.6] ( Article 4.4 added by Stats. 2021, Ch. 74, Sec. 1. )

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    This section defines key terms used in the California Competes Grant Program article.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 1.6. Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development [12096 - 12100.171] ( Chapter 1.6 added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 475, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 4.4. California Competes Grant Program [12096.6 - 12096.6.6] ( Article 4.4 added by Stats. 2021, Ch. 74, Sec. 1. ) ## 12096.6. For purposes of this article, all of the following definitions apply: (a) “Applicant” means any taxpayer, including, but not limited to, an individual, corporation, or partnership, submitting a California Competes Grant Program application to GO-Biz that is a person or entity legally authorized to do business in California or that will incorporate, qualify, or register with the Secretary of State to do business in California prior to the execution of an agreement under this article. (b) “California Competes Grant Program” means the program that authorizes the grants allowed under this article. (c) “Committee” means the California Competes Tax Credit Committee established in Section 18410.2 of the Revenue and Taxation Code. (d) “GO-Biz” means the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development. (e) “Qualified grantee” means an applicant for grants under this article that satisfies the requirements of subdivision (b) of Section 12096.6.1. (f) “Recaptured grant amount” shall mean the amount identified in any recommendation for recapture of a grant approved, in whole or in part, by the committee pursuant to this article and Section 18410.2 of the Revenue and Taxation Code. (Added by Stats. 2021, Ch. 74, Sec. 1. (SB 151) Effective July 12, 2021. Repealed as of January 1, 2030, pursuant to Section 12096.6.6.)
  42. 12096.6.1.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 1.6. Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development [12096 - 12100.171] ( Chapter 1.6 added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 475, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 4.4. California Competes Grant Program [12096.6 - 12096.6.6] ( Article 4.4 added by Stats. 2021, Ch. 74, Sec. 1. )

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    GO-Biz must set up and administer the California Competes Grant Program, but may issue grants only to applicants meeting listed eligibility criteria and subject to the written agreement rules.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 1.6. Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development [12096 - 12100.171] ( Chapter 1.6 added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 475, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 4.4. California Competes Grant Program [12096.6 - 12096.6.6] ( Article 4.4 added by Stats. 2021, Ch. 74, Sec. 1. ) ## 12096.6.1. (a) Upon appropriation by the Legislature, GO-Biz shall establish the California Competes Grant Program pursuant to this article. (b) Upon appropriation by the Legislature, GO-Biz is authorized to provide grants pursuant to this article. GO-Biz shall provide grants only to an applicant that meets at least one of the following criteria: (1) The applicant will create at least 500 new, full-time jobs in this state, determined on the basis of an annual full-time equivalent, as defined in Section 8000 of Title 10 of the California Code of Regulations, as that section read on January 1, 2021. (2) The applicant will make a significant infrastructure investment, defined as a project requiring construction or renovation expenditures of at least ten million dollars ($10,000,000) over no more than five years, in this state. (3) The applicant will create jobs or make the investments in a high-poverty area or high-unemployment area, as those terms are defined in Section 8000 of Title 10 of the California Code of Regulations, as that section read on January 1, 2021, in this state. (c) The committee shall approve or reject grants pursuant to subdivision (b) of Section 18410.2 of the Revenue and Taxation Code. (d) (1) The amount of a grant shall be set forth in a written agreement between GO-Biz and the qualified grantee, and shall be based on the factors as described in subparagraphs (A) to (L), inclusive, of paragraph (2) of subdivision (a) of Sections 17059.2 and 23689 of the Revenue and Taxation Code, and considerations described in paragraph (2). (2) When determining whether to enter into a written agreement with a qualified grantee pursuant to this section, GO-Biz shall consider the extent to which the grant will influence the qualified grantee’s ability, willingness, or both, to create jobs in this state that might not otherwise be created in the state by the qualified grantee or any other California business. GO-Biz may also consider other factors, including, but not limited to, all of the following: (A) The financial solvency of the qualified grantee and the qualified grantee’s ability to finance its proposed expansion. (B) The qualified grantee’s current and prior compliance with federal and state laws. (C) Current and prior litigation involving the qualified grantee. (D) The reasonableness of the fee arrangement between the qualified grantee and any third party providing any services related to the grant allowed pursuant to this section. (E) Any other factors GO-Biz deems necessary to ensure that the administration of the California Competes Grant Program allowed pursuant to this article is a model of accountability and transparency and that the effective use of the limited amount of grant funds is maximized. (F) For determinations made under this paragraph during the 2023–24 fiscal year, and each fiscal year thereafter, the grantee’s willingness to relocate jobs into California from a state that has enacted a law that does any of the following: (i) Voids or repeals, or has the effect of voiding or repealing, existing state protections against discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. (ii) Authorizes or requires discrimination against same-sex couples or their families, or discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. (iii) Creates an exemption to antidiscrimination laws in order to permit discrimination against same-sex couples or their families, or permits discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. (iv) Denies or interferes with, or has the effect of denying or interfering with, a woman’s right to choose to bear a child or to choose and obtain an abortion, as provided by Article 2.5 (commencing with Section 123460) of Chapter 2 of Part 2 of Division 106 of the Health and Safety Code. (G) For determinations made under this paragraph during the 2023–24 fiscal year, and each fiscal year thereafter, the grantee’s commitment to treating their workforce fairly and creating quality, full-time, wage and salary jobs in the state. Evidence to demonstrate the grantee’s commitment may include, but not be, limited to, the following: (i) Training, career ladder, apprenticeship, or pre-apprenticeship programs for nonsupervisorial employees. (ii) Joint labor-management letter of support. (iii) A high percentage of full-time wage and salary employees compared to part-time, temporary, and independent contractors. (iv) Little to no history of a bad safety record, or resolved or pending litigation, violations, citations, fines, or penalties relating to any state or federal environmental and labor laws within the last 10 years. (H) (i) No more than 30 percent of the aggregate amount of grants appropriated in any fiscal year shall be allocated to any one grantee. (ii) For fiscal years beginning on or after the 2023–24 fiscal year, clause (i) shall not apply if the grant will be used as a state match for a business applying for or obtaining federal incentives to conduct semiconductor research and development or manufacturing. (e) A qualified grantee shall receive a grant pursuant to this article only if the qualified grantee has not received a tax credit, pursuant to Sections 17059.2 or 23689 of the Revenue and Taxation Code, for the same jobs or investment on which the grant is sought. (f) The written agreement described in subdivision (d) shall include both of the following: (1) Provisions indicating whether the grant is to be allocated in full upon approval, or in increments based on mutually agreed-upon milestones, when satisfactorily met by the qualified grantee. (2) Provisions that allow the committee to recapture the grant, in whole or in part, if the qualified grantee fails to fulfill the terms and conditions of the written agreement. (g) (1) Implementation of subparagraphs (F) and (G) of paragraph (2) of subdivision (d) of this section for the 2022–23 fiscal year is deemed an emergency and necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, and safety, or general welfare and, therefore, the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development is hereby authorized to adopt emergency regulations to implement subparagraphs (F) and (G) of paragraph (2) of subdivision (d) of this section during the 2022–23 fiscal year in accordance with the rulemaking provisions of the Administrative Procedure Act (Chapter 3.5 (commencing with Section 11340) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code). (2) Nothing in this subdivision shall be construed to require the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development to approve emergency regulations adopted pursuant to this subdivision. (Amended by Stats. 2022, Ch. 68, Sec. 5. (SB 193) Effective June 30, 2022. Repealed as of January 1, 2030, pursuant to Section 12096.6.6.)
  43. 12096.6.2.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 1.6. Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development [12096 - 12100.171] ( Chapter 1.6 added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 475, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 4.4. California Competes Grant Program [12096.6 - 12096.6.6] ( Article 4.4 added by Stats. 2021, Ch. 74, Sec. 1. )

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    A grant may be recaptured if the qualified grantee does not meet the written agreement’s terms, and recaptured amounts must be collected and then sent to the General Fund or, if needed, the original appropriation fund.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 1.6. Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development [12096 - 12100.171] ( Chapter 1.6 added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 475, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 4.4. California Competes Grant Program [12096.6 - 12096.6.6] ( Article 4.4 added by Stats. 2021, Ch. 74, Sec. 1. ) ## 12096.6.2. (a) A grant may be recaptured, in whole or in part, if the qualified grantee fails to fulfill the terms and conditions of the written agreement entered into pursuant to Section 12096.6.1. (b) Any recapture, in whole or in part, of a grant approved by the committee pursuant to Section 18410.2 of the Revenue and Taxation Code shall be collected by the Franchise Tax Board pursuant to Article 9 (commencing with Section 19296) of Chapter 5 of Part 10.2 of Division 2 of the Revenue and Taxation Code. (c) Amounts recaptured pursuant to Article 9 (commencing with Section 19296) of Chapter 5 of Part 10.2 of Division 2 of the Revenue and Taxation Code shall be transmitted to the General Fund, and, if necessary, transferred to the fund from which the appropriation was made, if not the General Fund. (Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 256, Sec. 1. (AB 176) Effective September 23, 2021. Repealed as of January 1, 2030, pursuant to Section 12096.6.6.)
  44. 12096.6.4.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 1.6. Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development [12096 - 12100.171] ( Chapter 1.6 added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 475, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 4.4. California Competes Grant Program [12096.6 - 12096.6.6] ( Article 4.4 added by Stats. 2021, Ch. 74, Sec. 1. )

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    GO-Biz must negotiate grant agreements, send the negotiated agreement for committee approval, and post specified grant details on its website; the Franchise Tax Board must review grantees’ books and records and report possible breaches to GO-Biz.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 1.6. Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development [12096 - 12100.171] ( Chapter 1.6 added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 475, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 4.4. California Competes Grant Program [12096.6 - 12096.6.6] ( Article 4.4 added by Stats. 2021, Ch. 74, Sec. 1. ) ## 12096.6.4. (a) GO-Biz shall do all of the following: (1) Negotiate with a qualified grantee the terms and conditions of proposed written agreements that provide the grant allowed pursuant to this article to a qualified grantee. (2) Provide the negotiated written agreement to the committee for its approval pursuant to Section 18410.2 of the Revenue and Taxation Code. (3) Post on its internet website all of the following: (A) The name of each qualified grantee allocated a grant. (B) The estimated amount of the investment by each qualified grantee. (C) The estimated number of jobs created or retained. (D) The amount of the grant approved for the qualified grantee. (E) The amount of the grant recaptured from the qualified grantee, if applicable. (F) The primary location where the grantee has committed to increasing the net number of jobs or making investments. The primary location shall be listed by city or, in the case of unincorporated areas, by county. (b) The Franchise Tax Board shall do both of the following: (1) Review the books and records of all qualified grantees allocated a grant pursuant to this section to ensure compliance with the terms and conditions of the written agreement between the qualified grantee and GO-Biz. (2) Notwithstanding Section 19542 of the Revenue and Taxation Code, notify GO-Biz of a possible breach of the written agreement by a qualified grantee and provide detailed information regarding the basis for that determination. (Added by Stats. 2021, Ch. 74, Sec. 1. (SB 151) Effective July 12, 2021. Repealed as of January 1, 2030, pursuant to Section 12096.6.6.)
  45. 12096.6.5.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 1.6. Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development [12096 - 12100.171] ( Chapter 1.6 added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 475, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 4.4. California Competes Grant Program [12096.6 - 12096.6.6] ( Article 4.4 added by Stats. 2021, Ch. 74, Sec. 1. )

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    The Franchise Tax Board and GO-Biz may issue regulations for this article, and each may disclose program information to the other for administering the California Competes Grant Program.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 1.6. Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development [12096 - 12100.171] ( Chapter 1.6 added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 475, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 4.4. California Competes Grant Program [12096.6 - 12096.6.6] ( Article 4.4 added by Stats. 2021, Ch. 74, Sec. 1. ) ## 12096.6.5. (a) The Franchise Tax Board and GO-Biz may prescribe regulations as necessary or appropriate to carry out the purposes of this article. (b) The Administrative Procedure Act (Chapter 3.5 (commencing with Section 11340) of Part 1) shall not apply to any regulation, standard, criterion, procedure, determination, rule, notice, guideline, or any other guidance established or issued by the Franchise Tax Board or GO-Biz pursuant to this article. (c) Except as provided in this article, Section 19542 of the Revenue and Taxation Code shall apply to all information obtained by the Franchise Tax Board and GO-Biz for the purpose of administering the California Competes Grant Program. (d) Notwithstanding Section 19542 of the Revenue and Taxation Code, the Franchise Tax Board may disclose information to GO-Biz and GO-Biz may disclose information to the Franchise Tax Board for administration of the California Competes Grant Program. (Added by Stats. 2021, Ch. 74, Sec. 1. (SB 151) Effective July 12, 2021. Repealed as of January 1, 2030, pursuant to Section 12096.6.6.)
  46. 12096.6.6.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 1.6. Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development [12096 - 12100.171] ( Chapter 1.6 added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 475, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 4.4. California Competes Grant Program [12096.6 - 12096.6.6] ( Article 4.4 added by Stats. 2021, Ch. 74, Sec. 1. )

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    This article is scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2030.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 1.6. Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development [12096 - 12100.171] ( Chapter 1.6 added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 475, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 4.4. California Competes Grant Program [12096.6 - 12096.6.6] ( Article 4.4 added by Stats. 2021, Ch. 74, Sec. 1. ) ## 12096.6.6. This article shall be repealed on January 1, 2030. (Added by Stats. 2021, Ch. 74, Sec. 1. (SB 151) Effective July 12, 2021. Repealed as of January 1, 2030, by its own provisions. Note: Repeal affects Article 4.4, commencing with Section 12096.6.)
  47. 12097.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 1.6. Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development [12096 - 12100.171] ( Chapter 1.6 added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 475, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 4.5. California Permit Assistance [12097 - 12097.1] ( Article 4.5 added by Stats. 2016, Ch. 78, Sec. 1. )

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    This section creates the Permit Assistance Program within the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development and requires it to help businesses with permitting and regulatory compliance.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 1.6. Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development [12096 - 12100.171] ( Chapter 1.6 added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 475, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 4.5. California Permit Assistance [12097 - 12097.1] ( Article 4.5 added by Stats. 2016, Ch. 78, Sec. 1. ) ## 12097. (a) The Permit Assistance Program is hereby created within the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development. (b) The program shall do all of the following: (1) Provide permitting and regulatory compliance assistance to businesses. (2) Assist businesses in accessing information and resources related to permitting and regulatory compliance. (3) Provide mediation and third-party neutral facilitation to resolve conflicts between applicants and permitting and regulatory entities. (4) Work with federal, state, regional, and local permitting and regulatory entities to exchange best practices and implement improvements to modernize permitting processes. (5) Manage and regularly update the office’s Internet Web site pursuant to Section 12097.1. (c) The program shall work cooperatively with local, regional, federal, and other state public agencies and private sector business and economic development organizations. (d) Notwithstanding Section 10231.5, the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development shall report to the Governor and the Legislature annually on the activities and outcomes of the program. (Added by Stats. 2016, Ch. 78, Sec. 1. (AB 2605) Effective January 1, 2017.)
  48. 12097.1.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 1.6. Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development [12096 - 12100.171] ( Chapter 1.6 added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 475, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 4.5. California Permit Assistance [12097 - 12097.1] ( Article 4.5 added by Stats. 2016, Ch. 78, Sec. 1. )

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    The director must make the office’s website include licensing, permitting, registration, and fee information for state agencies, and the office may charge a fee up to its actual cost.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 1.6. Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development [12096 - 12100.171] ( Chapter 1.6 added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 475, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 4.5. California Permit Assistance [12097 - 12097.1] ( Article 4.5 added by Stats. 2016, Ch. 78, Sec. 1. ) ## 12097.1. (a) The director shall ensure that the office’s Internet Web site contains information on the licensing, permitting, and registration requirements of state agencies, and shall include, but not be limited to, information that does all of the following: (1) Assists individuals with identifying the type of applications, forms, or other similar documents an applicant may need. (2) Provides a direct link to a digital copy of all state licensing, permitting, and registration applications, forms, or other similar documents where made available for download. (3) Instructs individuals on how and where to submit applications, forms, or other similar documents. (b) The director shall ensure that the office’s Internet Web site contains information on the fee requirements and fee schedules of state agencies, and shall include, but not be limited to, information that does all of the following: (1) Assists individuals with identifying the types of fees and their due dates. (2) Provides direct links to the fee requirements and fee schedules for all state agencies, where made available for download. (3) Instructs individuals on how and where to submit payments. (c) The office shall ensure that the Internet Web site is user-friendly and provides accurate, updated information. (d) (1) Each state agency that has licensing, permitting, or registration authority shall provide direct links to information about its licensing, permitting, and registration requirements and fee schedule to the office. (2) A state agency shall not use the Internet Web site established under this section as the exclusive source of information for the public to access licensing requirements and fees for that agency. (e) The office may impose a reasonable fee, not to exceed the actual cost to provide the service, as a condition of accessing information on the Internet Web site established under subdivisions (a) and (b). (Added by renumbering Section 12019.5 by Stats. 2016, Ch. 78, Sec. 2. (AB 2605) Effective January 1, 2017.)
  49. 12097.5.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 1.6. Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development [12096 - 12100.171] ( Chapter 1.6 added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 475, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 4.6. Local Economic Development Liaison Services [12097.5- 12097.5.] ( Article 4.6 added by Stats. 2018, Ch. 888, Sec. 2. )

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    The Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development may publish public information about targeted economic development programs and must hold an annual convening with state and federal program representatives.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 1.6. Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development [12096 - 12100.171] ( Chapter 1.6 added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 475, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 4.6. Local Economic Development Liaison Services [12097.5- 12097.5.] ( Article 4.6 added by Stats. 2018, Ch. 888, Sec. 2. ) ## 12097.5. (a) (1) The Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development is hereby authorized to develop content on its Internet Web site or through other mediums to be used for public dissemination, through outreach activities, in order to provide information and resources to inform the general public about place-based and other geographically targeted economic development programs, including, but not limited to, federal Promise Zones within California that are designated by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development; and Opportunity Zones designated by the United States Treasury, pursuant to Sections 1400Z-1 and 1400Z-2 of the Internal Revenue Code. (2) The information and resources shall include, but not be limited to, how the local jurisdictions or census tracts were created, where locals and investors may get additional information, and updates regarding federal programs as that information becomes available. (b) The Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development shall convene, at least annually, representatives from various programs and agencies across the state and from various federal programs and agencies for the purpose of discussing how California can leverage Promise Zones and Opportunity Zones to meet state and local community and economic development needs. The convention topics shall include, but not be limited to, discussions on enhanced engagement opportunities and targeted outreach to assist designated areas in their efforts to access state resources and services. (c) As used in this section: (1) “California Opportunity Zone” means a census tract in this state that has been designated by the United States Treasury as an Opportunity Zone, pursuant to Sections 1400Z-1 and 1400Z-2 of the Internal Revenue Code. (2) “California Promise Zone” means a community in this state that has been designated by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development as a Promise Zone. (Added by Stats. 2018, Ch. 888, Sec. 2. (SB 635) Effective January 1, 2019.)
  50. 12098.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 1.6. Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development [12096 - 12100.171] ( Chapter 1.6 added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 475, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Small Business Advocate [12098 - 12098.7] ( Article 5 added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 475, Sec. 2. )

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    The section creates the Office of Small Business Advocate within the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development and says the Small Business Advocate is to be considered an advisor on key state issues.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 1.6. Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development [12096 - 12100.171] ( Chapter 1.6 added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 475, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Small Business Advocate [12098 - 12098.7] ( Article 5 added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 475, Sec. 2. ) ## 12098. (a) The Legislature finds and declares that: (1) Small businesses serve as economic engines to the California economy by being the most effective net new job generators, supporting California’s access to global markets, serving as a key tool for supporting upward mobility, and helping to distribute economic benefits throughout the state. (2) It is in the public interest to aid, counsel, assist, and protect, insofar as is possible, the interests of small business concerns in order to preserve free competitive enterprise and maintain a healthy state economy. (b) In order to advocate the causes of small business and to provide small businesses with the information they need to survive in the marketplace, there is created within the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development the Office of Small Business Advocate, which shall be led by the Small Business Advocate. (c) The Small Business Advocate shall be considered an advisor on key issues before the state, and the inclusion of the Small Business Advocate in cabinet- and department-level discussions that potentially impact small businesses is encouraged. (Amended by Stats. 2018, Ch. 266, Sec. 1. (AB 2687) Effective January 1, 2019.)
  51. 12098.1.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 1.6. Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development [12096 - 12100.171] ( Chapter 1.6 added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 475, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Small Business Advocate [12098 - 12098.7] ( Article 5 added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 475, Sec. 2. )

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    This section defines “Advocate,” “Director,” and “Office” for this article unless another meaning is indicated.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 1.6. Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development [12096 - 12100.171] ( Chapter 1.6 added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 475, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Small Business Advocate [12098 - 12098.7] ( Article 5 added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 475, Sec. 2. ) ## 12098.1. The following definitions apply to this article, unless otherwise indicated: (a) “Advocate” means the Small Business Advocate who is also the Director of the Office of Small Business Advocate. (b) “Director” means the Director of the Office of Small Business Advocate. (c) “Office” means the Office of Small Business Advocate. (Added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 475, Sec. 2. (AB 29) Effective January 1, 2012.)
  52. 12098.10.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 1.6. Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development [12096 - 12100.171] ( Chapter 1.6 added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 475, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 6. The Made in California Program [12098.10 - 12098.11] ( Article 6 added by Stats. 2013, Ch. 541, Sec. 2. )

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    This section creates the Made in California Program and requires companies to prove a product is substantially made in California before using the label.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 1.6. Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development [12096 - 12100.171] ( Chapter 1.6 added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 475, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 6. The Made in California Program [12098.10 - 12098.11] ( Article 6 added by Stats. 2013, Ch. 541, Sec. 2. ) ## 12098.10. (a) The Made in California Program, a public and private collaboration, is hereby created within the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development. The purposes of the program are to encourage consumer product awareness and to foster purchases of high-quality products made in this state. (b) (1) The office shall develop a program that permits a company to represent that a product is made in this state. To be eligible under the program, a company shall establish that the product is substantially made by an individual located in the state. (2) For purposes of this section, “substantially made” means completing an act that adds at least 51 percent of a final product’s wholesale value by manufacture, assembly, fabrication, or production to create a final, recognizable product. “Substantially made” does not include the act of packaging a product. (c) The program shall not apply to those agricultural products subject to the Buy California Program described in Section 58750 of the Food and Agricultural Code. (d) In accordance with the provisions of Chapter 1 (commencing with Section 58601) of Part 2 of Division 21 of the Food and Agricultural Code, the office may issue and make effective a marketing agreement, including, but not limited to, issuance of a Made in California label, and be advised by those California businesses willing to participate in the program on a voluntary basis via funding or in-kind contributions in a manner defined under the agreement. (e) (1) As part of the Made in California Program, the office shall require each company to register with the office for use of the Made in California label. (2) The company filing the registration shall submit a certification at least once every three years that the product is made in accordance with this section. (3) The office may require a fee to accompany the registration. The fee shall be determined by the office, and shall not exceed the reasonable costs to the office in providing the services for which it is charged, including, but not limited to, the costs to implement the marketing program. Proceeds from the fee shall be deposited in the Made in California Fund established in subdivision (h). (f) The office may accept monetary donations or other donations from businesses, nonprofit organizations, or individuals for the purpose of implementing the Made in California Program. These donations shall be deposited in the Made in California Fund established in subdivision (h). (g) (1) Notwithstanding Section 10231.5, the office shall report to the Legislature on January 1, 2015, and each successive February 15, regarding all of the following: (A) Program expenditures. (B) Program progress. (C) The number of companies registered for the Made in California label. (D) The number of products registered for the Made in California label. (E) The program fees collected. (F) Ongoing priorities with the program. (G) Any other information about the program that the office deems appropriate. (2) The plan submitted to the Legislature pursuant to paragraph (1) shall be submitted pursuant to Section 9795. (h) The Made in California Fund is hereby created as a fund within the State Treasury. Notwithstanding Section 13340, funds deposited and maintained in the Made in California Fund that were donated pursuant to subdivision (f) are continuously appropriated, without regard to fiscal years, to the director, for the purposes of implementing the Made in California Program. Any other funds deposited and maintained in the Made in California Fund are available, subject to appropriation by the Legislature, for purposes of implementing the program. (i) The Legislature finds and declares all of the following: (1) If successful, the Made in California Program should be nearly or completely financially self-sustaining in the long term. (2) It may take several years for the Made in California Program to demonstrate its value to businesses that make products in California. (3) If the number of companies and products registered for the Made in California Program does not significantly increase by 2028, the state should strongly consider ending the program. (Amended by Stats. 2023, Ch. 45, Sec. 21. (AB 127) Effective July 10, 2023.)
  53. 12098.11.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 1.6. Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development [12096 - 12100.171] ( Chapter 1.6 added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 475, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 6. The Made in California Program [12098.10 - 12098.11] ( Article 6 added by Stats. 2013, Ch. 541, Sec. 2. )

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    This section says the article is enforced under the Consumers Legal Remedies Act and does not require the office to enforce, audit, or investigate participating companies.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 1.6. Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development [12096 - 12100.171] ( Chapter 1.6 added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 475, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 6. The Made in California Program [12098.10 - 12098.11] ( Article 6 added by Stats. 2013, Ch. 541, Sec. 2. ) ## 12098.11. The provisions of this article shall be enforced pursuant to the Consumers Legal Remedies Act, pursuant to Title 1.5 (commencing with Section 1750) of Part 4 of Division 3 of the Civil Code, and do not impose any requirement upon the office to enforce, audit, or investigate a company that participates in the Made in California Program. (Added by Stats. 2013, Ch. 541, Sec. 2. (SB 12) Effective January 1, 2014.)
  54. 12098.3.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 1.6. Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development [12096 - 12100.171] ( Chapter 1.6 added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 475, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Small Business Advocate [12098 - 12098.7] ( Article 5 added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 475, Sec. 2. )

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    The Governor appoints the Small Business Advocate and needed employees, and the advocate must carry out a range of small-business support duties.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 1.6. Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development [12096 - 12100.171] ( Chapter 1.6 added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 475, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Small Business Advocate [12098 - 12098.7] ( Article 5 added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 475, Sec. 2. ) ## 12098.3. (a) The Small Business Advocate shall be appointed by, and shall serve at the pleasure of, the Governor. (b) The Governor shall appoint the employees who are needed to accomplish the purposes of this article. (c) The duties and functions of the advocate shall include all of the following: (1) Serve as the principal advocate in the state on behalf of small businesses, including, but not limited to, advisory participation in the consideration of all legislation and administrative regulations that affect small businesses, and advocacy on state policy and programs related to small businesses. (2) Represent the views and interests of small businesses before other state agencies whose policies and activities may affect small business. (3) Enlist the cooperation and assistance of public and private agencies, businesses, and other organizations in disseminating information about the programs and services provided by state government that are of benefit to small businesses, and information on how small businesses can participate in, or make use of, those programs and services. (4) Consult with experts and authorities in the fields of small business investment, venture capital investment, and commercial banking and other comparable financial institutions involved in the financing of business, and with individuals with regulatory, legal, economic, or financial expertise, including members of the academic community, and individuals who generally represent the public interest. (5) Seek the assistance and cooperation of all state agencies and departments providing services to, or affecting, small business, including the small business liaison designated pursuant to Section 11148.5, to ensure coordination of state efforts. The advocate shall fulfill this duty by, among other activities, maintaining, publicizing, and distributing an annual list of persons serving as small business liaisons throughout the state. (6) Receive and respond to complaints from small businesses concerning the actions of state agencies and the operative effects of state laws and regulations adversely affecting those businesses. (7) Counsel small businesses on how to resolve questions and problems concerning the relationship of small business to state government. (8) Collaborate with the Office of Small Business and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise Services in their activities under the Small Business Procurement and Contract Act (Chapter 6.5 (commencing with Section 14835) of Part 5.5), including, but not limited to, promoting small business certification and undertaking reasonable means to assist state agencies in improving small business participation. Among other activities, the advocate shall maintain, publicize, and distribute an annual list of persons serving as a small business advocate, designated pursuant to Section 14846, throughout state government. (9) Collaborate with the California Disabled Veteran Enterprise Program Advocate, appointed pursuant to Section 999.11 of the Military and Veterans Code, regarding the implementation of the California Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise Program (Article 6 (commencing with Section 999) of Chapter 6 of Division 4 of the Military and Veterans Code), including, but not limited to, promoting disabled veteran business enterprise certification to veteran entrepreneurs and veteran-owned small businesses and undertaking reasonable means to assist state agencies in improving small business and disabled business enterprise procurement participation. The advocate shall fulfill this duty by, among other activities, publicizing the annual list of persons serving as a Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise Program Advocate, designated pursuant to Section 999.12 of the Military and Veterans Code, throughout the state. (Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 756, Sec. 8. (AB 1574) Effective January 1, 2022.)
  55. 12098.4.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 1.6. Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development [12096 - 12100.171] ( Chapter 1.6 added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 475, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Small Business Advocate [12098 - 12098.7] ( Article 5 added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 475, Sec. 2. )

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    The Small Business Advocate must collect information from state agencies, report annually to the Governor and Legislature, and maintain public-facing assistance resources.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 1.6. Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development [12096 - 12100.171] ( Chapter 1.6 added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 475, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Small Business Advocate [12098 - 12098.7] ( Article 5 added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 475, Sec. 2. ) ## 12098.4. (a) Each agency of the state shall furnish to the advocate the reports, documents, and information that are public records and that the advocate deems necessary to carry out the advocate’s functions under this chapter. (b) (1) The advocate shall prepare and submit a written annual report to the Governor and to the Legislature that describes the activities and recommendations of the office, including an evaluation of the efforts of state agencies and, where appropriate, specific departments, that significantly regulate small businesses to assist minority and other small business enterprises, and making recommendations that may be appropriate to assist the development and strengthening of minority and other small business enterprises. (2) The annual report prepared by the advocate shall also include details regarding the office’s activities to support procurement participation by small businesses, microbusinesses, disabled veteran business enterprises, and businesses owned by women, minorities, or members of the LGBTQ community that also qualify as a small business, microbusiness, or disabled veteran business enterprise. The report shall also include information on state agency compliance and implementation of “economic equity first” action plans and policies, developed pursuant to Section 11148.5, by state agency liaisons and advocates. Each state agency shall provide information regarding its activities to the advocate upon request. (c) (1) The advocate may establish a centralized interactive telephone referral system and internet website to assist small and minority businesses in their operations, including governmental requirements, such as taxation, accounting, and pollution control, and to provide information concerning the agency from which more specialized assistance may be obtained. (2) The advocate shall establish on the GO-Biz internet website or the advocate’s internet website an internet web portal that includes, at a minimum, all of the following: (A) Information on how to receive assistance in identifying and understanding the state’s regulatory requirements. This information shall include: (i) The name, telephone number, internet website, and email of the small business liaison designated pursuant to Section 11148.5 to assist small businesses with understanding and adhering to the regulatory requirements of the state entities in which they serve. (ii) The internet website developed and maintained by GO-Biz to identify licensing, permitting, and registration requirements of state agencies, pursuant to the requirements of Section 12097.1. (B) Information on how to receive assistance in certifying as a small business or disabled veteran business enterprise, and identifying and participating in state procurement opportunities shall be easily accessible from the home page of the GO-Biz internet website. This information shall include: (i) The name, telephone number, internet website, and email of the small business advocate designated pursuant to Section 14846 to assist small businesses in contracting with the state entities in which they serve. (ii) Contact information for the Office of Small Business and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise Services established pursuant to Section 14839. (iii) A link to the procurement web page required by Section 14842.1. (iv) Links to interactive web pages, where known, that support small businesses in identifying current and upcoming procurement opportunities offered through state government and any public utility, as defined by Section 216 of the Public Utilities Code. (C) Information about emergency preparedness, responses to emergencies, and recovery strategies for small businesses. This information shall be developed and updated in consultation with relevant state agencies and emergency responders. (D) A link to the Energy Upgrade California internet website to assist small business owners in accessing information on the availability of various programs promoting the efficient use of energy. (E) Information on programs administered through the statewide network of small business financial development corporations. Programs covered shall include loan guarantees, direct lending, surety bond guarantees, and disaster loans. Information shall be presented in a manner appropriate to address the needs of both small businesses and existing and potential financial institutions and financial companies. (F) Information on how to identify and access services provided through the statewide network of small business technical assistance centers, including, but not limited to, small business development centers, women business centers, veteran business outreach centers, procurement technical assistance centers, and the Manufacturing Extension Partnership. Beginning on or before February 15, 2024, this information shall also include a list with links to current awardees of the California Small Business Development Technical Assistance Act of 2022 (Article 7 (commencing with Section 12100.60) of Chapter 1.6 of Part 2). (G) Information on and links to financial resources and business incentives offered by the state to small businesses. In addition to other methods for displaying this information, as funding is available, the advocate shall make the information searchable through an interactive web-based tool to assist small businesses in identifying available resources and incentives for which those small businesses may be eligible. There shall also be a link to the internet web portal maintained by the California State Library, as described in Section 8333.1. (d) The office shall ensure that the internet web portal required by subdivision (c) is accessible and provides helpful information to a diverse set of small businesses, including women-, minority-, and veteran-owned businesses in disadvantaged or low-income communities. (Amended by Stats. 2023, Ch. 423, Sec. 3. (AB 258) Effective January 1, 2024.)
  56. 12098.5.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 1.6. Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development [12096 - 12100.171] ( Chapter 1.6 added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 475, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Small Business Advocate [12098 - 12098.7] ( Article 5 added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 475, Sec. 2. )

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    The Small Business Advocate must help with emergency recovery and preparedness for small businesses, serve as a liaison when designated by the Office of Emergency Services, and hold at least one public meeting each year.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 1.6. Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development [12096 - 12100.171] ( Chapter 1.6 added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 475, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Small Business Advocate [12098 - 12098.7] ( Article 5 added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 475, Sec. 2. ) ## 12098.5. In addition to other responsibilities under this article, the advocate shall do the following: (a) Be prepared for designation by the Office of Emergency Services to serve as an official liaison between small businesses impacted by a state-declared state of emergency and other government and nonprofit service providers. (b) Assist in the state emergency recovery, response, and preparedness efforts related to small businesses, including microenterprises. The advocate’s efforts shall be coordinated and consistent with the Office of Emergency Services, the California Emergency Services Act, and the State of California Emergency Plan. (c) Conduct at least one public meeting every year, in coordination with the appropriate state agencies, to share best practices for small business disaster preparedness. The meetings shall be held in consultation with regional and statewide small business organizations and shall take place in different locations throughout the state. (Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 50, Sec. 32. (AB 378) Effective January 1, 2022.)
  57. 12098.6.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 1.6. Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development [12096 - 12100.171] ( Chapter 1.6 added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 475, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Small Business Advocate [12098 - 12098.7] ( Article 5 added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 475, Sec. 2. )

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    The office must post nonprofit-startup and compliance information on its website, keep it accurate and user-friendly, and link to specified agency resources. State agencies must supply those links, and they may not make the site their only public source of nonprofit requirements.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 1.6. Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development [12096 - 12100.171] ( Chapter 1.6 added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 475, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Small Business Advocate [12098 - 12098.7] ( Article 5 added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 475, Sec. 2. ) ## 12098.6. (a) The office shall post information on its Internet Web site to assist an individual to start a nonprofit corporation in this state and to assist a nonprofit corporation to achieve compliance with the state’s statutory and regulatory requirements. The Internet Web site shall contain direct links to information on the incorporation, registration, and renewal requirements of all of the following agencies: (1) The Employment Development Department. (2) The Franchise Tax Board. (3) The Internal Revenue Service. (4) The office of the Attorney General. (5) The office of the Secretary of the State. (6) The State Board of Equalization. (b) The Internet Web site shall include, but not be limited to, direct links to each agency under subdivision (a) that provides information that does all of the following: (1) Assists individuals with identifying all state forms or documents they may need. (2) Provides direct links to an electronic copy of all state forms and documents available for download. (3) Instructs individuals on how and where to submit all state forms and documents. (4) Assists nonprofit corporations with identifying the state’s statutory and regulatory requirements they must comply with to maintain their status as a nonprofit corporation in this state. (5) Informs individuals to contact local agencies regarding local requirements. (c) The office shall ensure that the Internet Web site is user-friendly and provides accurate and updated information. (d) (1) Each state agency under subdivision (a) shall provide the office with the direct links to the information described in subdivision (b). The office may refer individuals to the California Tax Service Center Internet Web site. (2) A state agency shall not use the Internet Web site established under this section as the exclusive source of information that it provides to the public on its requirements for nonprofit corporations. (Added by Stats. 2012, Ch. 418, Sec. 1. (AB 2641) Effective January 1, 2013.)
  58. 12098.7.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 1.6. Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development [12096 - 12100.171] ( Chapter 1.6 added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 475, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Small Business Advocate [12098 - 12098.7] ( Article 5 added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 475, Sec. 2. )

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    This section transfers a specific federal grant to the Valley Economic Development Center, Inc. and makes that entity the successor grantee.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 1.6. Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development [12096 - 12100.171] ( Chapter 1.6 added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 475, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Small Business Advocate [12098 - 12098.7] ( Article 5 added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 475, Sec. 2. ) ## 12098.7. Notwithstanding any other law, effective June 30, 2014, the Economic Adjustment Assistance Grant funded through the United States Economic Development Administration under Title IX of the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 (Grant No. 07-19-02709 and 07-19-2709.01) shall be transferred to the Valley Economic Development Center, Inc. The State of California is the dismissed grantee and the Valley Economic Development Center, Inc., shall be the successor grantee. All responsibilities and authorities associated with these funds shall be transferred from the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development to the Valley Economic Development Center, Inc., pursuant to the terms and conditions agreed to by all parties, including the United States Economic Development Administration, the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development, and the Valley Economic Development Center, Inc., pursuant to the Offer and Acceptance of Award Amendment For Transfer of Award entered into by the parties on June 17, 2014. (Repealed and added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 383, Sec. 2. (AB 1533) Effective January 1, 2016.)
  59. 12099.1.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 1.6. Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development [12096 - 12100.171] ( Chapter 1.6 added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 475, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 6.2. California Innovation Initiatives [12099.1 - 12099.7.5] ( Heading of Article 6.2 renumbered from Article 6 (as added by Stats. 2013, Ch. 530, Sec. 1) by Stats. 2015, Ch. 303, Sec. 191. )

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    The office must create and designate the Accelerate California: Inclusive Innovation Hub Program and support the hubs it designates.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 1.6. Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development [12096 - 12100.171] ( Chapter 1.6 added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 475, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 6.2. California Innovation Initiatives [12099.1 - 12099.7.5] ( Heading of Article 6.2 renumbered from Article 6 (as added by Stats. 2013, Ch. 530, Sec. 1) by Stats. 2015, Ch. 303, Sec. 191. ) ## 12099.1. (a) The Accelerate California: Inclusive Innovation Hub Program is hereby created within the office, within the California Office of the Small Business Advocate. (b) The office shall designate Accelerate California: Inclusive Innovation Hub within the state to accelerate the startup and growth of technology and science-based firms in key industry areas with a focus on diverse founders, including women and people of color, and on underserved geographies and regions. Accelerate California shall offer diverse entrepreneurs the opportunity to develop and grow their innovative ideas by bridging the connection to local networks and communities and increasing access to critical advising and training services. (c) The office shall oversee, coordinate, and provide assistance to each Accelerate California: Inclusive Innovation Hub. (Amended by Stats. 2022, Ch. 68, Sec. 6. (SB 193) Effective June 30, 2022.)
  60. 12099.2.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 1.6. Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development [12096 - 12100.171] ( Chapter 1.6 added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 475, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 6.2. California Innovation Initiatives [12099.1 - 12099.7.5] ( Heading of Article 6.2 renumbered from Article 6 (as added by Stats. 2013, Ch. 530, Sec. 1) by Stats. 2015, Ch. 303, Sec. 191. )

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    This section defines terms used for California’s innovation hub and entrepreneurship fund program.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 1.6. Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development [12096 - 12100.171] ( Chapter 1.6 added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 475, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 6.2. California Innovation Initiatives [12099.1 - 12099.7.5] ( Heading of Article 6.2 renumbered from Article 6 (as added by Stats. 2013, Ch. 530, Sec. 1) by Stats. 2015, Ch. 303, Sec. 191. ) ## 12099.2. For purposes of this article, the following terms shall be defined as follows: (a) “Accelerate California: Inclusive Innovation Hub” is a network of interrelated firms, local governments, economic development organizations, educational entities, and industry professionals that collectively drive economic growth within a defined geographic area and for defined underserved business owners and underserved markets that are selected by the office and is responsible for all of the following: (1) Carrying out the state’s objectives of the Accelerate California: Inclusive Innovation Hub Program. (2) Serving as the primary agent responsible for coordinating services and resources and maintaining the Accelerate California: Inclusive Innovation Hub agreement with the office. (3) Serving as the primary liaison to the state and the office. (b) “Accelerate California Entrepreneurship Fund” means the program administered by the office to award acceleration grants to entrepreneurs and small businesses participating in the Accelerate California: Inclusive Innovation Hubs. (c) “Applicant” means one or more entities that submit an application to the office. Eligible applicants shall be one or more of the following: (1) A fully accredited institution of higher education. (2) A private nonprofit corporation engaged in economic development activities. (3) A county or municipality in this state that has a preexisting economic development department or program or both. (4) A public economic development institution such as a workforce investment board or an economic development corporation. (5) A Community Economic Resilience Fund regional stakeholder. (d) “Community Economic Resilience Fund Region” means a region established pursuant to Section 14531 of the Unemployment Insurance Code. (e) “GO-Biz” means the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development. (f) “Office” means the California Office of the Small Business Advocate within GO-Biz. (g) “Underserved” means, with respect to geographic areas and business owners, currently or have historically experienced relatively limited access to resources, such as early-state investment capital, technical assistance, mentorship, financial services, community engagement, and investment. (1) Underserved geographic areas shall include low-wealth or rural regions, or regions designated or otherwise termed as disadvantaged by a federal entity. (2) Underserved business owners shall include entrepreneurs and the owners of startup businesses that are women, minority, formerly incarcerated, disabled, or veterans. For purposes of this paragraph, “startup” means a company in the first stages of operations, such as prerevenue and proof of concept. “Startups” may be founded by one or more entrepreneurs who want to develop a product or service for which they believe there is demand. “Startups” generally start with high costs and limited revenue and typically look for capital from a variety of sources, such as angel or venture capitalists. (Amended by Stats. 2022, Ch. 68, Sec. 7. (SB 193) Effective June 30, 2022.)
  61. 12099.3.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 1.6. Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development [12096 - 12100.171] ( Chapter 1.6 added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 475, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 6.2. California Innovation Initiatives [12099.1 - 12099.7.5] ( Heading of Article 6.2 renumbered from Article 6 (as added by Stats. 2013, Ch. 530, Sec. 1) by Stats. 2015, Ch. 303, Sec. 191. )

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    The office must issue a request for proposals for the Accelerate California: Inclusive Innovation Hub Program, and applicants must include specified information in their proposals.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 1.6. Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development [12096 - 12100.171] ( Chapter 1.6 added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 475, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 6.2. California Innovation Initiatives [12099.1 - 12099.7.5] ( Heading of Article 6.2 renumbered from Article 6 (as added by Stats. 2013, Ch. 530, Sec. 1) by Stats. 2015, Ch. 303, Sec. 191. ) ## 12099.3. (a) The office shall issue a request for proposals for the Accelerate California: Inclusive Innovation Hub Program. (b) An applicant’s proposal shall include, but shall not be limited to, all of the following information: (1) A statement of purpose. (2) A signed statement of cooperation and a description of the roles and relationships of each entity involved in the Accelerate California: Inclusive Innovation Hub. (3) A designated Accelerate California: Inclusive Innovation Hub director who will be responsible for statewide program oversight and coordination of statewide activities, convening of statewide partners, and engagement of regional Accelerate California: Inclusive Innovation Hub designees. (4) Identification of one Accelerate California: Inclusive Innovation Hub per Community Economic Resilience Fund region, where applicable. (5) A clearly stated regional Accelerate California Hub designee to coordinate Accelerate California: Inclusive Innovation Hub activities within its respective service area. (6) A clearly identified location with an explanation as to how the location is central to the potential client base. (7) Clearly identified benchmarks or milestones with approximate dates as to when they will be achieved. (8) A complete budget including a description of secured funds with proof, pending funds, and potential future funding sources. (9) A list and brief description of local and regional incentives and support programming that aligns with the objectives of the Accelerate California: Inclusive Innovation Hub program and the applicant’s proposal and focus area. (10) A clearly articulated commercial market focus and plan. (11) A clearly articulated Accelerate California: Inclusive Innovation Hub management structure and plan that may include a description of the capabilities, qualifications, and experience of the proposed management team, team leaders, or key personnel who are critical to achieving the proposed objectives. (12) A list of Accelerate California: Inclusive Innovation Hub assets and resources. (13) A clearly articulated focus area of the Accelerate California: Inclusive Innovation Hub including underserved geographic areas, industry sectors, and business owners, or other targeted areas for development and growth that will be served by grant funds. (14) A list of specific resources available to support and guide startup companies in Accelerate California: Inclusive Innovation Hub industry sectors. (15) A clearly articulated list of goals to be achieved with the certification of the Accelerate California: Inclusive Innovation Hub. (16) Expectations for job development and business creation, growth, and expansion. (17) Defined performance standards agreed upon by the partners involved in the development of the application for an Accelerate California: Inclusive Innovation Hub. This shall include how the hub will identify and support the selected underserved geographic areas and underserved business owners. (18) Evaluation procedures that will be used to measure the level of achievement for each stated goal. (19) A plan for sustainability that includes an extension of the program beyond the initial four years. (20) Organizational experience including capabilities, related experience, facilities, techniques, unusual resources, or unique combinations of these that are integral factors for achieving the proposed objectives. (21) Demonstrated experience in developing innovation programming, such as technology transfer and commercialization programs in partnership with industry, university, or federal partners. (22) Demonstrated experience with intellectual property management and licensing. (23) Evidence of community engagement and established partnerships in the proposed region. (24) A clearly articulated plan to outreach to the designated underserved geographic regions and underserved business owners. (25) A list of small business technical assistance grantees, as described in Article 7 (commencing with Section 12100.60) who serve the designated regions. (26) A detailed program design and implementation plan describing how the hub will develop and implement the program, including specifics on attracting entrepreneurs and small business to the program, any application and selection processes, and program components. (c) The office may waive any of the requirements listed in subdivision (b) for purposes of waiving requirements that disadvantage a rural community that applies and does not have all of the required components. (d) The office may designate an Accelerate California: Inclusive Innovation Hub for a term of not more than four years. An Accelerate California: Inclusive Innovation Hub may reapply for a designation without limitation on the number of times. (e) (1) The Accelerate California: Inclusive Innovation Hub designation shall not be official until a grant agreement is entered into by the applicant and the office. The grant agreement shall include the goals and performance standards identified in the application and other related requirements as determined by the office. (2) For an iHub previously designated by GO-Biz or an iHub2 previously designated by the office to be designated as an Accelerate California: Inclusive Innovation Hub by the office, the designation is required to be newly awarded under the Accelerate California: Inclusive Innovation Hub Program. (f) One Accelerate California: Inclusive Innovation Hub may be awarded per applicable Community Economic Resilience Fund region. (g) The office shall set guidelines for approval, designation, operation, reporting, redesignation, and dedesignation of Accelerate California: Inclusive Innovation Hubs. The guidelines shall include all of the following: (1) A protest and appeal process relative to the designation of a hub. (2) A dispute resolution process (3) All relevant information for applying for a grant. (h) (1) An Accelerate California: Inclusive Innovation Hub shall quarterly and annually report to the office on its progress in meeting the goals and performance standards as described in the Accelerate California: Inclusive Innovation Hub application and implementing grant agreement with the office. (2) The office shall annually prepare a report that summarizes the information collected from paragraph (1). This reporting requirement may be met by providing the same information in the annual report of the office. This report shall include for each Accelerate California: Inclusive Innovation Hub the following information: (A) A description of the service area or areas as articulated in the application and implementing grant agreement, including how its services were made and equitably available to underserved geographic areas and underserved business owners. (B) The goals and performance standards identified in the application and implementing grant agreement. (C) Descriptive information about the educational, research, governmental, business, nonprofit, philanthropic, financial, or investor entities involved in the Accelerate California: Inclusive Innovation Hub. (D) A financial statement showing total revenues, including the sources of revenue, expenditures, and assets. The financial statements should be presented in a consistent manner across the Accelerate California: Inclusive Innovation Hubs. (E) The number of participating entrepreneurs and startup businesses and the change in the number and composition of participating startup businesses. (F) Descriptive information about the participating startup businesses that may include, but are not limited to, geographic location, industry sectors, business legal structure, owners’ demographics, financing acquired, equity capital raised during the year, revenues, profits, and number of employees. (G) A description of the progress in meeting the goals and performance standards identified in the application and implementing grant agreement. (H) A description of the services provided by the office throughout the year to support the Accelerate California: Inclusive Innovation Hubs. (3) The office shall post the report described in paragraph (2) on its internet website and provide notice to the Governor, the relevant policy committees of the Legislature, and the Legislative Analyst’s Office that the information is available on the internet website. (i) The office shall evaluate, on or before January 1, 2026, the effectiveness of the Accelerate California: Inclusive Innovation Hub program to submit a written report to the Director of Finance, the relevant policy committees of the Legislature, and the Joint Legislative Budget Committee. This report shall do all of the following: (1) Evaluate the extent to which each Accelerate California: Inclusive Innovation Hub achieved the goals and performance standards identified in their applications and implementing grant agreements. (2) Evaluate the level of accessibility and availability of services to underserved geographic areas, industry sectors, and underserved business owners. (3) Evaluate the sustainability of each Accelerate California: Inclusive Innovation Hub. (4) Identify specific actions that could be taken to improve program outcomes in future years. (Amended by Stats. 2022, Ch. 68, Sec. 8. (SB 193) Effective June 30, 2022.)
  62. 12099.4.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 1.6. Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development [12096 - 12100.171] ( Chapter 1.6 added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 475, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 6.2. California Innovation Initiatives [12099.1 - 12099.7.5] ( Heading of Article 6.2 renumbered from Article 6 (as added by Stats. 2013, Ch. 530, Sec. 1) by Stats. 2015, Ch. 303, Sec. 191. )

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    A designated Accelerate California: Inclusive Innovation Hub must include specified member types, including at least one major university or research center or institute, one economic development organization, and at least four listed categories.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 1.6. Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development [12096 - 12100.171] ( Chapter 1.6 added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 475, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 6.2. California Innovation Initiatives [12099.1 - 12099.7.5] ( Heading of Article 6.2 renumbered from Article 6 (as added by Stats. 2013, Ch. 530, Sec. 1) by Stats. 2015, Ch. 303, Sec. 191. ) ## 12099.4. A designated Accelerate California: Inclusive Innovation Hub shall include at least one major university or research center or institute, one economic development organization, and consist of at least four of the following, in any combination: (a) A business support organization including a workforce development or training organization, incubator or business accelerator, business technical assistance providers, chamber of commerce, and networking organization that supports innovation. (b) An angel or venture capital network. (c) A business foundation, innovation foundation, science foundation, laboratory research institution, federal laboratory, university laboratory, or research and development facility. (d) A municipal economic development division or department. (e) A federal government partner such as a national laboratory. (Amended by Stats. 2022, Ch. 68, Sec. 9. (SB 193) Effective June 30, 2022.)
  63. 12099.5.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 1.6. Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development [12096 - 12100.171] ( Chapter 1.6 added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 475, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 6.2. California Innovation Initiatives [12099.1 - 12099.7.5] ( Heading of Article 6.2 renumbered from Article 6 (as added by Stats. 2013, Ch. 530, Sec. 1) by Stats. 2015, Ch. 303, Sec. 191. )

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    Before an official designation, the applicant must self-certify compliance with the state nondiscrimination policy and tax-payment status.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 1.6. Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development [12096 - 12100.171] ( Chapter 1.6 added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 475, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 6.2. California Innovation Initiatives [12099.1 - 12099.7.5] ( Heading of Article 6.2 renumbered from Article 6 (as added by Stats. 2013, Ch. 530, Sec. 1) by Stats. 2015, Ch. 303, Sec. 191. ) ## 12099.5. Before an official designation as an Accelerate California: Inclusive Innovation Hub the applicant shall self-certify both of the following: (a) That the Accelerate California: Inclusive Innovation Hub will comply with the state’s nondiscrimination policy. (b) That the Accelerate California: Inclusive Innovation Hub and its principals are current in payment of all state and local taxes owed unless they have entered into an agreement that was deemed satisfactory by the respective taxing authority and are in full compliance with the agreement. (Amended by Stats. 2022, Ch. 68, Sec. 10. (SB 193) Effective June 30, 2022.)
  64. 12099.6.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 1.6. Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development [12096 - 12100.171] ( Chapter 1.6 added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 475, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 6.2. California Innovation Initiatives [12099.1 - 12099.7.5] ( Heading of Article 6.2 renumbered from Article 6 (as added by Stats. 2013, Ch. 530, Sec. 1) by Stats. 2015, Ch. 303, Sec. 191. )

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    An Accelerate California: Inclusive Innovation Hub may provide services and build partnerships, and must try to make services accessible and collaborate with the office.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 1.6. Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development [12096 - 12100.171] ( Chapter 1.6 added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 475, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 6.2. California Innovation Initiatives [12099.1 - 12099.7.5] ( Heading of Article 6.2 renumbered from Article 6 (as added by Stats. 2013, Ch. 530, Sec. 1) by Stats. 2015, Ch. 303, Sec. 191. ) ## 12099.6. (a) An Accelerate California: Inclusive Innovation Hub may do all of, but shall not be limited to, the following: (1) Provide free or low-cost advisory services and technical assistance to entrepreneurs and startups. An Accelerate California: Inclusive Innovation Hub shall make every effort to ensure services are accessible and equally available to underserved geographic areas and underserved business owners. (2) Facilitate community programming and engagement with local partners, including, but not limited to, state universities and research institutes, state community colleges, local governments, state and federal service providers, private industry, workforce investment boards and agencies, small business and microenterprise development organizations, economic development organizations, and chambers of commerce. (3) Facilitate partnerships between innovative startup businesses, research institutions, and venture capitalists or financial institutions. (b) The Accelerate California: Inclusive Innovation Hub shall, to the extent feasible, work in close collaboration with the activities of the office as its primary statewide partner. (Amended by Stats. 2022, Ch. 68, Sec. 11. (SB 193) Effective June 30, 2022.)
  65. 12099.7.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 1.6. Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development [12096 - 12100.171] ( Chapter 1.6 added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 475, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 6.2. California Innovation Initiatives [12099.1 - 12099.7.5] ( Heading of Article 6.2 renumbered from Article 6 (as added by Stats. 2013, Ch. 530, Sec. 1) by Stats. 2015, Ch. 303, Sec. 191. )

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    This section creates the Inclusive Innovation Accelerator Account and requires qualifying moneys to be deposited into it, subject to Department of Finance approval.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 1.6. Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development [12096 - 12100.171] ( Chapter 1.6 added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 475, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 6.2. California Innovation Initiatives [12099.1 - 12099.7.5] ( Heading of Article 6.2 renumbered from Article 6 (as added by Stats. 2013, Ch. 530, Sec. 1) by Stats. 2015, Ch. 303, Sec. 191. ) ## 12099.7. The Inclusive Innovation Accelerator Account is hereby created within the California Economic Development Fund in the State Treasury. Subject to the approval of the Department of Finance, all moneys collected and received by the office or the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development on the office’s behalf for California Inclusive Innovation Initiatives from gifts, bequests, or donations shall be deposited in the Inclusive Innovation Accelerator Account. Notwithstanding Section 13340, the moneys in the account are continuously appropriated to the office to be used for Accelerate California: Inclusive Innovation Initiatives pursuant to the terms of the gift, bequest, or donation. (Amended by Stats. 2022, Ch. 68, Sec. 12. (SB 193) Effective June 30, 2022.)
  66. 12099.7.5.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 1.6. Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development [12096 - 12100.171] ( Chapter 1.6 added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 475, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 6.2. California Innovation Initiatives [12099.1 - 12099.7.5] ( Heading of Article 6.2 renumbered from Article 6 (as added by Stats. 2013, Ch. 530, Sec. 1) by Stats. 2015, Ch. 303, Sec. 191. )

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    The office must administer the Accelerate California Entrepreneurship Fund, develop funding guidance, and start disbursements in the second year of the program after satisfactory first-year reporting by a hub.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 1.6. Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development [12096 - 12100.171] ( Chapter 1.6 added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 475, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 6.2. California Innovation Initiatives [12099.1 - 12099.7.5] ( Heading of Article 6.2 renumbered from Article 6 (as added by Stats. 2013, Ch. 530, Sec. 1) by Stats. 2015, Ch. 303, Sec. 191. ) ## 12099.7.5. (a) Upon appropriation by the Legislature, the office shall administer the Accelerate California Entrepreneurship Fund to provide acceleration grants to small businesses and entrepreneurs that participate in the Accelerate California: Inclusive Innovation Hubs. The purpose of the acceleration grants is to spur high-growth industries and startups and build a pipeline of scalable firms and well-paid jobs, and increase access to private investment for diverse founders as well as those in geographically isolated and underserved regions. The office shall develop guidance for priority areas of funding and process for the funding and selection of grantees. Funding disbursements shall begin in the second year of the program after a hub has achieved satisfactory reporting for the first year of performance. (b) (1) To receive an acceleration grant, small businesses and entrepreneurs shall satisfy all of the following: (A) Be located in the geographic region of the Accelerate California: Inclusive Innovation Hub. (B) Have an existing relationship with the Accelerate California: Inclusive Innovation Hub and have been incubated or accelerated at the hub. (C) Complete a grant application with a letter of support included in the application from its regional Accelerate California: Innovation Hub and provide the Accelerate California: Inclusive Innovation Hub with a description of its innovation model and provide an equity and sustainability statement. (D) Have not received a previous grant from the Accelerate California Entrepreneurship Fund. (2) Applications shall be evaluated based on breadth and quality of service and demonstrated ability to reach target populations. (c) Applications from underserved business groups, including women, minority, and veteran-owned businesses, and businesses in low-wealth, rural, or disaster-impacted communities included in a state or federal emergency declaration or proclamation, shall be given preference if the applicants are eligible and have met program requirements to receive a grant. (Added by Stats. 2022, Ch. 68, Sec. 13. (SB 193) Effective June 30, 2022.)
  67. 12099.8.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 1.6. Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development [12096 - 12100.171] ( Chapter 1.6 added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 475, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 6.3. Industry Strategies for Strategic Sectors [12099.8- 12099.8.] ( Article 6.3 added by Stats. 2025, Ch. 333, Sec. 2. )

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    The office must develop industry strategies for specified strategic sectors and a quantum technology strategy, and it must send the completed quantum technology strategy to the Legislature by July 1, 2026.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 1.6. Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development [12096 - 12100.171] ( Chapter 1.6 added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 475, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 6.3. Industry Strategies for Strategic Sectors [12099.8- 12099.8.] ( Article 6.3 added by Stats. 2025, Ch. 333, Sec. 2. ) ## 12099.8. (a) The office shall develop industry strategies for the strategic sectors identified in the California Jobs First State Economic Blueprint to ensure an industry-specific approach that builds on the strategies outlined in the blueprint and outlines the activities and investments necessary to ensure that these sectors continue to grow in California. (b) The industry strategies shall build upon California’s comparative advantage, including its concentration of academic, scientific, and technological assets, coupled with a highly skilled workforce. The industry strategies shall include prioritizing access to tax incentives, grants, loan programs, and workforce training programs to catalyze private sector investment in the respective sector. (c) Each industry strategy shall contain all of the following elements: (1) An industry overview outlining the current state of the industry, why it is critical to California, and the specific strategies that would lead to increased jobs and capital investments. (2) Identification of the key dependencies and risks associated with implementing the strategies. (3) Identification of projects and programs that will most quickly improve the economic vitality of the industry, and the types of public-private partnerships between government, academia, and private investors that will be critical to access the funding necessary to accelerate the industry. (4) An analysis of relevant state policies and regulations to identify opportunities to grow the industry and determine whether alternative approaches may accomplish goals in less costly ways. (5) A summary of sector-level outcomes expected with the implementation of the strategies. (6) A dedicated section on the State of California’s internet website that is managed and updated with industry-specific information. (d) (1) The office shall also develop an industry strategy for the quantum technology subsector identified in the blueprint and may develop industry strategies for the other subsectors identified in the blueprint. (2) The office shall prioritize the industry strategy for quantum technology and submit a copy of the completed industry strategy to the Legislature on or before July 1, 2026. The industry strategy shall be submitted in compliance with Section 9795. (3) The office shall develop the industry strategy for quantum technology with engagement from key stakeholders in the regions that have identified quantum technology as a priority. (Added by Stats. 2025, Ch. 333, Sec. 2. (AB 940) Effective January 1, 2026.)
  68. 12100.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 1.6. Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development [12096 - 12100.171] ( Chapter 1.6 added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 475, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 6.5. Local Economic Development [12100- 12100.] ( Article 6.5 heading added by Stats. 2014, Ch. 132, Sec. 2. )

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    This section defines key terms used in the chapter, including local economic development organization, economic development corporation, local economic development, small businesses, and microbusiness lender.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 1.6. Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development [12096 - 12100.171] ( Chapter 1.6 added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 475, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 6.5. Local Economic Development [12100- 12100.] ( Article 6.5 heading added by Stats. 2014, Ch. 132, Sec. 2. ) ## 12100. (a) The Legislature finds and declares all of the following: (1) California’s economic development organizations and corporations are an integral component of the state job creation effort because they are a critical link between state economic development activities and the statewide business community, providing an excellent opportunity to leverage state resources. (2) Economic development corporations and organizations provide broad public benefits to the residents of this state by alleviating unemployment, encouraging private investment, and diversifying local economies. (3) Economic development corporations engage in a wide range of programs and strategies to attract, retain, and expand businesses, including marketing the community, small business lending, and other financial services, a wide range of technical assistance to small business, preparation of economic data, and business advocacy. (4) By using public sector resources and powers to reduce the risks and costs that could prohibit investment, the public sector often sets the stage for employment-generating investment by the private sector. (b) For purposes of this chapter, all of the following definitions apply: (1) “Local economic development organization” means a public or public-private job creation activity recognized by cities and counties as the lead agency within that city or county for planning and implementation of job creation involving business expansion, business retention, and new business development. (2) “Regional economic development organization” means an organization comprised of any of the following: (A) A single county. (B) More than one county. (C) A subregion within a county established by the cities and county within that subregion. (D) An economic development corporation. (3) “Economic development corporation” means a local or regional nonprofit public-private economic development organization recognized in a defined region by the public and private sector as the lead agency for the planning and implementation of job creation involving business retention and new business development. (4) “Regional economic development corporation” means a corporation comprised of any of the following: (A) A single county. (B) More than one county. (C) A subregion within a single county established by a group of cities and counties. (5) “Economic development” means any activity that enhances the factors of productive capacity, such as land, labor, capital, and technology, of a national, state, or local economy. “Economic development” includes policies and programs expressly directed at improving the business climate in business finance, marketing, neighborhood development, small business development, business retention and expansion, technology transfer, and real estate redevelopment. “Economic development” is an investment program designed to leverage private sector capital in such a way as to induce actions that have a positive effect on the level of business activity, employment, income distribution, and fiscal solvency of the community. (6) “Local economic development” is a process of deliberate intervention in the normal economic process of a particular locality to stimulate economic growth of the locality by making it more attractive, resulting in more jobs, wealth, better quality of life, and fiscal solvency. Prime examples of economic development include business attraction, business expansion and retention, and business creation. (7) “Emerging domestic market” means people, places, or business enterprises with growth potential that face capital constraints due to systemic undervaluations as a result of imperfect market information. These markets include, but are not limited to, ethnic-owned and women-owned firms, urban and rural communities, companies that serve low-income or moderate-income populations, and other small- and medium-sized businesses. (8) “Financial intermediary” means an institution, firm, organization, or individual who performs intermediation between two or more parties in a financial context, such as connecting sources of funds with users of funds. A financial intermediary is typically an entity that facilitates the channeling of funds between lenders, investors, foundations, or other entities that have money and are interested in connecting with businesses or communities where their money can be deployed. Financial intermediaries include, but are not limited to, banks, financial development corporations, economic developers, microbusiness lenders, and community development organizations. (9) “Community development intermediary” means an institution, firm, organization, or individual that performs intermediation between two or more parties in a community development context, such as connecting people and organizations that have a stake in the future well-being of communities and individuals who may not easily have access to these stakeholders. A community development intermediary is typically an entity that channels financial and nonfinancial resources between government and foundations and other nonprofit organizations that have resources and are interested in connecting with small- and medium-size businesses and low- and moderate-income households and communities. Community development intermediaries include, but are not limited to, community development corporations, microbusiness lenders, and community development financial institutions. (10) “Triple bottom line” means the economic, environmental, and social benefits arising from a project, investment, or community and economic development activity. (11) “Small businesses” means a business with less than 100 employees and with a gross revenue of less than five million dollars ($5,000,000), or a business that is otherwise targeted by or participating in a federal or state program engaged in programs or services for small businesses. Application of this definition may only be used pursuant to a direct reference. (12) “Community development” means a process designed to create conditions of economic and social prosperity for the whole community, or a targeted subset of the whole community, with the fullest possible reliance on the community’s initiative and active participation. (13) “Financial institution capital” means resources of a financial institution, including, but not limited to, a bank or credit union, that are legally available to be used to generate wealth for the financial institution. (14) “California Council on Science and Technology” means the council established by California academic research institutions, including the University of California, the University of Southern California, the California Institute of Technology, Stanford University, and the California State University, in support of Assembly Concurrent Resolution No. 162 (Res. Ch. 148, Stats. 1988). (15) “Microbusiness lender” means a nonprofit or nonbank lender that serves very small businesses in low- and moderate-income communities that experience barriers in accessing capital. These businesses are often owned by minorities, immigrants, women, and persons with disabilities. Microbusiness lenders generally provide loans under fifty thousand dollars ($50,000) and offer business technical assistance, both preloan and postloan, to improve an applicant’s ability to qualify and successfully repay a loan. (Added by renumbering Section 13997.2 by Stats. 2014, Ch. 132, Sec. 3. (AB 2749) Effective January 1, 2015.)
  69. 12100.100.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 1.6. Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development [12096 - 12100.171] ( Chapter 1.6 added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 475, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 9.5. California Small Agricultural Business Drought and Flood Relief Grant Program [12100.100 - 12100.105] ( Heading of Article 9.5 amended by Stats. 2023, Ch. 45, Sec. 29. )

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    This section says the article sets the procedure for qualified small agricultural businesses to get grant relief from the California Small Agricultural Business Drought and Flood Relief Grant Program.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 1.6. Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development [12096 - 12100.171] ( Chapter 1.6 added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 475, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 9.5. California Small Agricultural Business Drought and Flood Relief Grant Program [12100.100 - 12100.105] ( Heading of Article 9.5 amended by Stats. 2023, Ch. 45, Sec. 29. ) ## 12100.100. (a) The Legislature finds and declares that it is in the public interest to assist small agricultural businesses in the State of California that are impacted by severe drought and flooding. (b) This article shall govern the procedure by which qualified small businesses may obtain grant relief from the California Small Agricultural Business Drought and Flood Relief Grant Program. (Amended by Stats. 2023, Ch. 45, Sec. 30. (AB 127) Effective July 10, 2023. Repealed as of January 1, 2027, pursuant to Section 12100.105.)
  70. 12100.101.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 1.6. Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development [12096 - 12100.171] ( Chapter 1.6 added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 475, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 9.5. California Small Agricultural Business Drought and Flood Relief Grant Program [12100.100 - 12100.105] ( Heading of Article 9.5 amended by Stats. 2023, Ch. 45, Sec. 29. )

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    This section defines the key terms used in the grant program, including who can be an applicant, what counts as a qualified small business, and the meaning of CalOSBA and related terms.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 1.6. Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development [12096 - 12100.171] ( Chapter 1.6 added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 475, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 9.5. California Small Agricultural Business Drought and Flood Relief Grant Program [12100.100 - 12100.105] ( Heading of Article 9.5 amended by Stats. 2023, Ch. 45, Sec. 29. ) ## 12100.101. For the purposes of this article, unless the context requires otherwise: (a) “Applicant” means any California taxpayer, including, but not limited to, an individual, corporation, nonprofit organization, cooperative, or partnership, who submits an application for the program. (b) “California Small Agricultural Business Drought and Flood Relief Grant Program” or “program” means the grant program established by this article. (c) “CalOSBA” or “office” means the Office of the Small Business Advocate within the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development. (d) “Decline in annual gross receipts or gross profits” means a decrease in annual gross receipts or gross profits when comparing the 2022 taxable year to the 2019 taxable year, as documented by tax returns or Internal Revenue Service Form 990. (e) “Director” means the Director of the Office of the Small Business Advocate. (f) “Fiscal agent” means a nonprofit or private institution capable of online and mobile application development, customer support, document validation, impact analysis, grant agreements, and awards disbursement, as well as marketing, engagement, and strategic partnerships for implementation. (g) “Full-time employee” has the same meaning as in subdivision (c) of Section 515 of the Labor Code. (h) (1) “Qualified small business” means a business that meets all of the following criteria, as confirmed by the office or fiscal agent through review of revenue declines, other relief funds received, credit history, tax returns, payroll records, and bank account validation: (A) Is a sole proprietor, independent contractor, C-corporation, S-corporation, cooperative, limited liability company, partnership, nonprofit, or limited partnership, domiciled in California, with 100 or fewer full-time employees in the 2022 and 2023 taxable years. (B) Began operating in the state prior to January 1, 2020. (C) Is currently active and operating. (D) Has been affected by severe drought according to the United States Department of Agriculture drought monitor or is within or serves a county that has a state or federal disaster declaration for flooding. (E) Provides organizing documents, including a federal tax return or Internal Revenue Service Form 990, and a copy of official filings with the Secretary of State or with the local municipality, as applicable, including, but not limited to, articles of incorporation, certificate of organization, fictitious name of registration, or government-issued business license. (2) Notwithstanding paragraph (1), “qualified small business” shall not include any of the following: (A) Businesses without a physical presence in the state. (B) Governmental entities, other than Native American tribes, or elected official offices. (C) Businesses primarily engaged in political or lobbying activities, regardless of whether the entity is registered as a 501(c)(3), 501(c)(6), or 501(c)(19) nonprofit entity or other nonprofit entity. (D) Passive businesses, investment companies, and investors who file a Schedule E on their tax returns. (E) Financial institutions or businesses primarily engaged in the business of lending, such as banks, finance companies, and factoring companies. (F) Businesses engaged in any activity that is unlawful under federal, state, or local law. (G) Businesses that restrict patronage for any reason other than capacity. (H) Speculative businesses. (I) Businesses with any owner of greater than 10 percent of the equity interest in it who meets one or more of the following criteria: (i) The owner has, within the prior three years, been convicted, or had a civil judgment rendered against the owner, or has had commenced any form of parole or probation, including probation before judgment, for commission of fraud or a criminal offense in connection with obtaining, attempting to obtain, or performing a federal, state, or local public transaction or contract under a public transaction, violation of federal or state antitrust or procurement statutes or commission of embezzlement, theft, forgery, bribery, falsification or destruction of records, making false statements, or receiving stolen property. (ii) The owner is presently indicted for, or otherwise criminally or civilly charged by, a federal, state, or local governmental entity, with commission of any of the offenses enumerated in clause (i). (J) Affiliated companies, as described in Section 121.103 of Title 13 of the Code of Federal Regulations, as it read on August 1, 2022. (K) Other businesses to be determined by the office consistently with the requirements and intent of this subdivision. (Amended by Stats. 2023, Ch. 45, Sec. 31. (AB 127) Effective July 10, 2023. Repealed as of January 1, 2027, pursuant to Section 12100.105.)
  71. 12100.102.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 1.6. Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development [12096 - 12100.171] ( Chapter 1.6 added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 475, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 9.5. California Small Agricultural Business Drought and Flood Relief Grant Program [12100.100 - 12100.105] ( Heading of Article 9.5 amended by Stats. 2023, Ch. 45, Sec. 29. )

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    The office may recapture all or part of a grant if it determines the grantee no longer meets the applicable eligibility criteria.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 1.6. Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development [12096 - 12100.171] ( Chapter 1.6 added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 475, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 9.5. California Small Agricultural Business Drought and Flood Relief Grant Program [12100.100 - 12100.105] ( Heading of Article 9.5 amended by Stats. 2023, Ch. 45, Sec. 29. ) ## 12100.102. If the office determines that the grantee has failed to meet the criteria for a qualified small business under Section 12100.101, or for a small farmer or socially disadvantaged farmer under Section 12100.103, as may be applicable, a grant may be recaptured, in whole or in part, in accordance with Article 8 (commencing with Section 19294) of Chapter 5 of Part 10.2 of Division 2 of the Revenue and Taxation Code. (Added by Stats. 2022, Ch. 570, Sec. 3. (AB 157) Effective September 27, 2022. Repealed as of January 1, 2027, pursuant to Section 12100.105.)
  72. 12100.103.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 1.6. Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development [12096 - 12100.171] ( Chapter 1.6 added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 475, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 9.5. California Small Agricultural Business Drought and Flood Relief Grant Program [12100.100 - 12100.105] ( Heading of Article 9.5 amended by Stats. 2023, Ch. 45, Sec. 29. )

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    This section creates a grant program for qualified small agricultural businesses and assigns the office and fiscal agent several grant administration, outreach, reporting, and tax-reporting duties.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 1.6. Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development [12096 - 12100.171] ( Chapter 1.6 added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 475, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 9.5. California Small Agricultural Business Drought and Flood Relief Grant Program [12100.100 - 12100.105] ( Heading of Article 9.5 amended by Stats. 2023, Ch. 45, Sec. 29. ) ## 12100.103. (a) The California Small Agricultural Business Drought and Flood Relief Grant Program is hereby created within the office. (b) The program shall be under the direct authority of the director. (c) The purpose of the program is to provide grants to qualified small agricultural businesses that have been affected by severe drought and flooding. (d) The office may contract with a fiscal agent, or amend an existing contract with a fiscal agent to meet the requirements of this article, to carry out the programs at a rate of no more than 5 percent of administrative and program funds appropriated by the Legislature for purposes of this article. (e) Subject to appropriation of funds for grants by the Legislature, the office shall allocate grants to qualified small agricultural businesses that meet the requirements of this article in one or more rounds. (f) (1) The office shall conduct marketing and outreach for equitable awareness and the distribution of grants that includes all of the following: (A) Engaging multiple partners, including, but not limited to, business and nonprofit associations, chambers of commerce, economic development corporations, and other nonprofit mission-based organizations, and organizations with nonprofit expertise. (B) Providing access to technical assistance services covering all counties in the state and in multiple languages to reach non-English-speaking individuals in all counties in the state. (C) Building awareness, including those in underserved and underbanked communities, by collaborating with multiple community groups to distribute program information, provide applicant access through multiple branded partner portals, or advertising or social media outreach through owned, paid, or earned media channels. (2) For the qualified small agricultural business portion of the program, the office shall conduct outreach in advance of open application rounds for a minimum of three weeks prior to opening each application round. Following each application round, the fiscal agent shall assess service gaps and address outreach deficiencies as necessary to improve program equity. (3) The office or fiscal agent shall provide information on how to connect to additional support resources to each applicant, whether or not the applicant is selected as a grant recipient. (g) Program grant funds allocated in the Budget Act of 2022 related to drought impacts shall be administered as follows: (1) A total of 10 percent of grant funds shall be held for qualified small agricultural businesses that do not file 2022 tax year returns until 2024. (2) A total of 20 percent of grant funds shall be allocated in one or more rounds of grants for small and socially disadvantaged farmers who are qualified small agricultural businesses pursuant to the following: (A) Grants shall be awarded in the following amounts: (i) Twenty thousand dollars ($20,000) for applicants with a decline in annual gross receipts or gross profits of 10 percent or more and less than 30 percent. (ii) Sixty thousand dollars ($60,000) for applicants with a decline in annual gross receipts or gross profits of 30 percent or more and less than 40 percent. (iii) Eighty thousand dollars ($80,000) for applicants with a decline in annual gross receipts or gross profits of 40 percent or more and less than 50 percent. (iv) One hundred thousand dollars ($100,000) for applicants with a decline in annual gross receipts or gross profits of 50 percent or more. (B) The office or fiscal agent shall allocate up to 5 percent of program funds to nonprofit entities, tribal governments, resource conservation districts, or other entities with experience providing technical assistance to small farms or socially disadvantaged farmers to provide services to help maximize the participation of small farms or socially disadvantaged farmers in the one or more rounds of grants authorized by this subdivision. (C) For the purposes of this subdivision: (i) “Small farm” has the meaning described in the publication Updating the ERS Farm Typology, dated April 2013, issued by Economic Research Service of the United States Department of Agriculture. (ii) “Socially disadvantaged farmer” has the meaning provided by subdivision (b) of Section 512 of the Food and Agricultural Code, as it read on August 1, 2022. (D) For the purposes of this subdivision, the office or fiscal agent may contract with other fiscal agents to provide technical assistance. (E) The office shall consult with the Farm Equity Advisor at the Department of Food and Agriculture for purposes of implementing this subdivision. (3) (A) The remaining percentage of grant funds shall be allocated to qualified small agricultural businesses most impacted by severe drought, including, but not limited to, those that are identified as in the following 2022 North American Industry Classification System codes: (i) Codes beginning with 115 – Support Activities for Agriculture and Forestry. (ii) Codes beginning with 311 – Food Manufacturing. (iii) 424910 – Farm Supplies Merchant Wholesalers. (iv) 444240 – Nursery, Garden Center, and Farm Supply Retailers. (v) 484220 – Specialized Freight (except Used Goods) Trucking, Local (local agricultural products trucking). (vi) Codes beginning with 1121 – Cattle Ranching and Farming. (B) Grants shall be awarded in the following amounts: (i) Sixty thousand dollars ($60,000) for applicants with a decline in annual gross receipts or gross profits of 30 percent or more and less than 40 percent. (ii) Eighty thousand dollars ($80,000) for applicants with a decline in annual gross receipts or gross profits of 40 percent or more and less than 50 percent. (iii) One hundred thousand dollars ($100,000) for applicants with a decline in annual gross receipts or gross profits of 50 percent or more. (4) Grant moneys awarded under this subdivision shall only be used for costs to maintain the recipient business through the drought, including the following: (A) Employee expenses, including payroll costs, health care benefits, paid sick, medical, or family leave, and insurance premiums. (B) Working capital and overhead, including rent, utilities, mortgage principal, and interest payments, but excluding mortgage prepayments, and debt obligations, including principal and interest, incurred before the onset of severe drought. (C) Any other drought-related expenses not already covered through grants, forgivable loans, or other relief through state, county, or city programs. (h) Program grant funds allocated in the Budget Act of 2023 related to storm flooding impacts shall be administered as follows: (1) Grant funds shall be allocated to qualified small agricultural businesses impacted by flooding including, but not limited to, those that are identified as in the following 2022 North American Industry Classification System codes: (A) Codes beginning with 115 – Support Activities for Agriculture and Forestry. (B) Codes beginning with 1121 – Cattle Ranching and Farming. (C) 424910 – Farm Supplies Merchant Wholesalers. (D) 444240 – Nursery, Garden Center, and Farm Supply Retailers. (E) 484220 – Specialized Freight (except Used Goods) Trucking, Local (local agricultural products trucking). (2) Three tiers of grant amounts shall be relative to revenue levels for qualified small agricultural businesses, to be determined by CalOSBA. (3) Grant moneys awarded under this subdivision may be used for costs to maintain the recipient business through flooding, including, but not limited to, the following: (A) Employee expenses, including payroll costs, health care benefits, paid sick, medical, or family leave, and insurance premiums. (B) Working capital and overhead, including rent, utilities, mortgage principal, and interest payments, but excluding mortgage prepayments and debt obligations, including principal and interest, incurred before the onset of flooding. (C) Any other flooding-related expenses not already covered through grants, forgivable loans, or other relief through state, county, or city programs. (i) Applicants may apply for relief grants under subdivisions (g) and (h). (j) (1) Applicants may self-identify race, gender, and ethnicity. Within 30 business days of the close of the application period, the office shall post the aggregate data, as available, including by legislative district. Within 45 business days of the close of the application period, the office shall post information on grant amounts actually awarded as it becomes available. All information shall be posted on the office’s internet website and the office shall provide an electronic copy of the information to the relevant fiscal and policy committees of the Legislature. (2) On or before December 31, 2026, the office shall report to the Legislature the number of grants and dollar amounts awarded for each of the following categories: (A) Race and ethnicity. (B) Women-owned. (C) Veteran-owned. (D) Located in a disadvantaged community pursuant to paragraph (5) of subdivision (h) of Section 12100.83. (E) Located in a rural area. (F) County. (G) State Senate district. (H) State Assembly district. (3) Information report to the Legislature pursuant to this subdivision shall be provided in conformance with the requirements of Section 9795. (k) The fiscal agent, or the office if it does not contract with a fiscal agent, shall issue Internal Revenue Service Forms 1099 to grant recipients and otherwise adhere to tax reporting guidelines, regardless of whether the grants are excluded from gross income for purposes of the Personal Income Tax Law (Part 10 (commencing with Section 17001) of Division 2 of the Revenue and Taxation Code) or the Corporation Tax Law (Part 11 (commencing with Section 23001) of Division 2 of the Revenue and Taxation Code). (Amended by Stats. 2023, Ch. 45, Sec. 32. (AB 127) Effective July 10, 2023. Repealed as of January 1, 2027, pursuant to Section 12100.105.)
  73. 12100.104.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 1.6. Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development [12096 - 12100.171] ( Chapter 1.6 added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 475, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 9.5. California Small Agricultural Business Drought and Flood Relief Grant Program [12100.100 - 12100.105] ( Heading of Article 9.5 amended by Stats. 2023, Ch. 45, Sec. 29. )

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    The office and the Franchise Tax Board may adopt regulations to implement this article, and the Administrative Procedure Act does not apply to guidance issued under it.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 1.6. Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development [12096 - 12100.171] ( Chapter 1.6 added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 475, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 9.5. California Small Agricultural Business Drought and Flood Relief Grant Program [12100.100 - 12100.105] ( Heading of Article 9.5 amended by Stats. 2023, Ch. 45, Sec. 29. ) ## 12100.104. The office and the Franchise Tax Board may adopt regulations to implement this article. The Administrative Procedure Act (Chapter 3.5 (commencing with Section 11340) of Part 1) shall not apply to any regulation, standard, criterion, procedure, determination, rule, notice, guideline, or any other guidance established or issued by the office or the Franchise Tax Board pursuant to this article. (Added by Stats. 2022, Ch. 570, Sec. 3. (AB 157) Effective September 27, 2022. Repealed as of January 1, 2027, pursuant to Section 12100.105.)
  74. 12100.105.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 1.6. Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development [12096 - 12100.171] ( Chapter 1.6 added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 475, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 9.5. California Small Agricultural Business Drought and Flood Relief Grant Program [12100.100 - 12100.105] ( Heading of Article 9.5 amended by Stats. 2023, Ch. 45, Sec. 29. )

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    This article ends on January 1, 2027 and is repealed on that date.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 1.6. Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development [12096 - 12100.171] ( Chapter 1.6 added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 475, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 9.5. California Small Agricultural Business Drought and Flood Relief Grant Program [12100.100 - 12100.105] ( Heading of Article 9.5 amended by Stats. 2023, Ch. 45, Sec. 29. ) ## 12100.105. This article shall remain in effect only until January 1, 2027, and as of that date is repealed. (Amended by Stats. 2023, Ch. 45, Sec. 33. (AB 127) Effective July 10, 2023. Repealed as of January 1, 2027, by its own provisions. Note: Repeal affects Article 9.5, commencing with Section 12100.100.)
  75. 12100.110.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 1.6. Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development [12096 - 12100.171] ( Chapter 1.6 added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 475, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 10. Energy Unit [12100.110 - 12100.112] ( Article 10 added by Stats. 2021, Ch. 77, Sec. 12. )

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    This section creates the Energy Unit, requires the Governor to appoint a deputy director, and directs the Unit to coordinate energy-infrastructure work and file an annual report.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 1.6. Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development [12096 - 12100.171] ( Chapter 1.6 added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 475, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 10. Energy Unit [12100.110 - 12100.112] ( Article 10 added by Stats. 2021, Ch. 77, Sec. 12. ) ## 12100.110. (a) The Energy Unit is hereby created within the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development. (b) The Governor shall appoint a deputy director who shall have direct authority over the Energy Unit and serve at the pleasure of the Governor. (c) The purpose of the Energy Unit is to accelerate the planning, financing, and execution of critical energy infrastructure projects that are necessary for the state to reach its climate, energy, and sustainability policy goals. (d) The Energy Unit shall work with energy project developers and load-serving entities, as defined in Section 380 of the Public Utilities Code, to identify barriers to construction and development of critical energy infrastructure projects and to make recommendations to relevant state agencies and local governments on how to overcome those barriers. (e) The Energy Unit shall create a working group that includes local and federal partners to address land use issues related to critical energy infrastructure projects. (f) In organizing and managing the Energy Unit, the deputy director shall establish and implement a process to coordinate between the state’s climate and energy agencies in order to identify the critical energy infrastructure projects that will form the operational mandate of the Energy Unit. (g) In operating the Energy Unit, the deputy director shall cooperate with local, regional, federal, and California public and private businesses and investors to eliminate barriers to the completion of critical energy infrastructure projects. (h) The Energy Unit, in coordination with the Public Utilities Commission, the State Energy Resources Conservation and Development Commission, the Independent System Operator, the California Infrastructure and Economic Development Bank, and other agencies and external parties as appropriate and necessary, shall establish a Transmission Infrastructure Accelerator to develop a financing and development strategy for eligible transmission projects to receive California Transmission Accelerator financing under Article 10.5 (commencing with Section 63049.71) of Chapter 2 of Division 1 of Title 6.7. The accelerator shall take the necessary steps within its purview to accelerate the development and deployment of those projects to maximize ratepayer savings. (i) The Energy Unit’s work shall complement, not conflict with, efforts by the state’s climate and energy agencies. (j) This section, and the Energy Unit’s implementation of this section, does not change the regulatory authority of the state’s climate and energy agencies. (k) (1) On or before February 1 of each year, the Energy Unit shall annually submit a report to the relevant policy and fiscal committees of the Legislature that includes all of the following information: (A) The infrastructure priorities identified for purposes of the prior calendar year. (B) The constituencies coordinated with in order to advance those infrastructure priorities in the prior calendar year. (C) The strategies implemented and steps taken to address barriers to and advance critical energy infrastructure projects in the prior calendar year. (D) Any recommendations to the Legislature that would accelerate the Energy Unit’s progress. (2) A report to be submitted pursuant to this subdivision shall be submitted in compliance with Section 9795. (Amended by Stats. 2025, Ch. 119, Sec. 4. (SB 254) Effective September 19, 2025.)
  76. 12100.111.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 1.6. Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development [12096 - 12100.171] ( Chapter 1.6 added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 475, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 10. Energy Unit [12100.110 - 12100.112] ( Article 10 added by Stats. 2021, Ch. 77, Sec. 12. )

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    The Transmission Infrastructure Accelerator must coordinate state transmission planning work, follow ISO procedures, be transparent, and review and select eligible projects under stated criteria and deadlines.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 1.6. Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development [12096 - 12100.171] ( Chapter 1.6 added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 475, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 10. Energy Unit [12100.110 - 12100.112] ( Article 10 added by Stats. 2021, Ch. 77, Sec. 12. ) ## 12100.111. (a) The Transmission Infrastructure Accelerator established pursuant to Section 12100.110 shall coordinate, as soon as practicable after the effective date of this section but no later than December 31, 2026, the state’s ongoing activities related to transmission planning and development, in order to minimize duplicative efforts and efficiently achieve the objectives of this section and Article 10.5 (commencing with Section 63049.71) of Chapter 2 of Division 1 of Title 6.7. The accelerator shall sequence its activities in identifying and developing eligible transmission projects in a manner consistent with the Independent System Operator’s procedures and requirements and shall provide maximum transparency. Core objectives of the accelerator shall be to drive efficiencies in state transmission development efforts, coordinate existing workstreams to maximize effectiveness, and minimize duplicative activity across all relevant venues. (b) The accelerator shall ensure that the accelerator projects meet the following criteria: (1) Have at least one interconnection point within the Independent System Operator balancing authority area. (2) The applicant or its affiliates have previously completed a transmission project in the state. (3) Support new high voltage transmission facilities that are subject to the competitive solicitation process administered by the Independent System Operator that are consistent with the state’s reliability and greenhouse gas policy objectives. (4) Reduce its cost recovery requests by the amount of savings achieved through tax credits received under Sections 17039 and 23036 of the Revenue and Taxation Code. (5) Commit to requesting a revenue requirement at the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission that reflects only its actual capital structure and the actual cost of capital to minimize the costs collected through the transmission access charge. (6) Financial considerations, as determined by the accelerator. (7) Consistency with state policy as determined by the state agencies coordinating with the accelerator. (c) The accelerator shall evaluate the results of the Independent System Operator’s transmission planning process and shall select which accelerator projects have the opportunity to receive public financing using the California Transmission Accelerator Revolving Fund established under Article 10.5 (commencing with Section 63049.71) of Chapter 2 of Division 1 of Title 6.7. The selection of accelerator projects under this section shall happen within 60 days of the release of the Independent System Operator’s Transmission Planning Process document that identifies competitive transmission projects. (d) The accelerator shall maintain a list of qualified public entities interested in participating in eligible transmission projects. (e) The accelerator shall continuously monitor project development performance and engage to support effective implementation using all appropriate powers and authorities available to the accelerator and coordinating agencies. These actions may include, but are not limited to, all of the following: (1) Engaging local public and private actors relevant to project development success. (2) Supporting efforts of the project applicant to secure necessary permits and other relevant authorities. (3) Leveraging state incentives and supply chain facilitation services to ensure timely and cost-effective acquisition of physical components of the project. (f) For purposes of this section, the definitions in Section 63049.71 shall apply. (Added by Stats. 2025, Ch. 119, Sec. 5. (SB 254) Effective September 19, 2025.)
  77. 12100.112.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 1.6. Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development [12096 - 12100.171] ( Chapter 1.6 added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 475, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 10. Energy Unit [12100.110 - 12100.112] ( Article 10 added by Stats. 2021, Ch. 77, Sec. 12. )

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    The accelerator must develop a public-private partnership plan for eligible transmission projects and submit it to the Legislature by July 1, 2027.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 1.6. Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development [12096 - 12100.171] ( Chapter 1.6 added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 475, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 10. Energy Unit [12100.110 - 12100.112] ( Article 10 added by Stats. 2021, Ch. 77, Sec. 12. ) ## 12100.112. (a) The accelerator shall develop a public-private partnership plan to develop financing options that maximize debt financing to reduce overall capital costs and facilitate public-private partnership development of eligible transmission projects to achieve ratepayer savings. (b) The plan shall do both of the following: (1) Evaluate the role of the accelerator to identify and develop public-private partnerships and matching participating parties with public sponsors, including, but not limited to, the accelerator designating a public entity to support the implementation of eligible transmission projects under Article 10.5 (commencing with Section 63049.71) of Chapter 2 of Division 1 of Title 6.7 before the Independent System Operator receives bids and determines the outcome of the competitive bidding process. (2) Effectuate eligible transmission project development that is consistent with the Independent System Operator’s procedures and requirements. (c) The accelerator shall submit its public private partnership plan to the Legislature on or before July 1, 2027. (d) For purposes of this section, the definitions in Section 63049.71 shall apply. (Added by Stats. 2025, Ch. 119, Sec. 6. (SB 254) Effective September 19, 2025.)
  78. 12100.120.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 1.6. Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development [12096 - 12100.171] ( Chapter 1.6 added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 475, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 11. Local Government Budget Sustainability Fund [12100.120 - 12100.125] ( Article 11 added by Stats. 2022, Ch. 68, Sec. 24. )

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    This article is named the Local Government Budget Sustainability Fund and may be cited by that name.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 1.6. Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development [12096 - 12100.171] ( Chapter 1.6 added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 475, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 11. Local Government Budget Sustainability Fund [12100.120 - 12100.125] ( Article 11 added by Stats. 2022, Ch. 68, Sec. 24. ) ## 12100.120. This article shall be known and may be cited as the Local Government Budget Sustainability Fund. (Added by Stats. 2022, Ch. 68, Sec. 24. (SB 193) Effective June 30, 2022. Repealed as of June 30, 2028, pursuant to Section 12100.125.)
  79. 12100.121.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 1.6. Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development [12096 - 12100.171] ( Chapter 1.6 added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 475, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 11. Local Government Budget Sustainability Fund [12100.120 - 12100.125] ( Article 11 added by Stats. 2022, Ch. 68, Sec. 24. )

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    This section says funded efforts should support California economic and workforce diversification, with project support focused on county governments in areas with high unemployment and poverty that are pursuing climate-resilient and diversified local economies.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 1.6. Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development [12096 - 12100.171] ( Chapter 1.6 added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 475, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 11. Local Government Budget Sustainability Fund [12100.120 - 12100.125] ( Article 11 added by Stats. 2022, Ch. 68, Sec. 24. ) ## 12100.121. All efforts funded under this article are intended to support and be aligned with other initiatives in the State of California to support economic and workforce diversification, including, but not limited to, the Community Economic Resilience Fund. This article is intended to focus on providing project support for county governments in areas of the state facing high unemployment and high poverty that demonstrate a commitment to advancing a more climate-resilient local economy and pursuing economic diversification initiatives and projects that will provide opportunities for revenue stability. Funds provided under this article are intended to enable county governments to pursue a range of projects that have the potential to diversify their industry presence and create high road jobs, while creating additional potential sources of county revenues over time. (Added by Stats. 2022, Ch. 68, Sec. 24. (SB 193) Effective June 30, 2022. Repealed as of June 30, 2028, pursuant to Section 12100.125.)
  80. 12100.122.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 1.6. Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development [12096 - 12100.171] ( Chapter 1.6 added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 475, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 11. Local Government Budget Sustainability Fund [12100.120 - 12100.125] ( Article 11 added by Stats. 2022, Ch. 68, Sec. 24. )

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    This section creates a grant fund in the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development and sets rules for who may apply, how grants are awarded, what applicants must show, and when the office may recover funds.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 1.6. Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development [12096 - 12100.171] ( Chapter 1.6 added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 475, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 11. Local Government Budget Sustainability Fund [12100.120 - 12100.125] ( Article 11 added by Stats. 2022, Ch. 68, Sec. 24. ) ## 12100.122. (a) The Local Government Budget Sustainability Fund is hereby created within the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development. Upon appropriation, moneys in the fund shall be available for purposes of this article. (b) The purpose of the program is to provide grants on a competitive basis to local entities that meet the requirements of the article and, when possible, prioritizing those that have the ability to leverage projects that are affiliated with a federal, state, or local program. The success of each grant shall be evaluated on a project-specific basis. (c) Grants shall be awarded to eligible local entities through at least one round of grants per fiscal year. (d) The Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development shall develop, in consultation with other state agencies and departments, criteria for the selection of grant recipients, which shall include, but not be limited to, all of the following: (1) Applicants shall be limited to county governments in high-unemployment and high-poverty areas. For purposes of this grant program, high-unemployment and high-poverty areas are defined as geographic areas with a poverty rate or geographic rate that is 150 percent of the California statewide poverty rate, per the most recently updated data available from the United States Census Bureau’s American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates on or after January 1, 2022. Counties within geographic areas that fall under the high-unemployment and high-poverty designation as of July 1, 2022 are eligible for the duration of the program. Counties within geographic areas that fall under either the high-unemployment or high-poverty designations as of July 1, 2022, shall be eligible for the program if moneys are available following rounds designated for applicants that are county governments in high-unemployment and high-poverty areas. (2) Applicants shall be participants in their region’s respective Community Economic Resilience Fund planning table. (3) Applicants shall explain current challenges to local revenue sustainability for the next six years, and specifically challenges that pose a risk to the ability of applicants to continue existing government services. (4) Applicants shall explain how funding secured from this program will be used for specific staffing needs to facilitate project identification, execution, construction, and implementation. (5) Applicants shall explain how funding secured from this program will be used to support its ability to pursue projects that would advance one of the following five categories: (A) Process improvement projects, which are defined as permit streamlining, inspections and siting review streamlining, business and community resource toolkits, or technological improvement and modernization, among others. (B) Economic diversification and stability projects, such as those included in existing Comprehensive Economic Development Strategies, other regional economic development strategies, projects identified and prioritized by the regional high road transition collaboratives, which are defined as construction and nonconstruction opportunities aimed at new and emerging industry clusters that leverage workforce transition and skills generation, additional General Fund revenue sources, or construction and nonconstruction efforts to create new climate related accelerators or incubators and investment centers. Nonconstruction includes research, planning, strategic development and other predevelopment related expenses. Construction includes materials, labor, acquisition and final construction and other related activities. (C) Workforce development projects, which are defined as construction and nonconstruction opportunities for new and existing workforce programs that will provide training, upskilling, or reskilling and can provide additional support services for participants specifically tied to economic diversification and stability opportunities. (D) Existing process improvement, economic diversification and stability, and workforce development projects, as described in subparagraphs (A) to (C), inclusive, which have defined awards from federal agencies and include local jurisdiction matching funds requirements. Projects with a clear nexus to projects described in subparagraphs (A) to (C), inclusive, shall be considered. (E) (i) Project identification and planning resources. (ii) “Project identification and planning resources” means moneys intended to build staff specifically designed for staffing increases for the recognized economic development departments within the eligible counties to perform the actions required by this article, including for purposes of identifying, defining, applying for grants for, developing a Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy, as described in Section 303.7 of Title 13 of the Code of Federal Regulations, and developing projects described in subparagraphs (A) to (C), inclusive. (iii) Funding provided pursuant to this subparagraph shall not exceed three million dollars ($3,000,000) in total to all applicants over the duration of the program. (iv) A request made pursuant to this subparagraph shall include information on the applicable job requirements and skills needed to identify, propose, define, apply for grants for, and develop projects associated with subparagraphs (A) to (C), inclusive. (6) If an applicant applies to receive funding pursuant to subparagraph (A), (B), or (C) of paragraph (5), the applicant shall provide details pertaining to projects that would be supported with these funds, including, but not limited to, budget, staffing, contracting, materials, equipment, and other expenses. (7) Applicants shall include information pertaining to how projects are attributive to climate-resilience. (8) Applicants shall agree to initiation meetings with office staff for resource identification, project scoping, industry engagement, regulatory agency engagement, other planning, and alignment with administration priorities. (9) (A) Applicants shall be encouraged to utilize funds as match funding to other established state, federal, philanthropic, or other grant opportunities. Projects including a federal, local, or philanthropic match shall be prioritized by the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development. (B) Applicants shall engage with the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development during development, and prior to, submission of an application that includes a local match. For projects where the local match funding requirements exceed the funding capacity of the program, the excess requirements shall be funded by the local jurisdiction providing the associated local match. (C) Applicants shall provide detailed information, if they have match funding, on the matching funds available, in-kind matching funds budget details, grant application and submission details, grant award notices, and any other information that indicates the applicant’s receipt of match funding. (10) Applicants shall provide a detailed assessment of the staffing requirements related to project applicants, including, but not limited to, duties and responsibilities, salary and benefits, working titles, reporting structure, and duration. (11) Applicants shall include countywide government employment data as a part of an application. (e) Grant recipients shall meet with the office periodically, at least bimonthly, to ensure projects are meeting specified benchmarks associated with climate resilience, business services process improvement, economic diversification, and long-term economic stability. If key indicators of progress are not being met, the office may take actions to terminate the grant agreement and have unspent dollars allocated to the project returned. The office may require reimbursement for allocated dollars that have been spent if it determines dollars have been spent improperly or in a manner that is outside the scope of the agreement. (f) The office shall report to the Legislature each calendar year the number of grants and dollar amounts by local entity. The report shall be submitted in compliance with Section 9795. (Added by Stats. 2022, Ch. 68, Sec. 24. (SB 193) Effective June 30, 2022. Repealed as of June 30, 2028, pursuant to Section 12100.125.)
  81. 12100.123.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 1.6. Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development [12096 - 12100.171] ( Chapter 1.6 added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 475, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 11. Local Government Budget Sustainability Fund [12100.120 - 12100.125] ( Article 11 added by Stats. 2022, Ch. 68, Sec. 24. )

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    The office must evaluate and prioritize grants using the listed criteria, as long as that is permissible under state and federal equal protection laws.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 1.6. Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development [12096 - 12100.171] ( Chapter 1.6 added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 475, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 11. Local Government Budget Sustainability Fund [12100.120 - 12100.125] ( Article 11 added by Stats. 2022, Ch. 68, Sec. 24. ) ## 12100.123. The office shall evaluate and prioritize grants, to the extent permissible under state and federal equal protection laws, in accordance with the following criteria: (a) Assessment of proposal details submitted, including, but not limited to, budget information, staffing requirements, positions, project goals, timeliness, and, if applicable, industry partners, workforce and labor partners, trade associations, and local businesses. (b) Assessment of coalition-building capacity, as evidenced by letters of support that speak to the potential community benefit of projects from labor, business, community, city government, and other stakeholders, including, but not limited to, economic development, philanthropy, education, and workforce partners. (c) Other qualitative and quantitative measures determined by the specific project or grant application utilizing these funds for required match funding. (Added by Stats. 2022, Ch. 68, Sec. 24. (SB 193) Effective June 30, 2022. Repealed as of June 30, 2028, pursuant to Section 12100.125.)
  82. 12100.124.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 1.6. Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development [12096 - 12100.171] ( Chapter 1.6 added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 475, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 11. Local Government Budget Sustainability Fund [12100.120 - 12100.125] ( Article 11 added by Stats. 2022, Ch. 68, Sec. 24. )

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    Grant funds may be used for specified eligible activities, but salary increases outside bargaining agreements cannot use these funds.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 1.6. Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development [12096 - 12100.171] ( Chapter 1.6 added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 475, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 11. Local Government Budget Sustainability Fund [12100.120 - 12100.125] ( Article 11 added by Stats. 2022, Ch. 68, Sec. 24. ) ## 12100.124. Eligible activities for grant funds shall include, but are not limited to, all of the following: (a) Staffing requirements, position classifications, and wages. Salary increases outside the scope of bargaining agreements are explicitly prohibited from utilizing these funds. (b) Project costs including, but not limited to, budget, staffing, contracting, consulting, materials, equipment, and other expenses. (c) Match funding for other federal, state, philanthropic, or other grant opportunities with a required match. Programs without a match requirement that have specific scoring improvement through match funding shall be prioritized. (Added by Stats. 2022, Ch. 68, Sec. 24. (SB 193) Effective June 30, 2022. Repealed as of June 30, 2028, pursuant to Section 12100.125.)
  83. 12100.125.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 1.6. Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development [12096 - 12100.171] ( Chapter 1.6 added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 475, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 11. Local Government Budget Sustainability Fund [12100.120 - 12100.125] ( Article 11 added by Stats. 2022, Ch. 68, Sec. 24. )

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    This article stays in force until June 30, 2028, and is repealed on that date.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 1.6. Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development [12096 - 12100.171] ( Chapter 1.6 added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 475, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 11. Local Government Budget Sustainability Fund [12100.120 - 12100.125] ( Article 11 added by Stats. 2022, Ch. 68, Sec. 24. ) ## 12100.125. This article shall remain in effect until June 30, 2028, and as of that date is repealed. (Added by Stats. 2022, Ch. 68, Sec. 24. (SB 193) Effective June 30, 2022. Repealed as of June 30, 2028, by its own provisions. Note: Repeal affects Article 11, commencing with 12100.120.)
  84. 12100.140.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 1.6. Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development [12096 - 12100.171] ( Chapter 1.6 added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 475, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 13. Local Government Immigrant Integration Initiative [12100.140 - 12100.143] ( Article 13 added by Stats. 2022, Ch. 68, Sec. 26. )

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    This section creates the Local Government Immigrant Integration Initiative within GO-Biz and states that it will be repealed on June 30, 2026.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 1.6. Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development [12096 - 12100.171] ( Chapter 1.6 added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 475, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 13. Local Government Immigrant Integration Initiative [12100.140 - 12100.143] ( Article 13 added by Stats. 2022, Ch. 68, Sec. 26. ) ## 12100.140. The Local Government Immigrant Integration Initiative is hereby created within GO-Biz. (Added by Stats. 2022, Ch. 68, Sec. 26. (SB 193) Effective June 30, 2022. Repealed as of June 30, 2026, pursuant to Section 12100.143.)
  85. 12100.141.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 1.6. Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development [12096 - 12100.171] ( Chapter 1.6 added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 475, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 13. Local Government Immigrant Integration Initiative [12100.140 - 12100.143] ( Article 13 added by Stats. 2022, Ch. 68, Sec. 26. )

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    GO-Biz must administer competitive grants to local governments for immigrant integration projects when appropriated by the Legislature, and recipients must follow application, reporting, collaboration, and privacy-related conditions.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 1.6. Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development [12096 - 12100.171] ( Chapter 1.6 added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 475, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 13. Local Government Immigrant Integration Initiative [12100.140 - 12100.143] ( Article 13 added by Stats. 2022, Ch. 68, Sec. 26. ) ## 12100.141. (a) Upon appropriation by the Legislature, GO-Biz shall administer competitive grants to local governments to develop or expand local immigrant integration initiatives. (b) Applications shall include the following grant criteria: (1) A description of the proposed activities and how they will advance immigrant integration through locally administered public programs that advance quality of life (health, social services, housing, civic participation services), and economic mobility (education, workforce development and entrepreneurship services). (2) An analysis of the demographics and related needs of the immigrant community in the jurisdiction and alignment with proposed activities. (3) A description of a public and accessible community input process implemented prior to submission of the proposal to solicit recommendations from immigrant residents, community organizations and service providers that represent or serve the diverse demographics in the jurisdiction, the recommendations provided, and how proposed activities incorporate those recommendations where appropriate. (4) Plans to ensure continuity of funding for proposed activities after the one-time grant is awarded for sustainability, including through public-private partnerships, or other means. (5) A description of how the impact, challenges, and reach of proposed activities will be objectively measured and reported to GO-Biz not to include personally identifiable information or information that is unnecessary to determine program eligibility, including immigration or citizenship status. (c) Grants may be used for, but are not limited to, all of the following activities: (1) Creating multilingual local government immigrant resources or positions to support community engagement and community navigation, or other local government efforts to improve immigrant access and use of quality of life services. (2) Funding immigrant integration focused positions and services, such as financial assistance, training or financial literacy programs, referral services for immigrant workers or entrepreneurs, or other local government efforts to improve immigrant access and use of economic mobility and opportunity services. (3) Creating navigation assistance to specific language needs, working with community-based organizations, nonprofits, counties, and city governments, or a combination of those entities, social service agencies to develop reciprocal referral systems, or other local government efforts to improve access and use of some or all of the above services to support an emerging newcomer population, including immigrant youth, refugees, asylum seekers, or other newly arrived immigrant residents. (d) Grantees shall collaborate with one another, including through convenings organized by GO-Biz, to share and scale best practices. (e) Local governments applying for grant funding shall not use the funding award to replace existing funding or required services. (f) In addition to the grant criteria described in subdivision (b), GO-Biz shall prioritize equitable distribution of funds, where possible, across local government jurisdictions, with consideration to estimates of where immigrants reside and supporting underserved regions. GO-Biz shall consult with relevant state agencies and departments with expertise in public health, housing and social services, workforce development, immigration legal services, and entrepreneurial support services. This includes, but is not limited to, the State Department of Social Services, Department of Housing and Community Development, the State Department of Public Health, and the Labor and Workforce Development Agency. (g) GO-Biz shall include in an annual report to each house of the Legislature, in accordance with Section 9795, information on awarded grants, project descriptions for each grant award, and information on program outcomes. (h) Persons who are not lawfully present in the United States may participate in and benefit from local government services provided by this grant program, consistent with Section 1621(d) of Title 8 of the United States Code. For purposes of implementing this grant program, no entity or person shall seek or disclose information that is unnecessary to determine eligibility for program services, including immigration or citizenship status. (i) Information that may be collected from individuals participating in new services provided under this funding shall not constitute a record subject to disclosure under Division 10 (commencing with Section 7920.000) of Title 1. (j) This section shall become operative January 1, 2023. (Repealed (in Sec. 26) and added by Stats. 2022, Ch. 68, Sec. 26. (SB 193) Effective June 30, 2022. Operative January 1, 2023, by its own provisions. Repealed as of June 30, 2026, pursuant to Section 12100.143.)
  86. 12100.142.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 1.6. Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development [12096 - 12100.171] ( Chapter 1.6 added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 475, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 13. Local Government Immigrant Integration Initiative [12100.140 - 12100.143] ( Article 13 added by Stats. 2022, Ch. 68, Sec. 26. )

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    GO-Biz must administer competitive grants for export training programs, report on grant outcomes, and no one may seek unnecessary eligibility information, including immigration or citizenship status.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 1.6. Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development [12096 - 12100.171] ( Chapter 1.6 added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 475, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 13. Local Government Immigrant Integration Initiative [12100.140 - 12100.143] ( Article 13 added by Stats. 2022, Ch. 68, Sec. 26. ) ## 12100.142. (a) Upon appropriation by the Legislature, GO-Biz shall administer competitive grants to service providers to develop export training programs and curriculum aimed at underserved business owners, including immigrant entrepreneurs and small business operators. (b) Eligible service providers may include, but are not limited to, nonprofit community organizations, economic development agencies, and educational institutions with demonstrated success reaching the target populations, including in languages other than English. Export training and curriculum of applicants shall include all of the following: (1) Planned outreach to and engagement with underserved businesses, immigrant entrepreneurs, and small business operators including in languages other than English. (2) A description of how curriculum and instruction would consider the needs of underserved businesses, immigrant entrepreneurs and small business operators, including in languages other than English. (3) As a component of the training programs, recruitment of business professionals to mentor underserved businesses, immigrant entrepreneurs, and small business operators as part of programming including in languages other than English. (4) A process by which voluntary, de-identified, aggregate data regarding the demographics of the training participants is reported to GO-Biz. (5) An agreement that service providers will collaborate with one another, including through convenings organized by GO-Biz, to share and scale best practices. (c) GO-Biz shall include in an annual report to each house of the Legislature, in accordance with Section 9795, information on awarded grants, a project description for each grant award, the findings of any research conducted during the grant program, and available information on training and program outcomes. (d) Persons who are not lawfully present in the United States may participate in and benefit from services provided by this initiative, and this section is therefore enacted pursuant to Section 1621(d) of Title 8 of the United States Code. For purposes of implementing this initiative, no entity or person shall seek information that is unnecessary to determine eligibility, including immigration or citizenship status. (Added by Stats. 2022, Ch. 68, Sec. 26. (SB 193) Effective June 30, 2022. Repealed as of June 30, 2026, pursuant to Section 12100.143.)
  87. 12100.143.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 1.6. Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development [12096 - 12100.171] ( Chapter 1.6 added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 475, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 13. Local Government Immigrant Integration Initiative [12100.140 - 12100.143] ( Article 13 added by Stats. 2022, Ch. 68, Sec. 26. )

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    This article stays in effect only until June 30, 2026, when it is repealed.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 1.6. Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development [12096 - 12100.171] ( Chapter 1.6 added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 475, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 13. Local Government Immigrant Integration Initiative [12100.140 - 12100.143] ( Article 13 added by Stats. 2022, Ch. 68, Sec. 26. ) ## 12100.143. This article shall remain in effect only until June 30, 2026, and as of that date is repealed. (Added by Stats. 2022, Ch. 68, Sec. 26. (SB 193) Effective June 30, 2022. Repealed as of June 30, 2026, by its own provisions. Note: Repeal affects Article 13, commencing with 12100.140.)
  88. 12100.150.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 1.6. Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development [12096 - 12100.171] ( Chapter 1.6 added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 475, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 14. Zero-Emission Vehicle Market Development Office [12100.150 - 12100.151] ( Article 14 added by Stats. 2022, Ch. 372, Sec. 2. )

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    This section defines “Office” and “ZEV Market Development Strategy” for the article.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 1.6. Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development [12096 - 12100.171] ( Chapter 1.6 added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 475, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 14. Zero-Emission Vehicle Market Development Office [12100.150 - 12100.151] ( Article 14 added by Stats. 2022, Ch. 372, Sec. 2. ) ## 12100.150. For purposes of this article, the following definitions apply: (a) “Office,” notwithstanding Section 12096.1, means the Zero-Emission Vehicle Market Development Office continued in existence pursuant to Section 12100.151. (b) “ZEV Market Development Strategy” means the Zero-Emissions Vehicle Market Development Strategy developed pursuant to Executive Order No. N-79-20. (Added by Stats. 2022, Ch. 372, Sec. 2. (SB 1251) Effective January 1, 2023.)
  89. 12100.151.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 1.6. Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development [12096 - 12100.171] ( Chapter 1.6 added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 475, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 14. Zero-Emission Vehicle Market Development Office [12100.150 - 12100.151] ( Article 14 added by Stats. 2022, Ch. 372, Sec. 2. )

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    The office must plan, coordinate, and report on equity-focused zero-emission vehicle work, and it may convene meetings or task forces to support that work.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 1.6. Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development [12096 - 12100.171] ( Chapter 1.6 added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 475, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 14. Zero-Emission Vehicle Market Development Office [12100.150 - 12100.151] ( Article 14 added by Stats. 2022, Ch. 372, Sec. 2. ) ## 12100.151. (a) (1) The zero-emission vehicle division within the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development is hereby continued in existence within the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development as the Zero-Emission Vehicle Market Development Office. The office shall continue to be administered by a deputy director appointed by, and serving at the pleasure of, the Governor. (2) The office shall steer the development of a shared, cross-agency definition of equity, and set an equity agenda for the deployment of light-, medium-, and heavy-duty zero-emission vehicles, the supporting infrastructure, and workforce development. (3) Until January 1, 2028, the Zero-Emission Vehicle Equity Advocate is hereby established within the office. The advocate shall be appointed by, and shall serve at the pleasure of, the Governor. (4) The office shall serve as a point of contact for stakeholders to provide concerns and suggestions related to the state’s progress in equitably achieving the state’s zero-emission vehicle deployment goals. (5) The office shall provide information and coordinate policy and procedural changes with relevant state entities, including, but not limited to, the State Air Resources Board, the State Energy Resources Conservation and Development Commission, the Transportation Agency, and the California Transportation Commission, as needed, to ensure consistency among equity definitions, criteria, and targets used in the state’s zero-emission vehicle and infrastructure programs and to ensure best practices related to equity are incorporated into state planning for zero-emission vehicle deployment, funding, and program design. (6) In order to facilitate alignment of equity goals, the office may convene meetings or task forces that include state agencies, local government, utilities, labor, community-based organizations, air pollution control districts, air quality management districts, or private sector actors key to advancing zero-emission transportation goals. (b) (1) The office shall develop and adopt an equity action plan as part of the ZEV Market Development Strategy that considers optimizing for equity benefits in zero-emission vehicle deployment. (2) The equity action plan shall include all of the following: (A) Recommendations on actionable steps and metrics to measure and improve access to zero-emission vehicles, public and private charging infrastructure, and zero-emission vehicle transportation options in low-income, disadvantaged, and historically underserved communities, including, but not limited to, shared vehicles and other alternatives to single-owner vehicle ownership. (B) Recommendations to advance equity by reducing pollution driven by the transportation sector and related industries in low-income, disadvantaged, and historically underserved communities, including emissions from medium- and heavy-duty vehicles, and by supporting an equitable zero-emission vehicle industry and workforce. (C) Strategies implemented and steps taken to embed equity in the state’s overall ZEV Market Development Strategy. (3) The office shall assess progress towards the equity action plan as part of the update to the ZEV Market Development Strategy and notify the relevant policy committees of the Legislature of the information provided in that update. This assessment shall include, but is not limited to, metrics tracking both of the following: (A) State funding spent toward the deployment of zero-emission vehicle ownership and supporting infrastructure in disadvantaged and low-income communities, and the number and type of vehicles, including light-, medium-, and heavy-duty zero-emission vehicles, state and federal subsidies for zero-emission vehicles, different ownership structures for zero-emission vehicles, or charging infrastructure deployed with this funding. (B) State funding for multiyear projects that advance deployment of zero-emission vehicles in communities identified as disadvantaged communities prioritized by severity of air pollution from mobile sources, lack of charging infrastructure and electric vehicles, and transportation or transit deserts. The office shall also identify where projects are located. (4) In developing the equity action plan, the office shall coordinate and partner with community organizations, local entities, state agencies, and other private and public stakeholders to steer an equitable zero-emission vehicle deployment. The office shall include information on the constituencies coordinated with to develop or advance equity actions in zero market development in the equity action plan. (c) (1) As a part of the office’s development of the Electric Vehicle Charging Station Permitting Guidebook or any subsequent updates, the office shall develop a model permitting checklist, model zoning ordinances, and best practices for permit costs and permit review timelines to help local governments permit curbside charging stations. (2) As part of the process described in paragraph (1), the office shall, at a minimum, consult with local governments, electric vehicle service providers, and utilities. (Amended by Stats. 2024, Ch. 567, Sec. 1. (AB 2427) Effective January 1, 2025.)
  90. 12100.160.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 1.6. Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development [12096 - 12100.171] ( Chapter 1.6 added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 475, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 15. California Civic Media Act [12100.160 - 12100.162] ( Article 15 added by Stats. 2025, Ch. 649, Sec. 1. )

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    This section says the article is called the California Civic Media Act and may be cited by that name.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 1.6. Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development [12096 - 12100.171] ( Chapter 1.6 added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 475, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 15. California Civic Media Act [12100.160 - 12100.162] ( Article 15 added by Stats. 2025, Ch. 649, Sec. 1. ) ## 12100.160. This article shall be known, and may be cited, as the California Civic Media Act. (Added by Stats. 2025, Ch. 649, Sec. 1. (SB 155) Effective October 11, 2025.)
  91. 12100.161.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 1.6. Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development [12096 - 12100.171] ( Chapter 1.6 added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 475, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 15. California Civic Media Act [12100.160 - 12100.162] ( Article 15 added by Stats. 2025, Ch. 649, Sec. 1. )

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    The director must establish and appoint a nine-person advisory board for the California Civic Media Program.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 1.6. Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development [12096 - 12100.171] ( Chapter 1.6 added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 475, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 15. California Civic Media Act [12100.160 - 12100.162] ( Article 15 added by Stats. 2025, Ch. 649, Sec. 1. ) ## 12100.161. (a) The California Civic Media Program is hereby established under the administration of the office in the advancement of the following goals: (1) Enhancing the public good through supporting a robust and dynamic California press corps and reinforcing the vital role of journalism in our democracy. (2) Empowering Californians by fostering greater understanding of and access to information about their communities and governmental structures. (3) Ensuring the sustainability of existing and new online publications with an emphasis on community-facing journalism. (4) Supporting California-based state and local news organizations, particularly those serving underserved and underrepresented communities. (5) Strengthening journalism that facilitates social integration, promotes civic engagement, and addresses inequalities among underserved communities. (b) (1) The director shall establish and appoint a nine-person advisory board, consisting of the following members: (A) Two at-large members. (B) Two members representing the California News Publishers Association, or a successor entity. (C) One member representing the American Community Media, or a successor entity. (D) One member representing the Local Independent Online News Publishers, or a successor entity. (E) One member representing the Latino Media Collaborative, or a successor entity. (F) One member representing the California Black Media, or a successor entity. (G) One member representing the Media Guild of the West, or a successor entity. (2) Each entity described in subparagraphs (B) to (G), inclusive, of paragraph (1) may recommend candidates to the director. (Added by Stats. 2025, Ch. 649, Sec. 1. (SB 155) Effective October 11, 2025.)
  92. 12100.162.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 1.6. Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development [12096 - 12100.171] ( Chapter 1.6 added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 475, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 15. California Civic Media Act [12100.160 - 12100.162] ( Article 15 added by Stats. 2025, Ch. 649, Sec. 1. )

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    This section creates the California Civic Media Fund and assigns the office control over its spending, with specific limits on administration costs and yearly public spending.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 1.6. Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development [12096 - 12100.171] ( Chapter 1.6 added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 475, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 15. California Civic Media Act [12100.160 - 12100.162] ( Article 15 added by Stats. 2025, Ch. 649, Sec. 1. ) ## 12100.162. (a) (1) There is hereby created in the State Treasury the California Civic Media Fund to be administered by the office. Notwithstanding Section 13340 of the Government Code, all moneys deposited in the fund, including state General Fund appropriations and private bequeaths, donations, gifts, or grants, are continuously appropriated to the office for purposes of this article. Public moneys shall be accounted for separately from private moneys in the fund. (2) (A) The office may accept contributions from private sources, including private for-profit and nonprofit organizations. (B) All contributions provided pursuant to subparagraph (A) shall be deposited in the fund. (b) The office shall direct the expenditure of public moneys in the fund, consistent with the purposes and subject to the restrictions set forth in this article. (c) The office may solicit recommendations from the advisory board, but shall retain sole discretion and control over the expenditure of public moneys in the fund, consistent with the requirements of this article. (d) (1) The advisory board shall make recommendations to the office on allocations of funds contributed by a private party. If the private funds are held by a third-party administrator designated by the donor, the office shall provide instructions to the administrator for the expenditure of those funds. (2) In considering the allocation of moneys from private sources, the advisory board may seek to allocate moneys to publishers on a pro rata basis based on the number of journalists employed by a publisher in the state, with the goal of increasing the total number of journalists employed in the state. (e) (1) No more than 7.5 percent of the fund may be used for the administration of this article. (2) Public moneys in the fund shall be expended in furtherance of the purposes of this article. (3) The office may enter into an agreement with third parties for purposes of administering programs funded, in whole or in part, with public moneys allocated from the fund. (4) In expending public moneys in the fund, the office shall prioritize allocations to support local and community news organizations. (5) In any fiscal year, the total expenditure of public money from the California Civic Media Fund shall not exceed the total aggregate expenditure of funds from private sources, whether contributed to the Fund, or contributed to a third-party administrator that holds and disburses those funds pursuant to an agreement with the office. (Added by Stats. 2025, Ch. 649, Sec. 1. (SB 155) Effective October 11, 2025.)
  93. 12100.170.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 1.6. Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development [12096 - 12100.171] ( Chapter 1.6 added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 475, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 16. Building and Reinforcing Inclusive, Diverse, Gender-Supportive Equity Project [12100.170 - 12100.171] ( Article 16 added by Stats. 2023, Ch. 199, Sec. 3. )

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    This article is known as, and may be cited as, the Building and Reinforcing Inclusive, Diverse, Gender-Supportive Equity Project (BRIDGE Project).

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 1.6. Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development [12096 - 12100.171] ( Chapter 1.6 added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 475, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 16. Building and Reinforcing Inclusive, Diverse, Gender-Supportive Equity Project [12100.170 - 12100.171] ( Article 16 added by Stats. 2023, Ch. 199, Sec. 3. ) ## 12100.170. This article shall be known, and may be cited, as the Building and Reinforcing Inclusive, Diverse, Gender-Supportive Equity Project (BRIDGE Project). (Added by Stats. 2023, Ch. 199, Sec. 3. (SB 447) Effective September 13, 2023.)
  94. 12100.171.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 1.6. Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development [12096 - 12100.171] ( Chapter 1.6 added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 475, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 16. Building and Reinforcing Inclusive, Diverse, Gender-Supportive Equity Project [12100.170 - 12100.171] ( Article 16 added by Stats. 2023, Ch. 199, Sec. 3. )

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    This section creates the BRIDGE Project and its fund, lets the office hire a nonprofit partner and consult agencies, requires an advisory committee, and restricts funded media campaigns from political content or promoting elected officials or candidates.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 1.6. Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development [12096 - 12100.171] ( Chapter 1.6 added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 475, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 16. Building and Reinforcing Inclusive, Diverse, Gender-Supportive Equity Project [12100.170 - 12100.171] ( Article 16 added by Stats. 2023, Ch. 199, Sec. 3. ) ## 12100.171. (a) There is hereby established, within the office, the BRIDGE Project. (b) The purpose of the BRIDGE Project is to raise public awareness and promote civil rights and antidiscrimination through education, advertising, and marketing activities. (c) There is hereby created the BRIDGE Project Fund within the office. Moneys in the account shall be available, upon appropriation by the Legislature, for the purposes of this article. The office is authorized to receive donations into the fund. (d) The office may contract with a private, nonprofit agency that is the leading producer of public service advertisements and is able to use the services of volunteer advertising agencies and donated media to conduct the marketing activities required by this article. (e) Any media campaign funded pursuant to this article is subject to all of the following requirements: (1) A media campaign funded pursuant to this article shall not promote a political purpose or feature in any manner the image or voice of any elected public official or candidate for elected office, or directly represent the views of any elected public official or candidate for elected office. (2) Media campaigns may be on a national scale and, to the extent possible, may target audiences in a state or states, or a media market that includes a state or states that have enacted a law that voids or repeals, or has the effect of voiding or repealing, an existing state or local protection against discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression, or have enacted a law that authorizes or requires discrimination against same-sex couples or their families or on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression, including any law that creates an exemption to antidiscrimination laws in order to permit discrimination against same-sex couples or their families or on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. (3) Media campaigns funded pursuant to this article shall be designed to educate the public and promote antidiscrimination, issues LGBTQ+ communities face, civil rights, acceptance and inclusion of all people regardless of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, and ability. (f) The office shall convene an advisory committee of no more than 10 members to advise the office on BRIDGE Project media campaigns, including, but not limited to, the content of media campaigns, emerging issues relevant to the purpose of the BRIDGE Project, evaluation of current and potential campaigns, and strategic outreach to communities affected by the campaign. The advisory committee members shall include LGBTQ+ advocates, marketing and public relations professionals, and representatives from research institutions as necessary to develop and evaluate media campaigns funded pursuant to this article. The advisory committee members shall be determined by the director. (g) Nothing in this article shall be interpreted to require a state employee or officer to travel to a state or states that have enacted a law that would discriminate on the basis of sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression, or that has the effect of prohibiting conduct or activities otherwise protected under the laws of this state. (h) When implementing this article, the office may consult with any state agency with expertise relating to the purpose of the BRIDGE Project, as outlined in subdivision (b). (Added by Stats. 2023, Ch. 199, Sec. 3. (SB 447) Effective September 13, 2023.)
  95. 12100.30.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 1.6. Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development [12096 - 12100.171] ( Chapter 1.6 added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 475, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 6.6. California Employee Ownership Act [12100.30 - 12100.33] ( Article 6.6 added by Stats. 2022, Ch. 733, Sec. 1. )

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    This section says the article is known as, and may be cited as, the California Employee Ownership Act.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 1.6. Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development [12096 - 12100.171] ( Chapter 1.6 added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 475, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 6.6. California Employee Ownership Act [12100.30 - 12100.33] ( Article 6.6 added by Stats. 2022, Ch. 733, Sec. 1. ) ## 12100.30. This article shall be known, and may be cited, as the California Employee Ownership Act. (Added by Stats. 2022, Ch. 733, Sec. 1. (SB 1407) Effective January 1, 2023.)
  96. 12100.31.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 1.6. Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development [12096 - 12100.171] ( Chapter 1.6 added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 475, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 6.6. California Employee Ownership Act [12100.30 - 12100.33] ( Article 6.6 added by Stats. 2022, Ch. 733, Sec. 1. )

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    This section states legislative findings about employee ownership and the need to help small businesses transition to employee ownership.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 1.6. Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development [12096 - 12100.171] ( Chapter 1.6 added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 475, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 6.6. California Employee Ownership Act [12100.30 - 12100.33] ( Article 6.6 added by Stats. 2022, Ch. 733, Sec. 1. ) ## 12100.31. The Legislature finds and declares all of the following: (a) California’s small businesses continue to contend with the pressures of the aging baby boomer business owners who are at or near retirement and desperately looking for an exit. According to national surveys, 79 percent of business owners want to retire within 10 years, 60 percent in less than 5 years, and 33 percent in less than 3 years. However, only 15 percent of businesses successfully transition to the next generation in the family, and only 20 percent of commercial listings actually sell. Nearly 360,000 California businesses, employing 3.9 million workers, are at risk because their owners are nearing retirement. (b) Rather than closing for good or selling to large, out-of-state buyers, small business owners can find willing buyers in the people who work alongside them every day: their employees. Doing so would anchor essential production and services in communities, protect livelihoods, avert layoffs, and save the state money. (c) Employees becoming owners would create opportunities for wealth-building and community stability. It would also help California create a more inclusive, equitable, and stable economy, supported by the studies of employee-owned businesses and their success and resiliency during the Great Recession and the COVID-19 pandemic. (d) Fairness to employees is critical for the success of employee ownership transactions. Employee ownership should supplement, not supplant, fair wages, health insurance, retirement benefits, and the freedom to join a union. Employee ownership transactions through an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) should be structured to provide employees with a fair valuation of their ownership stake with an independent trustee as a best practice for the transaction. Professional feasibility assessments are a best practice for transitions to all broad-based employee ownership forms. (e) While the benefits of employee ownership are well documented, many stakeholders in the business and workforce ecosystems are unaware of broad-based employee ownership forms and their benefits, best practices for their implementation, or opportunities for their widespread expansion. In partnership with leaders in the field of employee ownership, the State of California can play a catalytic role in raising awareness of all forms of broad-based employee ownership, increasing access to capital for employee-owned enterprises, encouraging best practices, and ensuring that workers who are most burdened by income and wealth inequality and the racial wealth gap gain access to wealth, quality jobs, and workplace voice through employee ownership. (f) It is the intent of the Legislature to establish a dedicated hub within the Office of Small Business Advocate that will increase awareness and understanding of employee ownership among stakeholders, assist business owners and employees in navigating available resources, and streamline and reduce barriers to employee ownership. (Added by Stats. 2022, Ch. 733, Sec. 1. (SB 1407) Effective January 1, 2023.)
  97. 12100.32.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 1.6. Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development [12096 - 12100.171] ( Chapter 1.6 added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 475, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 6.6. California Employee Ownership Act [12100.30 - 12100.33] ( Article 6.6 added by Stats. 2022, Ch. 733, Sec. 1. )

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    This section defines key terms used in Article 6.6.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 1.6. Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development [12096 - 12100.171] ( Chapter 1.6 added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 475, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 6.6. California Employee Ownership Act [12100.30 - 12100.33] ( Article 6.6 added by Stats. 2022, Ch. 733, Sec. 1. ) ## 12100.32. For purposes of this article, the following definitions apply: (a) “Advocate” means the Small Business Advocate. (b) “Broad-based employee ownership vehicle” means any of the following: (1) An employee-owned corporation, as that term is defined in subdivision (c) of Section 91502.1. (2) An eligible worker-owned cooperative, as defined in subdivision (e). (3) A business wherein the majority of stock is owned by an employee stock ownership plan, as defined in subdivision (f), or by another trust on behalf of the company’s employees. (4) A business wherein the majority of which is owned by a trust that has the purposes of creating employee ownership and of promoting the financial and nonfinancial interests of all employees. (5) A “worker cooperative” or “employment cooperative,” as defined in subdivision (k). (6) A member-owned organization that includes workers as members and where the voting interest or stock is held by members, and the majority of the governing body is elected by the members on the basis of one vote per member. (c) “California capital programs” means state programs offering capital assistance to businesses, including, but not limited to, the Small Business Loan Guarantee Program, the State Small Business Credit Initiative, the California Rebuilding Fund, and the California Capital Access Program. (d) “CalOSBA” or “office” means the Office of Small Business Advocate within the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development. (e) “Eligible worker-owned cooperative” has the same definition as that term is defined in paragraph (2) of subsection (c) of Section 1042 of the Internal Revenue Code, as that provision read on January 1, 2022. (f) “Employee stock ownership plan” or “ESOP” has the same definition as that term is defined in paragraph (7) of subsection (e) of Section 4975 of the Internal Revenue Code, as that provision read on January 1, 2022. (g) “Employee ownership transition” means the process of a business entering a broad-based employee ownership vehicle. (h) “Feasibility assessment” means a financial assessment of a company’s debt capacity and other factors that will determine viable employee ownership transition scenarios. (i) “Independent ESOP trustee” means an ESOP trustee that is unrelated to the company, its officers, and its shareholders, and is in the business of serving as an ESOP fiduciary. (j) “Manager” means the Employee Ownership Hub Manager. (k) “Worker cooperative” or “employment cooperative” has the same definition as those terms are defined in Section 12253.5 of the Corporations Code. (Added by Stats. 2022, Ch. 733, Sec. 1. (SB 1407) Effective January 1, 2023.)
  98. 12100.33.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 1.6. Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development [12096 - 12100.171] ( Chapter 1.6 added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 475, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 6.6. California Employee Ownership Act [12100.30 - 12100.33] ( Article 6.6 added by Stats. 2022, Ch. 733, Sec. 1. )

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    If funded, CalOSBA must establish the California Employee Ownership Hub, and the hub manager must administer it and make certain reports and posts.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 1.6. Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development [12096 - 12100.171] ( Chapter 1.6 added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 475, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 6.6. California Employee Ownership Act [12100.30 - 12100.33] ( Article 6.6 added by Stats. 2022, Ch. 733, Sec. 1. ) ## 12100.33. (a) Upon appropriation by the Legislature, CalOSBA shall establish the California Employee Ownership Hub, administered by an Employee Ownership Hub Manager, appointed by the advocate. (b) The manager shall administer the Employee Ownership Hub, and may be responsible for the following duties: (1) Work with all California state agencies whose regulations and programs affect employee-owned companies, and businesses with the potential to become employee-owned, to enhance opportunities and reduce barriers. (2) Partner with relevant private, nonprofit, and public organizations including, but not limited to, professional and trade associations, financial institutions, labor unions, worker centers, Small Business Development Centers, economic and workforce development organizations, and nonprofit entities to educate business owners and employees about the benefits of employee ownership and employee ownership transition succession models. (3) Share materials regarding employee ownership benefits and employee ownership transition succession models. (4) Provide a referral service to help business owners, labor unions, workers, and worker centers find appropriate legal, financial, and technical employee ownership resources and services to assist in employee ownership transitions and the growth of employee-owned businesses. (5) Work with the California Infrastructure and Economic Development Bank, the Capital Programs and Climate Financing Authority, and related entities to develop recommendations and enhance the ability of broad-based employee ownership vehicles to access California capital programs. Those recommendations shall only apply to ESOPs to the extent that the ESOPs satisfy one of the following conditions: (A) The ESOP has appointed an independent ESOP trustee. (B) The ESOP has, as a trustee, a person or entity that has completed education on ESOP trustee best practices. (6) Report to the Legislature, in accordance with Section 9795, on activities undertaken by the hub during the prior fiscal year, including recommendations for improvement. (A) The first report shall be due on January 15, following the first fiscal year in which funding is provided to implement any portion of this article. (B) This reporting requirement may be met separately or the information may be included in the annual report required by subdivision (b) of Section 12098.4. (C) CalOSBA shall also post the report to its internet website. (7) Report employee ownership transition related concerns and recommendations to the advocate. (Amended by Stats. 2025, Ch. 710, Sec. 3. (AB 786) Effective January 1, 2026.)
  99. 12100.50.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 1.6. Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development [12096 - 12100.171] ( Chapter 1.6 added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 475, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 6.7. California Foreign Investment Program [12100.50 - 12100.53] ( Article 6.7 heading added by Stats. 2017, Ch. 13, Sec. 12. )

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    This section names the California Foreign Investment Program and defines two terms used in the chapter.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 1.6. Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development [12096 - 12100.171] ( Chapter 1.6 added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 475, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 6.7. California Foreign Investment Program [12100.50 - 12100.53] ( Article 6.7 heading added by Stats. 2017, Ch. 13, Sec. 12. ) ## 12100.50. (a) This article shall be known and may be cited as the California Foreign Investment Program. (b) For purposes of this chapter: (1) “Public corporation” means the state, any political subdivision thereof, any incorporated municipality therein, any public agency of the state, of any political subdivision thereof, or of any municipality therein, or any corporate municipal instrumentality of this state or of this state and one or more other states. (2) “EB-5 Investment Program” and the “Foreign Investment Program” means Section 203(b)(5) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. Sec. 1153(b)(5)). (Added by renumbering Section 6315 by Stats. 2017, Ch. 13, Sec. 8. (AB 1727) Effective January 1, 2018.)
  100. 12100.51.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 1.6. Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development [12096 - 12100.171] ( Chapter 1.6 added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 475, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 6.7. California Foreign Investment Program [12100.50 - 12100.53] ( Article 6.7 heading added by Stats. 2017, Ch. 13, Sec. 12. )

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    The office leads California’s participation in the EB-5 program, and the director sets designation-letter terms and related reporting and posting requirements.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 1.6. Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development [12096 - 12100.171] ( Chapter 1.6 added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 475, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 6.7. California Foreign Investment Program [12100.50 - 12100.53] ( Article 6.7 heading added by Stats. 2017, Ch. 13, Sec. 12. ) ## 12100.51. (a) The office shall serve as the lead state entity for overseeing the state’s participation with the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services’ EB-5 Investment Program. (b) The director shall set the terms and conditions for issuing a state designation letter for targeted employment areas within the structure and scope of the EB-5 Investment Program. (c) (1) A regional center with one or more offices in the state shall provide the office with contact information for the center and the geographic region, if applicable, and industry sector or subsectors recognized by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) for that center. (2) A regional center with one or more offices within this state shall annually provide information to the office on the number of clients served, location of investments, and number of direct and indirect jobs created. The regional center may satisfy this requirement by submitting a copy of Form I-924A of the USCIS to the office. (d) (1) The director shall post on the office’s Internet Web site a list with contact information for each regional center where information is readily available to the office. The list shall be updated when new information is made available on at least an annual basis. The director may also include other relevant information obtained by the office pursuant to subdivision (c). (2) The office shall annually report on the number of state designation letters issued pursuant to subdivision (b) and on the information provided to the office pursuant to subdivision (c) in either the office’s annual report under Section 13996.65 or in a separate report to the Legislature submitted pursuant to Section 9795. The information on regional centers and designation letters shall, to the extent practicable, be provided in the aggregate, by county, and by legislative district. (Added by renumbering Section 6315.1 by Stats. 2017, Ch. 13, Sec. 9. (AB 1727) Effective January 1, 2018.)
  101. 12100.52.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 1.6. Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development [12096 - 12100.171] ( Chapter 1.6 added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 475, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 6.7. California Foreign Investment Program [12100.50 - 12100.53] ( Article 6.7 heading added by Stats. 2017, Ch. 13, Sec. 12. )

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    A qualifying public or private corporation may establish, operate, and maintain a regional center, but only if its application is granted and it follows EB-5 Program and director-imposed conditions and restrictions.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 1.6. Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development [12096 - 12100.171] ( Chapter 1.6 added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 475, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 6.7. California Foreign Investment Program [12100.50 - 12100.53] ( Article 6.7 heading added by Stats. 2017, Ch. 13, Sec. 12. ) ## 12100.52. Any public or private corporation authorized to establish, operate, and maintain a regional center whose application is granted pursuant to the terms of the Immigration and Nationality Act may establish, operate, and maintain the regional center subject to the conditions and restrictions of the EB-5 Investment Program, and any amendments thereto, and any conditions and restrictions established by the director pursuant to this article. (Added by renumbering Section 6315.2 by Stats. 2017, Ch. 13, Sec. 10. (AB 1727) Effective January 1, 2018.)
  102. 12100.53.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 1.6. Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development [12096 - 12100.171] ( Chapter 1.6 added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 475, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 6.7. California Foreign Investment Program [12100.50 - 12100.53] ( Article 6.7 heading added by Stats. 2017, Ch. 13, Sec. 12. )

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    This section applies only to certain EB-5 activities of the state related to the EB-5 Investment Program, and only if they occur on or after January 1, 2014.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 1.6. Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development [12096 - 12100.171] ( Chapter 1.6 added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 475, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 6.7. California Foreign Investment Program [12100.50 - 12100.53] ( Article 6.7 heading added by Stats. 2017, Ch. 13, Sec. 12. ) ## 12100.53. This article shall apply only to EB-5 activities of the state relating to the EB-5 Investment Program occurring on or after January 1, 2014. (Added by renumbering Section 6315.3 by Stats. 2017, Ch. 13, Sec. 11. (AB 1727) Effective January 1, 2018.)
  103. 12100.60.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 1.6. Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development [12096 - 12100.171] ( Chapter 1.6 added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 475, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 7. California Small Business Development Technical Assistance Expansion Act of 2018 [12100.60 - 12100.67] ( Article 7 added by Stats. 2018, Ch. 37, Sec. 17. )

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    This section says the article is known as and may be cited by a specific name.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 1.6. Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development [12096 - 12100.171] ( Chapter 1.6 added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 475, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 7. California Small Business Development Technical Assistance Expansion Act of 2018 [12100.60 - 12100.67] ( Article 7 added by Stats. 2018, Ch. 37, Sec. 17. ) ## 12100.60. This article shall be known and may be cited as the California Small Business Development Technical Assistance Act of 2022. (Amended by Stats. 2022, Ch. 68, Sec. 14. (SB 193) Effective June 30, 2022.)
  104. 12100.61.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 1.6. Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development [12096 - 12100.171] ( Chapter 1.6 added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 475, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 7. California Small Business Development Technical Assistance Expansion Act of 2018 [12100.60 - 12100.67] ( Article 7 added by Stats. 2018, Ch. 37, Sec. 17. )

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    This section sets out legislative findings about California small business support programs and states an intent to allow undocumented persons to receive consulting, training services, and microgrants under the article.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 1.6. Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development [12096 - 12100.171] ( Chapter 1.6 added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 475, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 7. California Small Business Development Technical Assistance Expansion Act of 2018 [12100.60 - 12100.67] ( Article 7 added by Stats. 2018, Ch. 37, Sec. 17. ) ## 12100.61. The Legislature finds and declares all of the following: (a) Small businesses form the core of the California economy and that it is in the interest of the state to increase opportunities and improve access to business and technical resources for entrepreneurs, the self-employed, and microbusiness and small business owners, particularly underserved business groups, including women, minority, and veteran-owned businesses, and businesses in low-wealth, rural, and disaster-impacted communities. (b) The federal government funds and operates a range of technical assistance programs through contracts with nonprofit organizations that commit to serve and support small businesses in California, including the California Small Business Development Center Program, the Women’s Business Center Program, the Veteran Business Outreach Center Program, the Procurement Technical Assistance Center Program, the Manufacturing Extension Partnership, and the Minority Business Development Agency Center Program, and other similar programs. All of these programs provide free or low-cost services to California small businesses to enable their launch and sustained growth. It is in the interest of the state to collaborate with these programs to provide an economic environment in which small businesses can be successful, including participation in a seamless network of federal, state, and nonprofit programs, services, and activities that benefit small businesses. (c) (1) The California Small Business Development Center Program, a component of the federal Small Business Development Center Program, plays a significant role in expanding and supporting California small businesses. There are more than 1,000 small business development centers in the United States and its territories, over 40 of which are located throughout California. (2) The primary role of the California Small Business Development Center Program is to provide technical assistance to the state’s small businesses, including tracking assistance and outcomes that result in a meaningful contribution to the California economy. This program is administered through the federal Small Business Administration. (d) (1) The Women’s Business Center Program plays a significant role in expanding and supporting women-owned small businesses in California. The Women’s Business Center Program was established to provide in-depth, substantive, outcome-oriented business services to women entrepreneurs, both nascent and established businesses, including a representative number of which are socially and economically disadvantaged. (2) The Women’s Business Center Program meets its mission through the award of financial assistance to tax-exempt, private nonprofit organizations to enable them to effect a substantial economic impact in their communities, as measured by successful business startups, job creation and retention, and increased company revenues. This program is administered through the federal Small Business Administration. (e) The Veteran Business Outreach Center Program in California plays an important role in meeting the unique needs of veterans in starting and operating businesses. The program is funded by the federal Small Business Administration’s veterans unit. The Veteran Business Outreach Center Program provides statewide small business consulting and workshops for veteran owners of small businesses, and veterans wishing to start a small business. (f) (1) The Procurement Technical Assistance Center Program plays an important role in helping small businesses access public contract opportunities. Congress authorized the Procurement Technical Assistance Center Program in 1985 in an effort to expand the number of businesses capable of participating in the government marketplace. (2) The Procurement Technical Assistance Center Program is administered by the federal Department of Defense. The program provides matching funds through cooperative agreements with state and local governments and nonprofit organizations for the establishment of procurement technical assistance centers to provide procurement assistance. (3) Procurement technical assistance centers are staffed with counselors experienced in government contracting and provide a wide range of services including classes and seminars, individual counseling, and easy access to bid opportunities, contract specifications, procurement histories, and other information necessary to successfully compete for government contracts. (g) The Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership was established in the 1980s as United States manufacturing faced increased competition from other countries. The United States faced key competitive challenges in consumer electronics, steel, and other industries. United States goods production processes were deemed comparatively outdated and innovation stagnated. The program is administered by the National Institute of Standards and Technology, within the Department of Commerce. (h) The Minority Business Development Center Program is administered by the federal Department of Commerce’s Minority Business Development Agency. The program provides a range of services to minority-owned businesses seeking to expand to new markets, both foreign and domestic, as well as a wide range of technical assistance and business services, including business consulting, private equity and venture capital opportunities, facilitating joint ventures, and strategic partnerships. (i) Nonprofit, community-based 501(c)(3) organizations, often funded by financial institutions, corporations, universities and colleges, corporate social responsibility programs, and philanthropy, have emerged to fill gaps in entrepreneurial education and training for microbusinesses and small businesses and entrepreneurs in underserved business groups, and play a critical role in the local small business ecosystems. (j) It is the intent of the Legislature to allow persons who are undocumented to receive consulting and training services and microgrants pursuant to this article. The Legislature finds and declares that this article is a state law that provides payments or assistance for persons who are undocumented within the meaning of Section 1621(d) of Title 8 of the United States Code. (Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 74, Sec. 10. (SB 151) Effective July 12, 2021.)
  105. 12100.62.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 1.6. Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development [12096 - 12100.171] ( Chapter 1.6 added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 475, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 7. California Small Business Development Technical Assistance Expansion Act of 2018 [12100.60 - 12100.67] ( Article 7 added by Stats. 2018, Ch. 37, Sec. 17. )

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    This section defines key terms used in the article and states that the fiscal agent is accountable to the funding partner for administering the program.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 1.6. Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development [12096 - 12100.171] ( Chapter 1.6 added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 475, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 7. California Small Business Development Technical Assistance Expansion Act of 2018 [12100.60 - 12100.67] ( Article 7 added by Stats. 2018, Ch. 37, Sec. 17. ) ## 12100.62. Unless the context otherwise requires, the following definitions in this section shall govern the construction of this article: (a) “California Office of the Small Business Advocate,” “CalOSBA,” or “office,” means the office created pursuant to Section 12098. (b) “California Small Business Development Center Program” is comprised of the five regional networks of small business development centers operating in the state pursuant to a cooperative agreement between the fiscal agent and the federal Small Business Administration. (c) “Committed nonstate local cash match” means funding awarded by a nonstate local source to a small business technical assistance center through a letter of intent, notice of award, or cash deposit. (d) “Director” means the individual designated as “director” pursuant to Section 12098.1. (e) “Federal small business technical assistance center” means an organization that contracts with a federal funding partner to operate a small business development center, a women’s business center, a veterans business outreach center, a manufacturing extension partnership center, a minority business development center, a procurement technical assistance center, or a federally funded similar program within this state to support small businesses. (f) “Federal funding partner” means the federal Small Business Administration, federal Department of Commerce, federal Department of Defense, or any other federal agency with the authority to administer a small business technical assistance program in this state. (g) “Fiscal agent” means the entity with which a funding partner contracts to administer small business technical assistance programs within a state or district. The fiscal agent shall be directly accountable to the funding partner for all aspects of the specified small business technical assistance program, including staffing, programming, outreach, securing any required matching funds to draw down federal funds or private funding sources, and reporting performance outcomes to operate the program in the fiscal agent’s area of responsibility. (h) “GO-Biz”” means the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development. (i) “Local cash match” means nonfederal funds that are spent on eligible program costs. (j) “Manufacturing extension partnership center” means a California contractor recognized by the federal National Institute of Standards and Technology pursuant to the Omnibus Trade and Competitiveness Act of 1988 (Public Law 100-418), at which small manufacturers can obtain information and assistance on new technology acceleration, supply chain management, lean processing, export development, sustainable manufacturing practices, and other issues related to innovation. (k) “Minority business development agency center” means an entity or physical location, recognized by the federal Department of Commerce, from which a minority-owned small business may receive consulting and technical services to expand to new markets, both foreign and domestic. (l) “Minority business development agency export center” means an entity or physical location, recognized by the federal Department of Commerce, from which a minority-owned small business may receive consulting and technical services to increase access to capital, contracts, and foreign markets. (m) “Private funding source” means any entity that makes grants, and includes corporate or private philanthropy or similarly established nongovernmental entities. (n) “Procurement act” means Chapter 142 (commencing with Section 2411) of Part IV of Subtitle A of Title 10 of the United States Code, which governs the Procurement Technical Assistance Cooperative Agreement program, administered by the federal Department of Defense. (o) “Procurement technical assistance center” means an entity or physical location, recognized by the federal Department of Defense, from which a small business owner may receive free training on a variety of topics, including starting, operating, and expanding a small business. (p) “Program” means the California Small Business Development Technical Assistance Program created pursuant to Section 12100.63 and administered in accordance with this article. (q) “Small business act” means the Small Business Development Center Act of 1980 (Public Law 96-302), and any amendments to that act, which authorizes the Small Business Development Center Program, administered by the federal Small Business Administration. (r) “Small business development center” means to an entity or physical location, recognized by the federal Small Business Administration, from which a small business owner or an aspiring entrepreneur may receive free one-on-one consulting and low at-cost training on a variety of topics, including starting, operating, and expanding a small business. (s) “Small business technical assistance center” includes a federal small business technical assistance center or any established nonprofit community-based organization, exempt from federal income taxation pursuant to Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, the mission of which includes economic empowerment of underserved microbusinesses or small businesses and entrepreneurs and that operates entrepreneurial or small business development programs which provide free or low-cost services to California’s underserved businesses and entrepreneurs to enable their launch and sustained growth. (t) “Small Business Advocate” is the individual designated pursuant to Section 12098.1. (u) “Veteran’s business act” means Section 657b of Title 15 of the United States Code, which establishes the Office of Veterans Business Development and governs veteran business outreach centers, administered by the federal Small Business Administration. (v) “Veterans business center” means an entity or physical location, recognized by the federal Small Business Administration, from which a small business veteran owner or an aspiring veteran entrepreneur can receive free one-on-one consulting and low at-cost training on a variety of topics including starting, operating, and expanding a small business. (w) “Women’s business act” means the Women’s Business Ownership Act of 1988 (Public Law 100-533), and any amendments to that act, administered by the federal Small Business Administration. (x) “Women’s business center” means an entity or physical location, recognized by the federal Small Business Administration, from which a small business owner or an aspiring entrepreneur can receive free one-on-one consulting and low at-cost training on a variety of topics including starting, operating, and expanding a small business. (Amended by Stats. 2022, Ch. 68, Sec. 15. (SB 193) Effective June 30, 2022.)
  106. 12100.63.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 1.6. Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development [12096 - 12100.171] ( Chapter 1.6 added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 475, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 7. California Small Business Development Technical Assistance Expansion Act of 2018 [12100.60 - 12100.67] ( Article 7 added by Stats. 2018, Ch. 37, Sec. 17. )

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    This section creates a state small business technical assistance program, places it under the Small Business Advocate, and requires the office to run grants, issue an RFP, and follow eligibility and funding rules.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 1.6. Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development [12096 - 12100.171] ( Chapter 1.6 added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 475, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 7. California Small Business Development Technical Assistance Expansion Act of 2018 [12100.60 - 12100.67] ( Article 7 added by Stats. 2018, Ch. 37, Sec. 17. ) ## 12100.63. (a) The California Small Business Technical Assistance Program is hereby created within the California Office of the Small Business Advocate. (b) The program shall be under the direct authority of the Small Business Advocate. (c) The purpose of the program is to assist small businesses through free or low-cost one-on-one consulting and low-cost training by entering into grant agreements with one or more small business technical assistance centers. (d) In implementing the program, the office shall consult with local, regional, federal, and other state public and private entities that share a similar mission to support the needs of small businesses in California. (e) An applicant pursuant to this article shall be a small business technical assistance center, including a regional or statewide network, operating as a group or as an individual center. (1) A small business technical assistance center operating as a group consisting of centers organized under a coordinating administrative or fiscal entity shall apply by submitting a single consolidated application to the office. (2) A small business technical assistance center operating as an individual center shall apply by submitting a single application for that center to the office. (f) The office shall administer the program to provide grants to expand the capacity of small business development technical assistance centers in California, administered by and primarily funded by federal agencies, but shall also include other nonprofit small business technical assistance centers, that provide one-on-one confidential consulting and training to small businesses and entrepreneurs in this state. Except as modified by subdivision (l), an applicant shall be eligible to participate in the program if the office determines that the applicant meets all of the following criteria: (1) At the time of applying for funds, the applicant has an active contract with a federal funding partner to administer a program in this state, or has received a letter of intent from a federal funding partner to administer a federal small business technical assistance center program in this state within the next fiscal year. Alternatively, if the applicant is not a federally contracted small business technical assistance center, the applicant shall document a private funding source with similar intent and meet the criteria defined in subdivision (s) of Section 12100.62. (2) (A) The applicant provided a plan of action and commitment to fully draw down all of the federal funds available using local cash match and state funds not described in Section 12100.65 during the duration of the award period. Alternatively, if the applicant is not a federally contracted small business technical assistance center, the applicant shall present a plan of action for drawing down any match required by those private funding sources using local cash match outside of state funds not described in Section 12100.65 during the award period. The office may request that the applicant provide details relating to the source and amount of these nonstate local match funds. (B) If the applicant is a new small business technical assistance center, the applicant has demonstrated the ability to fully draw down substantially all federal or private funds available to it. (3) The requested funding amount does not exceed the total federal award specified in the contract with the federal funding partner contract, or the private funding sources specified, but in any event is no less than twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000). (4) The applicant seeks funding for one or more years, but no more than five years in duration. (5) The grant agreements authorized by this article are not subject to the model contract provisions developed pursuant to Chapter 14.27 (commencing with Section 67325) of Part 40 of Division 5 of Title 3 of the Education Code. (6) The applicant has a fiscal agent that is able to receive nonfederal funds. (g) The office shall issue a request for proposal for grants under the program, which may contain the following information: (1) The eligibility requirements described in subdivision (e). (2) The available funding range. (3) Funding instruments. (4) The local cash match requirement described in subdivision (f). (5) Operational capacity. (6) The duration of the program. (7) The start date of the program. (8) Narrative requirements. (9) Reporting requirements. (10) Required attachments. (11) Submission requirements. (12) Application evaluation criteria. (13) An announcement of an awards timeline. (h) (1) The office shall evaluate applications received based on the following factors: (A) The proposed use of the requested funding, including the specificity, measurability, and ability of the applicant to document and achieve the goals and objectives identified in its application. (B) The proposed management strategy of the applicant to achieve its goals and objectives identified in its application. (C) The applicant’s ability to complement and leverage the work of other local, state, federal, nonprofit, or private business technical assistance resource providers. (D) The applicant’s historical performance with federal funding partner contracts or private funding sources and the strength of its fiscal controls. (2) The office shall prioritize funding for applications that best meet the factors listed in paragraph (1) and give preference to applications that propose new or enhanced services to underserved business groups, including women, minority, and veteran-owned businesses, and businesses in low-wealth, rural, and disaster-impacted communities included in a state or federal emergency declaration or proclamation. (i) State funds provided pursuant to the program shall be used to expand consulting and training services through existing and new centers, including satellite offices. State funds provided pursuant to the program shall not supplant nonstate local cash match dollars included in a federal small business technical assistance center’s plan described in subparagraph (A) of paragraph (2) of subdivision (f) or in any nonfederal small business technical assistance center’s plan. (j) Subject to appropriation of necessary funds by the Legislature, a supplemental grant program designated as the California Dream Fund Program shall be established by the office to provide microgrants as described in this subdivision. The microgrants shall be disbursed through California Small Business Technical Assistance Program grantees. California Small Business Technical Assistance Program applicants, as prescribed by the office, may also request state funds designated as the California Dream Fund Program moneys to provide microgrants up to ten thousand dollars ($10,000) to seed entrepreneurship and small business creation in underserved small business groups that are facing capital and opportunity gaps. These microgrants shall be made available to startup clients participating in intensive startup training and consulting with the center networks. (k) For purposes of implementing the California Dream Fund Program, a person or entity shall not seek information that is unnecessary to determine eligibility, including whether the individual is undocumented. Information that may be collected from individuals participating in the California Dream Fund Program shall not constitute a record subject to disclosure under Division 10 (commencing with Section 7920.000) of Title 1. (l) (1) If an applicant’s federal contract was canceled, frozen, or rescinded in the 2024–25 fiscal year, then for grants made in fiscal years 2025–26 to 2027–28, inclusive, the requirements in subdivision (f) are modified, as follows: (A) The applicant may use its 2023–24 federal fiscal year contract to meet the requirement described in paragraph (1) of subdivision (f) to have an active contract with a federal funding partner to administer a program in this state. (B) The requirement described in paragraph (2) of subdivision (f) shall be waived if the applicant meets all of the following criteria: (i) The applicant received an award pursuant to this chapter as a federal small business technical assistance center during the 2022–23, 2023–24, and 2024–25 funding rounds. (ii) The office determines that the applicant successfully implemented their awarded contracts in 2023 and 2024. (C) An applicant may use the total contract award amount in its 2023–24 federal fiscal year contract to meet the requirement described in paragraph (3) of subdivision (f) that the requested funding amount made in a grant pursuant to this chapter not exceed the total federal award specified in the contract with the federal funding partner contract. (2) This subdivision shall not apply if the office determines that the contract was canceled, frozen, or rescinded based upon a finding and declaration of noncompliance. (3) State funding adjustments authorized pursuant to this subdivision shall be temporary and limited. (4) State funding provided pursuant to this subdivision may also be used for outreach efforts to ensure that small businesses, including those in underserved and rural communities, are aware of, and can access, technical assistance services. (5) The office shall review and confirm that the applicant continues to meet state performance standards and provides high-quality, equitable technical assistance services. The office shall report its findings and actions to the Legislature. A report to be submitted pursuant to this paragraph shall be submitted in compliance with Section 9795 of the Government Code. (6) This subdivision shall remain operative until June 30, 2029. (Amended by Stats. 2025, Ch. 20, Sec. 26. (AB 137) Effective June 30, 2025.)
  107. 12100.65.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 1.6. Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development [12096 - 12100.171] ( Chapter 1.6 added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 475, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 7. California Small Business Development Technical Assistance Expansion Act of 2018 [12100.60 - 12100.67] ( Article 7 added by Stats. 2018, Ch. 37, Sec. 17. )

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    If the Legislature appropriates funds for this article, the office must make grants to small business technical assistance centers.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 1.6. Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development [12096 - 12100.171] ( Chapter 1.6 added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 475, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 7. California Small Business Development Technical Assistance Expansion Act of 2018 [12100.60 - 12100.67] ( Article 7 added by Stats. 2018, Ch. 37, Sec. 17. ) ## 12100.65. Upon appropriation of funds by the Legislature for the purpose of implementing this article, the office shall make grants to small business technical assistance centers, consistent with the requirements of Section 12100.63. (Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 74, Sec. 13. (SB 151) Effective July 12, 2021.)
  108. 12100.67.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 1.6. Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development [12096 - 12100.171] ( Chapter 1.6 added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 475, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 7. California Small Business Development Technical Assistance Expansion Act of 2018 [12100.60 - 12100.67] ( Article 7 added by Stats. 2018, Ch. 37, Sec. 17. )

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    The office must issue a notice of award with specified details when an award is approved, and each small business technical assistance center must accept the reporting requirement and later file a final performance and financial report within 60 days after the agreement term ends.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 1.6. Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development [12096 - 12100.171] ( Chapter 1.6 added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 475, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 7. California Small Business Development Technical Assistance Expansion Act of 2018 [12100.60 - 12100.67] ( Article 7 added by Stats. 2018, Ch. 37, Sec. 17. ) ## 12100.67. (a) Upon approval of an award to a small business technical assistance center pursuant to this article, the office shall issue to a notice of an award that includes all of the following: (1) The amount of the award. (2) A requirement that the small business technical assistance center periodically provide a performance report that includes all of the following information: (A) The number of businesses consulted and trained. (B) The amount of funds awarded. (C) The size of businesses assisted based on the number of employees at the time those businesses were assisted, as reported by those assisted businesses, categorized based on the size of the assisted businesses, as determined by the office. (D) The city and county in which any assisted businesses are located. (E) Industry sectors of the businesses assisted, as reported by those businesses. (F) A narrative description of how the funds awarded were used to expand services to underserved business groups, including women, minority, and veteran-owned businesses, and to help businesses and entrepreneurs to start, expand, facilitate investment, and create jobs in California, including in rural communities, low-wealth communities, and disaster-impacted areas included in a state or federal emergency declaration or proclamation. (3) A requirement that the small business technical assistance center periodically provide a financial report that includes all of the following information: (A) The name of any business consultant employed. (B) The hourly rates of any business consultant employed. (C) The number of hours worked by any business consultant employed. (D) Costs for client trainings. (E) Cost for administration and marketing. (F) The duration of the assistance provided by the small business technical assistance center. (G) The start date of the assistance provided by the small business technical assistance center. (b) Each small business technical assistance center shall accept the reporting requirement in this section as a condition of receiving the grant. (c) No more than 60 days following the completion of an agreement term pursuant to this article, a small business technical assistance center shall provide a final written performance and financial report to the office consistent with the requirements of this section. (d) The director shall include the outcome of the program’s activities within the annual report required by Section 12098.4. (Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 74, Sec. 14. (SB 151) Effective July 12, 2021.)
  109. 12101.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 2. The Lieutenant Governor [12101- 12101.] ( Chapter 2 repealed and added by Stats. 1978, Ch. 557. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Duties [12101- 12101.] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1978, Ch. 557. )

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    The Lieutenant Governor may hire one secretary and needed clerical assistants, but salary decisions require approval from the Director of Finance.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 2. The Lieutenant Governor [12101- 12101.] ( Chapter 2 repealed and added by Stats. 1978, Ch. 557. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Duties [12101- 12101.] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1978, Ch. 557. ) ## 12101. The Lieutenant Governor may appoint and, subject to the approval of the Director of Finance, fix the salaries of one secretary and such clerical assistants as the Lieutenant Governor deems necessary for the Lieutenant Governor’s office. (Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 50, Sec. 33. (AB 378) Effective January 1, 2022.)
  110. 12152.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Secretary of State [12152 - 12279] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General [12152 - 12153] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. )

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    The Secretary of State may appoint an Assistant Secretary of State and needed assistants, and the Governor must appoint four employees of the office who may be nominated by the Secretary of State and are exempt from state civil service.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Secretary of State [12152 - 12279] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General [12152 - 12153] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## 12152. (a) To assist in the discharge of the duties of the Secretary of State’s office, the Secretary of State may appoint one Assistant Secretary of State, whose powers, duties, and liabilities shall be those of a deputy, and any deputies and clerical, expert, technical, and other assistants necessary for the proper conduct of the Secretary of State’s office. The Assistant Secretary of State and all deputies are civil executive officers. (b) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, but consistent with Section 4 of Article VII of the California Constitution and with subdivision (a) of this section, the Governor shall appoint four employees of the Secretary of State’s office, who may be nominated by the Secretary of State, and who are exempt from state civil service. (Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 50, Sec. 34. (AB 378) Effective January 1, 2022.)
  111. 12153.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Secretary of State [12152 - 12279] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General [12152 - 12153] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. )

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    The Secretary of State must appoint a competent Chief of Archives, and must name another competent person to act if that appointee is absent or unable to perform the job.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Secretary of State [12152 - 12279] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General [12152 - 12153] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## 12153. The Secretary of State shall appoint a competent person to the position of Chief of Archives. In case of the appointee’s absence or inability to perform the duties of the Chief of Archives, the Secretary of State shall designate some other competent person to act in the Chief of Archive’s place. (Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 50, Sec. 35. (AB 378) Effective January 1, 2022.)
  112. 12159.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Secretary of State [12152 - 12279] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Duties [12159 - 12179.1] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. )

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    The Secretary of State must keep a correct record of the official acts of the legislative and executive departments, provide that record and related matters to either branch of the Legislature when required, and perform other duties assigned by law.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Secretary of State [12152 - 12279] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Duties [12159 - 12179.1] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## 12159. The Secretary of State shall keep a correct record of the official acts of the legislative and executive departments of the government, and shall, when required, lay the same and all matters relative thereto before either branch of the Legislature, and shall perform such other duties as may be assigned by law. (Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 50, Sec. 36. (AB 378) Effective January 1, 2022.)
  113. 12160.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Secretary of State [12152 - 12279] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Duties [12159 - 12179.1] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. )

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    The Secretary of State must keep custody of specified state documents, legislative records, the Great Seal, and other lawfully deposited office papers.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Secretary of State [12152 - 12279] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Duties [12159 - 12179.1] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## 12160. The Secretary of State is charged with custody of: (a) The enrolled copy of the Constitution. (b) All acts and resolutions passed by the Legislature. (c) The Journals of the Legislature. (d) The Great Seal. (e) All books, records, deeds, parchments, maps, and papers, kept or deposited in the Secretary of State’s office pursuant to law. (Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 50, Sec. 37. (AB 378) Effective January 1, 2022.)
  114. 12161.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Secretary of State [12152 - 12279] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Duties [12159 - 12179.1] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. )

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    The Secretary of State must attend every legislative session to receive bills and resolutions, and must also carry out other duties assigned by resolution of the two houses or either house.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Secretary of State [12152 - 12279] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Duties [12159 - 12179.1] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## 12161. The Secretary of State shall attend at every session of the Legislature, for the purpose of receiving bills and resolutions and perform such other duties as may be devolved upon the Secretary of State by resolution of the two houses, or either of them. (Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 50, Sec. 38. (AB 378) Effective January 1, 2022.)
  115. 12162.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Secretary of State [12152 - 12279] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Duties [12159 - 12179.1] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. )

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    The Secretary of State must keep a register, attest the Governor’s official acts, and affix the Great Seal with attestation to certain public instruments.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Secretary of State [12152 - 12279] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Duties [12159 - 12179.1] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## 12162. The Secretary of State shall keep a register and attest the official acts of the Governor and shall affix the Great Seal, with the Secretary’s attestation, to commissions, pardons, and other public instruments, to which the official signature of the Governor is required. (Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 50, Sec. 39. (AB 378) Effective January 1, 2022.)
  116. 12163.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Secretary of State [12152 - 12279] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Duties [12159 - 12179.1] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. )

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    The Secretary of State must receive and record the official bonds of officers whose bonds must be filed with the Secretary of State.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Secretary of State [12152 - 12279] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Duties [12159 - 12179.1] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## 12163. The Secretary of State shall receive and record in proper books the official bonds of all officers whose bonds are required by law to be filed with the Secretary of State. (Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 50, Sec. 40. (AB 378) Effective January 1, 2022.)
  117. 12164.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Secretary of State [12152 - 12279] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Duties [12159 - 12179.1] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. )

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    The Secretary of State must record all conveyances made to the state, except certain highway-title evidences kept by the Department of Transportation and conveyances of tax-sold property.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Secretary of State [12152 - 12279] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Duties [12159 - 12179.1] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## 12164. The Secretary of State shall record all conveyances made to the state, except (1) evidences of title acquired for state highway purposes and retained by the Department of Transportation, and (2) conveyances of tax-sold property. (Amended by Stats. 1974, Ch. 41.)
  118. 12165.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Secretary of State [12152 - 12279] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Duties [12159 - 12179.1] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. )

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    The Secretary of State must certify and declare the result of statewide elections on questions submitted by initiative or referendum petition, and officially declare the vote on each question.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Secretary of State [12152 - 12279] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Duties [12159 - 12179.1] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## 12165. The Secretary of State shall certify and declare the result of all elections upon a question submitted to the electors of the state by either initiative or referendum petition filed in the Secretary’s office and make official declaration of the vote upon each question. (Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 50, Sec. 41. (AB 378) Effective January 1, 2022.)
  119. 12166.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Secretary of State [12152 - 12279] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Duties [12159 - 12179.1] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. )

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    The Secretary of State must deliver a certificate to the State Printing Office within 100 days after each legislative session ends.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Secretary of State [12152 - 12279] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Duties [12159 - 12179.1] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## 12166. Within 100 days after the final adjournment of each session of the Legislature, the Secretary of State shall deliver to the State Printing Office the Secretary’s certificate showing what acts, or sections, or parts of acts of the Legislature are delayed from going into effect by referendum petition properly certified and filed in the Secretary’s office. (Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 50, Sec. 42. (AB 378) Effective January 1, 2022.)
  120. 12167.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Secretary of State [12152 - 12279] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Duties [12159 - 12179.1] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. )

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    The Secretary of State must send the State Printing Office a certificate within 60 days after a statewide general election.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Secretary of State [12152 - 12279] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Duties [12159 - 12179.1] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## 12167. Within 60 days after the day on which a general election is held throughout the State, the Secretary of State shall deliver to the State Printing Office the Secretary’s certificate showing: (a) What laws or constitutional amendments, proposed by initiative petition and approved by the people, have gone into operation, and the date of going into operation. (b) The result of all elections upon a question submitted to the electors of the State by initiative or referendum petition within the preceding two years. (Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 50, Sec. 43. (AB 378) Effective January 1, 2022.)
  121. 12168.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Secretary of State [12152 - 12279] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Duties [12159 - 12179.1] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. )

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    The Secretary of State must provide a certified copy of a filed, deposited, or recorded law, record, or other instrument when requested, if the requester pays the fees.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Secretary of State [12152 - 12279] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Duties [12159 - 12179.1] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## 12168. On demand, the Secretary of State shall furnish, to a person paying the fees therefor, a certified copy of all or any part of a law, record, or other instrument filed, deposited, or recorded in the Secretary’s office. (Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 50, Sec. 44. (AB 378) Effective January 1, 2022.)
  122. 12168.5.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Secretary of State [12152 - 12279] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Duties [12159 - 12179.1] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. )

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    The Secretary of State may authorize electronic filing and set related rules for signatures and record handling, and must submit proposed rules to the Legislature and get FPPC approval before applying the section to Political Reform Act filings.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Secretary of State [12152 - 12279] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Duties [12159 - 12179.1] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## 12168.5. (a) When not inconsistent with other provisions of law, in lieu of filing or recording documents presented in paper format, the Secretary of State may adopt rules and regulations to authorize the electronic filing, including filing by facsimile, of a document required to be filed with the Secretary of State under an act administered by the Secretary of State. The rules and regulations may set forth standards for the acceptance of a signature in a form other than the proper handwriting of the person filing a document that requires the person’s signature. A signature on a document electronically filed or filed by facsimile in accordance with those rules and regulations is prima facie evidence for all purposes that the document actually was signed by the person whose signature appears on the electronically filed document or facsimile. The filing or recording shall constitute a unique computerized informational record. The record need not be retained in the form in which it is received, if the technology used to retain the record results in a permanent record that does not permit additions, deletions, or changes in the original document and from which an accurate image may be created during the period for which the record is required to be retained. The filing officer may employ a system of microphotography, optical disk, or reproduction by other techniques that do not permit additions, deletions, or changes to the original document. (b) Notwithstanding Section 7550.5, the Secretary of State shall prepare and submit to the Legislature at the commencement of the public comment period required under Article 5 (commencing with Section 11346) of Chapter 3.5 of Part 1 a report of, and a copy of, rules and regulations proposed pursuant to subdivision (a) to authorize the electronic filing, including filing by facsimile, of documents required to be filed with the Secretary of State. (c) All film used in the microphotography process shall comply with minimum standards of quality approved by the United States Bureau of Standards and the American National Standards Institute. A true copy of the microfilm, optical disk, or other storage medium shall be kept in a safe and separate place for security purposes. A reproduction of a document filed, recorded, stored, or retained on microfilm, optical disk, or by other technology pursuant to this section shall be as admissible in a court as the original itself. The Secretary of State shall obtain the approval of the Fair Political Practices Commission before applying this section to a filing or recording under the Political Reform Act of 1974 (Title 9 (commencing with Section 81000)). (Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 50, Sec. 45. (AB 378) Effective January 1, 2022.)
  123. 12168.7.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Secretary of State [12152 - 12279] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Duties [12159 - 12179.1] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. )

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    This section requires the Secretary of State to adopt statewide standards for storing and recording public records electronically or in cloud storage, and requires state agencies to use a trusted system and written agreements when connecting or partnering with local governments.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Secretary of State [12152 - 12279] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Duties [12159 - 12179.1] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## 12168.7. (a) The Legislature hereby recognizes the need to adopt uniform statewide standards for the purpose of storing and recording public records in electronic media or in a cloud computing storage service. (b) In order to ensure that uniform statewide standards remain current and relevant, the Secretary of State, in consultation with the Department of Technology, shall approve and adopt appropriate uniform statewide standards by using standards that are accredited by the American National Standards Institute or other applicable industry-recognized standards making body, including the International Organization for Standardization TR 15801:2017 or successor standard, for storing and recording public records in electronic media or in a cloud computing storage service. (c) (1) The standards specified in subdivision (b) shall include a requirement that a trusted system be utilized. For this purpose and for purposes of Sections 25105, 26205, 26205.1, 26205.5, 26907, 27001, 27322.2, 34090.5, and 60203, Section 102235 of the Health and Safety Code, and Section 10851 of the Welfare and Institutions Code, “trusted system” means a combination of technologies, policies, and procedures for which there is no plausible scenario in which a public record retrieved from or reproduced by the system could differ substantially from the public record that is originally stored. (2) For a state agency that stores and records public records pursuant to this section, the uniform statewide standards specified in subdivision (b) shall include a definition of “trusted system” that combines the various elements of trusted systems specified in this section. (d) (1) A cloud computing storage service that complies with International Organization for Standardization ISO/IEC 27001:2013, or other applicable industry-recognized standards relating to techniques and information security management, and that provides administrative users with controls to prevent stored public records from being overwritten, deleted, or altered, shall be considered a trusted system. (2) Notwithstanding paragraph (1), all public records stored or recorded in electronic media or in a cloud computing service by a state agency shall comply with a trusted system as defined in the uniform statewide standards adopted pursuant to subdivision (b). (e) A trusted system using cloud computing storage service shall also comply with applicable standards articulated in the State Administrative Manual and the Statewide Information Management Manual. This requirement applies to state agencies and does not apply to local government entities, except to local government entities that have a system interconnection or data exchange with a state agency, or that contract with a state agency, for the development, use, or maintenance of an information system, product, solution, or service. (f) (1) A state agency, prior to establishing an information technology system interconnection or data exchange with a local government entity or otherwise partnering with a local government entity for the development, use, or maintenance of an information technology system, product, or service, shall first enter into a written agreement with that local government entity for the purpose of establishing mutually agreeable terms that protect relevant public records. (2) The requirements of paragraph (1) shall apply prospectively, after the effective date of this subdivision, to new agreements of the types specified and to existing agreements of the types specified when they are considered for renewal. (g) For the purposes of this section, the following definitions shall apply: (1) “Cloud computing” has the same definition as the term is defined by the National Institute of Standards and Technology Special Publication 800-145, or a successor publication, and includes the service and deployment models referenced therein. (2) “Public records” includes permanent and nonpermanent documents. (3) “State agency” has the same meaning as that term is defined in Section 11000. (h) The Secretary of State shall ensure that microfilming, electronic data imaging, and photographic reproduction are done in compliance with the minimum standards or guidelines, or both, as recommended by the American National Standards Institute for recording of public records or any other applicable and comparable industry standard. (i) Nothing in this section shall prohibit a local government entity from adopting applicable standards articulated in the Secretary of State’s uniform statewide standards for Trustworthy Electronic Document or Record Preservation, the State Administrative Manual, or the Statewide Information Management Manual for purposes of utilizing a trusted system as defined in subdivision (c). (j) This section shall take effect on January 1, 2026. (Repealed (in Sec. 1) and added by Stats. 2019, Ch. 41, Sec. 2. (AB 212) Effective January 1, 2020. Section operative January 1, 2026, by its own provisions.)
  124. 12169.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Secretary of State [12152 - 12279] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Duties [12159 - 12179.1] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. )

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    The Secretary of State must keep descriptions of seals used by state officers on file and provide new seals to those officers when needed.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Secretary of State [12152 - 12279] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Duties [12159 - 12179.1] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## 12169. The Secretary of State shall file in the Secretary’s office descriptions of seals in use by the different state officers and furnish those officers with new seals whenever required. (Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 50, Sec. 46. (AB 378) Effective January 1, 2022.)
  125. 12170.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Secretary of State [12152 - 12279] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Duties [12159 - 12179.1] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. )

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    The Secretary of State must report to the Governor by September 15 in each even-numbered year and include a sworn statement about how office appropriations were spent.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Secretary of State [12152 - 12279] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Duties [12159 - 12179.1] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## 12170. On or before the 15th day of September in each even numbered year, the Secretary of State shall report to the Governor a detailed account of all of the Secretary of State’s official actions since the Secretary’s previous report. The report shall be accompanied with a detailed statement, under oath, of the manner in which all appropriations for the Secretary’s office have been expended. (Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 50, Sec. 47. (AB 378) Effective January 1, 2022.)
  126. 12171.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Secretary of State [12152 - 12279] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Duties [12159 - 12179.1] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. )

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    The Secretary of State must keep a complete list of certain district filings, including district name, formation date, and county location.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Secretary of State [12152 - 12279] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Duties [12159 - 12179.1] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## 12171. The Secretary of State shall compile and maintain a complete list of all districts for which certificates or copies of orders, ordinances or resolutions declaring districts formed or organized have been filed. This list shall contain the name of each district, the date of formation, and the county or counties in which the district is located. The list of districts, and all certificates, maps, or copies of orders, ordinances or resolutions filed with the Secretary of State in connection with the formation, change of boundaries, merger, consolidation, or dissolution of districts, shall be open to inspection by the public. (Added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 457.)
  127. 12172.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Secretary of State [12152 - 12279] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Duties [12159 - 12179.1] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. )

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    The Secretary of State must review certain initiative measures on request and comment on their clarity, and the Legislative Analyst must provide a fiscal impact statement within 25 working days after being asked.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Secretary of State [12152 - 12279] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Duties [12159 - 12179.1] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## 12172. The Secretary of State shall, upon the request of the proponents of an initiative measure which is to be submitted to the voters of the state, review the provisions of the initiative measure after it is prepared prior to its circulation. In conducting the review, the Secretary of State shall do both of the following: (a) Analyze and comment on the provisions of the measure with respect to form and language clarity. (b) Request and obtain a statement of fiscal impact from the Legislative Analyst. The Legislative Analyst shall furnish the Secretary of State with a statement of fiscal impact with respect to the initiative measure within 25 working days after being requested to do so by the Secretary of State pursuant to subdivision (b). In the preparation of the statement of fiscal impact, the Legislative Analyst may use the fiscal estimate or the opinion prepared pursuant to Section 9005 of the Elections Code. The review performed pursuant to this section shall be for the purpose of suggestion only and shall not have any binding effect on the proponents of the initiative measure. (Amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 923, Sec. 37. Effective January 1, 1995.)
  128. 12172.3.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Secretary of State [12152 - 12279] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Duties [12159 - 12179.1] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. )

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    The Secretary of State must post and include information about certain services for proponents of a proposed initiative measure.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Secretary of State [12152 - 12279] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Duties [12159 - 12179.1] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## 12172.3. The Secretary of State shall post on the Secretary’s Internet Web site and include in the pamphlet developed pursuant to Section 9018 of the Elections Code, information describing the following services that are available to the proponents of a proposed initiative measure. (a) The Legislative Counsel’s cooperation in preparing an initiative measure pursuant to Section 10243. (b) The Secretary’s review of prepared initiatives prior to circulation pursuant to Section 12172. (Added by Stats. 2014, Ch. 168, Sec. 1. (AB 2439) Effective January 1, 2015.)
  129. 12172.5.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Secretary of State [12152 - 12279] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Duties [12159 - 12179.1] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. )

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    The Secretary of State must administer and help enforce state election laws, may require reports and examine election records in certain circumstances, and may adopt regulations for uniform administration.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Secretary of State [12152 - 12279] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Duties [12159 - 12179.1] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## 12172.5. (a) The Secretary of State is the chief elections officer of the state, and shall administer the provisions of the Elections Code. The Secretary of State shall see that elections are efficiently conducted and that state election laws are enforced. The Secretary of State may require elections officers to make reports concerning elections in their jurisdictions, which may include information about the identity of, and contact information for, the elections official who is responsible for conducting elections in the jurisdiction. (b) If, at any time, the Secretary of State concludes that state election laws are not being enforced, the Secretary of State shall call the violation to the attention of the district attorney of the county or to the Attorney General. In these instances, the Secretary of State may assist the county elections officer in discharging the officer’s duties. (c) In order to determine whether an elections law violation has occurred, the Secretary of State may examine voted, unvoted, spoiled, and canceled ballots, vote-counting computer programs, vote by mail ballot envelopes and applications, and supplies referred to in Section 14432 of the Elections Code. The Secretary of State may also examine any other records of elections officials as the Secretary of State finds necessary in making a determination under this subdivision, subject to the restrictions set forth in Article 2 (commencing with Section 7924.100) of Chapter 2 of Part 5 of Division 10 of Title 1. (d) The Secretary of State may adopt regulations to ensure the uniform application and administration of state election laws. (Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 615, Sec. 169. (AB 474) Effective January 1, 2022. Operative January 1, 2023, pursuant to Sec. 463 of Stats. 2021, Ch. 615.)
  130. 12172.6.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Secretary of State [12152 - 12279] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Duties [12159 - 12179.1] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. )

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    The Secretary of State must put census-education information on the secretary’s website during the year before a federal decennial census through completion of enumeration activities.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Secretary of State [12152 - 12279] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Duties [12159 - 12179.1] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## 12172.6. Beginning in the year before the federal decennial census and continuing through the completion of the enumeration activities for that census, the Secretary of State shall include on the secretary’s Internet Web site information designed to educate the public regarding, and encourage participation in, the federal decennial census. (Added by Stats. 2018, Ch. 652, Sec. 4. (AB 2592) Effective January 1, 2019.)
  131. 12172.8.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Secretary of State [12152 - 12279] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Duties [12159 - 12179.1] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. )

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    The Secretary of State must translate the California Census Bill of Rights into non-English languages by February 1, 2020, and may work with state census bodies to create it.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Secretary of State [12152 - 12279] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Duties [12159 - 12179.1] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## 12172.8. (a) It is the intent of the Legislature to affirm and inform every Californian of their right and obligation to participate in the federal decennial census freely and without fear of fraud, intimidation, or harm. (b) The Secretary of State may work with the California Census Office and the California Complete Count Committee to promulgate a California Census Bill of Rights and Responsibilities no later than February 1, 2020. The Census Bill of Rights and Responsibilities shall affirm the rights of all Californians to all of the following: (1) To participate in the federal decennial census free of threat or intimidation. (2) To confidentiality of the information provided in the census form. (3) To respond to the census by means of the their chosen modality, either electronically, on paper, or by telephone. (4) To request language assistance. (5) To verify the identity of a census worker. (c) The Secretary of State shall translate the California Census Bill of Rights in languages other than English, consistent with the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965 (52 U.S.C. Sec. 10503). (d) The California Census Office may make the California Census Bill of Rights available on its internet website and available for inclusion on city and county census internet websites and census questionnaire assistance center internet websites. (Added by Stats. 2019, Ch. 831, Sec. 1. (AB 1563) Effective January 1, 2020.)
  132. 12173.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Secretary of State [12152 - 12279] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Duties [12159 - 12179.1] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. )

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    The Secretary of State’s office must develop a program to use electronic communications to make information about statewide candidates and ballot initiatives more available and accessible. The Secretary of State may also send certain election information to voters by email or text if the stated conditions are met.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Secretary of State [12152 - 12279] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Duties [12159 - 12179.1] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## 12173. (a) The Secretary of State’s office shall develop a program to utilize electronic communications and enhance the availability and accessibility of information on statewide candidates and ballot initiatives. This includes making information available online as well as through other information processing technology. (b) The Secretary of State may electronically send all of the following election information to a voter: (1) The date of the election. (2) The voter registration deadline. (3) Other information that assists the voter in registering to vote or casting a ballot. (4) Information contained within the state voter information guide pursuant to Section 9082.7. (c) The Secretary of State may send the information identified in subdivision (b) using one or both of the following methods: (1) By electronic mail if the Secretary of State has the voter’s email address and provides the voter with an opportunity to opt out of receiving communications. (2) By text message to the voter’s electronic device if the voter has consented to receiving text messages and the voter has been provided with an opportunity to opt out of receiving communications. (Amended by Stats. 2017, Ch. 656, Sec. 6. (AB 606) Effective January 1, 2018.)
  133. 12174.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Secretary of State [12152 - 12279] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Duties [12159 - 12179.1] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. )

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    The Secretary of State must manage and protect the Capitol complex, and the museum corporation must operate the museum under an operating agreement. The law also sets reporting, board-membership, fee, and funding-use rules.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Secretary of State [12152 - 12279] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Duties [12159 - 12179.1] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## 12174. (a) The Secretary of State shall administer, protect, develop, and interpret the Secretary of State and State Archives Building Complex located in Sacramento in the area bounded by 10th, 11th, O, and P Streets for the use, education, and enjoyment of the public, including uses to advance civic education and civic engagement by all Californians. (b) The Secretary of State may enter into an operating agreement with the California Museum for History, Women and the Arts, an existing California nonprofit public benefit corporation, tax exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the United States Internal Revenue Code, or its successor. Under the operating agreement with the Secretary of State, the corporation shall operate a museum located in the Secretary of State and State Archives Building Complex, including development, administration, interpretation, and management of the museum and related public services, and acquiring and managing funding for the museum’s programs and services. The operating agreement shall provide for support by the Secretary of State, consistent with subdivision (a) and Section 12221, including integration of State Archives artifacts, collections, and programs in museum exhibits and programs. (c) The governing board of the corporation shall include the Secretary of State or an Assistant Secretary of State designated by the Secretary of State and the Director of Parks and Recreation or the Director of Parks and Recreation’s designee as ex officio voting members of the board. The board shall be the governing authority for operations funded through moneys received by the museum. The board shall submit an audit report annually to the Secretary of State. The Secretary of State shall submit copies of the annual audit reports to the Director of Finance, the Chair of the Joint Legislative Audit Committee, and the Chair of the Joint Legislative Budget Committee. No funds raised or assets acquired by the corporation shall be used for purposes inconsistent with support of the museum and the operating agreement. (d) No later than January 10 of each year, the corporation shall submit the corporation business plan for the following fiscal year to the Director of Finance and the Chair of the Joint Legislative Budget Committee for review and comment. The executive director of the corporation shall also submit, not less than 30 days prior to adoption by the governing board of the corporation, proposed formal amendments to the corporation business plan to the Director of Finance and the Chair of the Joint Legislative Budget Committee for review and comment. (e) Fees charged to members of the public for copying, reproduction, and other services provided by the Secretary of State shall be at a level consistent with the costs of providing these services. The Secretary of State may establish an agreement with the corporation to provide these services and collect moneys for providing these services. (f) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the California Museum for History, Women and the Arts, or its successor, is a private nonprofit corporation and shall not be considered a state, local, or other public body for any purpose. (g) The Legislature encourages the governing board of the corporation to conduct its meetings in an open manner, establish a board membership that is representative and reflective of California’s rich history, and work cooperatively with the Secretary of State to ensure public input, confidence, and accountability in the museum’s use of its resources and the protection of California’s priceless archives, collections, and artifacts. (Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 50, Sec. 48. (AB 378) Effective January 1, 2022.)
  134. 12175.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Secretary of State [12152 - 12279] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Duties [12159 - 12179.1] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. )

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    The Secretary of State must keep a fee book and record specified fee-related details in it, then verify the book annually by affidavit.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Secretary of State [12152 - 12279] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Duties [12159 - 12179.1] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## 12175. The Secretary of State shall keep a fee book. There shall be entered in the book all fees, commissions, and compensation of whatever nature or kind that are earned, collected, or charged, with the date, name of payer, paid or not paid, and the nature of the service in each case. The book shall be verified annually by the Secretary of State’s affidavit entered therein. (Added by Stats. 1999, Ch. 1000, Sec. 46. Effective January 1, 2000.)
  135. 12176.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Secretary of State [12152 - 12279] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Duties [12159 - 12179.1] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. )

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    The Secretary of State must deposit covered fees into the Business Fees Fund, send excess amounts to the General Fund, and pay all collected fees into the State Treasury at least weekly.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Secretary of State [12152 - 12279] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Duties [12159 - 12179.1] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## 12176. (a) Commencing July 1, 1992, all fees collected by the Secretary of State’s office pursuant to the Business and Professions Code, Civil Code, Code of Civil Procedure, Commercial Code, Corporations Code, Food and Agricultural Code, Harbors and Navigation Code, and this code, excluding Section 81008 of this code, shall be paid into the Secretary of State’s Business Fees Fund which was created by former Section 12181 and is hereby continued in existence in the State Treasury for the administration of that portion of the Secretary of State’s functions under these codes. (b) It is the intent of the Legislature that moneys deposited into the Secretary of State’s Business Fees Fund shall be used to support the programs from which fees are collected. It is further the intent of the Legislature that fees shall be sufficient to cover the costs of these programs and shall be expended, commencing in the 1992-93 fiscal year, to the extent that appropriations are made in the annual Budget Act. Of the fees collected, and any interest earned thereon, in excess of the authority of the Secretary of State to expend pursuant to the annual Budget Act, up to one million dollars ($1,000,000) may remain in the Secretary of State’s Business Fee Fund. Any additional excess fees and interest earned shall be transferred to the General Fund at the end of each fiscal year. At least weekly, all fees collected by the Secretary of State shall be paid into the State Treasury. (Amended by Stats. 2002, Ch. 1117, Sec. 4. Effective January 1, 2003.)
  136. 12177.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Secretary of State [12152 - 12279] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Duties [12159 - 12179.1] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. )

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    The Secretary of State must charge and collect the fees fixed in this article for services performed in the Secretary’s office.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Secretary of State [12152 - 12279] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Duties [12159 - 12179.1] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## 12177. For services performed in the Secretary’s office, the Secretary of State shall charge and collect the fees fixed in this article. (Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 50, Sec. 49. (AB 378) Effective January 1, 2022.)
  137. 12178.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Secretary of State [12152 - 12279] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Duties [12159 - 12179.1] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. )

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    Members of the Legislature and state officers cannot be charged search fees, or fees for certified copies of laws or resolutions, when the request relates to their official duties.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Secretary of State [12152 - 12279] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Duties [12159 - 12179.1] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## 12178. No Member of the Legislature or state officer shall be charged for a search relative to matters appertaining to the duties of the Member’s or officer’s office, nor shall a Member of the Legislature or state officer be charged a fee for a certified copy of a law or resolution passed by the Legislature relative to the Member’s or officer’s official duties. (Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 50, Sec. 50. (AB 378) Effective January 1, 2022.)
  138. 12178.1.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Secretary of State [12152 - 12279] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Duties [12159 - 12179.1] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. )

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    The Secretary of State can charge set fees for copies and must provide public-records information at cost-recovery rates, with a $10-per-inquiry cap in some cases.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Secretary of State [12152 - 12279] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Duties [12159 - 12179.1] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## 12178.1. (a) Except for copies of documents on file prepared pursuant to Section 12182, the fee for preparing a copy of any law, resolution, record, or other document on file in the office of the Secretary of State, is one dollar ($1) for the first page, and fifty cents ($0.50) for each additional page. (b) Except for copies of documents on file prepared pursuant to subdivision (a), the Secretary of State shall provide compilations, indexes, extracts, or summaries of information, including computer information, contained in the public records of the Secretary of State at a charge sufficient to recover costs. Except where a fee or charge is prescribed by statute, the fee or charge imposed pursuant to this subdivision shall not exceed ten dollars ($10) per inquiry. (c) The Secretary of State may enter into contracts to provide information and copies and access to information, including direct access to computer information. The contracts may include reasonable conditions for access to information. The amounts payable pursuant to these contracts shall be sufficient to recover costs. (d) The Secretary of State may require persons and firms regularly using the research facilities of the Secretary of State to use those research facilities only pursuant to a contract under subdivision (c). (e) All fees, reimbursements, and contract amounts pursuant to this section shall be accounted as Secretary of State expenditure reimbursements. (f) Fees for special handling pursuant to Section 12182 are in addition to amounts pursuant to this section. (Amended by Stats. 2012, Ch. 494, Sec. 54. (SB 1532) Effective January 1, 2013.)
  139. 12179.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Secretary of State [12152 - 12279] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Duties [12159 - 12179.1] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. )

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    The fee for attesting each patent for land issued by the Governor is $1 for each 160 acres or fraction of that amount.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Secretary of State [12152 - 12279] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Duties [12159 - 12179.1] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## 12179. The fee for attesting each patent for land issued by the Governor is one dollar ($1) for each 160 acres, or fraction thereof. (Added by Stats. 1999, Ch. 1000, Sec. 51. Effective January 1, 2000.)
  140. 12179.1.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Secretary of State [12152 - 12279] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Duties [12159 - 12179.1] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. )

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    A $10 fee applies to attesting each commission, passport, or other document signed by the Governor, but no fee may be charged for certain listed documents.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Secretary of State [12152 - 12279] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Duties [12159 - 12179.1] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## 12179.1. The fee for attesting each commission, passport, or other document signed by the Governor is ten dollars ($10). A fee shall not be charged for attesting pardons, extradition papers, military commissions, and commissions issued to nonsalaried state officers other than notaries public. (Added by Stats. 1999, Ch. 1000, Sec. 52. Effective January 1, 2000.)
  141. 12180.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Secretary of State [12152 - 12279] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Business Programs [12180 - 12197] ( Article 3 repealed and added by Stats. 1999, Ch. 1000, Sec. 54. )

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    The Secretary of State’s office may adopt rules and regulations needed to carry out this article, following Chapter 3.5 procedures.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Secretary of State [12152 - 12279] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Business Programs [12180 - 12197] ( Article 3 repealed and added by Stats. 1999, Ch. 1000, Sec. 54. ) ## 12180. The Secretary of State’s office may adopt rules and regulations as necessary to carry out this article, in accordance with Chapter 3.5 (commencing with Section 11340) of Part 1. (Repealed and added by Stats. 1999, Ch. 1000, Sec. 54. Effective January 1, 2000.)
  142. 12181.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Secretary of State [12152 - 12279] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Business Programs [12180 - 12197] ( Article 3 repealed and added by Stats. 1999, Ch. 1000, Sec. 54. )

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    The Secretary of State’s office may refuse a service or filing when it reasonably believes the request is for an unlawful, false, fraudulent, illegitimate, or bad-faith purpose, or to harass or defraud someone.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Secretary of State [12152 - 12279] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Business Programs [12180 - 12197] ( Article 3 repealed and added by Stats. 1999, Ch. 1000, Sec. 54. ) ## 12181. The Secretary of State’s office may refuse to perform a service or refuse a filing based on a reasonable belief that the service or filing is being requested for an unlawful, false, or fraudulent purpose, to promote or conduct an illegitimate object or purpose, or is being requested or submitted in bad faith or for the purpose of harassing or defrauding a person or entity. (Added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 269, Sec. 8. (AB 75) Effective January 1, 2012.)
  143. 12182.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Secretary of State [12152 - 12279] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Business Programs [12180 - 12197] ( Article 3 repealed and added by Stats. 1999, Ch. 1000, Sec. 54. )

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    The Secretary of State must charge and collect the fees allowed here, and may set some related fees by regulation.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Secretary of State [12152 - 12279] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Business Programs [12180 - 12197] ( Article 3 repealed and added by Stats. 1999, Ch. 1000, Sec. 54. ) ## 12182. (a) The Secretary of State shall charge and collect fees as provided in this article and may also by regulation establish fees to be charged and collected for copying and special handling in connection with filing documents, issuing of certificates, and other services performed by the office. (b) Except as provided in subdivision (c), the fees shall approximate the estimated cost of copying and special handling. (c) Fees charged for preclearance of documents and expedited filings may be in different amounts, that shall not exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000). Those fees may be charged only if the special handling does not cause disruption or delay in the process of normal handling of documents. (d) Copying and special handling fees shall be paid into the Secretary of State’s Business Fees Fund. (e) The preclearance or expedited filing of documents by the Secretary of State or the Secretary’s employees pursuant to this section shall be considered discretionary pursuant to Section 820.2. (f) This section shall become operative commencing July 1, 2014. (Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 50, Sec. 51. (AB 378) Effective January 1, 2022.)
  144. 12182.1.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Secretary of State [12152 - 12279] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Business Programs [12180 - 12197] ( Article 3 repealed and added by Stats. 1999, Ch. 1000, Sec. 54. )

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    The Secretary of State must set an application, examination, and commission fee by regulation, and the commission fee may not exceed $100 per commission.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Secretary of State [12152 - 12279] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Business Programs [12180 - 12197] ( Article 3 repealed and added by Stats. 1999, Ch. 1000, Sec. 54. ) ## 12182.1. The Secretary of State shall establish by regulation an application, examination, and commission fee that shall not exceed the amount necessary to cover the costs of commissioning notaries public and the enforcement of laws governing notaries public. The fee shall not exceed one hundred dollars ($100) per commission. (Added by Stats. 1999, Ch. 1000, Sec. 54. Effective January 1, 2000.)
  145. 12183.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Secretary of State [12152 - 12279] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Business Programs [12180 - 12197] ( Article 3 repealed and added by Stats. 1999, Ch. 1000, Sec. 54. )

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    The Secretary of State must charge set fees for certification and related certificates.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Secretary of State [12152 - 12279] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Business Programs [12180 - 12197] ( Article 3 repealed and added by Stats. 1999, Ch. 1000, Sec. 54. ) ## 12183. The Secretary of State shall charge and collect the following fees for certification: (a) Certification of a document: Five dollars ($5). (b) Certificate of status or filing: Five dollars ($5). (c) Certificate of information: Ten dollars ($10) if the request is communicated in writing, and five dollars ($5) if the request is communicated by another medium authorized by a rule adopted by the office of the Secretary of State. (Amended by Stats. 2000, Ch. 1003, Sec. 53. Effective January 1, 2001. Operative July 1, 2001, by Sec. 56 of Ch. 1003.)
  146. 12184.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Secretary of State [12152 - 12279] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Business Programs [12180 - 12197] ( Article 3 repealed and added by Stats. 1999, Ch. 1000, Sec. 54. )

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    The Secretary of State must charge and collect a $150 fee from an entity for a conversion made under the specified Corporations Code chapter.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Secretary of State [12152 - 12279] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Business Programs [12180 - 12197] ( Article 3 repealed and added by Stats. 1999, Ch. 1000, Sec. 54. ) ## 12184. (a) The Secretary of State shall charge and collect a fee of one hundred fifty dollars ($150) from an entity for its conversion made pursuant to Chapter 11.5 (commencing with Section 1150) of Division 1 of Title 1 of the Corporations Code. (b) This section shall become operative on January 1, 2005. (Repealed (in Sec. 29) and added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 480, Sec. 30. Effective January 1, 2003. Section operative January 1, 2005, by its own provisions.)
  147. 12185.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Secretary of State [12152 - 12279] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Business Programs [12180 - 12197] ( Article 3 repealed and added by Stats. 1999, Ch. 1000, Sec. 54. )

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    The Secretary of State must provide a free copy when a qualifying Corporations Code document is filed and the filing fee is $25 or more.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Secretary of State [12152 - 12279] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Business Programs [12180 - 12197] ( Article 3 repealed and added by Stats. 1999, Ch. 1000, Sec. 54. ) ## 12185. Upon the filing of any document pursuant to any provision of the Corporations Code for which there is a filing fee of twenty-five dollars ($25) or more, at the time of filing the Secretary of State shall provide a copy without charge. (Amended by Stats. 2012, Ch. 494, Sec. 55. (SB 1532) Effective January 1, 2013.)
  148. 12186.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Secretary of State [12152 - 12279] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Business Programs [12180 - 12197] ( Article 3 repealed and added by Stats. 1999, Ch. 1000, Sec. 54. )

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    This section sets filing fees for a range of corporate filings with the Secretary of State, including several $0, $20, $30, $50, $70, $100, and $150 fees.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Secretary of State [12152 - 12279] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Business Programs [12180 - 12197] ( Article 3 repealed and added by Stats. 1999, Ch. 1000, Sec. 54. ) ## 12186. The fees for corporate filings are the following: (a) Issuing a certificate of reservation of corporate name: Ten dollars ($10). (b) Registering a corporate name for the calendar year pursuant to Section 2101 of the Corporations Code: Fifty dollars ($50). (c) Filing articles of incorporation providing for shares: One hundred dollars ($100). (d) Filing articles of incorporation not providing for shares: Thirty dollars ($30). (e) Filing the statement and designation upon the qualification of a foreign, nonprofit, nonstock corporation, and of a foreign corporation organized for educational, religious, scientific, or charitable purposes, and not issuing shares: Thirty dollars ($30). (f) Filing the statement and designation upon the qualification of any other foreign corporation not provided for in subdivision (e): One hundred dollars ($100). (g) Filing the statement of information for every corporation pursuant to Sections 1502, 6210, 8210, 9660, and 12570 of the Corporations Code and Section 14101.6 of the Financial Code: Twenty dollars ($20). (h) Filing the statement of information for every foreign corporation (other than a foreign association) qualified to transact intrastate business pursuant to Section 2117 of the Corporations Code: Twenty dollars ($20). (i) Filing changes to any statement of information subject to subdivisions (g) and (h): No fee. (j) Filing the statement pursuant to Section 1502.1 or 2117.1 of the Corporations Code: No fee. (k) Filing for the merger of one corporation solely with one or more other corporations: One hundred dollars ($100). (l) Filing for the merger of one or more corporations with one or more other types of business entities: One hundred fifty dollars ($150). (m) Filing a certificate of amendment changing the status of a nonprofit corporation into a stock corporation: Seventy dollars ($70). (n) Filing a certificate of election to dissolve a corporation, a certificate of dissolution of a corporation, or a certificate of surrender, or of change of address: No fee. (o) Filing a statement of address by a foreign lending institution on or before June 30 of each year pursuant to Section 2104 of the Corporations Code: Fifty dollars ($50). (p) Filing any other instrument by or on behalf of a corporation, unless another fee is specified by law: Thirty dollars ($30). (Amended by Stats. 2011, Ch. 204, Sec. 18. (AB 657) Effective January 1, 2012.)
  149. 12187.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Secretary of State [12152 - 12279] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Business Programs [12180 - 12197] ( Article 3 repealed and added by Stats. 1999, Ch. 1000, Sec. 54. )

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    This section sets fees for filing general partnership documents.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Secretary of State [12152 - 12279] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Business Programs [12180 - 12197] ( Article 3 repealed and added by Stats. 1999, Ch. 1000, Sec. 54. ) ## 12187. The general partnership filing fees are the following: (a) Filing a statement of partnership: Seventy dollars ($70). (b) Filing a statement of dissolution for the purposes of canceling a statement of partnership: No fee. (c) Filing any other partnership statement pursuant to this chapter, unless another fee is specified by law or the law specifies that no fee is to be charged: Thirty dollars ($30). (Added by Stats. 1999, Ch. 1000, Sec. 54. Effective January 1, 2000.)
  150. 12188.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Secretary of State [12152 - 12279] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Business Programs [12180 - 12197] ( Article 3 repealed and added by Stats. 1999, Ch. 1000, Sec. 54. )

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    This section sets specific filing fees for limited partnership-related documents, with some filings charged and some listed as no fee.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Secretary of State [12152 - 12279] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Business Programs [12180 - 12197] ( Article 3 repealed and added by Stats. 1999, Ch. 1000, Sec. 54. ) ## 12188. The limited partnership filing fees are the following: (a) Issuing a certificate of reservation of limited partnership name: ten dollars ($10). (b) Filing a certificate of limited partnership of a limited partnership: seventy dollars ($70). (c) Filing an application for registration as a foreign limited partnership: seventy dollars ($70). (d) Filing a certificate of amendment to the certificate of limited partnership of a limited partnership: thirty dollars ($30). (e) Filing a restated certificate of limited partnership of a limited partnership: thirty dollars ($30). (f) Filing an amendment to the application for registration of a foreign limited partnership: thirty dollars ($30). (g) Filing a certificate of correction for a limited partnership or a foreign limited partnership: thirty dollars ($30). (h) Filing a certificate of revival for a limited partnership: thirty dollars ($30). (i) Filing a certificate of merger solely with one or more other limited partnerships (not including the merger of one or more limited partnerships with one or more other business entities) the fee for filing a certificate of merger: seventy dollars ($70). (j) Filing a certificate of merger of one or more limited partnerships with one or more other business entities: one hundred fifty dollars ($150). (k) Filing a certificate of conversion of a limited partnership into a foreign other business entity or general partnership: thirty dollars ($30). (l) Filing articles of organization or statement of partnership authority containing a statement of conversion of a limited partnership into a domestic limited liability company or a registered general partnership: seventy dollars ($70). (m) Filing the substitute service of a limited partnership: fifty dollars ($50). (n) Filing a certificate of cancellation for a limited partnership or a foreign limited partnership: no fee. (o) Filing a statement of resignation as an agent for service of process: no fee. (p) Filing any instrument by or on behalf of a limited partnership unless another fee is specified or the law specifies that no fee is to be charged: thirty dollars ($30). (Repealed and added by Stats. 2006, Ch. 495, Sec. 34. Effective January 1, 2007.)
  151. 12189.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Secretary of State [12152 - 12279] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Business Programs [12180 - 12197] ( Article 3 repealed and added by Stats. 1999, Ch. 1000, Sec. 54. )

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    This section sets the filing fees for several limited liability partnership filings.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Secretary of State [12152 - 12279] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Business Programs [12180 - 12197] ( Article 3 repealed and added by Stats. 1999, Ch. 1000, Sec. 54. ) ## 12189. The limited liability partnership filing fees are the following: (a) Filing a registration for a registered limited liability partnership: Seventy dollars ($70). (b) Filing a registration for a foreign limited liability partnership: Seventy dollars ($70). (c) Filing an amendment to the registration of a limited liability partnership registration: Thirty dollars ($30). (d) Filing an amendment to the registration of a foreign limited liability partnership: Thirty dollars ($30). (e) Filing a notice of change of status pursuant to subdivision (b) of Section 16954 of the Corporations Code: Thirty dollars ($30). (f) Filing any other partnership statement for a limited liability partnership, unless another fee is specified by law or the law specifies that no fee is to be charged: Thirty dollars ($30). (Added by Stats. 1999, Ch. 1000, Sec. 54. Effective January 1, 2000.)
  152. 12190.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Secretary of State [12152 - 12279] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Business Programs [12180 - 12197] ( Article 3 repealed and added by Stats. 1999, Ch. 1000, Sec. 54. )

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    This section sets filing fees for various limited liability company filings, including some filings with no fee.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Secretary of State [12152 - 12279] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Business Programs [12180 - 12197] ( Article 3 repealed and added by Stats. 1999, Ch. 1000, Sec. 54. ) ## 12190. The limited liability company filing fees are the following: (a) Issuing a certificate of reservation of limited liability company name: Ten dollars ($10). (b) Filing articles of organization of a limited liability company: Seventy dollars ($70). (c) Filing an application for registration as a foreign limited liability company: Seventy dollars ($70). (d) Filing a certificate of amendment to the articles of organization of a limited liability company: Thirty dollars ($30). (e) Filing restated articles of organization of a limited liability company: Thirty dollars ($30). (f) Filing an amendment to the application for registration as a foreign limited liability company: Thirty dollars ($30). (g) Filing a certificate of correction for a limited liability company: Thirty dollars ($30). (h) Filing a certificate of continuation for a limited liability company after a certificate of dissolution has been filed: Thirty dollars ($30). (i) Filing a certificate of merger for a merger of a limited liability company with one or more other limited liability companies: Seventy dollars ($70). (j) Filing a certificate of merger for a merger of one or more limited liability companies with one or more other business entities: One hundred fifty dollars ($150). (k) Filing the statement of information of a limited liability company or of a foreign limited liability company pursuant to Section 17702.09 of the Corporations Code: Twenty dollars ($20). (l) Filing changes to any statement of information: No fee. (m) Filing a certificate of dissolution or a certificate of cancellation of articles of organization for purposes of the dissolution of a limited liability company: No fee. (n) Filing a certificate of cancellation for purposes of the cancellation of registration of a foreign limited liability company: No fee. (o) Filing any instrument by or on behalf of a limited liability company, unless another fee is specified by law or the law specifies that no fee is to be charged: Thirty dollars ($30). (Amended by Stats. 2012, Ch. 419, Sec. 22. (SB 323) Effective January 1, 2013. Operative January 1, 2014, by Sec. 32 of Ch. 419.)
  153. 12191.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Secretary of State [12152 - 12279] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Business Programs [12180 - 12197] ( Article 3 repealed and added by Stats. 1999, Ch. 1000, Sec. 54. )

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    This section sets filing fees for several business-related filings, with some filings costing fixed amounts and some having no fee.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Secretary of State [12152 - 12279] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Business Programs [12180 - 12197] ( Article 3 repealed and added by Stats. 1999, Ch. 1000, Sec. 54. ) ## 12191. The miscellaneous business entity filing fees are the following: (a) Foreign associations, as defined in Sections 170 and 171 of the Corporations Code: (1) Filing the statement and designation upon the qualification of a foreign association pursuant to Section 2105 of the Corporations Code: One hundred dollars ($100). (2) Filing an amended statement and designation by a foreign association pursuant to Section 2107 of the Corporations Code: Thirty dollars ($30). (3) Filing a certificate showing the surrender of the right of a foreign association to transact intrastate business pursuant to Section 2112 of the Corporations Code: No fee. (b) Unincorporated Associations: (1) Filing a statement in accordance with Section 18200 of the Corporations Code as to principal place of office or place for sending notices or designating agent for service: Twenty-five dollars ($25). (2) Insignia Registrations: Ten dollars ($10). (c) Community Associations and Common Interest Developments: (1) Filing a statement by a community association in accordance with Section 5405 or 6760 of the Civil Code to register the common interest development that it manages: An amount not to exceed thirty dollars ($30). (2) Filing an amended statement by a community association in accordance with Section 5405 or 6760 of the Civil Code: No fee. (Amended by Stats. 2013, Ch. 605, Sec. 24. (SB 752) Effective January 1, 2014.)
  154. 12192.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Secretary of State [12152 - 12279] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Business Programs [12180 - 12197] ( Article 3 repealed and added by Stats. 1999, Ch. 1000, Sec. 54. )

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    A qualifying nonprofit mutual benefit ridesharing corporation pays no filing fee for the described vanpool setup.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Secretary of State [12152 - 12279] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Business Programs [12180 - 12197] ( Article 3 repealed and added by Stats. 1999, Ch. 1000, Sec. 54. ) ## 12192. The filing fees for a nonprofit mutual benefit ridesharing corporation are the following: (a) Nonprofit mutual benefit corporation having as its sole purpose the operation of a single ridesharing vanpool vehicle designed for transporting at least seven persons, including the driver, under an arrangement in which ridesharing is incidental to another purpose of the driver: No fee. (b) For purposes of this section ridesharing shall have the meaning specified in Section 522 of the Vehicle Code. (Repealed and added by Stats. 1999, Ch. 1000, Sec. 54. Effective January 1, 2000.)
  155. 12193.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Secretary of State [12152 - 12279] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Business Programs [12180 - 12197] ( Article 3 repealed and added by Stats. 1999, Ch. 1000, Sec. 54. )

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    This section lists the fees for trademark and related filing services.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Secretary of State [12152 - 12279] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Business Programs [12180 - 12197] ( Article 3 repealed and added by Stats. 1999, Ch. 1000, Sec. 54. ) ## 12193. The trademark and service mark fees are the following: (a) Filing an application for registration of a trademark: Seventy dollars ($70). (b) Issuing a certificate of assignment of a trademark: Thirty dollars ($30). (c) Filing a renewal for registration of a trademark: Thirty dollars ($30). (d) Filing of a name, mark, or device used as a brand: Thirty dollars ($30). (e) Issuing a certificate of filing of a laundry supply designation: Ten dollars ($10). (f)Filing the registration of any name used by an organization: Ten dollars ($10). (g) Issuing a certificate with the name of a farm, ranch, or villa: Ten dollars ($10). (Repealed and added by Stats. 1999, Ch. 1000, Sec. 54. Effective January 1, 2000.)
  156. 12194.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Secretary of State [12152 - 12279] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Business Programs [12180 - 12197] ( Article 3 repealed and added by Stats. 1999, Ch. 1000, Sec. 54. )

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    This section sets filing fees for certain lien, financing statement, and UCC filings, and requires the Secretary of State to collect a special handling fee.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Secretary of State [12152 - 12279] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Business Programs [12180 - 12197] ( Article 3 repealed and added by Stats. 1999, Ch. 1000, Sec. 54. ) ## 12194. The fees for filing liens pursuant to the Code of Civil Procedure and for filing financing statements and other Uniform Commercial Code filings are the following: (a) Ten dollars ($10) if the record is communicated in writing and consists of one or two pages. (b) Twenty dollars ($20) if the record is communicated in writing and consists of more than two pages. (c) Five dollars ($5) if the record is communicated by another medium authorized by a rule adopted by the office of the Secretary of State. (d) Two dollars ($2) if the record is a state tax lien certificate of release. The Secretary of State shall collect a special handling fee for filing records in the manner provided in Section 12182. Financing statements and other Uniform Commercial Code filings shall be submitted on national standard forms as approved by the office of the Secretary of State or on those national forms but lacking a space identified for the disclosure of the social security number of an individual. (Amended by Stats. 2003, Ch. 235, Sec. 8. Effective January 1, 2004.)
  157. 12195.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Secretary of State [12152 - 12279] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Business Programs [12180 - 12197] ( Article 3 repealed and added by Stats. 1999, Ch. 1000, Sec. 54. )

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    This section sets specific filing fees for several kinds of filings, including joint powers agreements, athlete agent disclosure statements, certain durable power of attorney filings, successor-in-interest claims, and certificates of official character.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Secretary of State [12152 - 12279] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Business Programs [12180 - 12197] ( Article 3 repealed and added by Stats. 1999, Ch. 1000, Sec. 54. ) ## 12195. (a) Special filing fees for joint powers agreements are the following: (1) Filing a notice of a joint powers agreement: One dollar ($1). (2) Filing an amendment of a joint powers agreement: One dollar ($1). (3) Filing an executed copy of each agreement, lease, or equipment trust certificate for an agency that financed or refinanced transit equipment or transferred federal income tax benefits with respect to transit equipment pursuant to subdivision (a) of Section 6518: One dollar ($1). (b) Special filing fees for athlete agents are the following: (1) Filing an athlete agent disclosure statement: Thirty dollars ($30). (2) Filing an amendment to an athlete agent disclosure statement: Twenty dollars ($20). (c) Special filing fees for a durable power of attorney for health care are the following: (1) Filing a durable power of attorney for health care registration: No fee. (2) Filing an amendment to a durable power of attorney for health care: No fee. (d) The special filing fee for registering a claim as successor in interest is ten dollars ($10). (e) The special filing fee for issuing a certificate of official character is twenty dollars ($20). (Repealed and added by Stats. 1999, Ch. 1000, Sec. 54. Effective January 1, 2000.)
  158. 12197.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Secretary of State [12152 - 12279] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Business Programs [12180 - 12197] ( Article 3 repealed and added by Stats. 1999, Ch. 1000, Sec. 54. )

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    The Secretary of State must charge fees for specified services and filings, including several $50 fees and one no-fee filing.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Secretary of State [12152 - 12279] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Business Programs [12180 - 12197] ( Article 3 repealed and added by Stats. 1999, Ch. 1000, Sec. 54. ) ## 12197. The Secretary of State shall charge and collect, as applicable, fees for the following: (a) Service of process, as provided in Section 15800 of the Corporations Code, for every partnership other than a foreign limited partnership subject to Article 9 (commencing with Section 15691) of Chapter 3 or Article 9 (commencing with Section 15909.01) of Chapter 5.5 of Title 2 of the Corporations Code or a commercial banking partnership established and transacting business in a place without the United States, which is domiciled without this state and has no regular place of business within the state: Fifty dollars ($50). (b) Service of process for each registered limited liability partnership whose principal office is not in this state and each foreign limited liability partnership registered under Section 16959 of the Corporations Code: Fifty dollars ($50). (c) Acceptance of copies of process against a corporation, firm, partnership, limited liability company, association, business trust, or natural person: Fifty dollars ($50), unless another fee is specified by law or the law specifies that no fee is to be charged. (d) Filing a statement of resignation by an individual or entity previously designated as an agent for service of process by a limited liability company pursuant to the Corporations Code or the Financial Code: No fee. (Amended by Stats. 2012, Ch. 419, Sec. 23. (SB 323) Effective January 1, 2013. Operative January 1, 2014, by Sec. 32 of Ch. 419.)
  159. 1220.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 1. GENERAL [100 - 7931.000] ( Title 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 4. PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES [1000 - 3599.84] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General [1000 - 1241] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## ARTICLE 8. Miscellaneous [1220 - 1241] ( Article 8 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. )

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    An officer acting ex officio for another office must use that office’s name on the officer’s official signature and attestation.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 1. GENERAL [100 - 7931.000] ( Title 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 4. PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES [1000 - 3599.84] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General [1000 - 1241] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## ARTICLE 8. Miscellaneous [1220 - 1241] ( Article 8 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## 1220. When an officer discharges ex officio the duties of another office than that to which he is elected or appointed, his official signature and attestation shall be in the name of the office the duties of which he discharges. (Enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134.)
  160. 1221.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 1. GENERAL [100 - 7931.000] ( Title 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 4. PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES [1000 - 3599.84] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General [1000 - 1241] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## ARTICLE 8. Miscellaneous [1220 - 1241] ( Article 8 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. )

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    Unless another rule provides otherwise, executive officers’ seals of office are the seals they were using on January 1, 1873.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 1. GENERAL [100 - 7931.000] ( Title 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 4. PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES [1000 - 3599.84] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General [1000 - 1241] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## ARTICLE 8. Miscellaneous [1220 - 1241] ( Article 8 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## 1221. Where not otherwise provided, the seals of office of the various executive officers are those in use by such officers on January 1, 1873. (Enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134.)
  161. 1222.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 1. GENERAL [100 - 7931.000] ( Title 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 4. PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES [1000 - 3599.84] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General [1000 - 1241] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## ARTICLE 8. Miscellaneous [1220 - 1241] ( Article 8 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. )

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    A public officer or person holding public trust or employment must not willfully fail to perform a legal duty; if no other punishment is provided, the omission is punishable as a misdemeanor.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 1. GENERAL [100 - 7931.000] ( Title 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 4. PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES [1000 - 3599.84] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General [1000 - 1241] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## ARTICLE 8. Miscellaneous [1220 - 1241] ( Article 8 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## 1222. Every wilful omission to perform any duty enjoined by law upon any public officer, or person holding any public trust or employment, where no special provision is made for the punishment of such delinquency, is punishable as a misdemeanor. (Enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134.)
  162. 12220.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Secretary of State [12152 - 12279] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## ARTICLE 4. State Archives [12220 - 12237] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. )

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    This article defines “item” broadly to include paper, documents, books, maps, artifacts, and other records.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Secretary of State [12152 - 12279] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## ARTICLE 4. State Archives [12220 - 12237] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## 12220. As used in this article, “item” includes, but is not limited to, any paper, document, book, map, artifact, or other type of record. (Amended by Stats. 2023, Ch. 145, Sec. 1. (AB 1759) Effective January 1, 2024.)
  163. 12221.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Secretary of State [12152 - 12279] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## ARTICLE 4. State Archives [12220 - 12237] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. )

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    The Secretary of State is the custodian of the State’s public archives.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Secretary of State [12152 - 12279] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## ARTICLE 4. State Archives [12220 - 12237] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## 12221. The Secretary of State is the custodian of the public archives of the State. (Added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111.)
  164. 12222.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Secretary of State [12152 - 12279] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## ARTICLE 4. State Archives [12220 - 12237] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. )

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    The Secretary of State must maintain and properly equip safe and secure vaults for the archives.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Secretary of State [12152 - 12279] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## ARTICLE 4. State Archives [12220 - 12237] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## 12222. The Secretary of State shall maintain and properly equip safe and secure vaults for the preservation, description, and use of the archives. (Amended by Stats. 2023, Ch. 145, Sec. 2. (AB 1759) Effective January 1, 2024.)
  165. 12223.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Secretary of State [12152 - 12279] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## ARTICLE 4. State Archives [12220 - 12237] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. )

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    The Secretary of State must receive into the archives any item that law requires to be delivered to or filed with the Secretary of State.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Secretary of State [12152 - 12279] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## ARTICLE 4. State Archives [12220 - 12237] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## 12223. The Secretary of State shall receive into the archives an item that is required by law to be delivered to or filed with the Secretary of State. (Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 50, Sec. 52. (AB 378) Effective January 1, 2022.)
  166. 12223.5.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Secretary of State [12152 - 12279] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## ARTICLE 4. State Archives [12220 - 12237] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. )

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    The Secretary of State must receive certain files into the State Archives and must not remove, alter, destroy, or dispose of items in those files.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Secretary of State [12152 - 12279] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## ARTICLE 4. State Archives [12220 - 12237] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## 12223.5. The Secretary of State shall receive into the State Archives any official committee file transmitted pursuant to Section 9080 or rulemaking file transmitted pursuant to Section 11347.3. The Secretary of State may designate a time for the delivery of files in consideration of document processing or storage limitations. The Secretary of State shall not remove, alter, or destroy or otherwise dispose of any item contained in a file received pursuant to this section. Nothing in this section, or in Sections 9080 or 11347.3, shall prohibit the conversion of an official committee file or rulemaking file to another accessible format. (Added by Stats. 1996, Ch. 928, Sec. 4. Effective January 1, 1997.)
  167. 12224.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Secretary of State [12152 - 12279] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## ARTICLE 4. State Archives [12220 - 12237] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. )

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    The Secretary of State may receive items into the archives if the Secretary of State deems them to be of historical value.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Secretary of State [12152 - 12279] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## ARTICLE 4. State Archives [12220 - 12237] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## 12224. The Secretary of State may receive into the archives an item that the Secretary of State deems to be of historical value. (Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 50, Sec. 53. (AB 378) Effective January 1, 2022.)
  168. 12225.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Secretary of State [12152 - 12279] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## ARTICLE 4. State Archives [12220 - 12237] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. )

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    The Secretary of State may return an archive item to the state agency that sent it, if the item is not considered historically valuable.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Secretary of State [12152 - 12279] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## ARTICLE 4. State Archives [12220 - 12237] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## 12225. The Secretary of State may at any time return to the state agency from which it was received an item in the archives which the Secretary of State does not deem to be of historical value. (Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 50, Sec. 54. (AB 378) Effective January 1, 2022.)
  169. 12226.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Secretary of State [12152 - 12279] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## ARTICLE 4. State Archives [12220 - 12237] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. )

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    A county or city governing body may, with the Secretary of State’s consent, direct certain official items to be transferred to the State archives, and may replace originals with accurate copies when needed.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Secretary of State [12152 - 12279] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## ARTICLE 4. State Archives [12220 - 12237] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## 12226. With the consent of the Secretary of State, the governing body of a county or city may by order or resolution direct the transfer to the Secretary of State for inclusion in the State archives, of official items it deems have historic interest or value, and which are in the custody of any officer of the county or city. Accurate copies of the transferred items shall be substituted for the originals when the governing body deems necessary. (Added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111.)
  170. 12227.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Secretary of State [12152 - 12279] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## ARTICLE 4. State Archives [12220 - 12237] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. )

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    The Chief of Archives must preserve and describe material in the State Archives and make it readily available for use.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Secretary of State [12152 - 12279] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## ARTICLE 4. State Archives [12220 - 12237] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## 12227. The Chief of Archives is responsible for the preservation and description of material deposited in the State Archives and shall make the material readily available for use. (Amended by Stats. 2023, Ch. 145, Sec. 3. (AB 1759) Effective January 1, 2024.)
  171. 12228.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Secretary of State [12152 - 12279] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## ARTICLE 4. State Archives [12220 - 12237] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. )

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    The Chief of Archives must give an appropriate receipt for material received as part of the archives.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Secretary of State [12152 - 12279] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## ARTICLE 4. State Archives [12220 - 12237] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## 12228. The Chief of Archives shall give an appropriate receipt for all material received by the Chief of Archives as a part of the archives. (Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 50, Sec. 55. (AB 378) Effective January 1, 2022.)
  172. 12229.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Secretary of State [12152 - 12279] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## ARTICLE 4. State Archives [12220 - 12237] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. )

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    The Secretary of State may keep an item in an active file in the Secretary’s office for as long as the Secretary decides before moving it to the archives.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Secretary of State [12152 - 12279] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## ARTICLE 4. State Archives [12220 - 12237] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## 12229. The Secretary of State may maintain an item in an active file in the Secretary’s office for such time as the Secretary of State deems proper before transferring it to the archives. (Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 50, Sec. 56. (AB 378) Effective January 1, 2022.)
  173. 1223.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 1. GENERAL [100 - 7931.000] ( Title 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 4. PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES [1000 - 3599.84] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General [1000 - 1241] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## ARTICLE 8. Miscellaneous [1220 - 1241] ( Article 8 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. )

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    If traveling expenses are allowed by law, certain public officers may negotiate an allowance or mileage rate for using their own or rented vehicles on duty instead of normal transportation charges.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 1. GENERAL [100 - 7931.000] ( Title 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 4. PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES [1000 - 3599.84] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General [1000 - 1241] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## ARTICLE 8. Miscellaneous [1220 - 1241] ( Article 8 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## 1223. When traveling expenses are allowed by law to any state, county, judicial district, or city officer, he may contract with the appropriate authorities for an allowance or mileage rate for the use of vehicles owned or rented and used by him in the performance of duty, in lieu of the usual transportation charges. (Amended by Stats. 1951, Ch. 1553.)
  174. 12230.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Secretary of State [12152 - 12279] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## ARTICLE 4. State Archives [12220 - 12237] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. )

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    The Secretary of State must establish a Document Laboratory and a Record Processing Program.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Secretary of State [12152 - 12279] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## ARTICLE 4. State Archives [12220 - 12237] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## 12230. The Secretary of State shall establish a Document Laboratory and a Record Processing Program to facilitate the preservation and description of the archives. (Amended by Stats. 2023, Ch. 145, Sec. 4. (AB 1759) Effective January 1, 2024.)
  175. 12231.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Secretary of State [12152 - 12279] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## ARTICLE 4. State Archives [12220 - 12237] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. )

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    When carrying out this article, the Secretary of State must consult with and consider the California Historical Records Advisory Board’s recommendations.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Secretary of State [12152 - 12279] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## ARTICLE 4. State Archives [12220 - 12237] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## 12231. In carrying out the provisions of this article, the Secretary of State shall consult with and give consideration to the recommendations of the California Historical Records Advisory Board, which for that purpose shall serve in an advisory capacity to the Secretary of State. (Amended by Stats. 2014, Ch. 28, Sec. 18. (SB 854) Effective June 20, 2014.)
  176. 12232.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Secretary of State [12152 - 12279] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## ARTICLE 4. State Archives [12220 - 12237] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. )

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    The Secretary of State must use the California Historical Records Advisory Board to help advise, encourage, and coordinate county historical records commissions. Each commission’s chairperson or designee may attend an annual meeting at state expense.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Secretary of State [12152 - 12279] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## ARTICLE 4. State Archives [12220 - 12237] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## 12232. The Secretary of State shall utilize the California Historical Records Advisory Board to advise, encourage, and coordinate the activities of the county historical records commissions, either designated or appointed by the county boards of supervisors pursuant to Section 26490. The chairperson or the chairperson’s designee of each county historical records commission may attend an annual meeting, at state expense, to receive advice in the preservation of local government archives and public library collections of historical materials. (Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 50, Sec. 57. (AB 378) Effective January 1, 2022.)
  177. 12233.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Secretary of State [12152 - 12279] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## ARTICLE 4. State Archives [12220 - 12237] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. )

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    The Secretary of State must run a state history documentation program, may contract with eligible oral history units in California, and must set professional standards for the program.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Secretary of State [12152 - 12279] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## ARTICLE 4. State Archives [12220 - 12237] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## 12233. The Secretary of State shall conduct under the administration of the State Archives a regular governmental history documentation program to provide through the use of oral history a continuing documentation of state policy development as reflected in California’s legislative and executive history. The secretary may contract with oral history units affiliated with public or private nonprofit colleges, universities, or historical societies located in California to perform selected program activities. The secretary shall prescribe professional standards for the accomplishment and governance of the program. (Amended by Stats. 2014, Ch. 28, Sec. 20. (SB 854) Effective June 20, 2014.)
  178. 12236.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Secretary of State [12152 - 12279] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## ARTICLE 4. State Archives [12220 - 12237] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. )

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    The Secretary of State must create and maintain a Local Government Records Program and permanent retention guidelines, with the State Archives administering the program.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Secretary of State [12152 - 12279] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## ARTICLE 4. State Archives [12220 - 12237] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## 12236. (a) The Secretary of State shall establish a Local Government Records Program to be administered by the State Archives to establish guidelines for local government records retention and to provide archival support to local agencies in this state. (b) The Secretary of State shall establish, publish, update, and maintain on a permanent basis guidelines for local government records retention. The Secretary of State may consult with appropriate professional organizations representing city, county, and special district records administrators regarding the establishment of these guidelines. (c) The program shall be primarily responsible for the performance of the following functions: (1) Publish the guidelines developed pursuant to subdivision (b) in paper form initially and on the Internet web site for the Secretary of State. (2) Monitor and review changes in state laws and administrative regulations that pertain to local government records retention. (3) Monitor practices and procedures in records administration that have bearing on local government records retention and management. (4) Update published guidelines on a current and timely basis as changes occur. (5) Make supporting information about state laws and administrative regulations that pertain to local government records retention available to local government agencies. (6) Function as the liaison for the State Archives with appropriate professional organizations. (7) Maintain communication with individual local government agencies. (8) Consult and provide information and advice to local government agencies on archival and records management practices. (9) Consult and provide information and advice to local government agencies on history and heritage. (Amended by Stats. 2014, Ch. 28, Sec. 23. (SB 854) Effective June 20, 2014.)
  179. 12237.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Secretary of State [12152 - 12279] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## ARTICLE 4. State Archives [12220 - 12237] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. )

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    After an item is 75 years old, disclosure exemptions for items in the State Archives no longer apply. The State Archives must notify later depositors, and the Secretary of State’s website must post a public notice about access to 75-year-old items.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Secretary of State [12152 - 12279] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## ARTICLE 4. State Archives [12220 - 12237] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## 12237. (a) Notwithstanding any provision of Division 10 (commencing with Section 7920.000) of Title 1, any provision of law that exempts from public disclosure any item in the custody of the State Archives shall not apply to that item 75 years after the item was created, irrespective of the origin of the item, the manner in which it was deposited with the State Archives, or any other condition or circumstance at the time the item was deposited. (b) Subdivision (a) shall apply to any item currently in the custody of the State Archives and any item deposited in the State Archives after the effective date of this section. (c) The State Archives shall notify any party who deposits any item in the State Archives after the effective date of this section of the provisions of subdivision (a). (d) The Secretary of State’s internet website shall include a public notice stating that on or after January 1, 2005, all items 75 years old or older that are on deposit in the State Archives shall be accessible to the public. (Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 615, Sec. 170. (AB 474) Effective January 1, 2022. Operative January 1, 2023, pursuant to Sec. 463 of Stats. 2021, Ch. 615.)
  180. 1224.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 1. GENERAL [100 - 7931.000] ( Title 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 4. PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES [1000 - 3599.84] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General [1000 - 1241] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## ARTICLE 8. Miscellaneous [1220 - 1241] ( Article 8 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. )

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    An officer may be refunded money spent on U.S. postage for official business, if the claim is allowed by law.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 1. GENERAL [100 - 7931.000] ( Title 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 4. PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES [1000 - 3599.84] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General [1000 - 1241] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## ARTICLE 8. Miscellaneous [1220 - 1241] ( Article 8 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## 1224. Any money paid by a state, county, judicial district, or city officer for United States postage for use in conducting the official business of his office may be refunded to him by claim allowed in accordance with law. (Amended by Stats. 1951, Ch. 1553.)
  181. 12240.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Secretary of State [12152 - 12279] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Roster of Public Officials [12240 - 12242] ( Article 5 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. )

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    If the Legislature makes an appropriation for it, the Secretary of State must compile, publish, and distribute a roster of California’s state and local public officials.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Secretary of State [12152 - 12279] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Roster of Public Officials [12240 - 12242] ( Article 5 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## 12240. Whenever an appropriation is made by the Legislature for the purpose, the Secretary of State shall compile, publish, and distribute a roster of the State and local public officials of California. (Added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111.)
  182. 12241.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Secretary of State [12152 - 12279] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Roster of Public Officials [12240 - 12242] ( Article 5 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. )

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    The Secretary of State must have the roster printed and distribute free copies to specified officials and others described here.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Secretary of State [12152 - 12279] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Roster of Public Officials [12240 - 12242] ( Article 5 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## 12241. The Secretary of State shall cause the roster to be printed and shall distribute copies free of charge, as follows: To the Governor, 50 copies; to the Lieutenant Governor, 30 copies; to each member of the Senate and to each member of the Assembly, 30 copies; to each elective State officer, each head of a State department, each county clerk, each public library upon request, each Governor and each Secretary of State of a State of the United States, one copy. The remaining copies may be distributed, singly and free of charge to any person requesting them. (Added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111.)
  183. 12242.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Secretary of State [12152 - 12279] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Roster of Public Officials [12240 - 12242] ( Article 5 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. )

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    Certain local governing bodies must send an updated list of local elected or appointed officials to the Secretary of State by electronic means within 120 days after each general election.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Secretary of State [12152 - 12279] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Roster of Public Officials [12240 - 12242] ( Article 5 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## 12242. No more than 120 days after each general election, the governing body of each city, county, or city and county, or their delegated local entity, including, but not limited to, the office of the city clerk or the office of the county administrator, shall submit to the Secretary of State by electronic means an updated list of local elected or appointed officials for publication in the roster of public officials, as described in Section 12240. (Added by Stats. 2025, Ch. 762, Sec. 1. (SB 482) Effective January 1, 2026.)
  184. 1225.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 1. GENERAL [100 - 7931.000] ( Title 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 4. PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES [1000 - 3599.84] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General [1000 - 1241] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## ARTICLE 8. Miscellaneous [1220 - 1241] ( Article 8 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. )

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    Certain executive officers, judicial officers, and legislators may administer and certify oaths.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 1. GENERAL [100 - 7931.000] ( Title 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 4. PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES [1000 - 3599.84] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General [1000 - 1241] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## ARTICLE 8. Miscellaneous [1220 - 1241] ( Article 8 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## 1225. (a) An executive officer, a judicial officer, and a Member of the Legislature may administer and certify oaths. (b) A former judge of a court of record in this state who retired or resigned from office shall be deemed a judicial officer for purposes of this section, if he or she satisfies the conditions set forth in subdivision (c) of Section 2093 of the Code of Civil Procedure. (c) A law, rule, or regulation regarding the confidentiality of proceedings of the Commission on Judicial Performance shall not be construed to prohibit the commission from issuing a certificate as provided for in this section. (Amended by Stats. 2016, Ch. 86, Sec. 148. (SB 1171) Effective January 1, 2017.)
  185. 1226.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 1. GENERAL [100 - 7931.000] ( Title 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 4. PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES [1000 - 3599.84] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General [1000 - 1241] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## ARTICLE 8. Miscellaneous [1220 - 1241] ( Article 8 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. )

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    A public board or officer that issues certificates may issue a duplicate certificate if the original is shown by affidavit to have been lost or destroyed by conflagration or other public calamity.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 1. GENERAL [100 - 7931.000] ( Title 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 4. PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES [1000 - 3599.84] ( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General [1000 - 1241] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## ARTICLE 8. Miscellaneous [1220 - 1241] ( Article 8 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## 1226. When the records in the office of any public board or officer authorized to issue certificates show the issuance of a certificate other than a certificate of acknowledgment and it appears by affidavit that the certificate has been lost or destroyed by conflagration or other public calamity, the board or officer may issue a duplicate of the certificate. The duplicate shall recite the issuance and loss or destruction of the original and has the same force as the original. (Added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 82.)
  186. 12260.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Secretary of State [12152 - 12279] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## ARTICLE 6. Reinstatement of Business Entities [12260 - 12263] ( Article 6 added by Stats. 2006, Ch. 324, Sec. 1. )

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    This section defines “termination document” for this article.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Secretary of State [12152 - 12279] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## ARTICLE 6. Reinstatement of Business Entities [12260 - 12263] ( Article 6 added by Stats. 2006, Ch. 324, Sec. 1. ) ## 12260. For the purposes of this article, “termination document” means the certificate or other document required by the Corporations Code that is the last certificate or document filed with the Secretary of State to effect the final dissolution, surrender, or cancellation of the business entity. (Added by Stats. 2006, Ch. 324, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 2007.)
  187. 12261.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Secretary of State [12152 - 12279] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## ARTICLE 6. Reinstatement of Business Entities [12260 - 12263] ( Article 6 added by Stats. 2006, Ch. 324, Sec. 1. )

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    The Secretary of State must restore a business entity to active status if a court finds the termination document was materially false or fraudulently filed.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Secretary of State [12152 - 12279] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## ARTICLE 6. Reinstatement of Business Entities [12260 - 12263] ( Article 6 added by Stats. 2006, Ch. 324, Sec. 1. ) ## 12261. (a) The Secretary of State shall reinstate to active status on its records, a business entity for which a court finds any of the following: (1) The factual representations by a shareholder, member, partner, or other person that are contained in the termination document are materially false. (2) The submission of the termination document to the Secretary of State for filing is fraudulent. (b) If a court of competent jurisdiction orders reinstatement of a business entity to active status on any of the grounds stated in paragraph (1) or (2) of subdivision (a), the order for reinstatement shall state all of the following: (1) The specific grounds for reinstatement. (2) That if there is a conflict with the entity name under subdivision (b) of Section 201, subdivision (b) of Section 5122, subdivision (c) of Section 7122, subdivision (b) of Section 9122, subdivision (b) of Section 12302, subdivision (d) of Section 15901.08, subdivision (b) of Section 17701.08 of the Corporations Code, or related statutes, the reinstatement shall be conditioned upon the business entity concurrently submitting for filing an amendment to change its name to eliminate the conflict along with the certified copy of the order required by Section 12263. (3) That the business entity shall be reinstated effective from the date of the filing of the court order with the Secretary of State. (c) The court order for reinstatement may be obtained by submitting a petition to the superior court containing the legal and factual basis for reinstatement or as part of a civil action for damages or equitable relief. The Secretary of State shall not be made a party to the proceeding. (Amended by Stats. 2014, Ch. 834, Sec. 50. (SB 1041) Effective January 1, 2015.)
  188. 12262.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Secretary of State [12152 - 12279] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## ARTICLE 6. Reinstatement of Business Entities [12260 - 12263] ( Article 6 added by Stats. 2006, Ch. 324, Sec. 1. )

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    If the Secretary of State finds a name conflict for a business entity being reinstated by court order, reinstatement depends on the entity filing a name-change amendment to remove the conflict.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Secretary of State [12152 - 12279] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## ARTICLE 6. Reinstatement of Business Entities [12260 - 12263] ( Article 6 added by Stats. 2006, Ch. 324, Sec. 1. ) ## 12262. If the Secretary of State determines that the name of a business entity that has been ordered by a court to be reinstated creates a conflict under subdivision (b) of Section 201, subdivision (b) of Section 5122, subdivision (c) of Section 7122, subdivision (b) of Section 9122, subdivision (b) of Section 12302, or subdivision (b) of Section 17701.08 of the Corporations Code or any related statute, the reinstatement shall be subject to the business entity filing an amendment to change its name to eliminate the conflict. (Amended by Stats. 2012, Ch. 419, Sec. 24. (SB 323) Effective January 1, 2013. Operative January 1, 2014, by Sec. 32 of Ch. 419.)
  189. 12263.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Secretary of State [12152 - 12279] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## ARTICLE 6. Reinstatement of Business Entities [12260 - 12263] ( Article 6 added by Stats. 2006, Ch. 324, Sec. 1. )

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    The Secretary of State must file the court’s reinstatement order in the business entity’s records and notify the Franchise Tax Board. The article does not authorize a court to order expungement of the Secretary of State’s records.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Secretary of State [12152 - 12279] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## ARTICLE 6. Reinstatement of Business Entities [12260 - 12263] ( Article 6 added by Stats. 2006, Ch. 324, Sec. 1. ) ## 12263. Nothing in this article authorizes a court to order that any records of the Secretary of State be expunged. The Secretary of State shall file a certified copy of the order of the court reinstating the business entity with the records of the business entity, and the reinstatement shall be effective on the date the Secretary of State files the order. The Secretary of State shall notify the Franchise Tax Board of the reinstatement of the business entity. (Added by Stats. 2006, Ch. 324, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 2007.)
  190. 12269.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Secretary of State [12152 - 12279] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## [ARTICLE 6.5. Violations of the Public’s Right to Know Act] [12269- 12269.] ( Article 6.5 heading impliedly added November 8, 1988, by initiative Proposition 105. )

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    This section limits remedies for certain violations to a $10,000 fine per violating advertisement, contract, or prospectus, and allows any person to sue in Superior Court to impose the fine.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Secretary of State [12152 - 12279] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## [ARTICLE 6.5. Violations of the Public’s Right to Know Act] [12269- 12269.] ( Article 6.5 heading impliedly added November 8, 1988, by initiative Proposition 105. ) ## 12269. The sole remedies for violations of the following provisions of this Act shall be fines of ten thousand dollars ($10,000.00) for each advertisement, contract or prospectus which violates this Act. The provisions are: Article 10 (commencing with Section 66799) of Chapter 3 of Title 7.3 of the Government Code; Sections 10195.1–10195.8 of the Insurance Code; Chapter 3.95 (commencing with Section 1599.85) of Division 2 of the Health and Safety Code; and Article 6 (commencing with Section 12261) of Chapter 3 of Part 2 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code. For purposes of this Act, multiple copies of the same advertisement, contract or prospectus shall count as one violation. Any person may bring an action in Superior Court to impose any fine pursuant to this Act. Fines shall be deposited to the General Fund of the State. (Added November 8, 1988, by initiative Proposition 105, Sec. 7. Operative January 1, 1990, by Sec. 11. Invalidated in 1991 by court decision. Note: In the text, "Act" refers to Prop. 105.)
  191. 12270.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Secretary of State [12152 - 12279] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## ARTICLE 7. State Records Management Act [12270 - 12279] ( Article 7 added by Stats. 2014, Ch. 28, Sec. 24. )

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    This article may be cited as the State Records Management Act.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Secretary of State [12152 - 12279] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## ARTICLE 7. State Records Management Act [12270 - 12279] ( Article 7 added by Stats. 2014, Ch. 28, Sec. 24. ) ## 12270. This article shall be known, and may be cited, as the State Records Management Act. (Added by Stats. 2014, Ch. 28, Sec. 24. (SB 854) Effective June 20, 2014.)
  192. 12271.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Secretary of State [12152 - 12279] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## ARTICLE 7. State Records Management Act [12270 - 12279] ( Article 7 added by Stats. 2014, Ch. 28, Sec. 24. )

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    This section defines several terms used in the article, including “acquire,” “archival value,” “public record plant,” “public use form,” and “record.”

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Secretary of State [12152 - 12279] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## ARTICLE 7. State Records Management Act [12270 - 12279] ( Article 7 added by Stats. 2014, Ch. 28, Sec. 24. ) ## 12271. For the purposes of this article, the following terms shall have the following meanings: (a) “Acquire” includes acquisition by gift, purchase, lease, eminent domain, or otherwise. (b) “Archival value” means the ongoing usefulness or significance of a record based on the administrative, legal, fiscal, evidential, or historical information it contains, justifying its permanent preservation. (c) “Public record plant” means the plant, or any part thereof, or a record therein, of a person engaged in the business of searching or publishing public records or insuring or guaranteeing titles to real property, including copies of public records or abstracts and memoranda taken from public records that are owned by or in possession of that person or that are used by that person in that person’s business. (d) “Public use form” means a form used by the state to obtain or to solicit facts, opinions, or other information from the public or a private citizen, partnership, corporation, organization, business trust, or nongovernmental entity or legal representative thereof. (e) “Record” has the same meaning as “public records” as defined in Section 7920.530 and includes, but is not limited to, a writing containing information relating to the conduct of the public’s business prepared, owned, used, or retained by a state or local agency regardless of physical form or characteristics. Library and museum materials made or acquired and preserved solely for reference or exhibition purposes and stocks of publications and of processed documents are not included within the definition of the term “record” as used in this article. (Amended by Stats. 2022, Ch. 28, Sec. 66. (SB 1380) Effective January 1, 2023.)
  193. 12272.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Secretary of State [12152 - 12279] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## ARTICLE 7. State Records Management Act [12270 - 12279] ( Article 7 added by Stats. 2014, Ch. 28, Sec. 24. )

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    The Secretary of State must run a state records management program and report statewide compliance to the Department of Finance every two years.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Secretary of State [12152 - 12279] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## ARTICLE 7. State Records Management Act [12270 - 12279] ( Article 7 added by Stats. 2014, Ch. 28, Sec. 24. ) ## 12272. (a) The Secretary of State shall establish and administer a records management program that will apply efficient and economical management methods to the creation, utilization, maintenance, retention, preservation, and disposal of state records. (b) The duties of the Secretary of State shall include, but shall not be limited to: (1) Establishing standards, procedures, and techniques for effective management of records. (2) Obtaining from agencies biennial reports required for the administration of the program. (3) Reporting statewide compliance with this article to the Department of Finance at least every two years. (Amended by Stats. 2019, Ch. 302, Sec. 1. (AB 469) Effective January 1, 2020.)
  194. 12273.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Secretary of State [12152 - 12279] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## ARTICLE 7. State Records Management Act [12270 - 12279] ( Article 7 added by Stats. 2014, Ch. 28, Sec. 24. )

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    Some records must be transferred to the State Archives when the Secretary of State directs it, with at least 10 days' notice to the agency head.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Secretary of State [12152 - 12279] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## ARTICLE 7. State Records Management Act [12270 - 12279] ( Article 7 added by Stats. 2014, Ch. 28, Sec. 24. ) ## 12273. Notwithstanding any other law, a record held in the State Records Center or by a state agency determined by the Secretary of State to have archival value and to be at risk of damage or loss, or in poor physical condition, shall be transferred to the State Archives at the direction of the Secretary of State with notification to the head of the agency not less than 10 days prior to the transfer. The Secretary of State shall enforce all statutory requirements regarding the confidentiality of records transferred to the State Archives pursuant to this section and shall make the records available to authorized individuals or the public, as determined by applicable law. (Added by Stats. 2014, Ch. 28, Sec. 24. (SB 854) Effective June 20, 2014.)
  195. 12274.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Secretary of State [12152 - 12279] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## ARTICLE 7. State Records Management Act [12270 - 12279] ( Article 7 added by Stats. 2014, Ch. 28, Sec. 24. )

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    A state agency head must maintain a records management program and follow Secretary of State requirements for retention, reporting, coordination, and notifications.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Secretary of State [12152 - 12279] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## ARTICLE 7. State Records Management Act [12270 - 12279] ( Article 7 added by Stats. 2014, Ch. 28, Sec. 24. ) ## 12274. The head of a state agency shall do all of the following: (a) Establish and maintain an active, continuing program for the economical and efficient management of the records and information collection practices of the agency. The program shall ensure that the information needed by the agency may be obtained with a minimum burden upon individuals and businesses, especially small business enterprises and others required to furnish the information. Unnecessary duplication of efforts in obtaining information shall be eliminated as rapidly as practical. Information collected by the agency shall, as far as is expedient, be collected and tabulated in a manner that maximizes the usefulness of the information to other state agencies and the public. (b) Determine, with the concurrence of the Secretary of State, records essential to the functioning of state government in the event of a major disaster. (c) When requested by the Secretary of State, provide a written justification for storage or extension of scheduled retention of a record in the State Records Center for a period of 50 years or more. The Secretary of State shall review and approve any scheduled retention of a record in the State Records Center for a period of 50 years or more. A record deemed to have archival value shall be transferred to the State Archives. Upon transfer of a record of archival value to the State Archives, the head of the state agency shall notify the Secretary of State if the record contains information that is not subject to public disclosure or is restricted from disclosure for a period of time pursuant to the California Public Records Act (Division 10 (commencing with Section 7920.000) of Title 1), the Information Practices Act of 1977 (Chapter 1 (commencing with Section 1798) of Title 1.8 of Part 4 of Division 3 of the Civil Code), or other applicable federal or state law. (d) Comply with the rules, regulations, standards, and procedures issued by the Secretary of State. (e) Appoint a representative from the agency to serve as the Records Management Coordinator and notify the Secretary of State’s California Records and Information Management Program within 30 days of the appointment. (f) Notify the Secretary of State when records are stored with a third-party vendor or digitized. (Amended by Stats. 2023, Ch. 145, Sec. 5. (AB 1759) Effective January 1, 2024.)
  196. 12274.5.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Secretary of State [12152 - 12279] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## ARTICLE 7. State Records Management Act [12270 - 12279] ( Article 7 added by Stats. 2014, Ch. 28, Sec. 24. )

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    A Records Management Coordinator of an agency must complete required training and carry out listed records management tasks, including coordinating the program, handling retention schedules, and notifying the Secretary of State if a record is lost or destroyed early.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Secretary of State [12152 - 12279] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## ARTICLE 7. State Records Management Act [12270 - 12279] ( Article 7 added by Stats. 2014, Ch. 28, Sec. 24. ) ## 12274.5. A Records Management Coordinator of an agency shall do all of the following: (a) (1) Upon initial appointment as a Records Management Coordinator, attend a minimum of 12 hours of records management training classes offered by the Secretary of State within 12 months of appointment. (2) After the initial 12 months, attend a minimum of 4 hours of biennial records management training offered by the Secretary of State. (b) Coordinate the agency’s records management program. (c) Act as liaison between the agency and the California Records and Information Management Program (CalRIM), State Records Center (SRC), and the State Records Appraisal Program (SRAP) within the State Archives Division of the Secretary of State. (d) Respond to questions from CalRIM, SRC, and SRAP. (e) Schedule CalRIM and SRAP training for agency staff who have records management duties. (f) Review and approve agency records retention schedules before submission to CalRIM. (g) Review and approve records retention schedules before submission to CalRIM. (h) Review and approve agency destruction of records stored at the SRC. (i) Facilitate annual disposition of agency records not stored at the SRC, including transfer of records to the SRC as well as destruction of records at the Document Destruction Center. (j) Review and approve purchase or rental of filing equipment or shredders. (k) Provide all requested reports, written justifications, requests for offsite storage approval, or any other retention schedule documentation to CalRIM or SRAP. (l) Distribute announcements of records management activities. (m) Notify the Secretary of State if a record is lost or destroyed before it has met the retention period specified on the agency’s approved retention schedule. (Amended by Stats. 2023, Ch. 145, Sec. 6. (AB 1759) Effective January 1, 2024.)
  197. 12275.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Secretary of State [12152 - 12279] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## ARTICLE 7. State Records Management Act [12270 - 12279] ( Article 7 added by Stats. 2014, Ch. 28, Sec. 24. )

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    State agencies may not destroy or dispose of records unless the Secretary of State finds they lack further value and should not be preserved; the Secretary of State also may not authorize destruction of audited records before the audit is done or of agency rulemaking files covered by Section 11347.3.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Secretary of State [12152 - 12279] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## ARTICLE 7. State Records Management Act [12270 - 12279] ( Article 7 added by Stats. 2014, Ch. 28, Sec. 24. ) ## 12275. (a) A record shall not be destroyed or otherwise disposed of by an agency of the state, unless it is determined by the Secretary of State that the record has no further administrative, legal, or fiscal value and the Secretary of State has determined that the record is inappropriate for preservation in the State Archives. (b) The Secretary of State shall not authorize the destruction of a record subject to audit until the Secretary of State has determined that the audit has been performed. (c) The Secretary of State shall not authorize the destruction of all or any part of an agency rulemaking file subject to Section 11347.3. (Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 50, Sec. 59. (AB 378) Effective January 1, 2022.)
  198. 12276.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Secretary of State [12152 - 12279] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## ARTICLE 7. State Records Management Act [12270 - 12279] ( Article 7 added by Stats. 2014, Ch. 28, Sec. 24. )

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    State agency records may be reproduced and certified if the agency head authorizes it in writing, and certification must follow standards adopted by the Secretary of State or be approved by the Attorney General.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Secretary of State [12152 - 12279] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## ARTICLE 7. State Records Management Act [12270 - 12279] ( Article 7 added by Stats. 2014, Ch. 28, Sec. 24. ) ## 12276. (a) The records of a state agency may be microfilmed, electronically data imaged, or otherwise photographically reproduced and certified upon the written authorization of the head of the agency. The microfilming, electronic data imaging, or photographic reproduction shall be made in compliance with the minimum standards or guidelines, or both, as recommended by the American National Standards Institute or the Association for Information and Image Management, and as adopted by the Secretary of State, for recording of permanent records or nonpermanent records. (b) The certification of each reproduction or set of reproductions shall be in accordance with the standards, or have the approval, of the Attorney General. The certification shall contain a statement of the identity, description, and disposition or location of the records reproduced, the date, reason, and authorization for the reproduction, and other information that the Attorney General requires. (c) The certified reproductions shall be deemed to be original records for all purposes, including introduction in courts of law and state agencies. (Added by Stats. 2014, Ch. 28, Sec. 24. (SB 854) Effective June 20, 2014.)
  199. 12277.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Secretary of State [12152 - 12279] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## ARTICLE 7. State Records Management Act [12270 - 12279] ( Article 7 added by Stats. 2014, Ch. 28, Sec. 24. )

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    Certain non-temporary civil service employees of the Department of General Services are transferred to the Secretary of State and remain in civil service.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Secretary of State [12152 - 12279] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## ARTICLE 7. State Records Management Act [12270 - 12279] ( Article 7 added by Stats. 2014, Ch. 28, Sec. 24. ) ## 12277. A person, other than a temporary employee, serving in the state civil service and employed by the Department of General Services in the California State Records and Information Management Program shall remain in the state civil service and is hereby transferred to the Secretary of State. The status, position, and rights of the person shall not be affected by the transfer and shall continue to be retained by the person pursuant to the State Civil Service Act. (Added by Stats. 2014, Ch. 28, Sec. 24. (SB 854) Effective June 20, 2014.)
  200. 12278.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Secretary of State [12152 - 12279] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## ARTICLE 7. State Records Management Act [12270 - 12279] ( Article 7 added by Stats. 2014, Ch. 28, Sec. 24. )

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    All equipment and records in the State Records and Information Management Program are transferred to the Secretary of State.

    ## Government Code - GOV ## TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 - 22980] ( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ## DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000 - 15990.3] ( Division 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001 - 12790] ( Part 2 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Secretary of State [12152 - 12279] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111. ) ## ARTICLE 7. State Records Management Act [12270 - 12279] ( Article 7 added by Stats. 2014, Ch. 28, Sec. 24. ) ## 12278. All equipment and records in the California State Records and Information Management Program in the Department of General Services are transferred to the Secretary of State. (Added by Stats. 2014, Ch. 28, Sec. 24. (SB 854) Effective June 20, 2014.)

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