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AB-1477 • 2026

Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development: California Competes Grant Program.

Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development: California Competes Grant Program.

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Sponsor
Sharp-Collins
Last action
Official status
Assembly - Died - Appropriations
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

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Extending the California Competes Grant Program

This law extends a state grant program that helps businesses create jobs and invest in California by one year.

What This Bill Does

  • Makes a nonsubstantive change to how the Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development is described in the law.
  • Extends the operation of the California Competes Grant Program until January 1, 2031.

Who It Names or Affects

  • The Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz)
  • Applicants seeking grants to create jobs or invest in the state

Terms To Know

California Competes Grant Program
A program that allows GO-Biz to give money to applicants who meet rules about creating jobs or investing in California.
Appropriation
When the Legislature officially sets aside money for a specific purpose, such as funding grants.

Limits and Unknowns

  • The program only operates if the Legislature provides funding through an appropriation.
  • This bill does not change how much money is available or who qualifies for the grants.

Bill History

  1. California Legislative Information

    Assembly - Died - Appropriations

Official Summary Text

Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development: California Competes Grant Program.