Electric Vehicle Economic Opportunity Zone: County of Riverside.
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Overview
This bill establishes an Electric Vehicle Economic Opportunity Zone (EVEOZ) in Riverside County, California, administered by the Labor and Workforce Development Agency. The goal is to create programs that make electric vehicle manufacturing jobs and education more accessible to lower-income communities. The agency will collaborate with Riverside County to define the zone's boundaries and partner with educational institutions, electric vehicle manufacturers, and financial institutions to develop relevant training and investment programs. Additionally, the bill requires elections officials in Riverside County to provide voter materials and assistance in Bengali if requested.
Key provisions
- Establishes an Electric Vehicle Economic Opportunity Zone (EVEOZ) in Riverside County.
- Requires the Labor and Workforce Development Agency to administer the EVEOZ.
- Authorizes partnerships with educational institutions, electric vehicle manufacturers, and financial institutions.
- Permits the agency to develop education, training, and investment programs related to electric vehicle manufacturing.
- Prioritizes recruitment and enrollment of workers from underprivileged economic backgrounds within the EVEOZ.
- Requires Riverside County elections officials to provide materials and assistance in Bengali to voters who request it.
- Establishes a process for reimbursement to local agencies if the Commission on State Mandates determines the bill creates state-mandated costs.
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