Bill Commons

CA AB 2544

in committee

Education for Filmmakers Pilot Program.

California · 2025-2026 Regular Session · lower

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Did CA AB 2544 pass?

Not yet. CA AB 2544 is in committee and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2026-03-23): Re-referred to Com. on E.D., G., & H.I.

What is CA AB 2544 about?

Existing law establishes the Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) to serve the Governor as the lead entity for economic strategy and the marketing of California on issues relating to business development, private sector investment, and economic growth. Existing law authorizes the office, among other things, to recommend to the Governor and the Legislature new state policies, programs, and actions to advance statewide economic goals and ensure that all state policies and programs conform to the adopted state economic and business development goals. This bill would require GO-Biz to establish and administer a pilot program to develop a model for delivering high-quality, workforce-centered artificial intelligence literacy instruction focused on careers in the entertainment industry. The bill would require the pilot program, among other things, to create a connected training pipeline that links learning directly to employment opportunities. The bill would require GO-Biz, among other things, to enter into partnerships with entertainment industry unions and guilds, entertainment industry employers, and film schools, among others, to support the pilot program, as specified. The bill would require the office, on or before January 1, 2029, to submit a report to the Legislature summarizing the results of the pilot program and providing recommendations for continuation, modification, or expansion of the pilot program, as specified. This bill would repeal these provisions on January 1, 2034.

Who sponsors CA AB 2544?

Gabriel is the primary sponsor of CA AB 2544.

Description

Existing law establishes the Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) to serve the Governor as the lead entity for economic strategy and the marketing of California on issues relating to business development, private sector investment, and economic growth. Existing law authorizes the office, among other things, to recommend to the Governor and the Legislature new state policies, programs, and actions to advance statewide economic goals and ensure that all state policies and programs conform to the adopted state economic and business development goals. This bill would require GO-Biz to establish and administer a pilot program to develop a model for delivering high-quality, workforce-centered artificial intelligence literacy instruction focused on careers in the entertainment industry. The bill would require the pilot program, among other things, to create a connected training pipeline that links learning directly to employment opportunities. The bill would require GO-Biz, among other things, to enter into partnerships with entertainment industry unions and guilds, entertainment industry employers, and film schools, among others, to support the pilot program, as specified. The bill would require the office, on or before January 1, 2029, to submit a report to the Legislature summarizing the results of the pilot program and providing recommendations for continuation, modification, or expansion of the pilot program, as specified. This bill would repeal these provisions on January 1, 2034.

Introduced
2026-03-19
Latest action
2026-03-23 — Re-referred to Com. on E.D., G., & H.I.
Bill type
bill
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Subjects

Sponsors

  • Gabrielauthor

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Action timeline

Newest first

  1. 2026-03-23

    Re-referred to Com. on E.D., G., & H.I.

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  2. 2026-03-19

    Referred to Coms. on E.D., G., & H.I. and A.,E.,S., & T.

    referral-committee

  3. 2026-03-19

    From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on E.D., G., & H.I. Read second time and amended.

    amendment-introduction,amendment-passage,committee-passage,reading-1,reading-2,referral-committee

  4. 2026-02-21

    From printer. May be heard in committee March 23.

  5. 2026-02-20

    Read first time. To print.

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Versions

  • 02/20/26 - Introduced — 2026-02-20Compare
  • 03/19/26 - Amended Assembly — 2026-03-19Compare
  • AB2544Compare

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