AB 72CALIFORNIASession 20252026

California AB 72 establishes Electric Vehicle Economic Opportunity Zone in Riverside County

Original title: Electric Vehicle Economic Opportunity Zone: County of Riverside.

August 13, 2026

Electric Vehicles Workforce Development Riverside County Economic Development Job Training CountyofRiverside ElectricVehicleEconomicOpportunityZone

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The Frame

What this does

The bill creates a new framework for state-funded job training and investment programs specifically targeting the electric vehicle sector in Riverside County, contingent upon future legislative budget s.

Who is mentioned in the record

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County of Riverside

The county must collaborate with the state agency to determine the geographical boundaries of the zone and will host the new programs.

Lower income communities in Riverside County

These residents are the target demographic for the new job training and education programs created by the bill.

Labor and Workforce Development Agency

The agency is assigned the new duty of administering the EVEOZ and coordinating with various public and private partners.

What changed

Last recorded activity August 13, 2026.

What's next

Introduced.

Summary

This bill creates an in Riverside County to increase access to electric vehicle manufacturing jobs and training for lower-income residents. The program will be administered by the Labor and Workforce Development Agency in collaboration with county officials and private partners.

Key Facts

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Why It Matters

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of the Electric Vehicle Economic Opportunity Zone?

The zone is designed to create programs that make electric vehicle manufacturing jobs and education more accessible to lower-income communities in Riverside County.

Is this program currently funded?

No, the establishment of the zone and its programs is contingent upon future of funds by the California Legislature.

Who will run the program?

The Labor and Workforce Development Agency will administer the zone in collaboration with the County of Riverside.

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Geographic Targeting of EV Jobs

The bill represents a shift toward using geographic economic zones to specifically address workforce transition in the electric vehicle sector.

County of Riverside Labor and Workforce Development Agency

Connected Entities

otherDeputy Secretary for Climate“A position within the Labor and Workforce Development Agency tasked with oversee”Map →

organizationLabor and Workforce Development Agency“The state agency responsible for administering the proposed zone and collaborati”Map →

organizationCalifornia Workforce Development Board“A component of the Labor and Workforce Development Agency.”Map →

organizationCommission on State Mandates“The body responsible for determining if the bill creates reimbursable state-mand”Map →

locationCounty of Riverside“The specific geographic area designated for the proposed Electric Vehicle Econom”Map →

Sources

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openstates.org

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