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Senate committee advances bill to position California as a quantum computing hub
Summary
The Senate Business, Professions and Economic Development Committee voted unanimously to refer a bill directing the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO‑Biz) to develop a statewide quantum industry strategy, with authors and university witnesses stressing workforce equity and keeping research and investment in California.
At a meeting in Room 112 of the State Capitol, the California State Senate Business, Professions and Economic Development Committee voted 9‑0 to refer a bill to the Senate Appropriations Committee that would direct the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO‑Biz) to develop a statewide strategy for quantum computing and related industries.
The bill’s author, Assemblywoman Wicks, told the committee the measure is intended to keep California’s universities and private sector leadership in quantum research and attract public‑private investment. "Whoever owns quantum owns the future," she said, urging the panel to act as other states and nations make large investments in the field.
Committee members and witnesses said the proposal is meant to coordinate research institutions and industry across the state, while emphasizing workforce development and equity. Jason Murphy, testifying on behalf of the University of California, said the UC…
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