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Assembly committee backs AB 72 to expand EV manufacturing jobs in Riverside County

California State Assembly Economic Development, Growth and Household Impact Committee · January 13, 2026
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Summary

The Assembly Economic Development, Growth and Household Impact Committee voted 7-0 to refer AB 72 to the Appropriations Committee. Authored by Dr. Jackson, the bill would direct the state labor agency to work with Riverside County to boost electric-vehicle manufacturing jobs and related training in the Inland Empire.

Dr. Jackson, the bill's author, told the California State Assembly Economic Development, Growth and Household Impact Committee that AB 72 would direct the state Labor and Workforce Development Agency to work with Riverside County to make electric-vehicle manufacturing jobs and training more accessible.

"AB 72 in brief would direct the California's Labor Workforce and Development Agency to work with the county of Riverside to make electric vehicle manufacturing jobs and education more accessible in one of…

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