Senate Select Committee on Minority Economic Development , Thursday, October 9, 2025

California State Senate Select Committee on Minority Economic Development · October 9, 2025

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Call to order and chair opening

Announcement

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State Senator Susan Rubio called the select committee to order, introduced herself as chair, thanked colleagues (Senators Mendoza, Valladares, Marielena Durazo) and framed the hearing’s purpose: explore how California can better support minority economic development with a focus on media and entertainment.

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The California State Senate Select Committee on Minority Economic Development held a hearing in Los Angeles hosted at TikTok’s facility to examine barriers to Latino and minority participation in media and entertainment, focusing on procurement, advertising spending, and small-business use of social platforms. Panelists urged procurement reform, revived spending transparency, capacity-building, and standardized RFPs; the committee plans follow-ups and a Dec. 2 session in San Jose on access to capital.

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