AB-940
Budget & Economy

Quantum Innovation Zones.

Introduced
CA
2025-2026 Regular Session
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Key Takeaways

  • Establishes Quantum Innovation Zones to accelerate California's quantum computing development.
  • Creates a diverse board of directors with representatives from government, industry, and academia.
  • Requires annual progress reports tracking job creation and workforce training in quantum computing.
  • Mandates partnerships between cities, universities, and businesses to secure funding and resources.

Summary

Assembly Member Wicks' proposal to establish Quantum Innovation Zones across California aims to position the state at the forefront of quantum computing development through regional collaboration between cities and counties. The zones would create dedicated areas where local governments, academic institutions, private employers, and workforce organizations coordinate efforts to advance quantum computing technology and economic growth.

The legislation establishes a comprehensive governance structure through boards of directors comprising representatives from seven key stakeholder groups, including local government officials, quantum computing employers, academic experts, labor organizations, and workforce development entities. These boards would identify strategic projects, facilitate partnerships with federal agencies and research institutions, and review state policies affecting quantum computing development. Board members serve two-year terms without compensation and must follow strict conflict of interest protocols.

Each Quantum Innovation Zone must maintain a public website and establish a steering committee to track and report annual metrics on job creation, wage levels, grant funding, and workforce training activities within the zone. The zones aim to leverage California's existing technological and academic resources while coordinating access to tax incentives, grants, and private investment - though the legislation does not include direct state funding appropriations. Cities and counties can opt into forming these zones through local legislative resolutions, creating a voluntary framework for regional collaboration in quantum computing advancement.

Key Dates

Next Step
Referred to the Assembly Standing Committee on Appropriations
Next Step
Assembly Committee
Referred to the Assembly Standing Committee on Appropriations
Hearing has not been scheduled yet
Assembly Appropriations Hearing
Assembly Committee
Assembly Appropriations Hearing
Assembly Appropriations Hearing
Assembly Economic Development, Growth, And Household Impact Hearing
Assembly Committee
Assembly Economic Development, Growth, And Household Impact Hearing
Assembly Economic Development, Growth, And Household Impact Hearing
Read first time. To print.
Assembly Floor
Read first time. To print.
Read first time. To print.

Contacts

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Tim GraysonD
Senator
Bill Author
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Joaquin ArambulaD
Assemblymember
Committee Member
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Buffy WicksD
Assemblymember
Bill Author
Not Contacted
Not Contacted
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Lisa CalderonD
Assemblymember
Committee Member
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Mike FongD
Assemblymember
Committee Member
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Tim GraysonD
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Joaquin ArambulaD
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Buffy WicksD
Assemblymember
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Lisa CalderonD
Assemblymember
Committee Member
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Mike FongD
Assemblymember
Committee Member
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Diane DixonR
Assemblymember
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Gregg HartD
Assemblymember
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Josh HooverR
Assemblymember
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Blanca PachecoD
Assemblymember
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Gail PellerinD
Assemblymember
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Kate SanchezR
Assemblymember
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Tri TaR
Assemblymember
Committee Member
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Jessica CalozaD
Assemblymember
Committee Member
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Mark GonzalezD
Assemblymember
Committee Member
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Heather HadwickR
Assemblymember
Committee Member
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Jose SolacheD
Assemblymember
Committee Member
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Jesse ArreguinD
Senator
Bill Author
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Sade ElhawaryD
Assemblymember
Committee Member
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Stan EllisR
Assemblymember
Bill Author

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Introduced By

Buffy Wicks
Buffy WicksD
California State Assembly Member
Stan Ellis
Stan EllisR
California State Assembly Member
Josh Hoover
Josh HooverR
California State Assembly Member
Co-Authors
Jesse Arreguin
Jesse ArreguinD
California State Senator
Tim Grayson
Tim GraysonD
California State Senator
10% progression
Bill has been formally introduced and read for the first time in its house of origin (2/19/2025)

Latest Voting History

May 14, 2025
PASS
Assembly Committee
Assembly Appropriations Hearing
AyesNoesNVRTotalResult
150015PASS

Key Takeaways

  • Establishes Quantum Innovation Zones to accelerate California's quantum computing development.
  • Creates a diverse board of directors with representatives from government, industry, and academia.
  • Requires annual progress reports tracking job creation and workforce training in quantum computing.
  • Mandates partnerships between cities, universities, and businesses to secure funding and resources.

Get Involved

Act Now!

Email the authors or create an email template to send to all relevant legislators.

Introduced By

Buffy Wicks
Buffy WicksD
California State Assembly Member
Stan Ellis
Stan EllisR
California State Assembly Member
Josh Hoover
Josh HooverR
California State Assembly Member
Co-Authors
Jesse Arreguin
Jesse ArreguinD
California State Senator
Tim Grayson
Tim GraysonD
California State Senator

Summary

Assembly Member Wicks' proposal to establish Quantum Innovation Zones across California aims to position the state at the forefront of quantum computing development through regional collaboration between cities and counties. The zones would create dedicated areas where local governments, academic institutions, private employers, and workforce organizations coordinate efforts to advance quantum computing technology and economic growth.

The legislation establishes a comprehensive governance structure through boards of directors comprising representatives from seven key stakeholder groups, including local government officials, quantum computing employers, academic experts, labor organizations, and workforce development entities. These boards would identify strategic projects, facilitate partnerships with federal agencies and research institutions, and review state policies affecting quantum computing development. Board members serve two-year terms without compensation and must follow strict conflict of interest protocols.

Each Quantum Innovation Zone must maintain a public website and establish a steering committee to track and report annual metrics on job creation, wage levels, grant funding, and workforce training activities within the zone. The zones aim to leverage California's existing technological and academic resources while coordinating access to tax incentives, grants, and private investment - though the legislation does not include direct state funding appropriations. Cities and counties can opt into forming these zones through local legislative resolutions, creating a voluntary framework for regional collaboration in quantum computing advancement.

10% progression
Bill has been formally introduced and read for the first time in its house of origin (2/19/2025)

Key Dates

Next Step
Referred to the Assembly Standing Committee on Appropriations
Next Step
Assembly Committee
Referred to the Assembly Standing Committee on Appropriations
Hearing has not been scheduled yet
Assembly Appropriations Hearing
Assembly Committee
Assembly Appropriations Hearing
Assembly Appropriations Hearing
Assembly Economic Development, Growth, And Household Impact Hearing
Assembly Committee
Assembly Economic Development, Growth, And Household Impact Hearing
Assembly Economic Development, Growth, And Household Impact Hearing
Read first time. To print.
Assembly Floor
Read first time. To print.
Read first time. To print.

Latest Voting History

May 14, 2025
PASS
Assembly Committee
Assembly Appropriations Hearing
AyesNoesNVRTotalResult
150015PASS

Contacts

Profile
Tim GraysonD
Senator
Bill Author
Not Contacted
Not Contacted
Profile
Joaquin ArambulaD
Assemblymember
Committee Member
Not Contacted
Not Contacted
Profile
Buffy WicksD
Assemblymember
Bill Author
Not Contacted
Not Contacted
Profile
Lisa CalderonD
Assemblymember
Committee Member
Not Contacted
Not Contacted
Profile
Mike FongD
Assemblymember
Committee Member
Not Contacted
Not Contacted
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Profile
Tim GraysonD
Senator
Bill Author
Profile
Joaquin ArambulaD
Assemblymember
Committee Member
Profile
Buffy WicksD
Assemblymember
Bill Author
Profile
Lisa CalderonD
Assemblymember
Committee Member
Profile
Mike FongD
Assemblymember
Committee Member
Profile
Diane DixonR
Assemblymember
Committee Member
Profile
Gregg HartD
Assemblymember
Committee Member
Profile
Josh HooverR
Assemblymember
Bill Author
Profile
Blanca PachecoD
Assemblymember
Committee Member
Profile
Gail PellerinD
Assemblymember
Committee Member
Profile
Kate SanchezR
Assemblymember
Committee Member
Profile
Tri TaR
Assemblymember
Committee Member
Profile
Jessica CalozaD
Assemblymember
Committee Member
Profile
Mark GonzalezD
Assemblymember
Committee Member
Profile
Heather HadwickR
Assemblymember
Committee Member
Profile
Jose SolacheD
Assemblymember
Committee Member
Profile
Jesse ArreguinD
Senator
Bill Author
Profile
Sade ElhawaryD
Assemblymember
Committee Member
Profile
Stan EllisR
Assemblymember
Bill Author