The workgroup shall do all of the following:

(a) Collect and analyze data on the state of the California creative economy.

(b) (1) Develop a strategic plan to improve the competitiveness of the California creative economy with respect to attracting creative economy business, retaining talent within the state, and developing marketable content that can be exported for national and international consumption and monetization. The strategic plan shall be structured to roll out in incremental phases to support the creative economy at large, including specific strategies to reach historically marginalized communities, and incorporate the diverse interests, strengths, and needs of Californians.

(2) In developing the strategic plan for the California creative economy, the workgroup shall do all of the following:

(A) Identify existing studies of aspects affecting the creative economy, including, but not limited to, studies relating to tax issues, legislation, finance, population and demographics, and employment.

(B) Conduct a comparative analysis with other jurisdictions, including other states, that have successfully developed creative economy plans and programs.

(C) Evaluate existing banking models for financing creative economy projects in the private sector and develop a financial model to promote investment in California’s creative economy.

(D) Evaluate existing state and county tax incentives, grant programs, and government initiatives to make recommendations for improvements to support the creative economy.

(E) Identify the role that counties and cities play with respect to the strategic plan, and identify specific counties and cities that may need or want a stronger creative economy.

(F) Identify geographic areas with the least amount of access or opportunity for a creative economy.

(G) Identify the role that state education programs in the creative arts play in the creative economy and with respect to advancing the strategic plan.

(H) Identify opportunities for earn and learn job training employment for students who have enrolled or completed a program in the arts, low-income or unemployed creative workers, and others with demonstrated interest in creative work in their communities.

(I) Identify existing initiatives and projects that can be used as models for earn and learn opportunities or as examples of best practices that can be replicated statewide or in different regions.

(c) (1) Notwithstanding Section 10231.5, publish a report detailing the findings and recommendations of the workgroup on the council’s internet website, and submit the report to the appropriate committees of the Legislature by June 30, 2025.

(2) A report to be submitted pursuant to this subdivision shall be submitted in compliance with Section 9795.

(Added by Stats. 2023, Ch. 45, Sec. 12. (AB 127) Effective July 10, 2023. Repealed as of July 1, 2025, pursuant to Section 8759.4.)