CA AB1662

Establishes a continuous annual appropriation from the General Fund to the Arts Council for grants supporting the arts, with the specific dollar amount to be determined.

Arts Council retains existing authority to award grants as specified in current law.

Includes legislative findings that every dollar in state arts support generates $7 in earned and contributed revenue and returns more than $3 in taxes to state and local governments.

Notes that California's nonprofit arts organizations contribute $9 billion to the state's economy and provide nearly 500,891 jobs accounting for 7.6% of total state employment.

Requires a 2/3 vote for passage due to making an appropriation from the General Fund.