CA SCR121

Legislature expresses support for a memorandum of understanding between California and Israel for establishing strategic partnerships in innovation, research, and economic cooperation

Two-way trade between Israel and California totaled over $4 billion in 2013, representing one of the largest trade relationships between Israel and a U.S. state

MOU aims to expand cooperation in alternative energy, environmental technology, health, food and agriculture, biotechnology, cybersecurity, and other technology-based sectors through bilateral working groups, university collaborations, and public-private partnerships

Resolution originated from Assembly Bill 1032 (2009-10 session) and was signed by the California Governor and Israeli Prime Minister to foster joint innovation, exchanges, and job creation

Secretary of the Senate directed to transmit copies of the resolution for appropriate distribution