CA SB826

Reinstates and expands a stakeholder process through the Labor and Workforce Development Agency and California Workforce Development Board to address national security, cybersecurity, workforce, and economic impacts of automation at California seaports, effective until January 1, 2029

Creates a 17-member industry panel including 6 union representatives, 6 marine cargo employer representatives, executive directors from the Ports of Los Angeles, Long Beach, and Oakland, plus 2 legislative appointees with relevant expertise

Requires the first stakeholder meeting within 90 days of funding availability, followed by monthly meetings in person or by video conference, with annual updates to the California Workforce Development Board

Mandates findings and recommendations be issued by July 1, 2027 on limiting national security and cybersecurity vulnerabilities, workforce impacts, and economic risks at seaports, with presentation to the Joint Legislative Committee on Climate Change Policies by December 31, 2027

Authorizes contracting with UCLA Labor Center to facilitate implementation and commission expert research; implementation contingent on a specific legislative appropriation