CA SB865

States legislative intent to enact future legislation providing equitable access and economic development opportunities for music festivals

Declares that music festivals have significant economic impact on local cities and the state through increased sales at restaurants, hotels, retail shops, and transportation businesses

Recognizes that music festivals create both temporary and permanent jobs including security, catering, vendors, transportation, event staff, and artists

Notes that successful music festivals attract investments in real estate, local businesses, and other sectors in host cities

This is an intent bill only with no current appropriation, fiscal impact, or substantive policy changes