in december 2010 pérez introduced ab 29 to create the governor's office of economic development (gobiz) establishing a centralized location for all business resources. ab 29 eased access to the multitude of programs designed to assist businesses looking to move or incorporate in california. ab 29 passed the assembly with 72 votes in favor and 6 votes against with 2 not voting; in the senate the bills passed with 31 votes in favor and 3 votes against with 6 not voting.