AB 944 — Fire stations: alternative power generation.
Last action — From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56.
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✓Introduced
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2In Committee
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3Passed Assembly
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4Passed Senate
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill died with 2023-2024 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.
Summary
Existing law designates areas over which the state has primary responsibility for preventing and suppressing fires. Existing law also authorizes the formation of fire protection districts for the purpose of providing local fire protection and other services relating to the protection of lives and property. Existing law requires a skilled nursing facility to have an alternative source of power, as defined, to protect resident health and safety, as defined, for no fewer than 96 hours during any type of power outage. This bill would require a fire station to have an alternative source of power, as defined, to ensure continued operation for no fewer than 96 hours during any type of power outage. The bill would impose specific compliance requirements based on whether a fire station uses a generator as its alternative source of power, or batteries or a combination of batteries in tandem with a renewable electrical generation facility. The bill would require a fire station to comply with its requirements by January 1, 2026. By imposing new duties on local agencies, this bill would impose a state-mandated local program. The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement. This bill would provide that, if the Commission on State Mandates determines that the bill contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement for those costs shall be made pursuant to the statutory provisions noted above.
Bill Text
- Amended 04/25/23 - Amended Assembly Current pdf April 25, 2023
- Amended 03/20/23 - Amended Assembly pdf March 20, 2023
- Introduced 02/14/23 - Introduced pdf February 14, 2023
- AB944 View text html
Action History
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From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56.
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Died pursuant to Art. IV, Sec. 10(c) of the Constitution.
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In committee: Held under submission.
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In committee: Set, first hearing. Referred to APPR. suspense file.
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Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
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Read second time and amended.
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From committee: Amend, and do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 7. Noes 0.) (April 17).
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Re-referred to Com. on E.M.
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From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on E.M. Read second time and amended.
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Referred to Com. on E.M.
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From printer. May be heard in committee March 17.
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Read first time. To print.
Sponsors
- Jacqui Irwin · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
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Sponsors (1)
- Irwin, Jacqui Democratic
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (121)
121 members have not signed on to this bill.
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Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does AB 944 do?
- Existing law designates areas over which the state has primary responsibility for preventing and suppressing fires. Existing law also authorizes the formation of fire protection districts for the purpose of providing local fire protection and other services relating to the protection of lives and property. Existing law requires a skilled nursing facility to have an alternative source of power, as defined, to protect resident health and safety, as defined, for no fewer than 96 hours during any type of power outage. This bill would require a fire station to have an alternative source of power, as defined, to ensure continued operation for no fewer than 96 hours during any type of power outage. The bill would impose specific compliance requirements based on whether a fire station uses a generator as its alternative source of power, or batteries or a combination of batteries in tandem with a renewable electrical generation facility. The bill would require a fire station to comply with its requirements by January 1, 2026. By imposing new duties on local agencies, this bill would impose a state-mandated local program. The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement. This bill would provide that, if the Commission on State Mandates determines that the bill contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement for those costs shall be made pursuant to the statutory provisions noted above.
- Who sponsors AB 944?
- AB 944 is sponsored by Irwin, Jacqui (Democratic).
- What is the current status of AB 944?
- This bill died with 2023-2024 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
- Where can I track AB 944?
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