AB 280 — California Earthquake Authority: retrofit programs: grants.
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 2009-2010 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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 establishes the California Earthquake Authority, administered under the authority of the Insurance Commissioner. Existing law provides that the authority shall be governed by a 3-member governing board consisting of the Governor, the Treasurer, and the commissioner. The authority is authorized to transact insurance as necessary to sell policies of basic residential earthquake insurance, as specified. This bill would authorize the board to create a program, administered by the authority, to access and dispense federal stimulus dollars for purposes of retrofitting multiunit, soft-story buildings, as specified.
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
1 added · 1 removedPlain-language change summary
The changes made to Bill AB 280 include the addition of new language that clarifies specific provisions within the bill. This clarification helps ensure that the intentions of the bill are clearly understood and might also address concerns raised during discussions. These modifications are important because they can make the bill more effective and easier to implement.
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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: Set, second hearing. Held under submission.
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In committee: Set, first hearing. Referred to APPR. suspense file.
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From committee: Do pass, and re-refer to Com. on APPR. Re-referred. (Ayes 10. Noes 0.) (April 1).
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Referred to Com. on INS.
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From printer. May be heard in committee March 15.
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Read first time. To print.
Sponsors
- Blakeslee · Primary
- Ma · Cosponsor
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 120 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
- Blakeslee
Co-sponsors (1)
- Ma
Not signed on (120)
120 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 120 →"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.
Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Democratic | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Republican | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (11)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Carter | — | Yea |
| Feuer | — | Yea |
| Charles | — | Yea |
| Garrick | — | Yea |
| Blakeslee | — | Yea |
| Hayashi | — | Yea |
| Nava | — | Yea |
| Torres | — | Yea |
| Coto | — | Yea |
| Calderon, Lisa | Democratic | Yea |
| Niello, Roger W. | Republican | Yea |
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does AB 280 do?
- Existing law establishes the California Earthquake Authority, administered under the authority of the Insurance Commissioner. Existing law provides that the authority shall be governed by a 3-member governing board consisting of the Governor, the Treasurer, and the commissioner. The authority is authorized to transact insurance as necessary to sell policies of basic residential earthquake insurance, as specified. This bill would authorize the board to create a program, administered by the authority, to access and dispense federal stimulus dollars for purposes of retrofitting multiunit, soft-story buildings, as specified.
- Who sponsors AB 280?
- AB 280 is sponsored by Blakeslee and Ma.
- What is the current status of AB 280?
- This bill died with 2009-2010 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 280?
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