California 2011-2012 Regular Session Status: In Committee

AB 163 — Department of Forestry and Fire Protection: employment: criminal background checks.

Last action — From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56.

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Assembly
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 2011-2012 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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 requires the Department of Forestry and Fire Protection to be responsible for the fire protection, fire prevention, maintenance, and enhancement of the state's forest, range, and brushland resources, contract fire protection, associated emergency services, and assistance in civil disasters and other nonfire emergencies. This bill would require the department to conduct a state and federal level criminal offender record information search through the Department of Justice prior to hiring an applicant, as defined, for a position with the department or the State Board of Forestry and Fire Protection, with exceptions. The bill would require the Department of Justice to provide the information electronically, and require the department to request the Department of Justice to provide subsequent arrest notification services. This bill would require the department to make and enforce those regulations necessary and proper for the implementation and maintenance of the requirements of these provisions. The bill would require the department to implement the requirements of these provisions utilizing any existing funds that are available to the department and would prohibit the department from assessing a fee on an applicant for purposes of conducting a background check.

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Action History

  1. From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56.

  2. Died pursuant to Art. IV, Sec. 10(c) of the Constitution.

  3. In committee: Set first hearing. Failed passage. Reconsideration granted.

  4. Referred to Com. on NAT. RES.

  5. From printer. May be heard in committee February 19.

  6. Read first time. To print.

Sponsors

  • Jeffries · Primary

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Sponsors (1)

  • Jeffries

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (121)

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Frequently asked questions

What does AB 163 do?
Existing law requires the Department of Forestry and Fire Protection to be responsible for the fire protection, fire prevention, maintenance, and enhancement of the state's forest, range, and brushland resources, contract fire protection, associated emergency services, and assistance in civil disasters and other nonfire emergencies. This bill would require the department to conduct a state and federal level criminal offender record information search through the Department of Justice prior to hiring an applicant, as defined, for a position with the department or the State Board of Forestry and Fire Protection, with exceptions. The bill would require the Department of Justice to provide the information electronically, and require the department to request the Department of Justice to provide subsequent arrest notification services. This bill would require the department to make and enforce those regulations necessary and proper for the implementation and maintenance of the requirements of these provisions. The bill would require the department to implement the requirements of these provisions utilizing any existing funds that are available to the department and would prohibit the department from assessing a fee on an applicant for purposes of conducting a background check.
Who sponsors AB 163?
AB 163 is sponsored by Jeffries.
What is the current status of AB 163?
This bill died with 2011-2012 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 163?
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