California 2017-2018 Regular Session Status: Enacted

AB 545 — Joint powers agreements: County of El Dorado: nonprofit hospitals.

Last action — Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 124, Statutes of 2017.

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. ✓
    Passed Assembly
  4. ✓
    Passed Senate
  5. ✓
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 13, 2017. Enacted.

Prognosis

Advancing 54% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

High

How often bills like it became law.

  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 3 sponsors

    1 primary, 2 co-sponsors signed on.

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Summary

The Joint Exercise of Powers Act authorizes 2 or more public agencies to enter into an agreement to jointly exercise any power common to the contracting parties. This bill, notwithstanding the law relating to the joint exercise of powers, would authorize a private, nonprofit hospital in the County of El Dorado to enter into a joint powers agreement with a public agency. The bill would prohibit nonprofit hospitals and public agencies participating in the agreement from reducing or eliminating any emergency services following the creation of the joint powers authority without a public hearing, as provided. This bill would make legislative findings and declarations as to the necessity of a special statute for the County of El Dorado.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 124, Statutes of 2017.

  2. Approved by the Governor.

  3. Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 3 p.m.

  4. In Assembly. Ordered to Engrossing and Enrolling.

  5. Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Assembly. (Ayes 40. Noes 0. Page 1932.).

  6. Read second time. Ordered to Consent Calendar.

  7. From committee: Do pass. To Consent Calendar. (Ayes 7. Noes 0.) (June 28).

  8. From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on HEALTH with recommendation: To Consent Calendar. (Ayes 6. Noes 0.) (June 14). Re-referred to Com. on HEALTH.

  9. Referred to Coms. on GOV. & F. and HEALTH.

  10. In Senate. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment.

  11. Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Senate. (Ayes 77. Noes 0. Page 1491.)

  12. Read second time. Ordered to Consent Calendar.

  13. From committee: Do pass. To Consent Calendar. (Ayes 9. Noes 0.) (May 3).

  14. From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on L. GOV. with recommendation: To Consent Calendar. (Ayes 14. Noes 0.) (March 28). Re-referred to Com. on L. GOV.

  15. Referred to Coms. on HEALTH and L. GOV.

  16. From printer. May be heard in committee March 16.

  17. Read first time. To print.

Sponsors

  • Bigelow · Primary
  • Kiley · Cosponsor
  • Beth Gaines · Cosponsor

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 2 co-sponsors · 119 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • Bigelow

Co-sponsors (2)

Not signed on (119)

119 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"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.

Whip count is in markup. Polling the chamber and every recorded vote this session. Only the first open is slow. It’s instant for you after this. Calling the roll · Tallying · Engrossing

Subjects

public-safety healthcare
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Frequently asked questions

What does AB 545 do?
The Joint Exercise of Powers Act authorizes 2 or more public agencies to enter into an agreement to jointly exercise any power common to the contracting parties. This bill, notwithstanding the law relating to the joint exercise of powers, would authorize a private, nonprofit hospital in the County of El Dorado to enter into a joint powers agreement with a public agency. The bill would prohibit nonprofit hospitals and public agencies participating in the agreement from reducing or eliminating any emergency services following the creation of the joint powers authority without a public hearing, as provided. This bill would make legislative findings and declarations as to the necessity of a special statute for the County of El Dorado.
Who sponsors AB 545?
AB 545 is sponsored by Bigelow, Kiley, and Beth Gaines.
What is the current status of AB 545?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 13, 2017. Enacted.
Where can I track AB 545?
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