California 2017-2018 Regular Session Status: In Committee

AB 2454 — Office of Emergency Services: home security equipment: pilot program.

Last action — In committee: Held under submission.

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

This bill died with 2017-2018 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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

The California Emergency Services Act, among other things, establishes the Office of Emergency Services for the purpose of mitigating the effects of natural, manmade, or war-caused emergencies and makes findings and declarations relating to ensuring that preparation within the state will be adequate to deal with those emergencies. Existing law authorizes the Office of Emergency Services to acquire new or used firefighting apparatus and equipment for resale to local agencies, and to provide other assistance to agencies for the acquisition of firefighting apparatus and equipment. This bill, until January 1, 2024, would require the office to administer the Protect Our Homes Pilot Program to provide funds to individuals who own or rent a residence in the County of Kern, Kings, Merced, or San Bernardino for the purchase of qualifying home security equipment, as specified. The bill would authorize individuals who are eligible for the California earned income tax credit to participate in the grant pilot program and to be awarded a grant of up to $500 to install qualified home security equipment in a residence that he or she rents or owns in those counties. The bill would create the Protect Our Homes Pilot Program Fund and specify that moneys in the fund would be available upon appropriation by the Legislature for expenditure by the office for the purpose of providing these grants. The bill would make legislative findings and declarations as to the necessity of a special statute for the Counties of Kern, Kings, Merced, and San Bernardino.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. In committee: Held under submission.

  2. In committee: Set, first hearing. Referred to APPR. suspense file.

  3. Re-referred to Com. on APPR.

  4. Read second time and amended.

  5. From committee: Amend, and do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 16. Noes 2.) (April 4).

  6. Referred to Com. on G.O.

  7. From printer. May be heard in committee March 17.

  8. Read first time. To print.

Sponsors

  • Steinorth · Primary

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 121 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • Steinorth

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (121)

121 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

Do pass as amended and be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations]

Passed 16 Yea · 2 Nay · 3 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 11202
Democratic 4000
Republican 1001
Total 16203
% of votes cast 76%10%0%14%
How each member voted (21)
Member Party Vote
Acosta — Yea
Bigelow — Not Voting
Jones-Sawyer — Yea
Low — Yea
Waldron — Nay
Salas — Yea
Kiley — Yea
Rubio — Yea
Levine — Nay
Gray — Yea
Cooley — Yea
Cooper — Yea
Daly — Yea
Gloria — Not Voting
Eduardo Garcia — Yea
Aguiar-Curry, Cecilia M. Democratic Yea
Berman, Marc Democratic Yea
Bonta, Mia Democratic Yea
Gipson, Mike A. Democratic Yea
Gallagher, James Republican Not Voting
Lackey, Tom Republican Yea

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Subjects

public-safety housing
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Frequently asked questions

What does AB 2454 do?
The California Emergency Services Act, among other things, establishes the Office of Emergency Services for the purpose of mitigating the effects of natural, manmade, or war-caused emergencies and makes findings and declarations relating to ensuring that preparation within the state will be adequate to deal with those emergencies. Existing law authorizes the Office of Emergency Services to acquire new or used firefighting apparatus and equipment for resale to local agencies, and to provide other assistance to agencies for the acquisition of firefighting apparatus and equipment. This bill, until January 1, 2024, would require the office to administer the Protect Our Homes Pilot Program to provide funds to individuals who own or rent a residence in the County of Kern, Kings, Merced, or San Bernardino for the purchase of qualifying home security equipment, as specified. The bill would authorize individuals who are eligible for the California earned income tax credit to participate in the grant pilot program and to be awarded a grant of up to $500 to install qualified home security equipment in a residence that he or she rents or owns in those counties. The bill would create the Protect Our Homes Pilot Program Fund and specify that moneys in the fund would be available upon appropriation by the Legislature for expenditure by the office for the purpose of providing these grants. The bill would make legislative findings and declarations as to the necessity of a special statute for the Counties of Kern, Kings, Merced, and San Bernardino.
Who sponsors AB 2454?
AB 2454 is sponsored by Steinorth.
What is the current status of AB 2454?
This bill died with 2017-2018 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 2454?
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