California 2017-2018 Regular Session Status: In Committee

AB 1964 — Organized camps.

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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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

Existing law requires the State Public Health Officer to establish rules and regulations establishing minimum standards for organized camps, and regulations governing the operation of organized camps that he or she determines are necessary to protect the health and safety of the campers. Existing law establishes minimum standards for the operation, regulation, and enforcement of organized camps, as defined. This bill would require organized day camps to either be accredited by the American Camp Association or have a written description of operating procedures that describes the program of organized and supervised activities of the organized day camp and meets other specified requirements. The bill would define an "organized day camp," to be a program that provides group experiences for children under 18 years of age during the day, on days during school breaks, for a minimum of four hours per day on three or more consecutive days. The bill would exclude various programs and facilities from the definition of "organized day camp" for these purposes. The bill would require a local enforcement agency to issue an organized day camp a health and sanitation permit upon receipt of the written operating procedures or written verification that the camp is accredited by the American Camp Association, and, in the case of a tier 1 camp, as defined, verification that an initial inspection of the premises was conducted. The bill would also require those camps to, among other things, have adequate staff to carry out the program and keep a health history of every camper and staff member entering the organized day camp, as specified. The bill would authorize the local enforcement agency to inspect the camp and charge fees for camp oversight activities. The bill would also authorize a person alleging health and sanitation violations to file a complaint with the local enforcement agency and require the local enforcement agency to investigate. The bill would also require the State Public Health Officer to adopt regulations pertaining to organized day camps, and to make reasonable efforts to obtain the input and advice of prescribed organizations. Because this bill would impose additional duties upon local enforcement agencies regarding the oversight of organized day camps, it 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 no reimbursement is required by this act for a specified reason.

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 12. Noes 0.) (April 17).

  6. Re-referred to Com. on HEALTH.

  7. From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on HEALTH. Read second time and amended.

  8. In committee: Set, first hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author.

  9. Referred to Com. on HEALTH.

  10. From printer. May be heard in committee March 2.

  11. Read first time. To print.

Sponsors

  • Maienschein · Primary
  • Mathis · Cosponsor

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 120 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • Maienschein

Co-sponsors (1)

  • Mathis

Not signed on (120)

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Votes

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

Passed 12 Yea · 0 Nay · 3 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democratic 3000
Unaffiliated 8003
Republican 1000
Total 12003
% of votes cast 80%0%0%20%
How each member voted (15)
Member Party Vote
Bigelow — Not Voting
Nazarian — Yea
Rodriguez — Not Voting
Thurmond — Yea
Waldron — Yea
Burke — Yea
Mayes — Not Voting
McCarty — Yea
Santiago — Yea
Wood — Yea
Wendy Carrillo — Yea
Aguiar-Curry, Cecilia M. Democratic Yea
Bonta, Mia Democratic Yea
Limón, Monique Democratic Yea
Flora, Heath Republican Yea

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Subjects

public-safety health-insurance
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Frequently asked questions

What does AB 1964 do?
Existing law requires the State Public Health Officer to establish rules and regulations establishing minimum standards for organized camps, and regulations governing the operation of organized camps that he or she determines are necessary to protect the health and safety of the campers. Existing law establishes minimum standards for the operation, regulation, and enforcement of organized camps, as defined. This bill would require organized day camps to either be accredited by the American Camp Association or have a written description of operating procedures that describes the program of organized and supervised activities of the organized day camp and meets other specified requirements. The bill would define an "organized day camp," to be a program that provides group experiences for children under 18 years of age during the day, on days during school breaks, for a minimum of four hours per day on three or more consecutive days. The bill would exclude various programs and facilities from the definition of "organized day camp" for these purposes. The bill would require a local enforcement agency to issue an organized day camp a health and sanitation permit upon receipt of the written operating procedures or written verification that the camp is accredited by the American Camp Association, and, in the case of a tier 1 camp, as defined, verification that an initial inspection of the premises was conducted. The bill would also require those camps to, among other things, have adequate staff to carry out the program and keep a health history of every camper and staff member entering the organized day camp, as specified. The bill would authorize the local enforcement agency to inspect the camp and charge fees for camp oversight activities. The bill would also authorize a person alleging health and sanitation violations to file a complaint with the local enforcement agency and require the local enforcement agency to investigate. The bill would also require the State Public Health Officer to adopt regulations pertaining to organized day camps, and to make reasonable efforts to obtain the input and advice of prescribed organizations. Because this bill would impose additional duties upon local enforcement agencies regarding the oversight of organized day camps, it 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 no reimbursement is required by this act for a specified reason.
Who sponsors AB 1964?
AB 1964 is sponsored by Maienschein and Mathis.
What is the current status of AB 1964?
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 1964?
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