California 2021-2022 Regular Session Status: In Committee

AB 1908 — Inmate firefighters.

Last action — In committee: Set, second hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author.

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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 2021-2022 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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 Conservation Camps for the purpose of having incarcerated persons work on projects supervised by the Department of Forestry and Fire Protection. Existing law requires the department to utilize incarcerated persons assigned to conservation camps in performing fire prevention, fire control, and other work of the department. Existing law allows an incarcerated individual, as specified, who has successfully participated in either a California Conservation Camp program or a county program as an incarcerated individual hand crewmember, as determined by specified authorities, and has been released from custody, to file a petition for relief with a court. Existing law allows a court, in its discretion, to permit a defendant to withdraw a plea of guilty or nolo contendere and enter a plea of not guilty or, if convicted after a plea of not guilty, to set aside the guilty verdict. This bill would allow an incarcerated individual, who successfully participated and completed trained in a program, as specified, as an incarcerated individual hand crewmember, be eligible for a firefighter certificate provided by the department. This bill would state the intent as well as findings and declarations of the Legislature relating to incarcerated individuals receiving firefighting certificates.

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Action History

  1. In committee: Set, second hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author.

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

  3. Referred to Coms. on PUB. S. and NAT. RES.

  4. From printer. May be heard in committee March 12.

  5. Read first time. To print.

Sponsors

  • Maienschein · Primary

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

Sponsors (1)

  • Maienschein

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (121)

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Frequently asked questions

What does AB 1908 do?
Existing law establishes the California Conservation Camps for the purpose of having incarcerated persons work on projects supervised by the Department of Forestry and Fire Protection. Existing law requires the department to utilize incarcerated persons assigned to conservation camps in performing fire prevention, fire control, and other work of the department. Existing law allows an incarcerated individual, as specified, who has successfully participated in either a California Conservation Camp program or a county program as an incarcerated individual hand crewmember, as determined by specified authorities, and has been released from custody, to file a petition for relief with a court. Existing law allows a court, in its discretion, to permit a defendant to withdraw a plea of guilty or nolo contendere and enter a plea of not guilty or, if convicted after a plea of not guilty, to set aside the guilty verdict. This bill would allow an incarcerated individual, who successfully participated and completed trained in a program, as specified, as an incarcerated individual hand crewmember, be eligible for a firefighter certificate provided by the department. This bill would state the intent as well as findings and declarations of the Legislature relating to incarcerated individuals receiving firefighting certificates.
Who sponsors AB 1908?
AB 1908 is sponsored by Maienschein.
What is the current status of AB 1908?
This bill died with 2021-2022 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 1908?
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