California 2015-2016 Regular Session Status: In Committee

SB 1163 — Firefighters: rights and protections.

Last action — May 27 hearing: Held in committee and under submission.

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

This bill died with 2015-2016 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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, the Firefighters Procedural Bill of Rights Act, grants certain rights to firefighters, as defined, including specified protections during investigations and interrogations, protection from punitive actions or denial of promotion on grounds other than merit, and political activity rights. The act provides that these protections apply only during events and circumstances involving the performance of the firefighter's official duties. Existing law, the Emergency Medical Services System and the Prehospital Emergency Medical Care Personnel Act, governs local emergency medical service systems and establishes the Emergency Medical Services Authority, which is responsible for the coordination and integration of all state activities concerning emergency medical services. Existing law provides that emergency medical personnel have specified due process rights when they are subject to suspension or termination for disciplinary cause or reason, as defined. This bill would amend the Firefighters Procedural Bill of Rights Act to specify that when a firefighter-EMT or paramedic is subject to a disciplinary cause regarding certification or licensure action under the EMS Act, the firefighter due process procedures are applicable to that punitive action. By adding to the duties of local agencies to comply with the Firefighters Procedural Bill of Rights Act, this bill 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, if the Commission on State Mandates determines that the bill contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement for those costs shall be made pursuant to these statutory provisions.

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Action History

  1. May 27 hearing: Held in committee and under submission.

  2. Set for hearing May 27.

  3. April 25 hearing: Placed on APPR. suspense file.

  4. Set for hearing April 25.

  5. From committee with author's amendments. Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on APPR.

  6. April 18 set for first hearing canceled at the request of author.

  7. Set for hearing April 18.

  8. From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 6. Noes 0. Page 3394.) (April 5). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.

  9. From committee with author's amendments. Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on JUD.

  10. Set for hearing April 5.

  11. Referred to Com. on JUD.

  12. From printer. May be acted upon on or after March 20.

  13. Introduced. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. To print.

Sponsors

  • Anderson · Cosponsor
  • Leno · Primary

Sponsorship breakdown

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

Sponsors (1)

  • Leno

Co-sponsors (1)

  • Anderson

Not signed on (120)

120 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

Placed on suspense file

Passed 7 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 6000
Democratic 1000
Total 7000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (7)
Member Party Vote
Bates — Yea
Hill — Yea
Nielsen — Yea
Beall — Yea
Lara — Yea
Mendoza — Yea
McGuire, Mike Democratic Yea

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Subjects

public-safety labor
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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 1163 do?
Existing law, the Firefighters Procedural Bill of Rights Act, grants certain rights to firefighters, as defined, including specified protections during investigations and interrogations, protection from punitive actions or denial of promotion on grounds other than merit, and political activity rights. The act provides that these protections apply only during events and circumstances involving the performance of the firefighter's official duties. Existing law, the Emergency Medical Services System and the Prehospital Emergency Medical Care Personnel Act, governs local emergency medical service systems and establishes the Emergency Medical Services Authority, which is responsible for the coordination and integration of all state activities concerning emergency medical services. Existing law provides that emergency medical personnel have specified due process rights when they are subject to suspension or termination for disciplinary cause or reason, as defined. This bill would amend the Firefighters Procedural Bill of Rights Act to specify that when a firefighter-EMT or paramedic is subject to a disciplinary cause regarding certification or licensure action under the EMS Act, the firefighter due process procedures are applicable to that punitive action. By adding to the duties of local agencies to comply with the Firefighters Procedural Bill of Rights Act, this bill 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, if the Commission on State Mandates determines that the bill contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement for those costs shall be made pursuant to these statutory provisions.
Who sponsors SB 1163?
SB 1163 is sponsored by Anderson and Leno.
What is the current status of SB 1163?
This bill died with 2015-2016 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 SB 1163?
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