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CA AB2238

Bill

Status

Engrossed

5/24/2010

Primary Sponsor

Joe Coto

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Origin

State Assembly

2009-2010 Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes the California Earthquake Prediction Evaluation Council as an advisory council within the California Emergency Management Agency
  • Council members shall be selected from the scientific, academic, and public safety community by the Secretary of California Emergency Management and receive no compensation beyond actual necessary expenses
  • Council shall review earthquake and volcanic predictions and forecasts in consultation with the State Geologist and advise the Governor on those with scientific validity
  • Council shall review and evaluate scientific systems, technologies, and methodologies related to earthquake prediction, early warning, and risk reduction, making recommendations to the Governor
  • Members and presenters to the council receive the same immunities as state officers and employees during the council's review, hearings, and validation procedures

Legislative Description

California Earthquake Prediction Evaluation Council.

Last Action

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

6/24/2010

Committee Referrals

Governmental Organization6/3/2010
Rules5/24/2010
Appropriations4/22/2010
Governmental Organization3/11/2010

Full Bill Text

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