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CA AB2089
Bill
Status
2/7/2018
Primary Sponsor
Devon Mathis
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AI Summary
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Authorizes (rather than requires) fire protection district and fire company chiefs to conduct background checks on volunteer firefighter applicants.
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Requires that if a background check is conducted, the chief must identify applicants who are registered sex offenders or have committed felonies, or been convicted of murder or arson.
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Permits chiefs to electronically submit fingerprint images to the Department of Justice to obtain state and federal criminal history and arrest information on applicants.
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Allows chiefs to request subsequent arrest notification service from the Department of Justice for volunteer firefighter applicants.
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Specifies that the Department of Justice shall charge fees sufficient to cover the cost of processing background check requests.
Legislative Description
Volunteer firefighters: background checks.
Last Action
In committee: Held under submission.
5/25/2018