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CA AB579

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

10/5/2021

Primary Sponsor

Heath Flora

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Origin

State Assembly

2021-2022 Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Penal Code Section 2807 to allow the Department of Forestry and Fire Protection to purchase personal protective equipment from either the Prison Industry Authority or private entities
  • Department's purchases of personal protective equipment may be based on the department's assessment of needs, quality, and value rather than mandatory Prison Industry Authority purchases
  • Preserves existing requirements for other state agencies to purchase Prison Industry Authority products at fixed prices and make maximum utilization of those products
  • Approved by Governor on October 5, 2021 and became Chapter 520

Legislative Description

Fire prevention: purchases of personal protective equipment: Department of Forestry and Fire Protection.

Last Action

Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 520, Statutes of 2021.

10/5/2021

Committee Referrals

Appropriations7/14/2021
Public Safety6/29/2021
Natural Resources and Water6/9/2021
Rules5/28/2021
Appropriations4/29/2021
Natural Resources3/25/2021

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