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CA AB1141
Bill
Status
5/11/2023
Primary Sponsor
Megan Dahle
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AI Summary
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Renames the "livestock pass program" to the "agricultural pass program" and expands it to cover both agricultural and livestock producers and their managerial employees.
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Requires applicants to be certified as successfully completing a curriculum developed by the State Fire Marshal covering fire behavior, communications, and incident command structure.
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Removes the exemption allowing counties with pre-2022 equivalent programs to remain in compliance until December 31, 2025, requiring all counties to meet state standards.
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Allows agricultural pass holders to access closed disaster areas for purposes including livestock care, crop maintenance, and providing local expertise to emergency personnel, subject to incident commander approval.
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Authorizes the State Fire Marshal to develop or adopt a curriculum by July 1, 2024, with training to be no more than four hours in duration.
Legislative Description
Agricultural lands: agricultural and livestock producers: agricultural pass program: disaster access to farm lands.
Last Action
In committee: Set, first hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author.
7/3/2023