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Changes to the Alfred E. Alquist Seismic Safety Commission
This law adds three new members from specific state agencies to California's earthquake safety commission, reduces the number of governor-appointed members, raises the quorum requirement, and authorizes the commission to make policy recommendations until January 1, 2030.
What This Bill Does
- Adds three members representing the State Fire Marshal, Department of Insurance, and Strategic Growth Council to the commission.
- Reduces the number of members appointed by the Governor from ten to nine.
- Increases the minimum number of members needed for a meeting quorum from eight to nine.
- Requires the commission to work with the Office of the State Fire Marshal, Department of Insurance, and Strategic Growth Council to identify key seismic safety activities.
- Authorizes the commission to coordinate with the Department of Forestry and Fire Protection and the Office of Emergency Services to make policy recommendations to the Legislature until January 1, 2030.
Who It Names or Affects
- The Alfred E. Alquist Seismic Safety Commission
- State agencies including the State Fire Marshal, Department of Insurance, Strategic Growth Council, Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, and Office of Emergency Services
Terms To Know
- Seismic Safety Commission
- A group established by law to work on earthquake safety plans for California.
- Quorum
- The minimum number of members who must be present at a meeting to conduct official business.
Limits and Unknowns
- The authority to make policy recommendations ends on January 1, 2030.
- The bill does not list the specific topics or content of the future policy recommendations.