California Disaster Assistance Act.
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- Introduced
- Passed Assembly
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill amends the California Disaster Assistance Act to broaden the types of assistance available to local agencies and community organizations following a disaster. Specifically, it allows funds to be used for ‘unmet needs’ identified by local agencies and expands the role of the Office of Emergency Services in community recovery efforts, including encouraging the participation of private nonprofit organizations. The bill shifts the method for administering the act from regulations to guidelines, streamlining the process for distributing disaster assistance.
Key provisions
- Authorizes use of funds for ‘unmet needs’ identified by local agencies.
- Requires the Office of Emergency Services to issue guidelines for administering the disaster assistance program instead of adopting regulations.
- Expands the Office of Emergency Services’ role in community recovery, including facilitating the participation of nonprofit organizations.
- Modifies the definition of ‘project’ to include unmet needs.
- Clarifies eligibility for private nonprofit organizations to receive state assistance for disaster relief.
- Requires the Office of Emergency Services to establish a model process for community recovery.
- Allows for matching fund assistance for cost-sharing required under federal disaster assistance programs.
- Addresses legal constraints related to funding religious organizations and activities.
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Primary sponsor
Committee on Emergency Management
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