State of emergency: nonprofit liaison.
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed Assembly
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill requires certain state agencies, such as the Office of Emergency Services, to establish a ‘nonprofit liaison’ during a state of emergency. This liaison will coordinate with other state and local agencies to provide nonprofits with resources, information, and support in accessing grants and relief efforts. The role will be integrated into existing agency responsibilities.
Key provisions
- Requires state agencies to establish a nonprofit liaison.
- The nonprofit liaison will coordinate resources and information for nonprofits during emergencies.
- The liaison will support nonprofits in accessing available grants during emergency response.
- The liaison role will be combined with existing agency duties.
- Defines ‘nonprofit organization’ and ‘state agency’ for the purpose of the bill.
- Addresses indemnification related to public recreation under the Williamson Act.
- Addresses indemnification related to agricultural laborer housing facilities under the Williamson Act.
Who is affected
- State agencies (Office of Emergency Services, Department of General Services, etc.)
- Nonprofit organizations
- Local agencies
- Grant providers
- Landowners
Notable changes
- Creates a new requirement for state agencies to establish and maintain a nonprofit liaison during emergencies.
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