Alfred E. Alquist Seismic Safety Commission.
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Fiscal committee
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- Introduced
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- Passed Senate
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Overview
This bill modifies the Alfred E. Alquist Seismic Safety Commission, which is part of the Office of Emergency Services. It increases the commission’s membership to 15, with specific appointments from the State Fire Marshal, Department of Insurance, and Strategic Growth Council. The bill also changes the quorum requirement to 9 members and expands the commission’s responsibilities to include coordinating with other state agencies to identify and track seismic safety activities and make policy recommendations to the Legislature.
Key provisions
- Increases the commission’s membership to 15, with specific appointments from the State Fire Marshal, Department of Insurance, and Strategic Growth Council.
- Changes the quorum requirement to 9 members.
- Requires the commission to coordinate with the Office of the State Fire Marshal, Department of Insurance, and Strategic Growth Council to identify seismic safety activities.
- Authorizes the commission to make policy recommendations to the Legislature regarding seismic mitigation.
- Extends the commission’s authority to coordinate with the Department of Forestry and Fire Protection and the Office of Emergency Services for research into funding sources for seismic mitigation.
- Modifies the composition of the commission, specifying representation from various professional fields and local government areas.
- Requires the commission to report annually to the Governor and Legislature on its seismic safety activities and recommendations.
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Committee on Emergency Management
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