Bill > AB179

This bill makes several changes to state government operations and procedures: 1) It requires various state departments, including the Department of Cannabis Control, Department of Financial Protection and Innovation, Department of Consumer Affairs, and others, to submit fingerprint images and related information to the Department of Justice for criminal background checks of employees, contractors, and volunteers. 2) It defines "person" for the purposes of horse racing track operator licenses to include officers, directors, partners, and individuals with 5% or more ownership. It also expands fingerprinting and background check requirements for those involved in horse racing. 3) It extends the timeline and appeal process for the Forced or Involuntary Sterilization Compensation Program and requires a report on the program. 4) It makes changes to the Flexible Assistance for Survivors pilot grant program, including allowing cash assistance to be distributed directly to survivors or their guardians or to vendors on their behalf. 5) It establishes the Projected Surplus Temporary Holding Account in the State Treasury as a reserve to hold a portion of General Fund surplus moneys temporarily for use in future fiscal years. 6) It exempts the Office of Small Business Advocate from having to go through the state's formal rulemaking process when adopting guidelines for the Performing Arts Equitable Payroll Fund grant program. 7) It authorizes the Department of General Services to use job order contracting as an alternative procurement procedure for public works projects. 8) It makes additional changes related to state contracting requirements and processes. The bill also appropriates $10,000 to the Department of Justice for administering the fingerprint-related requirements.