Bill > SB512

This bill modifies an existing law regarding the sale of firefighting apparatus and equipment by California's Office of Emergency Services (OES). Currently, the OES is authorized to acquire firefighting equipment and sell it first to local rural agencies, then to other local agencies. If local agencies do not purchase the equipment after reasonable efforts, the OES can sell to public agencies outside California, the federal government, and Indian tribes. The key change in this bill is extending the waiting period from 90 to 100 days after providing notice to local agencies before the OES can sell the remaining equipment to outside entities. This longer waiting period gives local agencies, particularly those in rural areas, more time to review and potentially purchase firefighting equipment that the OES has available. The bill maintains other existing provisions, such as allowing installment payments for equipment purchases and the possibility of the OES insuring loans for equipment acquisition.

Budget and Finance, Government Affairs, Military Affairs and Security

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