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Introduced
02/20/2025
02/20/2025
In Committee
05/23/2025
05/23/2025
Crossed Over
06/03/2025
06/03/2025
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An act to add Section 19846.2 to the Government Code, relating to public employment.
AI Summary
This bill, known as the Fight for Firefighters Act of 2025, requires the Department of Human Resources, State Personnel Board, and other relevant state agencies to transition seasonal firefighters currently classified as Firefighter I within the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) to a permanent firefighter employment classification. The bill mandates that this transition process must include good faith negotiations between the employees' exclusive representative (union) and the state employer, covering important employment details such as wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment. This proposed legislation aims to provide more job stability for seasonal firefighters by creating a pathway to permanent employment status. The bill builds upon existing law, specifically the Firefighters Procedural Bill of Rights Act, which already grants certain employment rights to firefighters, including temporary and seasonal workers at CAL FIRE.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Labor and Employment
Sponsors (18)
Ben Allen (D)*,
Bob Archuleta (D)*,
Sabrina Cervantes (D)*,
Dave Cortese (D)*,
Lena Gonzalez (D)*,
Tim Grayson (D)*,
Melissa Hurtado (D)*,
Brian Jones (R)*,
Mike McGuire (D)*,
Caroline Menjivar (D)*,
Sasha Perez (D)*,
Eloise Reyes (D)*,
Laura Richardson (D)*,
Susan Rubio (D)*,
Lola Smallwood-Cuevas (D)*,
Henry Stern (D)*,
Tom Umberg (D)*,
Aisha Wahab (D)*,
Last Action
In Assembly. Read first time. Held at Desk. (on 06/04/2025)
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