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Read. Follow. Verify.California Bill AB 2471 Restructures Alfred E. Alquist Seismic Safety Commission Membership and Quorum Requirements
Record date · September 15, 2026
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What This Bill Would Do
Assembly Bill 2471 modifies the membership of the Alfred E. Alquist Seismic Safety Commission by adding representatives from the State Fire Marshal, Department of Insurance, and Strategic Growth Council while reducing gubernatorial appointments from 10 to 9. The bill also raises the requirement from 8 to 9 members and expands the commission's collaborative duties and policy-making authorities.
State agencies, commission members, and partner organizations must adjust to new thresholds and updated agency collaboration mandates governing seismic safety policy development.
Who It Would Affect
Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Alfred E. Alquist Seismic Safety Commission
The commission experiences changes to its total membership structure, quorum rules, and mandatory agency collaborations.
State Fire Marshal
The agency is designated to provide a representative to the commission and collaborate on seismic safety activities.
Department of Insurance
The agency is designated to provide a representative to the commission and collaborate on seismic safety activities.
Strategic Growth Council
The agency is designated to provide a representative to the commission and collaborate on seismic safety activities.
Key Facts
- The bill changes the number of commission members appointed by the Governor from 10 to 9.
- The bill adds representatives from the State Fire Marshal, Department of Insurance, and Strategic Growth Council to the commission.
- The minimum number of members required to constitute a quorum is increased from 8 to 9.
- The commission is required to work with the Office of the State Fire Marshal, Department of Insurance, and Strategic Growth Council to identify key activities and responsibilities related to seismic safety.
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- The commission is authorized, until January 1, 2030, to coordinate with the Department of Forestry and Fire Protection and the Office of Emergency Services to make policy recommendations to the Legislature.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does AB 2471 change the composition of the Seismic Safety Commission?
What is the new quorum requirement for commission meetings under AB 2471?
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