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  1. Bills
  2. California
  3. SB581
2025-2026 Regular Session

SB581

Department of Forestry and Fire Protection: employment: firefighters.

Chamber passed6/3/25
Prefiled
Introduced
Chamber passed6/3/25
Final passage
Complete

The Fight for Firefighters Act of 2025 mandates the transition of seasonal firefighters to permanent positions within the Department of Forestry and.

The Fight for Firefighters Act of 2025 requires the Department of Human Resources, the State Personnel Board, and relevant state agencies to transition seasonal firefighters in the Firefighter I classification within the Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) to permanent positions. This transition includes negotiations on wages, hours, and other employment terms. The act aims to ensure that seasonal firefighters achieve permanent status, affecting their employment security and benefits.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Senate · 15–0 · Jun 3, 2025
Current
The House
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

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17
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Democratic caucusRepublican caucus

Roll Call Votes

15 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Aug 29, 2025

12:00 AM

Assembly Appropriations Hearing

Aug 20, 2025

9:00 AM

Assembly Appropriations Hearing

History

Sep 2, 2025

Assembly

Read second time. Ordered to third reading.

Aug 29, 2025

Assembly

From committee: Do pass. (Ayes 15. Noes 0.) (August 29).

Aug 20, 2025

Assembly

August 20 set for first hearing. Placed on APPR. suspense file.
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