AB 2129: State employees: compensation: firefighters.

This bill aims to improve compensation for firefighters in the state by requiring the state to bargain in good faith with firefighters to reach a competitive range of salaries. The state must consider the average salary for corresponding ranks in 20 listed California fire departments when determining compensation. The bill also requires the state to conduct an annual survey of salaries and benefits for fire departments and to provide a cursory survey of salaries for fire chiefs. Any salary increase for firefighters must be implemented through a memorandum of understanding, and the state must consider internal comparisons when determining compensation.