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SB 581: Department of Forestry and Fire Protection: employment: firefighters.
What SB 581 does, verified December 13, 2025
The bill aims to establish permanent employment status for firefighters working for the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal Fire). Currently, these employees are classified as temporary or seasonal workers. The bill requires relevant state agencies to transition the Firefighter I classification to a permanent employment classification, ensuring these workers receive the same rights and benefits as other state employees. This change will provide greater job security and stability for the firefighters involved.
Bill journey
✓IntroducedComplete
✓In CommitteeComplete
✓First Chamber FloorComplete
4Second ChamberCurrent
5GovernorPending
6ChapteredPending
Last action: Read second time. Ordered to third reading. (2025-09-02)Alert me
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| Sep. 02, 2025 | Read second time. Ordered to third reading. |
| Aug. 29, 2025 | From committee: Do pass. (Ayes 15. Noes 0.) (August 29). |
| Aug. 20, 2025 | August 20 set for first hearing. Placed on APPR. suspense file. |
| Aug. 20, 2025 | August 20 set for first hearing. Placed on suspense file. |
| Jul. 15, 2025 | From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. with recommendation: To consent calendar. (Ayes 13. Noes 0.) (July 14). Re-referred to Com. on APPR. |