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Assembly approves pay increase for incarcerated wildfire hand crews
3696459 · June 5, 2025
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Summary
The Assembly unanimously passed AB 247 to increase pay for incarcerated hand crews who fight wildfires, sponsors and supporters said the measure recognizes dangerous work and promotes rehabilitation while opponents were minimal; bill passed 69–0.
Assembly Bill 247, authored by Assemblymember Brian (first name given in the transcript as "Assembly member Brian"), received bipartisan floor support and passed the Assembly after speakers described incarcerated hand crews’ role in fighting wildfires and the need to raise their compensation.
Assemblymember Brian presented AB 247 and…
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