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Committee advances bill to include public works in emergency mutual aid framework
Summary
AB 591 would require mutual aid mutual‑aid plans to include public works personnel, equipment and materials and direct OES to develop a public works emergency mutual aid plan; the committee moved the bill to appropriations.
Assemblymember Kolozoa presented AB 591 to require mutual aid frameworks to include public works personnel, equipment and materials during emergencies and direct the Office of Emergency Services (OES) to develop a public works emergency mutual aid plan.
The author said public works crews clear debris, repair infrastructure, and restore water, electric and sewer services, often acting as first responders in disaster response; the bill was characterized as creating structured mandatory local coordination to permit faster recovery and equitable aid distribution.
The committee heard brief supportive remarks and no opposition. Members praised the bill as a “common sense” addition that recognizes the role of public works in emergencies. The committee’s recommendation was due pass to the Committee on Appropriations.
AB 591 was advanced for fiscal review by the Appropriations Committee.
