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Committee moves AB 247 to Appropriations, would raise pay for incarcerated hand‑crew firefighters during deployments
Summary
AB 247 would increase pay for incarcerated hand‑crew members when they are actively fighting wildfires. The committee voted to pass the measure to Appropriations after testimony from formerly incarcerated firefighters describing hazardous work and low compensation.
Assemblymember Isaac Bryan presented AB 247 to raise compensation for incarcerated hand crew members while they are actively deployed on wildland and emergency incidents. Bryan said the bill is about dignity and fair compensation for people who risk injury and death fighting California wildfires: "Incarcerated people…
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