| 1 | | - | Amended IN Assembly March 28, 2025 CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20252026 REGULAR SESSION Assembly Bill No. 644Introduced by Assembly Member Members Gabriel and Bauer-Kahan(Principal coauthors: Senators Stern and Wiener)(Coauthor: Assembly Member Boerner)February 13, 2025An act relating to memorials. An act to add Section 4108.5 to the Food and Agricultural Code, relating to memorials.LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTAB 644, as amended, Gabriel. Holocaust memorial. Existing law establishes the Natural Resources Agency, composed of departments, boards, conservancies, and commissions responsible for the restoration, protection, and management of the states natural and cultural resources. This bill would authorize a nonprofit organization, as defined, in consultation with the agency, to plan, construct, and maintain a memorial to the victims and survivors of the Holocaust, as specified. The bill would require the agency, in consultation with the nonprofit organization, to, among other things, review final construction documents to ensure that the documents comply with all applicable laws and to inspect all construction performed by the contractor selected by the nonprofit organization.Existing law provides for various memorials and monuments on the grounds of the State Capitol. Existing law requires the Department of General Services to maintain state buildings and grounds.This bill would declare the intent of the Legislature to subsequently amend this bill to include provisions that would authorize the construction of a Holocaust memorial on state property.Digest Key Vote: MAJORITY Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: NOYES Local Program: NO Bill TextThe people of the State of California do enact as follows:SECTION 1. Section 4108.5 is added to the Food and Agricultural Code, to read:4108.5. (a) For purposes of this section, the following terms have the following meanings:(1) Agency means the Natural Resources Agency.(2) Nonprofit organization means a recognized nonprofit organization that is tax exempt pursuant to Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, and that represents victims and survivors of the Holocaust.(b) A nonprofit organization, in consultation with the agency, may plan, construct, and maintain a memorial to the victims and survivors of the Holocaust in accordance with this section.(c) The agency, in consultation with the nonprofit organization, shall do all of the following:(1) Review the preliminary design plans to identify potential maintenance concerns.(2) Ensure compliance with the federal Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. Sec. 12101 et seq.) and other safety concerns.(3) Review and approve any documents prepared pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (Division 13 (commencing with Section 21000) of the Public Resources Code).(4) Review final construction documents to ensure that the documents comply with all applicable laws.(5) Prepare the right-of-entry permit outlining the final area of work, final construction documents, construction plans, the contractor hired to perform the work, insurance, bonding, provisions for damage to state property, and inspection requirements.(6) Inspect all construction performed by the contractor selected by the nonprofit organization pursuant to this section.(7) Regularly maintain the memorial in accordance with the agencys general maintenance responsibilities.SECTION 1.It is the intent of the legislature to subsequently amend this measure to include provisions that would authorize the construction of a Holocaust memorial on state property. |
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| 1 | + | CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20252026 REGULAR SESSION Assembly Bill No. 644Introduced by Assembly Member GabrielFebruary 13, 2025 An act relating to memorials.LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTAB 644, as introduced, Gabriel. Holocaust memorial.Existing law provides for various memorials and monuments on the grounds of the State Capitol. Existing law requires the Department of General Services to maintain state buildings and grounds.This bill would declare the intent of the Legislature to subsequently amend this bill to include provisions that would authorize the construction of a Holocaust memorial on state property.Digest Key Vote: MAJORITY Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: NO Local Program: NO Bill TextThe people of the State of California do enact as follows:SECTION 1. It is the intent of the legislature to subsequently amend this measure to include provisions that would authorize the construction of a Holocaust memorial on state property. |
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| 3 | | - | Amended IN Assembly March 28, 2025 CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20252026 REGULAR SESSION Assembly Bill No. 644Introduced by Assembly Member Members Gabriel and Bauer-Kahan(Principal coauthors: Senators Stern and Wiener)(Coauthor: Assembly Member Boerner)February 13, 2025An act relating to memorials. An act to add Section 4108.5 to the Food and Agricultural Code, relating to memorials.LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTAB 644, as amended, Gabriel. Holocaust memorial. Existing law establishes the Natural Resources Agency, composed of departments, boards, conservancies, and commissions responsible for the restoration, protection, and management of the states natural and cultural resources. This bill would authorize a nonprofit organization, as defined, in consultation with the agency, to plan, construct, and maintain a memorial to the victims and survivors of the Holocaust, as specified. The bill would require the agency, in consultation with the nonprofit organization, to, among other things, review final construction documents to ensure that the documents comply with all applicable laws and to inspect all construction performed by the contractor selected by the nonprofit organization.Existing law provides for various memorials and monuments on the grounds of the State Capitol. Existing law requires the Department of General Services to maintain state buildings and grounds.This bill would declare the intent of the Legislature to subsequently amend this bill to include provisions that would authorize the construction of a Holocaust memorial on state property.Digest Key Vote: MAJORITY Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: NOYES Local Program: NO |
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| 3 | + | CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20252026 REGULAR SESSION Assembly Bill No. 644Introduced by Assembly Member GabrielFebruary 13, 2025 An act relating to memorials.LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTAB 644, as introduced, Gabriel. Holocaust memorial.Existing law provides for various memorials and monuments on the grounds of the State Capitol. Existing law requires the Department of General Services to maintain state buildings and grounds.This bill would declare the intent of the Legislature to subsequently amend this bill to include provisions that would authorize the construction of a Holocaust memorial on state property.Digest Key Vote: MAJORITY Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: NO Local Program: NO |
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| 28 | | - | Existing law establishes the Natural Resources Agency, composed of departments, boards, conservancies, and commissions responsible for the restoration, protection, and management of the states natural and cultural resources. This bill would authorize a nonprofit organization, as defined, in consultation with the agency, to plan, construct, and maintain a memorial to the victims and survivors of the Holocaust, as specified. The bill would require the agency, in consultation with the nonprofit organization, to, among other things, review final construction documents to ensure that the documents comply with all applicable laws and to inspect all construction performed by the contractor selected by the nonprofit organization.Existing law provides for various memorials and monuments on the grounds of the State Capitol. Existing law requires the Department of General Services to maintain state buildings and grounds.This bill would declare the intent of the Legislature to subsequently amend this bill to include provisions that would authorize the construction of a Holocaust memorial on state property. |
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| 30 | | - | Existing law establishes the Natural Resources Agency, composed of departments, boards, conservancies, and commissions responsible for the restoration, protection, and management of the states natural and cultural resources. |
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| 32 | | - | This bill would authorize a nonprofit organization, as defined, in consultation with the agency, to plan, construct, and maintain a memorial to the victims and survivors of the Holocaust, as specified. The bill would require the agency, in consultation with the nonprofit organization, to, among other things, review final construction documents to ensure that the documents comply with all applicable laws and to inspect all construction performed by the contractor selected by the nonprofit organization. |
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| 28 | + | Existing law provides for various memorials and monuments on the grounds of the State Capitol. Existing law requires the Department of General Services to maintain state buildings and grounds.This bill would declare the intent of the Legislature to subsequently amend this bill to include provisions that would authorize the construction of a Holocaust memorial on state property. |
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| 46 | | - | The people of the State of California do enact as follows:SECTION 1. Section 4108.5 is added to the Food and Agricultural Code, to read:4108.5. (a) For purposes of this section, the following terms have the following meanings:(1) Agency means the Natural Resources Agency.(2) Nonprofit organization means a recognized nonprofit organization that is tax exempt pursuant to Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, and that represents victims and survivors of the Holocaust.(b) A nonprofit organization, in consultation with the agency, may plan, construct, and maintain a memorial to the victims and survivors of the Holocaust in accordance with this section.(c) The agency, in consultation with the nonprofit organization, shall do all of the following:(1) Review the preliminary design plans to identify potential maintenance concerns.(2) Ensure compliance with the federal Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. Sec. 12101 et seq.) and other safety concerns.(3) Review and approve any documents prepared pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (Division 13 (commencing with Section 21000) of the Public Resources Code).(4) Review final construction documents to ensure that the documents comply with all applicable laws.(5) Prepare the right-of-entry permit outlining the final area of work, final construction documents, construction plans, the contractor hired to perform the work, insurance, bonding, provisions for damage to state property, and inspection requirements.(6) Inspect all construction performed by the contractor selected by the nonprofit organization pursuant to this section.(7) Regularly maintain the memorial in accordance with the agencys general maintenance responsibilities.SECTION 1.It is the intent of the legislature to subsequently amend this measure to include provisions that would authorize the construction of a Holocaust memorial on state property. |
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| 38 | + | The people of the State of California do enact as follows:SECTION 1. It is the intent of the legislature to subsequently amend this measure to include provisions that would authorize the construction of a Holocaust memorial on state property. |
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| 52 | | - | SECTION 1. Section 4108.5 is added to the Food and Agricultural Code, to read:4108.5. (a) For purposes of this section, the following terms have the following meanings:(1) Agency means the Natural Resources Agency.(2) Nonprofit organization means a recognized nonprofit organization that is tax exempt pursuant to Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, and that represents victims and survivors of the Holocaust.(b) A nonprofit organization, in consultation with the agency, may plan, construct, and maintain a memorial to the victims and survivors of the Holocaust in accordance with this section.(c) The agency, in consultation with the nonprofit organization, shall do all of the following:(1) Review the preliminary design plans to identify potential maintenance concerns.(2) Ensure compliance with the federal Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. Sec. 12101 et seq.) and other safety concerns.(3) Review and approve any documents prepared pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (Division 13 (commencing with Section 21000) of the Public Resources Code).(4) Review final construction documents to ensure that the documents comply with all applicable laws.(5) Prepare the right-of-entry permit outlining the final area of work, final construction documents, construction plans, the contractor hired to perform the work, insurance, bonding, provisions for damage to state property, and inspection requirements.(6) Inspect all construction performed by the contractor selected by the nonprofit organization pursuant to this section.(7) Regularly maintain the memorial in accordance with the agencys general maintenance responsibilities. |
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| 44 | + | SECTION 1. It is the intent of the legislature to subsequently amend this measure to include provisions that would authorize the construction of a Holocaust memorial on state property. |
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| 58 | | - | 4108.5. (a) For purposes of this section, the following terms have the following meanings:(1) Agency means the Natural Resources Agency.(2) Nonprofit organization means a recognized nonprofit organization that is tax exempt pursuant to Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, and that represents victims and survivors of the Holocaust.(b) A nonprofit organization, in consultation with the agency, may plan, construct, and maintain a memorial to the victims and survivors of the Holocaust in accordance with this section.(c) The agency, in consultation with the nonprofit organization, shall do all of the following:(1) Review the preliminary design plans to identify potential maintenance concerns.(2) Ensure compliance with the federal Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. Sec. 12101 et seq.) and other safety concerns.(3) Review and approve any documents prepared pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (Division 13 (commencing with Section 21000) of the Public Resources Code).(4) Review final construction documents to ensure that the documents comply with all applicable laws.(5) Prepare the right-of-entry permit outlining the final area of work, final construction documents, construction plans, the contractor hired to perform the work, insurance, bonding, provisions for damage to state property, and inspection requirements.(6) Inspect all construction performed by the contractor selected by the nonprofit organization pursuant to this section.(7) Regularly maintain the memorial in accordance with the agencys general maintenance responsibilities. |
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| 60 | | - | 4108.5. (a) For purposes of this section, the following terms have the following meanings:(1) Agency means the Natural Resources Agency.(2) Nonprofit organization means a recognized nonprofit organization that is tax exempt pursuant to Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, and that represents victims and survivors of the Holocaust.(b) A nonprofit organization, in consultation with the agency, may plan, construct, and maintain a memorial to the victims and survivors of the Holocaust in accordance with this section.(c) The agency, in consultation with the nonprofit organization, shall do all of the following:(1) Review the preliminary design plans to identify potential maintenance concerns.(2) Ensure compliance with the federal Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. Sec. 12101 et seq.) and other safety concerns.(3) Review and approve any documents prepared pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (Division 13 (commencing with Section 21000) of the Public Resources Code).(4) Review final construction documents to ensure that the documents comply with all applicable laws.(5) Prepare the right-of-entry permit outlining the final area of work, final construction documents, construction plans, the contractor hired to perform the work, insurance, bonding, provisions for damage to state property, and inspection requirements.(6) Inspect all construction performed by the contractor selected by the nonprofit organization pursuant to this section.(7) Regularly maintain the memorial in accordance with the agencys general maintenance responsibilities. |
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| 62 | | - | 4108.5. (a) For purposes of this section, the following terms have the following meanings:(1) Agency means the Natural Resources Agency.(2) Nonprofit organization means a recognized nonprofit organization that is tax exempt pursuant to Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, and that represents victims and survivors of the Holocaust.(b) A nonprofit organization, in consultation with the agency, may plan, construct, and maintain a memorial to the victims and survivors of the Holocaust in accordance with this section.(c) The agency, in consultation with the nonprofit organization, shall do all of the following:(1) Review the preliminary design plans to identify potential maintenance concerns.(2) Ensure compliance with the federal Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. Sec. 12101 et seq.) and other safety concerns.(3) Review and approve any documents prepared pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (Division 13 (commencing with Section 21000) of the Public Resources Code).(4) Review final construction documents to ensure that the documents comply with all applicable laws.(5) Prepare the right-of-entry permit outlining the final area of work, final construction documents, construction plans, the contractor hired to perform the work, insurance, bonding, provisions for damage to state property, and inspection requirements.(6) Inspect all construction performed by the contractor selected by the nonprofit organization pursuant to this section.(7) Regularly maintain the memorial in accordance with the agencys general maintenance responsibilities. |
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| 68 | | - | (1) Agency means the Natural Resources Agency. |
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| 70 | | - | (2) Nonprofit organization means a recognized nonprofit organization that is tax exempt pursuant to Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, and that represents victims and survivors of the Holocaust. |
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| 72 | | - | (b) A nonprofit organization, in consultation with the agency, may plan, construct, and maintain a memorial to the victims and survivors of the Holocaust in accordance with this section. |
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| 74 | | - | (c) The agency, in consultation with the nonprofit organization, shall do all of the following: |
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| 76 | | - | (1) Review the preliminary design plans to identify potential maintenance concerns. |
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| 78 | | - | (2) Ensure compliance with the federal Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. Sec. 12101 et seq.) and other safety concerns. |
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| 80 | | - | (3) Review and approve any documents prepared pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (Division 13 (commencing with Section 21000) of the Public Resources Code). |
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| 82 | | - | (4) Review final construction documents to ensure that the documents comply with all applicable laws. |
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| 84 | | - | (5) Prepare the right-of-entry permit outlining the final area of work, final construction documents, construction plans, the contractor hired to perform the work, insurance, bonding, provisions for damage to state property, and inspection requirements. |
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| 86 | | - | (6) Inspect all construction performed by the contractor selected by the nonprofit organization pursuant to this section. |
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| 92 | | - | It is the intent of the legislature to subsequently amend this measure to include provisions that would authorize the construction of a Holocaust memorial on state property. |
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