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| 1 | + | Amended IN Assembly March 17, 2025 CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20252026 REGULAR SESSION Assembly Bill No. 798Introduced by Assembly Member CalderonFebruary 18, 2025 An act to amend Section 16017 of the Health and Safety Code, relating to public safety. add Chapter 13 (commencing with Section 18992) to Part 6 of Division 9 of the Welfare and Institutions Code, relating to childrens health.LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTAB 798, as amended, Calderon. Essential services buildings: qualified inspectors. Emergency Diaper and Wipe Distribution Program.Existing law requires the State Department of Social Services to administer various public social services programs, including, among others, the California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids (CalWORKs) program, the CalFresh program, and the State Emergency Food Assistance Program (CalFood). Under existing law, a CalWORKs recipient who is participating in a welfare-to-work plan is eligible for $30 per month to assist with diaper costs for each child who is under 36 months of age.Under the Budget Act of 2024, certain funding is appropriated to the department to allocate to specified food banks and other regional entities for the purpose of distributing diapers and wipes to low-income families with infants or toddlers.This bill would require the department to establish and administer the Emergency Diaper and Wipe Distribution Program for families with infants or toddlers impacted by a natural disaster that is the subject of a state of emergency proclaimed by the Governor, as specified. Under the bill, in the case of a qualifying state of emergency, the program would be implemented for a period of at least one year following the proclamation, and would resume in implementation to the extent necessary to serve the needs of those families.The bill would require the department to determine eligibility criteria for entities to participate in the program, as specified, and to conduct outreach to, and consider applications from, eligible entities. The bill would require all participating entities to report on a quarterly basis to the department, at a minimum, certain quantitative information, including the numbers of diapers and wipes distributed and the total dollars expended.The bill would condition implementation of these provisions on an appropriation, and would require that the funding be spent within 36 months after receipt of those moneys. The bill would authorize the department to use up to 10% of any appropriated program funds for purposes of administrative costs to implement the program.Existing law requires, during construction or alteration of an essential services building, the building owner to provide for, and the local enforcement agency to require, competent, adequate, and detailed inspection by a qualified inspector, as provided.This bill would make a nonsubstantive change to that provision.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. The Legislature finds and declares all of the following:(a) Diapers are essential for the health and well-being of babies and toddlers, yet one in two families in the United States struggles to afford diapers.(b) A lack of diapers is not only a public health issue, but also an obstacle to economic mobility for low-income families.(c) Diapers alone can cost approximately $100 or more per month per child, or approximately 4 percent or more of a persons total income if they are making California minimum wage, with low-income families disproportionately experiencing the burden.(d) One in four parents or caregivers who rely on childcare services and who do not have enough diapers often cannot drop their children off at childcare, leading to missed days at work and school, missed early education opportunities for toddlers, and an increased likelihood of painful rashes and infections.(e) The benefit programs CalFresh and the California Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC Program) do not provide diaper aid.(f) In April 2018, the California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids (CalWORKs) program began providing diaper aid as a supportive service, to a person participating in a welfare-to-work plan, in the amount of $30 per month for each child of a certain age range.(g) Diapers are the fourth greatest cost burden for many families.(h) According to the Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE), Californias nine largest wildfires have occurred within the last decade. Two of the most destructive fires, categorized by structures destroyed, include the 2025 Palisades and Eaton fires. Furthermore, Californias Fourth Climate Change Assessment notes that, by 2100, the frequency of extreme wildfires burning over approximately 25,000 acres could increase by nearly 50 percent.(i) Expanding the geographic reach of the states diaper distribution efforts will address diaper need in California, especially for vulnerable families, while leveraging and strengthening existing safety-net investments.SEC. 2. Chapter 13 (commencing with Section 18992) is added to Part 6 of Division 9 of the Welfare and Institutions Code, to read: CHAPTER 13. Emergency Diaper and Wipe Distribution Program18992. (a) (1) The State Department of Social Services shall establish and administer the Emergency Diaper and Wipe Distribution Program for families with infants or toddlers impacted by a natural disaster that is the subject of a state of emergency proclaimed by the Governor pursuant to Section 8625 of the Government Code and in accordance with paragraph (2).(2) A natural disaster described in paragraph (1) may include, but is not limited to, a wildfire, flood, earthquake, mudslide, or other condition of a natural disaster within the parameters of a state of emergency, as defined in Section 8558 of the Government Code.(b) In the case of a state of emergency that meets the criteria of subdivision (a), the program shall be implemented for a period of at least one year following the proclamation of the respective state of emergency, and shall resume in implementation to the extent necessary to serve the needs of the families described in subdivision (a), as those needs are impacted by the respective state of emergency or its aftermath.(c) (1) The department shall determine eligibility criteria for entities to participate in the program based on the capacity and readiness of an entity to distribute diapers and wipes for families described in subdivision (a), among any other factors relevant to program implementation. (2) The department shall conduct outreach to, and consider applications from, eligible entities for participation in the program.(3) The department may determine the method of distributing program funds and shall allocate those program funds to participating entities in accordance with this chapter.(d) All participating entities shall report on a quarterly basis to the department, at a minimum, all of the following information:(1) Numbers of diapers and wipes distributed.(2) Number of families assisted, and the ages of the families infants or toddlers.(3) Total dollars expended for the procurement, shipping, and warehousing or storage of diapers and wipes.(e) The department shall post on its internet website a list of the entities participating in the program.18992.1. (a) Implementation of this chapter shall be subject to an appropriation for the purpose of this chapter made in the annual Budget Act or another statute.(b) Funding appropriated to implement this chapter shall be spent within 36 months after receipt of those moneys, in accordance with Section 16304 of the Government Code.(c) Of any funds appropriated to the department for the Emergency Diaper and Wipe Distribution Program pursuant to Section 18992, the department may use up to 10 percent for purposes of administrative costs to implement the program.(d) Notwithstanding any other law, allocations made to any entity pursuant to Section 18992 shall be exempt from the requirements of Article 4 (commencing with Section 19130) of Chapter 5 of Part 2 of Division 5 of Title 2 of the Government Code, the Public Contract Code, and the State Contracting Manual, and shall not be subject to the approval of the Department of General Services.(e) Implementation of this chapter shall be exempt from the rulemaking provisions of the Administrative Procedure Act (Chapter 3.5 (commencing with Section 11340) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code).SECTION 1.Section 16017 of the Health and Safety Code is amended to read:16017.During construction or alteration of an essential services building, the building owner shall provide for, and the local enforcement agency shall require, competent, adequate, and detailed inspection by a qualified inspector. To be qualified, an inspector shall have an adequate level of expertise and experience in the subject matter for which they have responsibilities for inspection as prescribed by this section. Qualification shall include current certification by the International Conference of Building Officials; or qualifications as an inspector meeting the requirements of subdivision (a) of Section 305 and subdivision (b) of Section 306 of, the 1982 Edition of the Uniform Building Code. Additionally, the architect, civil engineer, or structural engineer responsible for designing the essential services facility is qualified to inspect construction of the facility. | |
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| 3 | + | Amended IN Assembly March 17, 2025 CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20252026 REGULAR SESSION Assembly Bill No. 798Introduced by Assembly Member CalderonFebruary 18, 2025 An act to amend Section 16017 of the Health and Safety Code, relating to public safety. add Chapter 13 (commencing with Section 18992) to Part 6 of Division 9 of the Welfare and Institutions Code, relating to childrens health.LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTAB 798, as amended, Calderon. Essential services buildings: qualified inspectors. Emergency Diaper and Wipe Distribution Program.Existing law requires the State Department of Social Services to administer various public social services programs, including, among others, the California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids (CalWORKs) program, the CalFresh program, and the State Emergency Food Assistance Program (CalFood). Under existing law, a CalWORKs recipient who is participating in a welfare-to-work plan is eligible for $30 per month to assist with diaper costs for each child who is under 36 months of age.Under the Budget Act of 2024, certain funding is appropriated to the department to allocate to specified food banks and other regional entities for the purpose of distributing diapers and wipes to low-income families with infants or toddlers.This bill would require the department to establish and administer the Emergency Diaper and Wipe Distribution Program for families with infants or toddlers impacted by a natural disaster that is the subject of a state of emergency proclaimed by the Governor, as specified. Under the bill, in the case of a qualifying state of emergency, the program would be implemented for a period of at least one year following the proclamation, and would resume in implementation to the extent necessary to serve the needs of those families.The bill would require the department to determine eligibility criteria for entities to participate in the program, as specified, and to conduct outreach to, and consider applications from, eligible entities. The bill would require all participating entities to report on a quarterly basis to the department, at a minimum, certain quantitative information, including the numbers of diapers and wipes distributed and the total dollars expended.The bill would condition implementation of these provisions on an appropriation, and would require that the funding be spent within 36 months after receipt of those moneys. The bill would authorize the department to use up to 10% of any appropriated program funds for purposes of administrative costs to implement the program.Existing law requires, during construction or alteration of an essential services building, the building owner to provide for, and the local enforcement agency to require, competent, adequate, and detailed inspection by a qualified inspector, as provided.This bill would make a nonsubstantive change to that provision.Digest Key Vote: MAJORITY Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: NOYES Local Program: NO | |
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| 18 | 15 | Introduced by Assembly Member CalderonFebruary 18, 2025 | |
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| 20 | 17 | Introduced by Assembly Member Calderon | |
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| 25 | - | An act to add Chapter 13 (commencing with Section 18992) to Part 6 of Division 9 amend Section 18995.1 of the Welfare and Institutions Code, relating to childrens health. | |
| 20 | + | An act to amend Section 16017 of the Health and Safety Code, relating to public safety. add Chapter 13 (commencing with Section 18992) to Part 6 of Division 9 of the Welfare and Institutions Code, relating to childrens health. | |
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| 29 | 24 | ## LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST | |
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| 31 | - | AB 798, as amended, Calderon. Emergency Diaper and Wipe Distribution Program. | |
| 26 | + | AB 798, as amended, Calderon. Essential services buildings: qualified inspectors. Emergency Diaper and Wipe Distribution Program. | |
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| 33 | - | Existing law requires the State Department of Social Services, subject to appropriation, to administer the State Emergency Food Bank Reserve Program in order to provide food and funding for the provision of emergency food and related costs to food banks serving low-income Californians to prevent hunger during natural or human-made disasters, as specified. Existing law authorizes the department to distribute funds under the program upon a proclamation or declaration of a disaster or state of emergency.Under existing law, a recipient of the California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids (CalWORKs) program who is participating in a welfare-to-work plan is eligible for $30 per month to assist with diaper costs for each child who is under 36 months of age. Under the Budget Act of 2024, certain funding is appropriated to the department to allocate to specified food banks and other regional entities for the purpose of distributing diapers and wipes to low-income families with infants or toddlers.This bill would include childrens diapers and wipes in the list of supplies under the State Emergency Food Bank Reserve Program. The bill would authorize the use of funds distributed under the program for purchasing and distributing childrens diapers and wipes in eligible communities and for reimbursing food banks, as specified.Existing law requires the State Department of Social Services to administer various public social services programs, including, among others, the California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids (CalWORKs) program, the CalFresh program, and the State Emergency Food Assistance Program (CalFood). Under existing law, a CalWORKs recipient who is participating in a welfare-to-work plan is eligible for $30 per month to assist with diaper costs for each child who is under 36 months of age.Under the Budget Act of 2024, certain funding is appropriated to the department to allocate to specified food banks and other regional entities for the purpose of distributing diapers and wipes to low-income families with infants or toddlers.This bill would require the department to establish and administer the Emergency Diaper and Wipe Distribution Program for families with infants or toddlers impacted by a natural disaster that is the subject of a state of emergency proclaimed by the Governor, as specified. Under the bill, in the case of a qualifying state of emergency, the program would be implemented for a period of at least one year following the proclamation, and would resume in implementation to the extent necessary to serve the needs of those families.The bill would require the department to determine eligibility criteria for entities to participate in the program, as specified, and to conduct outreach to, and consider applications from, eligible entities. The bill would require all participating entities to report on a quarterly basis to the department, at a minimum, certain quantitative information, including the numbers of diapers and wipes distributed and the total dollars expended.The bill would condition implementation of these provisions on an appropriation, and would require that the funding be spent within 36 months after receipt of those moneys. The bill would authorize the department to use up to 10% of any appropriated program funds for purposes of administrative costs to implement the program. | |
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| 35 | - | Existing law requires the State Department of Social Services, subject to appropriation, to administer the State Emergency Food Bank Reserve Program in order to provide food and funding for the provision of emergency food and related costs to food banks serving low-income Californians to prevent hunger during natural or human-made disasters, as specified. Existing law authorizes the department to distribute funds under the program upon a proclamation or declaration of a disaster or state of emergency. | |
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| 37 | - | Under existing law, a recipient of the California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids (CalWORKs) program who is participating in a welfare-to-work plan is eligible for $30 per month to assist with diaper costs for each child who is under 36 months of age. Under the Budget Act of 2024, certain funding is appropriated to the department to allocate to specified food banks and other regional entities for the purpose of distributing diapers and wipes to low-income families with infants or toddlers. | |
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| 39 | - | This bill would include childrens diapers and wipes in the list of supplies under the State Emergency Food Bank Reserve Program. The bill would authorize the use of funds distributed under the program for purchasing and distributing childrens diapers and wipes in eligible communities and for reimbursing food banks, as specified. | |
| 28 | + | Existing law requires the State Department of Social Services to administer various public social services programs, including, among others, the California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids (CalWORKs) program, the CalFresh program, and the State Emergency Food Assistance Program (CalFood). Under existing law, a CalWORKs recipient who is participating in a welfare-to-work plan is eligible for $30 per month to assist with diaper costs for each child who is under 36 months of age.Under the Budget Act of 2024, certain funding is appropriated to the department to allocate to specified food banks and other regional entities for the purpose of distributing diapers and wipes to low-income families with infants or toddlers.This bill would require the department to establish and administer the Emergency Diaper and Wipe Distribution Program for families with infants or toddlers impacted by a natural disaster that is the subject of a state of emergency proclaimed by the Governor, as specified. Under the bill, in the case of a qualifying state of emergency, the program would be implemented for a period of at least one year following the proclamation, and would resume in implementation to the extent necessary to serve the needs of those families.The bill would require the department to determine eligibility criteria for entities to participate in the program, as specified, and to conduct outreach to, and consider applications from, eligible entities. The bill would require all participating entities to report on a quarterly basis to the department, at a minimum, certain quantitative information, including the numbers of diapers and wipes distributed and the total dollars expended.The bill would condition implementation of these provisions on an appropriation, and would require that the funding be spent within 36 months after receipt of those moneys. The bill would authorize the department to use up to 10% of any appropriated program funds for purposes of administrative costs to implement the program.Existing law requires, during construction or alteration of an essential services building, the building owner to provide for, and the local enforcement agency to require, competent, adequate, and detailed inspection by a qualified inspector, as provided.This bill would make a nonsubstantive change to that provision. | |
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| 41 | 30 | Existing law requires the State Department of Social Services to administer various public social services programs, including, among others, the California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids (CalWORKs) program, the CalFresh program, and the State Emergency Food Assistance Program (CalFood). Under existing law, a CalWORKs recipient who is participating in a welfare-to-work plan is eligible for $30 per month to assist with diaper costs for each child who is under 36 months of age. | |
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| 43 | 32 | Under the Budget Act of 2024, certain funding is appropriated to the department to allocate to specified food banks and other regional entities for the purpose of distributing diapers and wipes to low-income families with infants or toddlers. | |
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| 45 | 34 | This bill would require the department to establish and administer the Emergency Diaper and Wipe Distribution Program for families with infants or toddlers impacted by a natural disaster that is the subject of a state of emergency proclaimed by the Governor, as specified. Under the bill, in the case of a qualifying state of emergency, the program would be implemented for a period of at least one year following the proclamation, and would resume in implementation to the extent necessary to serve the needs of those families. | |
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| 47 | 36 | The bill would require the department to determine eligibility criteria for entities to participate in the program, as specified, and to conduct outreach to, and consider applications from, eligible entities. The bill would require all participating entities to report on a quarterly basis to the department, at a minimum, certain quantitative information, including the numbers of diapers and wipes distributed and the total dollars expended. | |
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| 49 | 38 | The bill would condition implementation of these provisions on an appropriation, and would require that the funding be spent within 36 months after receipt of those moneys. The bill would authorize the department to use up to 10% of any appropriated program funds for purposes of administrative costs to implement the program. | |
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| 40 | + | Existing law requires, during construction or alteration of an essential services building, the building owner to provide for, and the local enforcement agency to require, competent, adequate, and detailed inspection by a qualified inspector, as provided. | |
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| 44 | + | This bill would make a nonsubstantive change to that provision. | |
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| 55 | - | The people of the State of California do enact as follows:SECTION 1. The Legislature finds and declares all of the following:(a) Diapers are essential for the health and well-being of babies and toddlers, yet one in two families in the United States struggles to afford diapers.(b) A lack of diapers is not only a public health issue, but also an obstacle to economic mobility for low-income families.(c) Diapers alone can cost approximately $100 or more per month per child, or approximately 4 percent or more of a persons total income if they are making California minimum wage, with low-income families disproportionately experiencing the burden.(d) One in four parents or caregivers who rely on childcare services and who do not have enough diapers often cannot drop their children off at childcare, leading to missed days at work and school, missed early education opportunities for toddlers, and an increased likelihood of painful rashes and infections.(e) The benefit programs CalFresh and the California Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC Program) do not provide diaper aid.(f) In April 2018, the California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids (CalWORKs) program began providing diaper aid as a supportive service, to a person participating in a welfare-to-work plan, in the amount of $30 per month for each child of a certain age range.(g) Diapers are the fourth greatest cost burden for many families.(h) According to the Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE), Californias nine largest wildfires have occurred within the last decade. Two of the most destructive fires, categorized by structures destroyed, include the 2025 Palisades and Eaton fires. Furthermore, Californias Fourth Climate Change Assessment notes that, by 2100, the frequency of extreme wildfires burning over approximately 25,000 acres could increase by nearly 50 percent.(i) Expanding the geographic reach of the states diaper distribution efforts will address diaper need in California, especially for vulnerable families, while leveraging and strengthening existing safety-net investments.SEC. 2.Chapter 13 (commencing with Section 18992) is added to Part 6 of Division 9 of the Welfare and Institutions Code, to read:13.Emergency Diaper and Wipe Distribution Program18992. | |
| 52 | + | The people of the State of California do enact as follows:SECTION 1. The Legislature finds and declares all of the following:(a) Diapers are essential for the health and well-being of babies and toddlers, yet one in two families in the United States struggles to afford diapers.(b) A lack of diapers is not only a public health issue, but also an obstacle to economic mobility for low-income families.(c) Diapers alone can cost approximately $100 or more per month per child, or approximately 4 percent or more of a persons total income if they are making California minimum wage, with low-income families disproportionately experiencing the burden.(d) One in four parents or caregivers who rely on childcare services and who do not have enough diapers often cannot drop their children off at childcare, leading to missed days at work and school, missed early education opportunities for toddlers, and an increased likelihood of painful rashes and infections.(e) The benefit programs CalFresh and the California Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC Program) do not provide diaper aid.(f) In April 2018, the California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids (CalWORKs) program began providing diaper aid as a supportive service, to a person participating in a welfare-to-work plan, in the amount of $30 per month for each child of a certain age range.(g) Diapers are the fourth greatest cost burden for many families.(h) According to the Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE), Californias nine largest wildfires have occurred within the last decade. Two of the most destructive fires, categorized by structures destroyed, include the 2025 Palisades and Eaton fires. Furthermore, Californias Fourth Climate Change Assessment notes that, by 2100, the frequency of extreme wildfires burning over approximately 25,000 acres could increase by nearly 50 percent.(i) Expanding the geographic reach of the states diaper distribution efforts will address diaper need in California, especially for vulnerable families, while leveraging and strengthening existing safety-net investments.SEC. 2. Chapter 13 (commencing with Section 18992) is added to Part 6 of Division 9 of the Welfare and Institutions Code, to read: CHAPTER 13. Emergency Diaper and Wipe Distribution Program18992. (a) (1) The State Department of Social Services shall establish and administer the Emergency Diaper and Wipe Distribution Program for families with infants or toddlers impacted by a natural disaster that is the subject of a state of emergency proclaimed by the Governor pursuant to Section 8625 of the Government Code and in accordance with paragraph (2).(2) A natural disaster described in paragraph (1) may include, but is not limited to, a wildfire, flood, earthquake, mudslide, or other condition of a natural disaster within the parameters of a state of emergency, as defined in Section 8558 of the Government Code.(b) In the case of a state of emergency that meets the criteria of subdivision (a), the program shall be implemented for a period of at least one year following the proclamation of the respective state of emergency, and shall resume in implementation to the extent necessary to serve the needs of the families described in subdivision (a), as those needs are impacted by the respective state of emergency or its aftermath.(c) (1) The department shall determine eligibility criteria for entities to participate in the program based on the capacity and readiness of an entity to distribute diapers and wipes for families described in subdivision (a), among any other factors relevant to program implementation. (2) The department shall conduct outreach to, and consider applications from, eligible entities for participation in the program.(3) The department may determine the method of distributing program funds and shall allocate those program funds to participating entities in accordance with this chapter.(d) All participating entities shall report on a quarterly basis to the department, at a minimum, all of the following information:(1) Numbers of diapers and wipes distributed.(2) Number of families assisted, and the ages of the families infants or toddlers.(3) Total dollars expended for the procurement, shipping, and warehousing or storage of diapers and wipes.(e) The department shall post on its internet website a list of the entities participating in the program.18992.1. (a) Implementation of this chapter shall be subject to an appropriation for the purpose of this chapter made in the annual Budget Act or another statute.(b) Funding appropriated to implement this chapter shall be spent within 36 months after receipt of those moneys, in accordance with Section 16304 of the Government Code.(c) Of any funds appropriated to the department for the Emergency Diaper and Wipe Distribution Program pursuant to Section 18992, the department may use up to 10 percent for purposes of administrative costs to implement the program.(d) Notwithstanding any other law, allocations made to any entity pursuant to Section 18992 shall be exempt from the requirements of Article 4 (commencing with Section 19130) of Chapter 5 of Part 2 of Division 5 of Title 2 of the Government Code, the Public Contract Code, and the State Contracting Manual, and shall not be subject to the approval of the Department of General Services.(e) Implementation of this chapter shall be exempt from the rulemaking provisions of the Administrative Procedure Act (Chapter 3.5 (commencing with Section 11340) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code).SECTION 1.Section 16017 of the Health and Safety Code is amended to read:16017.During construction or alteration of an essential services building, the building owner shall provide for, and the local enforcement agency shall require, competent, adequate, and detailed inspection by a qualified inspector. To be qualified, an inspector shall have an adequate level of expertise and experience in the subject matter for which they have responsibilities for inspection as prescribed by this section. Qualification shall include current certification by the International Conference of Building Officials; or qualifications as an inspector meeting the requirements of subdivision (a) of Section 305 and subdivision (b) of Section 306 of, the 1982 Edition of the Uniform Building Code. Additionally, the architect, civil engineer, or structural engineer responsible for designing the essential services facility is qualified to inspect construction of the facility. | |
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| 57 | 54 | The people of the State of California do enact as follows: | |
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| 59 | 56 | ## The people of the State of California do enact as follows: | |
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| 61 | 58 | SECTION 1. The Legislature finds and declares all of the following:(a) Diapers are essential for the health and well-being of babies and toddlers, yet one in two families in the United States struggles to afford diapers.(b) A lack of diapers is not only a public health issue, but also an obstacle to economic mobility for low-income families.(c) Diapers alone can cost approximately $100 or more per month per child, or approximately 4 percent or more of a persons total income if they are making California minimum wage, with low-income families disproportionately experiencing the burden.(d) One in four parents or caregivers who rely on childcare services and who do not have enough diapers often cannot drop their children off at childcare, leading to missed days at work and school, missed early education opportunities for toddlers, and an increased likelihood of painful rashes and infections.(e) The benefit programs CalFresh and the California Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC Program) do not provide diaper aid.(f) In April 2018, the California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids (CalWORKs) program began providing diaper aid as a supportive service, to a person participating in a welfare-to-work plan, in the amount of $30 per month for each child of a certain age range.(g) Diapers are the fourth greatest cost burden for many families.(h) According to the Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE), Californias nine largest wildfires have occurred within the last decade. Two of the most destructive fires, categorized by structures destroyed, include the 2025 Palisades and Eaton fires. Furthermore, Californias Fourth Climate Change Assessment notes that, by 2100, the frequency of extreme wildfires burning over approximately 25,000 acres could increase by nearly 50 percent.(i) Expanding the geographic reach of the states diaper distribution efforts will address diaper need in California, especially for vulnerable families, while leveraging and strengthening existing safety-net investments. | |
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| 63 | 60 | SECTION 1. The Legislature finds and declares all of the following:(a) Diapers are essential for the health and well-being of babies and toddlers, yet one in two families in the United States struggles to afford diapers.(b) A lack of diapers is not only a public health issue, but also an obstacle to economic mobility for low-income families.(c) Diapers alone can cost approximately $100 or more per month per child, or approximately 4 percent or more of a persons total income if they are making California minimum wage, with low-income families disproportionately experiencing the burden.(d) One in four parents or caregivers who rely on childcare services and who do not have enough diapers often cannot drop their children off at childcare, leading to missed days at work and school, missed early education opportunities for toddlers, and an increased likelihood of painful rashes and infections.(e) The benefit programs CalFresh and the California Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC Program) do not provide diaper aid.(f) In April 2018, the California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids (CalWORKs) program began providing diaper aid as a supportive service, to a person participating in a welfare-to-work plan, in the amount of $30 per month for each child of a certain age range.(g) Diapers are the fourth greatest cost burden for many families.(h) According to the Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE), Californias nine largest wildfires have occurred within the last decade. Two of the most destructive fires, categorized by structures destroyed, include the 2025 Palisades and Eaton fires. Furthermore, Californias Fourth Climate Change Assessment notes that, by 2100, the frequency of extreme wildfires burning over approximately 25,000 acres could increase by nearly 50 percent.(i) Expanding the geographic reach of the states diaper distribution efforts will address diaper need in California, especially for vulnerable families, while leveraging and strengthening existing safety-net investments. | |
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| 65 | 62 | SECTION 1. The Legislature finds and declares all of the following: | |
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| 69 | 66 | (a) Diapers are essential for the health and well-being of babies and toddlers, yet one in two families in the United States struggles to afford diapers. | |
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| 71 | 68 | (b) A lack of diapers is not only a public health issue, but also an obstacle to economic mobility for low-income families. | |
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| 73 | 70 | (c) Diapers alone can cost approximately $100 or more per month per child, or approximately 4 percent or more of a persons total income if they are making California minimum wage, with low-income families disproportionately experiencing the burden. | |
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| 75 | 72 | (d) One in four parents or caregivers who rely on childcare services and who do not have enough diapers often cannot drop their children off at childcare, leading to missed days at work and school, missed early education opportunities for toddlers, and an increased likelihood of painful rashes and infections. | |
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| 77 | 74 | (e) The benefit programs CalFresh and the California Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC Program) do not provide diaper aid. | |
| 78 | 75 | ||
| 79 | 76 | (f) In April 2018, the California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids (CalWORKs) program began providing diaper aid as a supportive service, to a person participating in a welfare-to-work plan, in the amount of $30 per month for each child of a certain age range. | |
| 80 | 77 | ||
| 81 | 78 | (g) Diapers are the fourth greatest cost burden for many families. | |
| 82 | 79 | ||
| 83 | 80 | (h) According to the Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE), Californias nine largest wildfires have occurred within the last decade. Two of the most destructive fires, categorized by structures destroyed, include the 2025 Palisades and Eaton fires. Furthermore, Californias Fourth Climate Change Assessment notes that, by 2100, the frequency of extreme wildfires burning over approximately 25,000 acres could increase by nearly 50 percent. | |
| 84 | 81 | ||
| 85 | 82 | (i) Expanding the geographic reach of the states diaper distribution efforts will address diaper need in California, especially for vulnerable families, while leveraging and strengthening existing safety-net investments. | |
| 86 | 83 | ||
| 87 | - | (a)(1)The State Department of Social Services shall establish and administer the Emergency Diaper and Wipe Distribution Program for families with infants or toddlers impacted by a natural disaster that is the subject of a state of emergency proclaimed by the Governor pursuant to Section 8625 of the Government Code and in accordance with paragraph (2). | |
| 84 | + | SEC. 2. Chapter 13 (commencing with Section 18992) is added to Part 6 of Division 9 of the Welfare and Institutions Code, to read: CHAPTER 13. Emergency Diaper and Wipe Distribution Program18992. (a) (1) The State Department of Social Services shall establish and administer the Emergency Diaper and Wipe Distribution Program for families with infants or toddlers impacted by a natural disaster that is the subject of a state of emergency proclaimed by the Governor pursuant to Section 8625 of the Government Code and in accordance with paragraph (2).(2) A natural disaster described in paragraph (1) may include, but is not limited to, a wildfire, flood, earthquake, mudslide, or other condition of a natural disaster within the parameters of a state of emergency, as defined in Section 8558 of the Government Code.(b) In the case of a state of emergency that meets the criteria of subdivision (a), the program shall be implemented for a period of at least one year following the proclamation of the respective state of emergency, and shall resume in implementation to the extent necessary to serve the needs of the families described in subdivision (a), as those needs are impacted by the respective state of emergency or its aftermath.(c) (1) The department shall determine eligibility criteria for entities to participate in the program based on the capacity and readiness of an entity to distribute diapers and wipes for families described in subdivision (a), among any other factors relevant to program implementation. (2) The department shall conduct outreach to, and consider applications from, eligible entities for participation in the program.(3) The department may determine the method of distributing program funds and shall allocate those program funds to participating entities in accordance with this chapter.(d) All participating entities shall report on a quarterly basis to the department, at a minimum, all of the following information:(1) Numbers of diapers and wipes distributed.(2) Number of families assisted, and the ages of the families infants or toddlers.(3) Total dollars expended for the procurement, shipping, and warehousing or storage of diapers and wipes.(e) The department shall post on its internet website a list of the entities participating in the program.18992.1. (a) Implementation of this chapter shall be subject to an appropriation for the purpose of this chapter made in the annual Budget Act or another statute.(b) Funding appropriated to implement this chapter shall be spent within 36 months after receipt of those moneys, in accordance with Section 16304 of the Government Code.(c) Of any funds appropriated to the department for the Emergency Diaper and Wipe Distribution Program pursuant to Section 18992, the department may use up to 10 percent for purposes of administrative costs to implement the program.(d) Notwithstanding any other law, allocations made to any entity pursuant to Section 18992 shall be exempt from the requirements of Article 4 (commencing with Section 19130) of Chapter 5 of Part 2 of Division 5 of Title 2 of the Government Code, the Public Contract Code, and the State Contracting Manual, and shall not be subject to the approval of the Department of General Services.(e) Implementation of this chapter shall be exempt from the rulemaking provisions of the Administrative Procedure Act (Chapter 3.5 (commencing with Section 11340) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code). | |
| 85 | + | ||
| 86 | + | SEC. 2. Chapter 13 (commencing with Section 18992) is added to Part 6 of Division 9 of the Welfare and Institutions Code, to read: | |
| 87 | + | ||
| 88 | + | ### SEC. 2. | |
| 89 | + | ||
| 90 | + | CHAPTER 13. Emergency Diaper and Wipe Distribution Program18992. (a) (1) The State Department of Social Services shall establish and administer the Emergency Diaper and Wipe Distribution Program for families with infants or toddlers impacted by a natural disaster that is the subject of a state of emergency proclaimed by the Governor pursuant to Section 8625 of the Government Code and in accordance with paragraph (2).(2) A natural disaster described in paragraph (1) may include, but is not limited to, a wildfire, flood, earthquake, mudslide, or other condition of a natural disaster within the parameters of a state of emergency, as defined in Section 8558 of the Government Code.(b) In the case of a state of emergency that meets the criteria of subdivision (a), the program shall be implemented for a period of at least one year following the proclamation of the respective state of emergency, and shall resume in implementation to the extent necessary to serve the needs of the families described in subdivision (a), as those needs are impacted by the respective state of emergency or its aftermath.(c) (1) The department shall determine eligibility criteria for entities to participate in the program based on the capacity and readiness of an entity to distribute diapers and wipes for families described in subdivision (a), among any other factors relevant to program implementation. (2) The department shall conduct outreach to, and consider applications from, eligible entities for participation in the program.(3) The department may determine the method of distributing program funds and shall allocate those program funds to participating entities in accordance with this chapter.(d) All participating entities shall report on a quarterly basis to the department, at a minimum, all of the following information:(1) Numbers of diapers and wipes distributed.(2) Number of families assisted, and the ages of the families infants or toddlers.(3) Total dollars expended for the procurement, shipping, and warehousing or storage of diapers and wipes.(e) The department shall post on its internet website a list of the entities participating in the program.18992.1. (a) Implementation of this chapter shall be subject to an appropriation for the purpose of this chapter made in the annual Budget Act or another statute.(b) Funding appropriated to implement this chapter shall be spent within 36 months after receipt of those moneys, in accordance with Section 16304 of the Government Code.(c) Of any funds appropriated to the department for the Emergency Diaper and Wipe Distribution Program pursuant to Section 18992, the department may use up to 10 percent for purposes of administrative costs to implement the program.(d) Notwithstanding any other law, allocations made to any entity pursuant to Section 18992 shall be exempt from the requirements of Article 4 (commencing with Section 19130) of Chapter 5 of Part 2 of Division 5 of Title 2 of the Government Code, the Public Contract Code, and the State Contracting Manual, and shall not be subject to the approval of the Department of General Services.(e) Implementation of this chapter shall be exempt from the rulemaking provisions of the Administrative Procedure Act (Chapter 3.5 (commencing with Section 11340) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code). | |
| 91 | + | ||
| 92 | + | CHAPTER 13. Emergency Diaper and Wipe Distribution Program18992. (a) (1) The State Department of Social Services shall establish and administer the Emergency Diaper and Wipe Distribution Program for families with infants or toddlers impacted by a natural disaster that is the subject of a state of emergency proclaimed by the Governor pursuant to Section 8625 of the Government Code and in accordance with paragraph (2).(2) A natural disaster described in paragraph (1) may include, but is not limited to, a wildfire, flood, earthquake, mudslide, or other condition of a natural disaster within the parameters of a state of emergency, as defined in Section 8558 of the Government Code.(b) In the case of a state of emergency that meets the criteria of subdivision (a), the program shall be implemented for a period of at least one year following the proclamation of the respective state of emergency, and shall resume in implementation to the extent necessary to serve the needs of the families described in subdivision (a), as those needs are impacted by the respective state of emergency or its aftermath.(c) (1) The department shall determine eligibility criteria for entities to participate in the program based on the capacity and readiness of an entity to distribute diapers and wipes for families described in subdivision (a), among any other factors relevant to program implementation. (2) The department shall conduct outreach to, and consider applications from, eligible entities for participation in the program.(3) The department may determine the method of distributing program funds and shall allocate those program funds to participating entities in accordance with this chapter.(d) All participating entities shall report on a quarterly basis to the department, at a minimum, all of the following information:(1) Numbers of diapers and wipes distributed.(2) Number of families assisted, and the ages of the families infants or toddlers.(3) Total dollars expended for the procurement, shipping, and warehousing or storage of diapers and wipes.(e) The department shall post on its internet website a list of the entities participating in the program.18992.1. (a) Implementation of this chapter shall be subject to an appropriation for the purpose of this chapter made in the annual Budget Act or another statute.(b) Funding appropriated to implement this chapter shall be spent within 36 months after receipt of those moneys, in accordance with Section 16304 of the Government Code.(c) Of any funds appropriated to the department for the Emergency Diaper and Wipe Distribution Program pursuant to Section 18992, the department may use up to 10 percent for purposes of administrative costs to implement the program.(d) Notwithstanding any other law, allocations made to any entity pursuant to Section 18992 shall be exempt from the requirements of Article 4 (commencing with Section 19130) of Chapter 5 of Part 2 of Division 5 of Title 2 of the Government Code, the Public Contract Code, and the State Contracting Manual, and shall not be subject to the approval of the Department of General Services.(e) Implementation of this chapter shall be exempt from the rulemaking provisions of the Administrative Procedure Act (Chapter 3.5 (commencing with Section 11340) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code). | |
| 93 | + | ||
| 94 | + | CHAPTER 13. Emergency Diaper and Wipe Distribution Program | |
| 95 | + | ||
| 96 | + | CHAPTER 13. Emergency Diaper and Wipe Distribution Program | |
| 97 | + | ||
| 98 | + | 18992. (a) (1) The State Department of Social Services shall establish and administer the Emergency Diaper and Wipe Distribution Program for families with infants or toddlers impacted by a natural disaster that is the subject of a state of emergency proclaimed by the Governor pursuant to Section 8625 of the Government Code and in accordance with paragraph (2).(2) A natural disaster described in paragraph (1) may include, but is not limited to, a wildfire, flood, earthquake, mudslide, or other condition of a natural disaster within the parameters of a state of emergency, as defined in Section 8558 of the Government Code.(b) In the case of a state of emergency that meets the criteria of subdivision (a), the program shall be implemented for a period of at least one year following the proclamation of the respective state of emergency, and shall resume in implementation to the extent necessary to serve the needs of the families described in subdivision (a), as those needs are impacted by the respective state of emergency or its aftermath.(c) (1) The department shall determine eligibility criteria for entities to participate in the program based on the capacity and readiness of an entity to distribute diapers and wipes for families described in subdivision (a), among any other factors relevant to program implementation. (2) The department shall conduct outreach to, and consider applications from, eligible entities for participation in the program.(3) The department may determine the method of distributing program funds and shall allocate those program funds to participating entities in accordance with this chapter.(d) All participating entities shall report on a quarterly basis to the department, at a minimum, all of the following information:(1) Numbers of diapers and wipes distributed.(2) Number of families assisted, and the ages of the families infants or toddlers.(3) Total dollars expended for the procurement, shipping, and warehousing or storage of diapers and wipes.(e) The department shall post on its internet website a list of the entities participating in the program. | |
| 99 | + | ||
| 100 | + | ||
| 101 | + | ||
| 102 | + | 18992. (a) (1) The State Department of Social Services shall establish and administer the Emergency Diaper and Wipe Distribution Program for families with infants or toddlers impacted by a natural disaster that is the subject of a state of emergency proclaimed by the Governor pursuant to Section 8625 of the Government Code and in accordance with paragraph (2). | |
| 88 | 103 | ||
| 89 | 104 | (2) A natural disaster described in paragraph (1) may include, but is not limited to, a wildfire, flood, earthquake, mudslide, or other condition of a natural disaster within the parameters of a state of emergency, as defined in Section 8558 of the Government Code. | |
| 90 | 105 | ||
| 91 | 106 | (b) In the case of a state of emergency that meets the criteria of subdivision (a), the program shall be implemented for a period of at least one year following the proclamation of the respective state of emergency, and shall resume in implementation to the extent necessary to serve the needs of the families described in subdivision (a), as those needs are impacted by the respective state of emergency or its aftermath. | |
| 92 | 107 | ||
| 93 | 108 | (c) (1) The department shall determine eligibility criteria for entities to participate in the program based on the capacity and readiness of an entity to distribute diapers and wipes for families described in subdivision (a), among any other factors relevant to program implementation. | |
| 94 | 109 | ||
| 95 | 110 | (2) The department shall conduct outreach to, and consider applications from, eligible entities for participation in the program. | |
| 96 | 111 | ||
| 97 | 112 | (3) The department may determine the method of distributing program funds and shall allocate those program funds to participating entities in accordance with this chapter. | |
| 98 | 113 | ||
| 99 | 114 | (d) All participating entities shall report on a quarterly basis to the department, at a minimum, all of the following information: | |
| 100 | 115 | ||
| 101 | 116 | (1) Numbers of diapers and wipes distributed. | |
| 102 | 117 | ||
| 103 | 118 | (2) Number of families assisted, and the ages of the families infants or toddlers. | |
| 104 | 119 | ||
| 105 | 120 | (3) Total dollars expended for the procurement, shipping, and warehousing or storage of diapers and wipes. | |
| 106 | 121 | ||
| 107 | 122 | (e) The department shall post on its internet website a list of the entities participating in the program. | |
| 108 | 123 | ||
| 109 | - | (a)Implementation of this chapter shall be subject to an appropriation for the purpose of this chapter made in the annual Budget Act or another statute. | |
| 124 | + | 18992.1. (a) Implementation of this chapter shall be subject to an appropriation for the purpose of this chapter made in the annual Budget Act or another statute.(b) Funding appropriated to implement this chapter shall be spent within 36 months after receipt of those moneys, in accordance with Section 16304 of the Government Code.(c) Of any funds appropriated to the department for the Emergency Diaper and Wipe Distribution Program pursuant to Section 18992, the department may use up to 10 percent for purposes of administrative costs to implement the program.(d) Notwithstanding any other law, allocations made to any entity pursuant to Section 18992 shall be exempt from the requirements of Article 4 (commencing with Section 19130) of Chapter 5 of Part 2 of Division 5 of Title 2 of the Government Code, the Public Contract Code, and the State Contracting Manual, and shall not be subject to the approval of the Department of General Services.(e) Implementation of this chapter shall be exempt from the rulemaking provisions of the Administrative Procedure Act (Chapter 3.5 (commencing with Section 11340) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code). | |
| 125 | + | ||
| 126 | + | ||
| 127 | + | ||
| 128 | + | 18992.1. (a) Implementation of this chapter shall be subject to an appropriation for the purpose of this chapter made in the annual Budget Act or another statute. | |
| 110 | 129 | ||
| 111 | 130 | (b) Funding appropriated to implement this chapter shall be spent within 36 months after receipt of those moneys, in accordance with Section 16304 of the Government Code. | |
| 112 | 131 | ||
| 113 | 132 | (c) Of any funds appropriated to the department for the Emergency Diaper and Wipe Distribution Program pursuant to Section 18992, the department may use up to 10 percent for purposes of administrative costs to implement the program. | |
| 114 | 133 | ||
| 115 | 134 | (d) Notwithstanding any other law, allocations made to any entity pursuant to Section 18992 shall be exempt from the requirements of Article 4 (commencing with Section 19130) of Chapter 5 of Part 2 of Division 5 of Title 2 of the Government Code, the Public Contract Code, and the State Contracting Manual, and shall not be subject to the approval of the Department of General Services. | |
| 116 | 135 | ||
| 117 | 136 | (e) Implementation of this chapter shall be exempt from the rulemaking provisions of the Administrative Procedure Act (Chapter 3.5 (commencing with Section 11340) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code). | |
| 118 | 137 | ||
| 119 | - | SEC. 2. Section 18995.1 of the Welfare and Institutions Code is amended to read:18995.1. (a) (1) Subject to an appropriation for this purpose, the State Department of Social Services shall administer the State Emergency Food Bank Reserve Program to provide food food, childrens diapers, wipes, and funding for the provision of emergency food food, childrens diapers, wipes, and related costs to food banks serving low-income Californians to prevent hunger during natural or human-made disasters.(2) For the purposes of this chapter, food banks means participating providers operating in California under the federal Emergency Food Assistance Program (Parts 250 and 251 of Title 7 of the Code of Federal Regulations), or the federal Commodity Supplemental Food Program (Parts 247 and 250 of Title 7 of the Code of Federal Regulations), members of the nonprofit organization Feeding America that are based in California, and members of the California Association of Food Banks.(b) Upon a proclamation or declaration of a disaster or state of emergency by the governing body of a county, city, or city and county, or by an official designated by ordinance adopted by that governing body, the state, or the federal government, the department may distribute funds for the purposes set forth in paragraph (c) of this section. subdivision (c). The department shall determine the best method for distribution to ensure the funds are used for the purposes specified in this chapter.(c) Funds distributed pursuant to this chapter may be used for all of the following purposes:(1) To purchase and distribute food in eligible communities.(2) To reimburse food banks for food and the costs associated with the procurement and distribution of food in eligible communities.(3) To purchase and distribute childrens diapers and wipes in eligible communities.(4) To reimburse food banks for childrens diapers and wipes and the costs associated with the procurement and distribution of childrens diapers and wipes in eligible communities.(d) Notwithstanding any other law, agreements awarded pursuant to this section shall be exempt from the requirements of Article 4 (commencing with Section 19130) of Chapter 5 of Part 2 of Division 5 of Title 2 of the Government Code, the Public Contract Code, and the State Contracting Manual, and shall not be subject to the approval of the Department of General Services.(e) Notwithstanding the rulemaking provisions of the Administrative Procedure Act (Chapter 3.5 (commencing with Section 11340) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code), the State Department of Social Services may implement, interpret, or make specific this chapter by means of letter or similar instructions without taking any regulatory action.(f) The Legislature finds and declares that this chapter is a state law that provides assistance and services for undocumented persons within the meaning of Section 1621(d) of Title 8 of the United States Code. | |
| 120 | 138 | ||
| 121 | - | SEC. 2. Section 18995.1 of the Welfare and Institutions Code is amended to read: | |
| 122 | 139 | ||
| 123 | - | ### SEC. 2. | |
| 124 | 140 | ||
| 125 | - | 18995.1. (a) (1) Subject to an appropriation for this purpose, the State Department of Social Services shall administer the State Emergency Food Bank Reserve Program to provide food food, childrens diapers, wipes, and funding for the provision of emergency food food, childrens diapers, wipes, and related costs to food banks serving low-income Californians to prevent hunger during natural or human-made disasters.(2) For the purposes of this chapter, food banks means participating providers operating in California under the federal Emergency Food Assistance Program (Parts 250 and 251 of Title 7 of the Code of Federal Regulations), or the federal Commodity Supplemental Food Program (Parts 247 and 250 of Title 7 of the Code of Federal Regulations), members of the nonprofit organization Feeding America that are based in California, and members of the California Association of Food Banks.(b) Upon a proclamation or declaration of a disaster or state of emergency by the governing body of a county, city, or city and county, or by an official designated by ordinance adopted by that governing body, the state, or the federal government, the department may distribute funds for the purposes set forth in paragraph (c) of this section. subdivision (c). The department shall determine the best method for distribution to ensure the funds are used for the purposes specified in this chapter.(c) Funds distributed pursuant to this chapter may be used for all of the following purposes:(1) To purchase and distribute food in eligible communities.(2) To reimburse food banks for food and the costs associated with the procurement and distribution of food in eligible communities.(3) To purchase and distribute childrens diapers and wipes in eligible communities.(4) To reimburse food banks for childrens diapers and wipes and the costs associated with the procurement and distribution of childrens diapers and wipes in eligible communities.(d) Notwithstanding any other law, agreements awarded pursuant to this section shall be exempt from the requirements of Article 4 (commencing with Section 19130) of Chapter 5 of Part 2 of Division 5 of Title 2 of the Government Code, the Public Contract Code, and the State Contracting Manual, and shall not be subject to the approval of the Department of General Services.(e) Notwithstanding the rulemaking provisions of the Administrative Procedure Act (Chapter 3.5 (commencing with Section 11340) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code), the State Department of Social Services may implement, interpret, or make specific this chapter by means of letter or similar instructions without taking any regulatory action.(f) The Legislature finds and declares that this chapter is a state law that provides assistance and services for undocumented persons within the meaning of Section 1621(d) of Title 8 of the United States Code. | |
| 126 | 141 | ||
| 127 | - | 18995.1. (a) (1) Subject to an appropriation for this purpose, the State Department of Social Services shall administer the State Emergency Food Bank Reserve Program to provide food food, childrens diapers, wipes, and funding for the provision of emergency food food, childrens diapers, wipes, and related costs to food banks serving low-income Californians to prevent hunger during natural or human-made disasters.(2) For the purposes of this chapter, food banks means participating providers operating in California under the federal Emergency Food Assistance Program (Parts 250 and 251 of Title 7 of the Code of Federal Regulations), or the federal Commodity Supplemental Food Program (Parts 247 and 250 of Title 7 of the Code of Federal Regulations), members of the nonprofit organization Feeding America that are based in California, and members of the California Association of Food Banks.(b) Upon a proclamation or declaration of a disaster or state of emergency by the governing body of a county, city, or city and county, or by an official designated by ordinance adopted by that governing body, the state, or the federal government, the department may distribute funds for the purposes set forth in paragraph (c) of this section. subdivision (c). The department shall determine the best method for distribution to ensure the funds are used for the purposes specified in this chapter.(c) Funds distributed pursuant to this chapter may be used for all of the following purposes:(1) To purchase and distribute food in eligible communities.(2) To reimburse food banks for food and the costs associated with the procurement and distribution of food in eligible communities.(3) To purchase and distribute childrens diapers and wipes in eligible communities.(4) To reimburse food banks for childrens diapers and wipes and the costs associated with the procurement and distribution of childrens diapers and wipes in eligible communities.(d) Notwithstanding any other law, agreements awarded pursuant to this section shall be exempt from the requirements of Article 4 (commencing with Section 19130) of Chapter 5 of Part 2 of Division 5 of Title 2 of the Government Code, the Public Contract Code, and the State Contracting Manual, and shall not be subject to the approval of the Department of General Services.(e) Notwithstanding the rulemaking provisions of the Administrative Procedure Act (Chapter 3.5 (commencing with Section 11340) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code), the State Department of Social Services may implement, interpret, or make specific this chapter by means of letter or similar instructions without taking any regulatory action.(f) The Legislature finds and declares that this chapter is a state law that provides assistance and services for undocumented persons within the meaning of Section 1621(d) of Title 8 of the United States Code. | |
| 128 | - | ||
| 129 | - | 18995.1. (a) (1) Subject to an appropriation for this purpose, the State Department of Social Services shall administer the State Emergency Food Bank Reserve Program to provide food food, childrens diapers, wipes, and funding for the provision of emergency food food, childrens diapers, wipes, and related costs to food banks serving low-income Californians to prevent hunger during natural or human-made disasters.(2) For the purposes of this chapter, food banks means participating providers operating in California under the federal Emergency Food Assistance Program (Parts 250 and 251 of Title 7 of the Code of Federal Regulations), or the federal Commodity Supplemental Food Program (Parts 247 and 250 of Title 7 of the Code of Federal Regulations), members of the nonprofit organization Feeding America that are based in California, and members of the California Association of Food Banks.(b) Upon a proclamation or declaration of a disaster or state of emergency by the governing body of a county, city, or city and county, or by an official designated by ordinance adopted by that governing body, the state, or the federal government, the department may distribute funds for the purposes set forth in paragraph (c) of this section. subdivision (c). The department shall determine the best method for distribution to ensure the funds are used for the purposes specified in this chapter.(c) Funds distributed pursuant to this chapter may be used for all of the following purposes:(1) To purchase and distribute food in eligible communities.(2) To reimburse food banks for food and the costs associated with the procurement and distribution of food in eligible communities.(3) To purchase and distribute childrens diapers and wipes in eligible communities.(4) To reimburse food banks for childrens diapers and wipes and the costs associated with the procurement and distribution of childrens diapers and wipes in eligible communities.(d) Notwithstanding any other law, agreements awarded pursuant to this section shall be exempt from the requirements of Article 4 (commencing with Section 19130) of Chapter 5 of Part 2 of Division 5 of Title 2 of the Government Code, the Public Contract Code, and the State Contracting Manual, and shall not be subject to the approval of the Department of General Services.(e) Notwithstanding the rulemaking provisions of the Administrative Procedure Act (Chapter 3.5 (commencing with Section 11340) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code), the State Department of Social Services may implement, interpret, or make specific this chapter by means of letter or similar instructions without taking any regulatory action.(f) The Legislature finds and declares that this chapter is a state law that provides assistance and services for undocumented persons within the meaning of Section 1621(d) of Title 8 of the United States Code. | |
| 130 | - | ||
| 131 | - | 18995.1. (a) (1) Subject to an appropriation for this purpose, the State Department of Social Services shall administer the State Emergency Food Bank Reserve Program to provide food food, childrens diapers, wipes, and funding for the provision of emergency food food, childrens diapers, wipes, and related costs to food banks serving low-income Californians to prevent hunger during natural or human-made disasters. | |
| 132 | - | ||
| 133 | - | ###### 18995.1. | |
| 134 | - | ||
| 135 | - | (2) For the purposes of this chapter, food banks means participating providers operating in California under the federal Emergency Food Assistance Program (Parts 250 and 251 of Title 7 of the Code of Federal Regulations), or the federal Commodity Supplemental Food Program (Parts 247 and 250 of Title 7 of the Code of Federal Regulations), members of the nonprofit organization Feeding America that are based in California, and members of the California Association of Food Banks. | |
| 136 | - | ||
| 137 | - | (b) Upon a proclamation or declaration of a disaster or state of emergency by the governing body of a county, city, or city and county, or by an official designated by ordinance adopted by that governing body, the state, or the federal government, the department may distribute funds for the purposes set forth in paragraph (c) of this section. subdivision (c). The department shall determine the best method for distribution to ensure the funds are used for the purposes specified in this chapter. | |
| 138 | - | ||
| 139 | - | (c) Funds distributed pursuant to this chapter may be used for all of the following purposes: | |
| 140 | - | ||
| 141 | - | (1) To purchase and distribute food in eligible communities. | |
| 142 | - | ||
| 143 | - | (2) To reimburse food banks for food and the costs associated with the procurement and distribution of food in eligible communities. | |
| 144 | - | ||
| 145 | - | (3) To purchase and distribute childrens diapers and wipes in eligible communities. | |
| 146 | - | ||
| 147 | - | (4) To reimburse food banks for childrens diapers and wipes and the costs associated with the procurement and distribution of childrens diapers and wipes in eligible communities. | |
| 148 | - | ||
| 149 | - | (d) Notwithstanding any other law, agreements awarded pursuant to this section shall be exempt from the requirements of Article 4 (commencing with Section 19130) of Chapter 5 of Part 2 of Division 5 of Title 2 of the Government Code, the Public Contract Code, and the State Contracting Manual, and shall not be subject to the approval of the Department of General Services. | |
| 150 | - | ||
| 151 | - | (e) Notwithstanding the rulemaking provisions of the Administrative Procedure Act (Chapter 3.5 (commencing with Section 11340) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code), the State Department of Social Services may implement, interpret, or make specific this chapter by means of letter or similar instructions without taking any regulatory action. | |
| 152 | - | ||
| 153 | - | (f) The Legislature finds and declares that this chapter is a state law that provides assistance and services for undocumented persons within the meaning of Section 1621(d) of Title 8 of the United States Code. | |
| 142 | + | During construction or alteration of an essential services building, the building owner shall provide for, and the local enforcement agency shall require, competent, adequate, and detailed inspection by a qualified inspector. To be qualified, an inspector shall have an adequate level of expertise and experience in the subject matter for which they have responsibilities for inspection as prescribed by this section. Qualification shall include current certification by the International Conference of Building Officials; or qualifications as an inspector meeting the requirements of subdivision (a) of Section 305 and subdivision (b) of Section 306 of, the 1982 Edition of the Uniform Building Code. Additionally, the architect, civil engineer, or structural engineer responsible for designing the essential services facility is qualified to inspect construction of the facility. |