BILL ANALYSIS Ó
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SENATE THIRD READING
SB
1227 (Lara)
As Amended August 11, 2016
Majority vote
SENATE VOTE: 39-0
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|Committee |Votes|Ayes |Noes |
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|Labor |7-0 |Roger Hernández, | |
| | |Patterson, Chu, | |
| | |Linder, McCarty, | |
| | |O'Donnell, Thurmond | |
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|----------------+-----+-----------------------+---------------------|
|Veterans |7-0 |Irwin, Achadjian, | |
|Affairs | |Arambula, Daly, | |
| | |Frazier, Mathis, Salas | |
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|----------------+-----+-----------------------+---------------------|
|Appropriations |20-0 |Gonzalez, Bigelow, | |
| | |Bloom, Bonilla, Bonta, | |
| | |Calderon, Chang, Daly, | |
| | |Eggman, Gallagher, | |
| | |Eduardo Garcia, | |
| | |Holden, Jones, | |
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| | |Obernolte, Quirk, | |
| | |Santiago, Wagner, | |
| | |Weber, Wood, Chau | |
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SUMMARY: Specifically, this bill:
1)Requires the California Conservation Corps (CCC) to
collaborate with the Department of Veterans Affairs (CalVet)
and the Employment Development Department (EDD) to assist any
corps member who is a veteran of the United States Armed
Forces in obtaining employment after participating in the
corps program. Specifies efforts must include, but are not
limited to, providing access to veteran supportive services
and workforce services.
2)Makes related findings and declarations.
EXISTING LAW: Requires the CCC, in conjunction with EDD, to
place an emphasis on developing and executing plans to assist
corps members in obtaining employment following their
participation in the corps.
FISCAL EFFECT: According to the Assembly Appropriations
Committee, no significant costs to the CCC, CalVet and EDD as
all agencies indicate the activities required by the bill are
consistent with existing efforts.
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COMMENTS: Current law requires the CCC, in conjunction with the
EDD, to develop and execute plans to assist corps members in
gaining employment following their participation in the program.
To this end, the CCC provides career transition support
services to Corps participants. These services help Corps
members apply their experiences towards employment or furthering
their academic goals.
According to the author, although transition services for corps
members are in place, the statute is silent regarding corps
members who are veterans. The author states that veterans have
unique circumstances, such as the difference in work culture
between military and civilian life, or veterans who have been
through multiple combat deployments. The author also states
these issues may not be fully addressed through the EDD and
CCC's employment efforts. This can present a gap in
transitional services for veterans participating within the CCC.
This bill is intended to better assist veterans with their
transition to employment after completion of a CCC program.
Analysis Prepared by:
Lorie Alvarez / L. & E. / (916) 319-2091 FN:
0003943
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