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    AB-338
    Labor & Employment

    Workforce development: the Counties of Los Angeles and Ventura: 2025 wildfires.

    Engrossed
    CA
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    2025-2026 Regular Session
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    Key Takeaways

    • Establishes an emergency workforce program to rebuild areas affected by the 2025 Los Angeles and Ventura wildfires.
    • Provides job training and stipends to low-income workers impacted by the fires.
    • Creates job centers near fire zones to support affected workers and businesses.
    • Expedites licensing for participants in construction, firefighting, and healthcare jobs.

    Summary

    Assembly Member Solache's workforce development initiative directs the California Workforce Development Board to fund targeted training and employment programs in Los Angeles and Ventura Counties following the 2025 wildfires. Upon appropriation, funds would flow to the Los Angeles County Department of Economic Opportunity and Economic Development Collaborative to implement job training, apprenticeships, and support services for underemployed and unemployed low- to moderate-income residents affected by the fires.

    The measure establishes a framework for rapid deployment of workforce resources, allowing up to 2% for state administration while prioritizing areas of greatest need. The Los Angeles County Department of Economic Opportunity may subcontract with other local workforce boards to deliver services. Programs would focus on preparing workers for positions in construction, utilities, firefighting, healthcare, social services, and other sectors essential to disaster recovery and regional economic resilience. Participants would receive expedited access to required licenses and certifications.

    The bill's findings cite the unique circumstances created by extreme wildfires beginning in January 2025, which prompted this county-specific approach rather than a statewide policy. As an urgency measure, the provisions would take effect immediately upon enactment to accelerate coordination of rebuilding efforts and support for impacted workers.

    Key Dates

    Next Step
    Referred to the Senate Standing Committee on Appropriations
    Next Step
    Senate Committee
    Referred to the Senate Standing Committee on Appropriations
    Hearing has not been scheduled yet
    Senate Appropriations Hearing
    Senate Committee
    Senate Appropriations Hearing
    Placed on suspense file
    Senate Labor, Public Employment and Retirement Hearing
    Senate Committee
    Senate Labor, Public Employment and Retirement Hearing
    Do pass, but first be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations]
    Vote on Assembly Floor
    Assembly Floor
    Vote on Assembly Floor
    AB 338 Solache Third Reading Urgency
    Assembly Appropriations Hearing
    Assembly Committee
    Assembly Appropriations Hearing
    Do pass as amended
    Assembly Labor And Employment Hearing
    Assembly Committee
    Assembly Labor And Employment Hearing
    Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations]
    Introduced
    Assembly Floor
    Introduced
    Read first time. To print.

    Contacts

    Profile
    Anna CaballeroD
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    Profile
    Tim GraysonD
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    Profile
    Megan DahleR
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    Profile
    Kelly SeyartoR
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    Profile
    Aisha WahabD
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
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    Profile
    Anna CaballeroD
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Tim GraysonD
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Megan DahleR
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Kelly SeyartoR
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Aisha WahabD
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Jose SolacheD
    Assemblymember
    Bill Author
    Profile
    Christopher CabaldonD
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Laura RichardsonD
    Senator
    Committee Member

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    Introduced By

    Jose Solache
    Jose SolacheD
    California State Assembly Member
    40% progression
    Bill has passed all readings in its first house and is ready to move to the other house (6/3/2025)

    Latest Voting History

    View History
    July 7, 2025
    PASS
    Senate Committee
    Senate Appropriations Hearing
    AyesNoesNVRTotalResult
    6017PASS

    Key Takeaways

    • Establishes an emergency workforce program to rebuild areas affected by the 2025 Los Angeles and Ventura wildfires.
    • Provides job training and stipends to low-income workers impacted by the fires.
    • Creates job centers near fire zones to support affected workers and businesses.
    • Expedites licensing for participants in construction, firefighting, and healthcare jobs.

    Get Involved

    Act Now!

    Email the authors or create an email template to send to all relevant legislators.

    Introduced By

    Jose Solache
    Jose SolacheD
    California State Assembly Member

    Summary

    Assembly Member Solache's workforce development initiative directs the California Workforce Development Board to fund targeted training and employment programs in Los Angeles and Ventura Counties following the 2025 wildfires. Upon appropriation, funds would flow to the Los Angeles County Department of Economic Opportunity and Economic Development Collaborative to implement job training, apprenticeships, and support services for underemployed and unemployed low- to moderate-income residents affected by the fires.

    The measure establishes a framework for rapid deployment of workforce resources, allowing up to 2% for state administration while prioritizing areas of greatest need. The Los Angeles County Department of Economic Opportunity may subcontract with other local workforce boards to deliver services. Programs would focus on preparing workers for positions in construction, utilities, firefighting, healthcare, social services, and other sectors essential to disaster recovery and regional economic resilience. Participants would receive expedited access to required licenses and certifications.

    The bill's findings cite the unique circumstances created by extreme wildfires beginning in January 2025, which prompted this county-specific approach rather than a statewide policy. As an urgency measure, the provisions would take effect immediately upon enactment to accelerate coordination of rebuilding efforts and support for impacted workers.

    40% progression
    Bill has passed all readings in its first house and is ready to move to the other house (6/3/2025)

    Key Dates

    Next Step
    Referred to the Senate Standing Committee on Appropriations
    Next Step
    Senate Committee
    Referred to the Senate Standing Committee on Appropriations
    Hearing has not been scheduled yet
    Senate Appropriations Hearing
    Senate Committee
    Senate Appropriations Hearing
    Placed on suspense file
    Senate Labor, Public Employment and Retirement Hearing
    Senate Committee
    Senate Labor, Public Employment and Retirement Hearing
    Do pass, but first be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations]
    Vote on Assembly Floor
    Assembly Floor
    Vote on Assembly Floor
    AB 338 Solache Third Reading Urgency
    Assembly Appropriations Hearing
    Assembly Committee
    Assembly Appropriations Hearing
    Do pass as amended
    Assembly Labor And Employment Hearing
    Assembly Committee
    Assembly Labor And Employment Hearing
    Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations]
    Introduced
    Assembly Floor
    Introduced
    Read first time. To print.

    Latest Voting History

    View History
    July 7, 2025
    PASS
    Senate Committee
    Senate Appropriations Hearing
    AyesNoesNVRTotalResult
    6017PASS

    Contacts

    Profile
    Anna CaballeroD
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    Profile
    Tim GraysonD
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    Profile
    Megan DahleR
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    Profile
    Kelly SeyartoR
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    Profile
    Aisha WahabD
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    0 of 8 row(s) selected.
    Page 1 of 2
    Select All Legislators
    Profile
    Anna CaballeroD
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Tim GraysonD
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Megan DahleR
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Kelly SeyartoR
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Aisha WahabD
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Jose SolacheD
    Assemblymember
    Bill Author
    Profile
    Christopher CabaldonD
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Laura RichardsonD
    Senator
    Committee Member