RCRC, along with a coalition of government partners, supports Assembly Bill 2463, authored by Assembly Member Alex Lee (D-San Jose). Until January 1, 2024, current law exempts from prevailing wage requirements, work performed by a volunteer, a volunteer coordinator, or a member of the California Conservation Corps or a community conservation corps. This bill would extend that exemption until January 1, 2031.
AB 2463 would allow California to continue to tap into one of our greatest resources for healthy communities and the environment: volunteerism. Local governments rely on volunteer services to complete charitable, humanitarian, and other civic projects while meeting budget demands. Extending this exemption allows our public entities to continue enhancing and supporting local communities across California’s 39 million residents.
AB 2463 passed out of Senate Committee on Labor, Public Employment and Retirement on May 18 and is awaiting a hearing in Senator Appropriations. RCRC’s letter of support can be found here. For more information, contact RCRC Policy Advocate, Sarah Dukett.