(a) The commission exists as a separate unit within the Office of Emergency Services, and may recommend policies, hold meetings, hold hearings, set dates of the meetings or hearings, and positions on proposed state and federal legislation. The commission shall retain authority to issue reports, publications, and literature.

(b) (1) At a minimum, the commission shall report annually to the Governor and the Legislature on its findings, progress, and recommendations related to activities of the commission and the state toward higher levels of seismic safety and any other seismic safety issues.

(2) The Legislature finds that numerous agencies at various levels of government have substantial responsibilities in the fields of earthquake preparedness and seismic safety. To provide a consistent policy framework to track and monitor those activities, the commission shall, at a minimum, work with agencies that include, but are not limited to, the entities listed in subparagraphs (A) to (I), inclusive, to identify key activities and responsibilities related to seismic safety and develop a schedule to provide periodic updates to the commission on their activities. This information shall be summarized in the report required in paragraph (1) and include information to find additional information related to these activities therein:

(A) Department of Conservation, California Geological Survey.

(B) California Earthquake Authority.

(C) Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development.

(D) Department of Transportation.

(E) Department of Water Resources, Division of Safety of Dams.

(F) Public Utilities Commission.

(G) State Energy Resources Conservation and Development Commission.

(H) University of California.

(I) The California State University.

(Added by Stats. 2020, Ch. 20, Sec. 3. (AB 100) Effective June 29, 2020.)