State Fire Marshal: home hardening certification program.

Legislative status

1. Introduced
2. In Committee
3. Reported by Committee
4. Floor Vote Scheduled
5. Passed One Chamber
6. Passed Both Chambers
7. Vetoed
8. Signed into Law

Summary

The bill directs the State Fire Marshal’s Wildfire Mitigation Advisory Committee to create a certification system that identifies fire‑resistant upgrades and defensible‑space practices for existing homes. It also updates training and product‑listing requirements for building officials, builders, and fire personnel, and permits certification of contractors who complete the training. The measure was vetoed by the governor and is not currently law.

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Vote

Joint Rules 61(a)(14) and 51(a)(4) suspended. (Ayes 59. Noes 20. Page 3413.) · Sep 13, 2025

Hearings

• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · Aug 29, 2025
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · Aug 18, 2025
• Natural Resources and Water Committee Hearing
  Natural Resources and Water · Jul 8, 2025
• Governmental Organization Committee Hearing
  Governmental Organization · Jun 24, 2025
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · May 23, 2025

History

1. Jan 22, 2026Consideration of Governor's veto stricken from file.
2. Oct 13, 2025Vetoed by Governor.
3. Oct 13, 2025Consideration of Governor's veto pending.
4. Sep 24, 2025Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 3 p.m.
5. Sep 13, 2025Senate amendments concurred in. To Engrossing and Enrolling. (Ayes 79. Noes 0. Page 3475.).
6. Sep 13, 2025Joint Rules 61(a)(14) and 51(a)(4) suspended. (Ayes 59. Noes 20. Page 3413.)
7. Sep 12, 2025Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Assembly. (Ayes 38. Noes 0. Page 2994.).
8. Sep 12, 2025In Assembly. Concurrence in Senate amendments pending.
9. Sep 8, 2025Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
10. Sep 5, 2025Read third time and amended. Ordered to second reading.
11. Sep 3, 2025Ordered to third reading.
12. Sep 3, 2025From special consent calendar.

The 12 most recent of 34 recorded actions.

Sponsors

• Bennett · sponsor

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