County of Ventura: fire suppression: backup energy source.

Legislative status

1. Introduced
2. In Committee
3. Reported by Committee
4. Floor Vote Scheduled
5. Passed One Chamber
6. Passed Both Chambers
7. Sent to Executive
8. Enacted

Summary

The bill concerns the County of Ventura’s fire‑suppression operations and a backup energy source. It would involve the county’s fire agencies and any parties that could provide such power. The measure aims to address the need for an alternative energy supply during fire‑fighting activities.

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Vote

Senate amendments concurred in. To Engrossing and Enrolling. (Ayes 74. Noes 0. Page 6153.). · Aug 13, 2026

Hearings

• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · Aug 3, 2026
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · Jun 29, 2026
• Emergency Management Committee Hearing
  Emergency Management · Jun 16, 2026
• Natural Resources and Water Committee Hearing
  Natural Resources and Water · Jun 9, 2026
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · Apr 22, 2026

History

1. May 27, 2026From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to committee. Read second time, amended, and re-referred to Com. on N.R. & W.
2. May 20, 2026Referred to Coms. on N.R. & W. and E.M.
3. May 5, 2026In Senate. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment.
4. May 4, 2026Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Senate. (Ayes 73. Noes 0. Page 4916.)
5. Apr 23, 2026Read second time. Ordered to Consent Calendar.
6. Apr 22, 2026From committee: Do pass. To Consent Calendar. (Ayes 13. Noes 0.) (April 22).
7. Apr 9, 2026From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. with recommendation: To Consent Calendar. (Ayes 17. Noes 0.) (April 8). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
8. Apr 6, 2026Re-referred to Com. on U. & E.
9. Mar 26, 2026From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on U. & E. Read second time and amended.
10. Mar 24, 2026From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on U. & E. with recommendation: To Consent Calendar. (Ayes 6. Noes 0.) (March 23). Re-referred to Com. on U. & E.
11. Mar 2, 2026Referred to Coms. on E.M and U. & E.
12. Feb 13, 2026From printer. May be heard in committee March 15.

The 12 most recent of 13 recorded actions.

Sponsors

• Steve Bennett (D) · sponsor
• Bennett

Bill text

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