California Safe Homes grant program: contractors.

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. Signed into Law

Summary

The bill adds Section 2033.1 to the Insurance Code, directing the Department of Insurance to create standardized procedures for selecting contractors and awarding California Safe Homes grant money for specific wildfire‑mitigation projects. It forces contractors to pay prevailing wages, use apprentices where required, hold valid licenses, keep payroll records and submit certified payroll twice a year. The aim is to improve the quality and safety of mitigation work while protecting workers.

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Vote

From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on L. & E. (Ayes 14. Noes 2.) (April 15). Re-referred to Com. on L. & E. · Apr 15, 2026

Hearings

• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · May 14, 2026
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · May 6, 2026
• Labor and Employment Committee Hearing
  Labor and Employment · Apr 22, 2026
• Insurance Committee Hearing
  Insurance · Apr 15, 2026
• Insurance
  Insurance · Apr 15, 2026

History

1. May 14, 2026In committee: Held under submission.
2. May 6, 2026In committee: Set, first hearing. Referred to APPR. suspense file.
3. Apr 23, 2026From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 7. Noes 0.) (April 22). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
4. Apr 15, 2026From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on L. & E. (Ayes 14. Noes 2.) (April 15). Re-referred to Com. on L. & E.
5. Mar 19, 2026Re-referred to Com. on INS.
6. Mar 18, 2026From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on INS. Read second time and amended.
7. Mar 2, 2026Referred to Coms. on INS. and L. & E.
8. Feb 13, 2026From printer. May be heard in committee March 15.
9. Feb 12, 2026Read first time. To print.

Sponsors

• Ortega · sponsor
• Calderon

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