Wildfire safety: fuels reduction projects: California Environmental Quality Act.

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 creates a temporary exemption for critical fuels‑reduction work in high‑fire‑risk communities, so these projects no longer need a full environmental impact report or a coastal development permit. It applies only to projects that remove non‑native, small‑diameter, common‑species vegetation and follow state best‑management practices. The change aims to speed up fire‑prevention work while keeping oversight limited to reporting requirements.

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Vote

Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Senate. (Ayes 60. Noes 1. Page 5463.) · May 27, 2026

Hearings

• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · Aug 13, 2026
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · Aug 3, 2026
• Natural Resources and Water Committee Hearing
  Natural Resources and Water · Jul 1, 2026
• Environmental Quality Committee Hearing
  Environmental Quality · Jun 24, 2026
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · May 14, 2026

History

1. May 28, 2026In Senate. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment.
2. May 27, 2026Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Senate. (Ayes 60. Noes 1.)
3. May 18, 2026Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
4. May 14, 2026From committee: Do pass. (Ayes 15. Noes 0.) (May 14).
5. May 6, 2026In committee: Set, first hearing. Referred to APPR. suspense file.
6. Apr 23, 2026Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
7. Apr 22, 2026Read second time and amended.
8. Apr 21, 2026From committee: Amend, and do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 11. Noes 0.) (April 20).
9. Apr 14, 2026Re-referred to Com. on NAT. RES.
10. Apr 13, 2026From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on NAT. RES. Read second time and amended.
11. Mar 9, 2026Referred to Com. on NAT. RES.
12. Feb 21, 2026From printer. May be heard in committee March 23.

The 12 most recent of 13 recorded actions.

Sponsors

• Stan Ellis (R) · sponsor
• Alanis
• Castillo
• Ellis
• Gallagher
• Sanchez
• Wallis

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