Wildfire Forecast and Threat Intelligence Integration Center: forecasted extreme, life-threatening fire weather conditions.

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 the Wildfire Forecast and Threat Intelligence Integration Center, jointly run by the Office of Emergency Services and Cal Fire, to collect and share fire‑weather data. It must issue written reports on life‑threatening fire conditions, advise the governor or local officials on emergency declarations, and provide training for emergency managers. The measure aims to improve coordination among agencies, utilities, and academic partners to reduce wildfire risk.

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Vote

Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Senate. (Ayes 79. Noes 0. Page 5465.) · May 27, 2026

Hearings

• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · Aug 13, 2026
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · Aug 3, 2026
• Emergency Management Committee Hearing
  Emergency Management · Jun 30, 2026
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · May 14, 2026
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · Apr 29, 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 79. Noes 0.)
3. May 18, 2026Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
4. May 14, 2026From committee: Do pass. (Ayes 15. Noes 0.) (May 14).
5. Apr 29, 2026In committee: Set, first hearing. Referred to APPR. suspense file.
6. Apr 14, 2026From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. with recommendation: To Consent Calendar. (Ayes 6. Noes 0.) (April 13). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
7. Apr 8, 2026Re-referred to Com. on E.M.
8. Apr 7, 2026From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on E.M. Read second time and amended.
9. Mar 9, 2026Referred to Com. on E.M.
10. Feb 21, 2026From printer. May be heard in committee March 23.
11. Feb 20, 2026Read first time. To print.

Sponsors

• Committee on Emergency Management · sponsor

Bill text

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