Water: County of Ventura: fire suppression.

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

Starting July 1 20230, water suppliers that serve more than 20 homes in high‑risk fire zones in Ventura County must ensure they can supply water for at least 24 hours during a fire, either with backup energy or an alternate water source. The bill also orders the county fire department to set safety standards, conduct annual inspections, and require suppliers to file emergency plans and timely notices of reduced water capacity. It aims to improve fire‑suppression reliability after recent devastating wildfires.

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Vote

Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Senate. (Ayes 75. Noes 1. Page 1900.) · Jun 2, 2025

Hearings

• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · Aug 29, 2025
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · Aug 18, 2025
• Local Government Committee Hearing
  Local Government · Jul 9, 2025
• Natural Resources and Water Committee Hearing
  Natural Resources and Water · Jun 24, 2025
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · May 23, 2025

History

1. Oct 13, 2025Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 690, Statutes of 2025.
2. Oct 13, 2025Approved by the Governor.
3. Sep 16, 2025Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 2 p.m.
4. Sep 9, 2025Senate amendments concurred in. To Engrossing and Enrolling. (Ayes 74. Noes 1. Page 3104.).
5. Sep 8, 2025Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Assembly. (Ayes 30. Noes 7. Page 2623.).
6. Sep 8, 2025In Assembly. Concurrence in Senate amendments pending.
7. Sep 4, 2025Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
8. Sep 3, 2025Read third time and amended. Ordered to second reading.
9. Sep 2, 2025Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
10. Aug 29, 2025Read second time and amended. Ordered returned to second reading.
11. Aug 29, 2025From committee: Amend, and do pass as amended. (Ayes 5. Noes 2.) (August 29).
12. Aug 18, 2025In committee: Referred to suspense file.

The 12 most recent of 35 recorded actions.

Sponsors

• Bennett · sponsor
• Harabedian
• Irwin
• Limón

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