Voluntary contractual assessments: wildfire safety improvements.

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 lets property owners and local agencies enter voluntary contracts to assess and fund projects that reduce wildfire risk. It aims to improve safety without creating mandatory taxes or fees, giving participants flexibility. The measure seeks to help communities protect homes and natural resources.

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Vote

From committee: Do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 5. Noes 2. Page 4014.) (April 22). · Apr 23, 2026

Hearings

• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · May 14, 2026
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · May 11, 2026
• Local Government Committee Hearing
  Local Government · Apr 22, 2026
• Local Government
  Senate Local Government Committee · Apr 22, 2026

History

1. May 14, 2026May 14 hearing: Held in committee and under submission.
2. May 12, 2026Set for hearing May 14.
3. May 11, 2026May 11 hearing: Placed on APPR. suspense file.
4. May 4, 2026Set for hearing May 11.
5. Apr 27, 2026Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
6. Apr 23, 2026From committee: Do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 5. Noes 2. Page 4014.) (April 22).
7. Apr 9, 2026Set for hearing April 22.
8. Apr 8, 2026Re-referred to Com. on L. GOV.
9. Mar 19, 2026From committee with author's amendments. Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on RLS.
10. Feb 18, 2026Referred to Com. on RLS.
11. Feb 12, 2026From printer. May be acted upon on or after March 14.
12. Feb 11, 2026Introduced. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. To print.

Sponsors

• Jesse Arreguín (D) · sponsor
• Arreguín

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