Wildfire mitigation program: financial assistance to counties.

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 expands California’s wildfire mitigation program to provide financial assistance for structure hardening to the counties ranked 7th‑10th in combined wildfire risk and social vulnerability. It directs the joint powers authority (OES and Cal Fire) to develop eligibility criteria, accept federal funds, and report on program performance. The goal is to protect vulnerable communities and reduce future fire damage.

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Vote

From committee: Do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 8. Noes 0. Page 3973.) (April 21). · Apr 27, 2026

Hearings

• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · May 14, 2026
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · May 11, 2026
• Emergency Management Committee Hearing
  Emergency Management · Apr 21, 2026
• Emergency Management
  Senate Emergency Management Committee · Apr 21, 2026
• Natural Resources and Water Committee Hearing
  Natural Resources and Water · Apr 14, 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 28, 2026Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
6. Apr 27, 2026From committee: Do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 8. Noes 0. Page 3973.) (April 21).
7. Apr 16, 2026Set for hearing April 21.
8. Apr 16, 2026From committee with author's amendments. Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on E.M.
9. Apr 14, 2026From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on E.M. (Ayes 7. Noes 0. Page 3870.) (April 14). Re-referred to Com. on E.M.
10. Apr 9, 2026Set for hearing April 14.
11. Apr 8, 2026Withdrawn from committee.
12. Apr 8, 2026Re-referred to Coms. on N.R. & W. and E.M.

The 12 most recent of 16 recorded actions.

Sponsors

• Laura Richardson (D) · sponsor
• Richardson

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