Wildfire prevention: state responsibility areas: fire prevention fee.

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 brings back a fire prevention fee of up to $150 per habitable structure located in designated state responsibility areas, with the fee taking effect on Jan. 1, 2027. It directs the collected money into a dedicated fund that supports forest management, evacuation planning, education, and local fire‑prevention projects. By removing the 2031 repeal date, the fee will continue indefinitely.

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Vote

From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on REV. & TAX. (Ayes 4. Noes 2. Page 3871.) (April 14). Re-referred to Com. on REV. & TAX. · Apr 14, 2026

Hearings

• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · May 14, 2026
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · May 4, 2026
• Revenue and Taxation Committee Hearing
  Revenue and Taxation · Apr 22, 2026
• Revenue and Taxation
  Senate Revenue and Taxation Committee · Apr 22, 2026
• Natural Resources and Water
  Senate Natural Resources and Water Committee · Apr 14, 2026

History

1. May 14, 2026May 14 hearing: Held in committee and under submission.
2. May 8, 2026Set for hearing May 14.
3. May 4, 2026May 4 hearing: Placed on APPR. suspense file.
4. Apr 24, 2026Set for hearing May 4.
5. Apr 22, 2026From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 4. Noes 1. Page 4016.) (April 22). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
6. Apr 20, 2026From committee with author's amendments. Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on REV. & TAX.
7. Apr 15, 2026Set for hearing April 22.
8. Apr 14, 2026From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on REV. & TAX. (Ayes 4. Noes 2. Page 3871.) (April 14). Re-referred to Com. on REV. & TAX.
9. Apr 9, 2026Set for hearing April 14.
10. Apr 8, 2026Re-referred to Coms. on N.R. & W. and REV. & TAX.
11. Apr 6, 2026Withdrawn from committee.
12. Apr 6, 2026Re-referred to Com. on RLS.

The 12 most recent of 19 recorded actions.

Sponsors

• Stern · sponsor
• Allen

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