Wildfire prevention: state responsibility areas: fire prevention fee.
May 14 hearing: Held in committee and under submission.
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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