Sent to ExecutiveFiled Feb 4, 2026
Sponsor: Josh Becker (D)
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Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 3 p.m.
Sep 2, 2026
Summary
The bill adds Article 13 to the Public Resources Code, directing the Department of Forestry and Fire Protection to set standards, tools, and oversight for the Wildfire County Coordinator Program. It requires the department to work with the California Fire Safe Council to help counties assess risk, prioritize actions, and track mitigation outcomes. The goal is to strengthen local capacity to reduce wildfire danger and align county efforts with the state’s resilience plan.
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