Pending Federal and State Legislation
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Pending Federal Legislation
(for status, go to www.leginfo.ca.gov/bilinfo.html)
AB 157 (Jeffries) would provide funding to CAL FIRE for grants for fuel treatment and forest restoration projects to protect watersheds tributary to dams or reservoirs from the adverse impacts of fire and erosion, to promote forest health in those watersheds, to protect life and property, to provide for climate change adaptation, and reduce total wildfire costs and losses. (introduced January 19, 2011)
Last action:
04/05/11: In committee: Set, first hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author.
http://www.aroundthecapitol.com/Bills/AB_157/20112012/
Last action:
04/05/11: In committee: Set, first hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author.
http://www.aroundthecapitol.com/Bills/AB_157/20112012/
Other States' Pending Legislation
Recent Legislation
California Legislation
Latest Public Resources Code 4291
California Governor Brown Orders Wildfire Awareness and Prevention - Executive Order B-08-11 - 6/13/2011
Calif. Homeowners Underinsurance Regs Take Effect, Despite Legal Challenges
Press release with link to PDF of full text of new underinsurance regulations
SB183 enacts the California Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Prevention Act of 2010. 7-1-11 compliance deadline.
Governor Brown signs bill imposing $150 firefighting fee on 850,000 homes - Bill ABX129
Full text of Bill ABX129
California Governor Brown Orders Wildfire Awareness and Prevention - Executive Order B-08-11 - 6/13/2011
Calif. Homeowners Underinsurance Regs Take Effect, Despite Legal Challenges
Press release with link to PDF of full text of new underinsurance regulations
SB183 enacts the California Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Prevention Act of 2010. 7-1-11 compliance deadline.
Governor Brown signs bill imposing $150 firefighting fee on 850,000 homes - Bill ABX129
Full text of Bill ABX129