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CA AB19
Bill
Status
2/3/2020
Primary Sponsor
Marie Waldron
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AI Summary
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Appropriates $25,000,000 from the General Fund to the Department of Forestry and Fire Protection for local assistance grants related to fire prevention activities.
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Grants are to be used pursuant to the local assistance grant program established under Article 2.5 (commencing with Section 4124) of Chapter 1 of Part 2 of Division 4 of the Public Resources Code.
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The department shall prioritize grant projects that manage vegetation along streets and roads to prevent wildfire ignition and that require funds for purchasing equipment necessary for those projects.
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The bill adds these vegetation management priorities in addition to existing priorities established by Sections 4124.5 and 4124.7 of the Public Resources Code.
Legislative Description
Forestry and fire protection: local assistance grant program: fire prevention activities: street and road vegetation management.
Last Action
From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56.
2/3/2020