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CA AB497
Bill
Status
2/1/2022
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 for fire prevention activities.
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Requires the department to prioritize grant projects that manage vegetation along streets and roads to prevent wildfire ignition.
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Prioritizes projects that require funds specifically for purchasing equipment necessary to complete the vegetation management work.
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Applies these priorities in addition to existing grant priorities established in the Public Resources Code related to multiyear efforts and specified local agencies.
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.
2/1/2022