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CA AB1554

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

2/1/2024

Primary Sponsor

Joe Patterson

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Origin

State Assembly

2023-2024 Session

AI Summary

  • Exempts wildfire fuels reduction projects from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) requirements in moderate, high, and very high fire hazard severity zones identified under Government Code Section 51178
  • Covers fuel reduction activities including prescribed fire, tree thinning, pruning, chipping, and roadway clearance
  • Requires lead agencies to determine whether projects qualify for this exemption, creating a state-mandated local program
  • Specifies no state reimbursement is required because local agencies have authority to levy service charges, fees, or assessments to fund the mandate

Legislative Description

California Environmental Quality Act: exemption: wildfire fuels reduction projects.

Last Action

From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56.

2/1/2024

Committee Referrals

Natural Resources3/9/2023

Full Bill Text

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