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CA AB1951

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/29/2024

Primary Sponsor

Vince Fong

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Origin

State Assembly

2023-2024 Session

AI Summary

  • Adds Section 21080.44 to the Public Resources Code to exempt wildfire prevention projects from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) requirements
  • Exemption applies to projects for wildfire prevention within 50 feet of either side of a roadway, including removal of trees and brush
  • Exemption does not limit other existing statutory or categorical exemptions under CEQA
  • Creates a state-mandated local program requiring lead agencies to determine project eligibility for the exemption
  • Specifies that no state reimbursement is required because local agencies have authority to levy service charges, fees, or assessments to cover the mandated costs

Legislative Description

California Environmental Quality Act: exemption: roadside wildfire prevention projects.

Last Action

Re-referred to Com. on NAT. RES.

4/1/2024

Committee Referrals

Natural Resources2/12/2024

Full Bill Text

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