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CA AB2349
Bill
Status
2/19/2026
Primary Sponsor
Jose Solache
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AI Summary
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Requires the State Air Resources Board to expand its incident air monitoring program to establish a regional network of air quality incident response centers across California, subject to legislative appropriation
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Mandates at least one air quality incident response and evaluation center be located at the South Coast Air Quality Management District
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Requires CARB and local air districts to jointly select locations for centers and coordinate emergency air monitoring responses during disasters or crises impacting air quality and public health
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Authorizes funding for planning, equipping, and maintaining response centers, including monitoring equipment, vehicles, facilities, staffing, training exercises, and data collection and analysis systems
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Permits targeted air contaminant monitoring during disasters, emergencies, and recovery periods, with coordination among unified command centers, state agencies, and local public health departments
Legislative Description
State Air Resources Board: regional air quality incident response program.
Last Action
Referred to Com. on NAT. RES.
3/9/2026