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CA AB2349

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/19/2026

Primary Sponsor

Jose Solache

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Origin

State Assembly

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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

  • Mandates at least one air quality incident response and evaluation center be located at the South Coast Air Quality Management District

  • 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

  • Authorizes funding for planning, equipping, and maintaining response centers, including monitoring equipment, vehicles, facilities, staffing, training exercises, and data collection and analysis systems

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Natural Resources3/9/2026

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