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California extends wildfire mitigation program funding and oversight until 2030

Original title: Wildfire prevention: wildfire mitigation program.

Record date · August 13, 2026

Introduced
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What This Bill Would Do

AB 441 extends the for the state's wildfire mitigation financial assistance program by six months, moving the expiration from July 1, 2029, to January 1, 2030. This program provides financial assistance for property owners, community organizations, and local governments to implement fire risk reduction measures.

Why it matters

The extension ensures that property owners and local governments remain eligible for state-funded wildfire mitigation grants for an additional six months, maintaining the current framework for and vegetation management projects.

Who It Would Affect

Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Property owners

They remain eligible to apply for financial assistance for fire risk reduction projects through January 1, 2030.

Directly affected

Local governments

They remain eligible to receive financial assistance for wildfire mitigation efforts through January 1, 2030.

Directly affected

Office of the State Fire Marshal

The agency continues its delegated duties to identify and evaluate cost-effective mitigation measures.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does this bill change?
It extends the legal authority for the state's wildfire mitigation financial assistance program by six months, allowing it to continue operating until January 1, 2030.
Who is eligible for financial assistance under this program?
Property owners, community organizations, and local governments may receive assistance for approved fire risk reduction measures.

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Where This Stands

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Lobbying Activity

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Full breakdown

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Discoveries

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Program Sunset Extension

The legislature is opting to extend the wildfire mitigation program by six months rather than allowing it to expire or making it permanent.

Connected Entities

Office of Emergency Services, Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, Office of the State Fire Marshal
OrganizationOffice of Emergency Services“Jointly administers the wildfire mitigation program.”Map →
OrganizationDepartment of Forestry and Fire Protection“Jointly administers the wildfire mitigation program.”Map →
OrganizationOffice of the State Fire Marshal“Responsible for delegated duties and identifying cost-effective fire risk reduct”Map →

Sources

Open source document

openstates.org

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