AB-1531
Energy & Environment

Office of Emergency Services: comprehensive wildfire mitigation program.

Engrossed
CA
2025-2026 Regular Session
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Key Takeaways

  • Expands the state wildfire mitigation program by adding the Department of Insurance to its governing board.
  • Requires the Department of Insurance to appoint two members to the program board by July 1, 2026.
  • Maintains the program's focus on creating fire-resistant buildings and managing vegetation for wildfire safety.

Summary

The California Assembly Committee on Emergency Management proposes adding the Department of Insurance to the state's comprehensive wildfire mitigation program board, which currently operates as a partnership between the Office of Emergency Services and the Department of Forestry and Fire Protection.

Under the measure, the Department of Insurance would appoint two representatives to the California Wildfire Mitigation Program Board by July 1, 2026. The program, which remains operative through July 1, 2029, coordinates structure hardening initiatives and vegetation management activities aimed at reducing wildfire risks for homes, businesses, and public buildings. The Office of the State Fire Marshal maintains delegated authority for program implementation through the Department of Forestry and Fire Protection.

The existing joint powers agreement enables the participating agencies to establish eligibility criteria for property owners, community organizations, and local governments seeking financial assistance for wildfire preparedness projects. This framework allows agencies to combine their respective authorities while maintaining their individual roles - with the Office of Emergency Services handling program administration and the Department of Forestry and Fire Protection providing technical expertise through the State Fire Marshal.

Key Dates

Next Step
Referred to the Senate Standing Committee on Appropriations
Next Step
Senate Committee
Referred to the Senate Standing Committee on Appropriations
Hearing scheduled for , 1021 O Street, Room 2200
Senate Natural Resources and Water Hearing
Senate Committee
Senate Natural Resources and Water Hearing
Do pass as amended, but first amend, and re-refer to the Committee on [Appropriations] with the recommendation: To Consent Calendar
Senate Governmental Organization Hearing
Senate Committee
Senate Governmental Organization Hearing
Do pass, but first be re-referred to the Committee on [Natural Resources and Water] with the recommendation: To Consent Calendar
Vote on Assembly Floor
Assembly Floor
Vote on Assembly Floor
AB 1531 E.M. Consent Calendar Second Day Regular Session
Assembly Appropriations Hearing
Assembly Committee
Assembly Appropriations Hearing
Do pass. To Consent Calendar
Assembly Insurance Hearing
Assembly Committee
Assembly Insurance Hearing
Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations] with recommendation: To Consent Calendar
Assembly Emergency Management Hearing
Assembly Committee
Assembly Emergency Management Hearing
Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Insurance]
Introduced
Assembly Floor
Introduced
Read first time. To print.

Contacts

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Anna CaballeroD
Senator
Committee Member
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Tim GraysonD
Senator
Committee Member
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Megan DahleR
Senator
Committee Member
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Not Contacted
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Kelly SeyartoR
Senator
Committee Member
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Aisha WahabD
Senator
Committee Member
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Anna CaballeroD
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Tim GraysonD
Senator
Committee Member
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Megan DahleR
Senator
Committee Member
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Kelly SeyartoR
Senator
Committee Member
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Aisha WahabD
Senator
Committee Member
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Christopher CabaldonD
Senator
Committee Member
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Laura RichardsonD
Senator
Committee Member

Similar Past Legislation

Bill NumberTitleIntroduced DateStatusLink to Bill
AB-2983
Office of Emergency Services: comprehensive wildfire mitigation program: impact on fire insurance.
February 2024
Vetoed
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40% progression
Bill has passed all readings in its first house and is ready to move to the other house (5/23/2025)

Latest Voting History

July 8, 2025
PASS
Senate Committee
Senate Natural Resources and Water Hearing
AyesNoesNVRTotalResult
7007PASS

Key Takeaways

  • Expands the state wildfire mitigation program by adding the Department of Insurance to its governing board.
  • Requires the Department of Insurance to appoint two members to the program board by July 1, 2026.
  • Maintains the program's focus on creating fire-resistant buildings and managing vegetation for wildfire safety.

Get Involved

Act Now!

Email the authors or create an email template to send to all relevant legislators.

Summary

The California Assembly Committee on Emergency Management proposes adding the Department of Insurance to the state's comprehensive wildfire mitigation program board, which currently operates as a partnership between the Office of Emergency Services and the Department of Forestry and Fire Protection.

Under the measure, the Department of Insurance would appoint two representatives to the California Wildfire Mitigation Program Board by July 1, 2026. The program, which remains operative through July 1, 2029, coordinates structure hardening initiatives and vegetation management activities aimed at reducing wildfire risks for homes, businesses, and public buildings. The Office of the State Fire Marshal maintains delegated authority for program implementation through the Department of Forestry and Fire Protection.

The existing joint powers agreement enables the participating agencies to establish eligibility criteria for property owners, community organizations, and local governments seeking financial assistance for wildfire preparedness projects. This framework allows agencies to combine their respective authorities while maintaining their individual roles - with the Office of Emergency Services handling program administration and the Department of Forestry and Fire Protection providing technical expertise through the State Fire Marshal.

40% progression
Bill has passed all readings in its first house and is ready to move to the other house (5/23/2025)

Key Dates

Next Step
Referred to the Senate Standing Committee on Appropriations
Next Step
Senate Committee
Referred to the Senate Standing Committee on Appropriations
Hearing scheduled for , 1021 O Street, Room 2200
Senate Natural Resources and Water Hearing
Senate Committee
Senate Natural Resources and Water Hearing
Do pass as amended, but first amend, and re-refer to the Committee on [Appropriations] with the recommendation: To Consent Calendar
Senate Governmental Organization Hearing
Senate Committee
Senate Governmental Organization Hearing
Do pass, but first be re-referred to the Committee on [Natural Resources and Water] with the recommendation: To Consent Calendar
Vote on Assembly Floor
Assembly Floor
Vote on Assembly Floor
AB 1531 E.M. Consent Calendar Second Day Regular Session
Assembly Appropriations Hearing
Assembly Committee
Assembly Appropriations Hearing
Do pass. To Consent Calendar
Assembly Insurance Hearing
Assembly Committee
Assembly Insurance Hearing
Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations] with recommendation: To Consent Calendar
Assembly Emergency Management Hearing
Assembly Committee
Assembly Emergency Management Hearing
Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Insurance]
Introduced
Assembly Floor
Introduced
Read first time. To print.

Latest Voting History

July 8, 2025
PASS
Senate Committee
Senate Natural Resources and Water Hearing
AyesNoesNVRTotalResult
7007PASS

Contacts

Profile
Anna CaballeroD
Senator
Committee Member
Not Contacted
Not Contacted
Profile
Tim GraysonD
Senator
Committee Member
Not Contacted
Not Contacted
Profile
Megan DahleR
Senator
Committee Member
Not Contacted
Not Contacted
Profile
Kelly SeyartoR
Senator
Committee Member
Not Contacted
Not Contacted
Profile
Aisha WahabD
Senator
Committee Member
Not Contacted
Not Contacted
0 of 7 row(s) selected.
Page 1 of 2
Select All Legislators
Profile
Anna CaballeroD
Senator
Committee Member
Profile
Tim GraysonD
Senator
Committee Member
Profile
Megan DahleR
Senator
Committee Member
Profile
Kelly SeyartoR
Senator
Committee Member
Profile
Aisha WahabD
Senator
Committee Member
Profile
Christopher CabaldonD
Senator
Committee Member
Profile
Laura RichardsonD
Senator
Committee Member

Similar Past Legislation

Bill NumberTitleIntroduced DateStatusLink to Bill
AB-2983
Office of Emergency Services: comprehensive wildfire mitigation program: impact on fire insurance.
February 2024
Vetoed
Showing 1 of 1 items
Page 1 of 1