Budget Act of 2024.
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Majority
Fiscal committee
No
Appropriation
No
Current location
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- Introduced
- Passed Assembly
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill, part of the 2024 Budget Act, directs the State Air Resources Board to designate public fire protection agencies or equivalent entities to oversee controlled burning activities. It also exempts wildland vegetation management burning, as defined, from permitting requirements if conducted by or under the supervision of these designated agencies. The bill aims to improve the safety and effectiveness of prescribed burns and streamline vegetation management practices.
Key provisions
- Designates public fire protection agencies to oversee controlled burning activities.
- Exempts wildland vegetation management burning from permitting requirements under specific conditions.
- Requires the State Air Resources Board to develop guidelines for exempt wildland vegetation management burning.
- Authorizes the State Air Resources Board to adopt rules and regulations for controlled burning activities.
- Declares the bill to take effect immediately as a Budget Bill.
Who is affected
- State Air Resources Board
- Public Fire Protection Agencies
- Wildland Vegetation Management Professionals
- California Residents (indirectly through improved fire management)
- Land Management Agencies
Notable changes
- Expands the authority of public fire protection agencies in overseeing controlled burning.
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