Signed by Governor Gavin Newsom

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that appropriates $2.5 billion for state wildfire relief and prevention programs in California.

Highlights:

• Appropriates $2.5 billion from the state general budget for state wildfire relief funding in California (Sec. 1-5).

• Specifies that the funding above shall be appropriated to Los Angeles local governments for the following, including, but not limited to (Sec. 1-5):

• Wildfire recovery efforts;

• The removal of hazardous waste; and

• Providing ongoing shelter for survivors.

• Specifies that this bill declares an emergency and that the provisions shall take effect immediately upon passage and approval by the Governor (Sec. 6).

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