WITHDREW FROM COMMITTEE AND PASSED.
The Act makes changes related to reducing wildfire risk. The Act makes changes related to fire protection. The Act takes effect when signed.
Eliminates certain building code standards and mapping requirements for wildfire hazard mitigation. Directs the State Fire Marshal to develop a model code for defensible space to reduce wildfire risk. Modifies the membership of the Wildfire Programs Advisory Council. Directs the Department of Consumer and Business Services to adopt certain wildfire hazard mitigation code standards. Voids the State Forestry Department orders that had assigned property to a wildfire hazard zone. Makes changes to certain wildfire risk reduction reports that certain state agencies are required to prepare.
Governments mismanagement of forest should not have consequences on citizens building rights.