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SB 899

Fire prevention: Wildfire and Forest Resilience Task Force: wildfire smoke.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Juan Alanis and 9 co-sponsors

SB 899 creates a Wildfire and Forest Resilience Task Force to coordinate California's fire prevention, forest management, and wildfire smoke mitigation across state agencies.

From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. with recommendation: To consent calendar. (Ayes 13. Noes 0.) (June 8). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
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Bill Summary · SB 899

Legislative bill overview

SB 899 establishes a Wildfire and Forest Resilience Task Force in California focused on fire prevention and addressing wildfire smoke impacts. The bill directs state agencies to coordinate efforts on forest management, fire mitigation, and smoke management strategies to reduce wildfire risk and protect public health.

Why is this important

California faces escalating wildfire seasons that threaten lives, property, and air quality across the state and neighboring regions. Coordinated state action on forest resilience and smoke management directly affects public health outcomes, emergency preparedness, and long-term fire risk reduction for millions of Californians.

Potential points of contention

  • Implementation costs and funding mechanisms – Establishing a new task force and its operations requires budget allocation during periods of fiscal constraint
  • Balancing timber harvest with conservation – Forest resilience strategies may conflict with environmental protection goals depending on recommended management approaches
  • Interstate smoke management – Wildfire smoke crosses state lines, raising questions about California's ability to address smoke impacts unilaterally and potential coordination with neighboring states

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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