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AB 338

Workforce development: the Counties of Los Angeles and Ventura: 2025 wildfires.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by José Solache

AB 338 creates workforce development programs in fire-ravaged Los Angeles and Ventura counties to support displaced workers and accelerate economic recovery through employment assistance and training.

Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 532, Statutes of 2025.
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Bill Summary · AB 338

Legislative bill overview

AB 338 is an urgency measure enacted to support workforce development in Los Angeles and Ventura counties following the 2025 wildfires. The bill allocates resources and establishes programs to help displaced workers and communities rebuild their employment capacity in fire-affected areas. It was signed into law on October 10, 2025.

Why is this important

Wildfires create immediate economic disruption through job losses, business closures, and infrastructure damage. Targeted workforce development addresses both short-term employment needs for recovery efforts and long-term economic stabilization in affected regions, helping workers transition back into employment while supporting local reconstruction.

Potential points of contention

  • Funding specificity: The bill's actual funding amount, allocation formula, and whether it adequately addresses the scale of workforce needs in both counties may be debated
  • Program design: Questions about whether programs prioritize hiring local displaced workers versus bringing in outside contractors, and whether training focuses on recovery jobs or broader skills
  • Geographic equity: How resources are distributed between Los Angeles and Ventura counties, given their different sizes and damage levels

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

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