AB 294: Recovery from disaster or emergency: funding priority.

California · Assembly · 2025–2026 Regular Session · last verified February 3, 2026

What AB 294 does, verified February 3, 2026

The bill aims to improve California's disaster and emergency response services. The Office of Emergency Services (OES) will prioritize funding and technical assistance for communities affected by major disasters, including infrastructure and housing recovery projects. These communities must have unmet recovery needs as a result of the disaster. The OES will coordinate with state agencies to provide support during emergencies, and its director will oversee the emergency response efforts.

Bill journey

✓IntroducedComplete

2In CommitteeCurrent

3First Chamber FloorPending

4Second ChamberPending

5GovernorPending

6ChapteredPending

Last action: From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56. (2026-02-02)Alert me

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Feb. 02, 2026	From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56.
Jan. 31, 2026	Died pursuant to Art. IV, Sec. 10(c) of the Constitution.
May. 23, 2025	In committee: Held under submission.
Apr. 30, 2025	In committee: Set, first hearing. Referred to suspense file.
Apr. 23, 2025	In committee: Hearing postponed by committee.

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