AB 623: Fire prevention: fuel modification or reduction projects: reports.

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

What AB 623 does, verified February 3, 2026

This bill is designed to improve fire prevention in California by expanding the authority of the governor to suspend certain regulations during times of emergency. The bill aims to expedite critical fuels reduction projects by allowing the governor to temporarily suspend applicable state statutes and rules. It also requires the California Environmental Protection Agency and the Natural Resources Agency to report to the legislature on the implementation of the emergency proclamation by January 1, 2028. Additionally, the California Coastal Commission will be required to report on fuel modification and reduction projects approved under coastal development permits from 2020 to 2026, as well as other relevant information.

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

Author and sponsors

Asm. Diane DixonAuthor · California State Assembly

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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.
Jan. 22, 2026	In committee: Held under submission.
Jan. 22, 2026	In committee: Set, first hearing. Referred to suspense file.
Jan. 15, 2026	Re-referred to Com. on APPR.

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