Wildfire prevention: local assistance grant program: eligible activities.
AB 1893 amends existing legislation to include new fire prevention activities under the local assistance grant program. This allows local governments to acquire or install mobile water infrastructure for firefighting in high-risk areas.
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AB 1893 — Wildfire prevention: local assistance grant program: eligible activities.
Last action — In committee: Held under submission.
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1Introduced
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2In Committee
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3Passed Assembly
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4Passed Senate
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill has been introduced in the Assembly. Introduced February 12, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.
Prognosis
Where this bill stands today.
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Introduced
Current position in the legislative process.
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5 sponsors
1 primary, 4 co-sponsors signed on.
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Bipartisan support
Sponsored across 2 parties (3 R · 1 D) — cross-party backing.
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Cleared a recorded vote
Passed 2 recorded votes so far.
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In plain language
The bill expands grant eligibility for local fire prevention projects in California.
AB 1893 amends existing legislation to include new fire prevention activities under the local assistance grant program. This allows local governments to acquire or install mobile water infrastructure for firefighting in high-risk areas.
What this means for you
- Small Business: Funding may support local businesses involved in fire prevention infrastructure projects.
Summary
Existing law requires the Department of Forestry and Fire Protection to establish a local assistance grant program for fire prevention and home hardening education activities in California and extends eligibility for grants to specified entities, including local agencies. Existing law provides that eligible activities under the local assistance grant program include, among other things, technical assistance to local agencies to improve fire prevention and reduce fire hazards and projects to improve public safety, including, but not limited to, access to emergency equipment and improvements to public evacuation routes. Existing law makes funding for this program subject to an appropriation by the Legislature. This bill would expand eligible activities under the local assistance grant program to include projects undertaken by a local governmental entity involving the acquisition or installation of mobile rigid dip tanks or similar mobile and permanent infrastructure that is capable of providing helicopter-accessible water supplies for firefighting response or suppression purposes in very high fire and high fire hazard severity zones, as provided.
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
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AB 1893 has been updated to include new language in the bill text that clarifies certain provisions. This change helps ensure that the intended goals of the legislation are clearly communicated and understood. Simplifying the language in the bill also makes it easier for the public and stakeholders to follow and engage with the legislative process. Overall, these adjustments aim to improve transparency and effectiveness in implementing the law.
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Action History
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In committee: Held under submission.
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In committee: Set, first hearing. Referred to APPR. suspense file.
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From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. with recommendation: To Consent Calendar. (Ayes 6. Noes 0.) (April 13). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
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From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on E.M with recommendation: To Consent Calendar. (Ayes 14. Noes 0.) (March 23). Re-referred to Com. on E.M.
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Coauthors revised.
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Referred to Coms. on NAT. RES. and E.M.
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From printer. May be heard in committee March 15.
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Read first time. To print.
Sponsors
- Seyarto · Cosponsor
- Nick Schultz · Cosponsor
- Heather Hadwick · Cosponsor
- Jeff Gonzalez · Cosponsor
- James Gallagher · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 4 co-sponsors · 117 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
- Gallagher, James Republican
Co-sponsors (4)
- Seyarto
- Schultz, Nick Democratic
- Hadwick, Heather Republican
- Gonzalez, Jeff Republican
Not signed on (117)
117 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 117 →"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.
Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Republican | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Democratic | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| % of votes cast | 86% | 0% | 0% | 14% |
How each member voted (7)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Arambula, Joaquin | Democratic | Yea |
| Bains, Jasmeet | Democratic | Not Voting |
| Bennett, Steve | Democratic | Yea |
| Calderon, Lisa | Democratic | Yea |
| Ransom, Rhodesia | Democratic | Yea |
| DeMaio, Carl | Republican | Yea |
| Hadwick, Heather | Republican | Yea |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Democratic | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Republican | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (14)
| Member | Party | Vote |
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| Bryan, Isaac G. | Democratic | Yea |
| Connolly, Damon | Democratic | Yea |
| Garcia, Robert | Democratic | Yea |
| Haney, Matt | Democratic | Yea |
| Kalra, Ash | Democratic | Yea |
| Muratsuchi, Al | Democratic | Yea |
| Pellerin, Gail | Democratic | Yea |
| Schultz, Nick | Democratic | Yea |
| Wicks, Buffy | Democratic | Yea |
| Zbur, Rick Chavez | Democratic | Yea |
| Alanis, Juan | Republican | Yea |
| Ellis, Stan | Republican | Yea |
| Hoover, Josh | Republican | Yea |
| Macedo, Alexandra | Republican | Yea |
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does AB 1893 do?
- Existing law requires the Department of Forestry and Fire Protection to establish a local assistance grant program for fire prevention and home hardening education activities in California and extends eligibility for grants to specified entities, including local agencies. Existing law provides that eligible activities under the local assistance grant program include, among other things, technical assistance to local agencies to improve fire prevention and reduce fire hazards and projects to improve public safety, including, but not limited to, access to emergency equipment and improvements to public evacuation routes. Existing law makes funding for this program subject to an appropriation by the Legislature. This bill would expand eligible activities under the local assistance grant program to include projects undertaken by a local governmental entity involving the acquisition or installation of mobile rigid dip tanks or similar mobile and permanent infrastructure that is capable of providing helicopter-accessible water supplies for firefighting response or suppression purposes in very high fire and high fire hazard severity zones, as provided.
- Who sponsors AB 1893?
- AB 1893 is sponsored by Seyarto, Schultz, Nick (Democratic), Hadwick, Heather (Republican), Gonzalez, Jeff (Republican), and Gallagher, James (Republican).
- What is the current status of AB 1893?
- This bill has been introduced in the Assembly. Introduced February 12, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
- Where can I track AB 1893?
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