California Legislature to vote on wildfire reforms after blocking key parts of Newsom’s plan
California lawmakers are expected to vote Tuesday on a bill aimed at supporting wildfire survivors after rejecting an ambitious proposal by Gov. Gavin Newsom that would have limited electric companies’ financial liability for blazes sparked by their equipment.
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3 sourcesCalifornia lawmakers kill wildfire bill after utility complaints
California Assembly backs off voting on bill that would aid wildfire victims
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7 sourcesWildfire bill fails to pass Assembly on Legislature’s last day
California Assembly backs off voting on bill that would aid wildfire victims
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2 sourcesCalifornia lawmakers stall Newsom’s wildfire liability bill, saying it doesn’t go far enough for victims
California Democrats kill bill to hold wildfire-starting utility companies accountable
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3 developments- Sep 1California Legislature to vote on wildfire reforms after blocking key parts of Newsom’s plan
- Sep 1California wildfire liability bill dies in Assembly without a vote
- Sep 2Only center coverage:Wildfire victim compromise bill killed in California Assembly
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Quiet for 45 daysLast development · Sep 2 — Wildfire victim compromise bill killed in California Assembly