Establishes a wildfire prevention authority to manage a fund for wildfire prevention and mitigation efforts.

The bill creates the wildfire prevention authority within the Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management. It establishes a wildfire prevention authority fund, receiving $20,000,000 annually from a tax on fire insurance premiums. The fund is used to make grants for wildfire prevention and mitigation projects, technical assistance for local governments, and improvements to residential properties to enhance fire resistance. The authority is composed of members appointed by the governor, representing various stakeholder groups including insurers, local governments, and the general public.

Establishes a wildfire prevention authority to manage a fund for wildfire prevention and mitigation efforts.

The bill creates the wildfire prevention authority within the Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management. It establishes a wildfire prevention authority fund, receiving $20,000,000 annually from a tax on fire insurance premiums. The fund is used to make grants for wildfire prevention and mitigation projects, technical assistance for local governments, and improvements to residential properties to enhance fire resistance. The authority is composed of members appointed by the governor, representing various stakeholder groups including insurers, local governments, and the general public.