California Budget Act of 2024: $1.5 billion in emergency funding for wildfire response and recovery.

The California Budget Act of 2024 amends the state budget to include $1.5 billion in emergency funding for wildfire response and recovery. This funding can be used for emergency protective measures, evacuations, sheltering for survivors, hazardous waste removal, hazard assessment, traffic control, environmental testing, and other protective actions. The Director of Finance can augment appropriations from any available source, including the General Fund, with certain limitations. The bill also identifies related appropriations bills and takes effect immediately as a Budget Bill.

California Budget Act of 2024: $1.5 billion in emergency funding for wildfire response and recovery.

The California Budget Act of 2024 amends the state budget to include $1.5 billion in emergency funding for wildfire response and recovery. This funding can be used for emergency protective measures, evacuations, sheltering for survivors, hazardous waste removal, hazard assessment, traffic control, environmental testing, and other protective actions. The Director of Finance can augment appropriations from any available source, including the General Fund, with certain limitations. The bill also identifies related appropriations bills and takes effect immediately as a Budget Bill.