SB1079

Department of Forestry and Fire Protection: Fire Innovation Unit.

Chamber Passed·5/22/26

Establishes a Fire Innovation Unit within the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection to enhance wildfire technology research and.

The bill establishes a Fire Innovation Unit (FIU) within the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection to serve as the state's principal hub for wildfire technology research, coordination, procurement, and deployment. The FIU will evaluate emerging technologies, provide technical assistance to various fire agencies, and administer a Wildfire Innovation Grant Program. It will also establish testbeds for technology evaluation, collaborate with educational and research institutions, and facilitate pilot-to-scale transitions of proven technologies.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Senate · 33–0 · May 22
Current
The House
Next
House floor vote

Sponsors

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7
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

33 Yea

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0 Nay

7 Absent

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Calendar

May 14

12:00 AM

Senate Appropriations Hearing

May 11

10:00 AM

Senate Appropriations Hearing

History

May 22

Senate

Read third time. Passed. (Ayes 33. Noes 0.) Ordered to the Assembly.

May 22

Assembly

In Assembly. Read first time. Held at Desk.

May 20

Senate

Ordered to special consent calendar.