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Senate State Affairs committee votes to introduce Wildfire Standard of Care Act, RS 32,714
Summary
The committee voted to introduce RS 32,714, the Wildfire Standard of Care Act, which revises utility wildfire-mitigation plan approvals and replaces a strict liability standard with a rebuttable presumption; a full committee hearing and vote are scheduled for the next day.
The Senate State Affairs Committee voted to introduce RS 32,714, the Wildfire Standard of Care Act, after Senator Woodward presented the refiled legislation and senators moved and seconded the introductory motion. The motion to introduce RS 32,714 was made by Senator Denhartauch and seconded by Senator Burnt; the chair called the voice vote and said the motion carried.
Senator Woodward, who presented RS 32,714, said the bill is being reintroduced as a new measure rather than as an amendment to Senate Bill 11‑24 and described several substantive changes. "I certainly do appreciate the opportunity to reintroduce this legislation as a new bill," Woodward said. He told the committee the bill adds an…
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