Panel advances bill expanding geological-hazard definitions to include climate-driven risks
SB 831 would broaden the definition of geological hazards to include conditions exacerbated by climate change such as post-fire debris flow and inland/coastal erosion; the Appropriations Committee advanced the measure with sponsors saying it allows better use of the California Geological Survey's expertise.
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The Assembly Appropriations Committee advanced SB 831 on July 2, 2025. The bill, presented by Sen. Cherry, would clarify and expand the definition of geological hazards to include conditions tied to natural disasters and climate change, such as mineral hazards, post-fire debris flows, and inland and coastal erosion.
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