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Committee advances measure to restore SRA fee and shift some GGRF spending; rural groups warn of burdens
Summary
SB 1404 would restore an annual fee on properties in state responsibility areas (SRA) to fund Cal Fire services and reallocate some Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund (GGRF) expenditures; supporters said the move returns fees to those who benefit most from SRA services, while rural and association groups raised concerns about affordability and implementation.
Senator Stern introduced SB 1404 to restore a fee on property owners in Cal Fire State Responsibility Areas (SRA) and to reduce reliance on the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund for certain fire suppression and prevention costs.
Proponents, including NRDC, framed the change as restoring a fairness principle so communities…
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