Sen Appropriations — April 26, 2026
Analysis of bill version: Apr 06, 2026 Amended Senate
Purpose
SB 904 would require HCD, upon OES making a written determination that a declared wildfire disaster caused substantial structural damage, to coordinate with specified state entities and local governments and report recommendations to the Governor and Legislature to facilitate rebuilding efforts.
Fiscal Impact
unknown
Fiscal Analysis
Actual ongoing HCD costs will depend on final staffing levels, the scope of reporting, and the frequency of wildfire emergencies, which will drive workload variability. The reporting requirements codify provisions substantially similar to paragraphs five and six of Executive Order N-4-25 issued following the Eaton and Palisades fires in January 2025.
Related Legislation
SB 625 (Wahab), Chapter 92/2025 — created a streamlined ministerial approval process for rebuilding residential structures damaged in a disaster. AB 430 (Gallagher), Chapter 745/2019 — created a streamlined approval process for specified housing developments in cities impacted by the Camp Fire.