Fire prevention: air quality and smoke monitoring.

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Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor: Celeste Rodriguez
Last action: 2026-02-21
Official status: From printer. May be heard in committee March 23.
Effective date: Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official summary does not provide details on specific changes or funding amounts.

Fire Prevention: Air Quality and Smoke Monitoring

AB-2586 makes a minor adjustment to existing rules about air quality and smoke monitoring for fire prevention.

What This Bill Does

Keeps the requirement for two state agencies to work on improving air quality and smoke monitoring during fires.

Who It Names or Affects

The Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
The State Air Resources Board

Terms To Know

Prescribed burn: A planned fire set by experts to clear out dry brush and reduce the risk of bigger, uncontrolled wildfires.

Limits and Unknowns

The bill does not specify how much money will be given for these programs.
It is unclear what specific changes are being made since it's described as a nonsubstantive change.

Bill History

2026-02-21 California Legislative Information
From printer. May be heard in committee March 23.
2026-02-20 California Legislative Information
Read first time. To print.

Official Summary Text

AB 2586, as introduced, Celeste Rodriguez.
Fire prevention: air quality and smoke monitoring.
Existing law requires the Department of Forestry and Fire Protection and the State Air Resources Board to develop and fund a program, upon appropriation by the Legislature, to enhance air quality and smoke monitoring, and to provide a public awareness campaign regarding prescribed burns.
This bill would make a nonsubstantive change to that provision.

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