California lawmakers are expected to vote Tuesday on a bill aimed at supporting wildfire survivors after rejecting a broader proposal by Gov. Gavin Newsom. The governor’s compromise would speed payments for victims but would not fully resolve who pays for fires ignited by utility equipment.
WHAT:A legislative vote on a wildfire-reform bill focused on support for wildfire survivors and liability/payment issues tied to utility-caused fires.
WHEN:Reported Sep 1, 2026 at 4:47 AM ET
WHERE:California
WHY:The vote follows lawmakers rejecting an ambitious proposal by Gov. Gavin Newsom that would have limited electric companies' financial liability for blazes sparked by their equipment.
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