SB 1079
Department of Forestry and Fire Protection: Fire Innovation Unit.
Became law · by Stern, Allen, Becker · full text and history
Latest floor vote
Assembly floor, 2026-08-31: (PASS), 78 ayes, 0 noes, 1 not voting · SB 1079 Stern Senate Third Reading By Connolly
Aye (78): Al Muratsuchi D, Alex Lee D, Alexandra Macedo R, Anamarie Ávila Farías D, Ash Kalra D, Avelino Valencia D, Blanca Pacheco D, Blanca Rubio D, Buffy Wicks D, Carl DeMaio R, Catherine Stefani D, Cecilia Aguiar-Curry D, Celeste Rodriguez D, Chris Rogers D, Christopher Ward D, Corey Jackson D, Cottie Petrie-Norris D, Damon Connolly D, Darshana R. Patel D, David Alvarez D, David Tangipa R, Dawn Addis D, Diane Dixon R, Diane Papan D, Esmeralda Soria D, Gail Pellerin D, Greg Wallis R, Gregg Hart D, Heath Flora R, Heather Hadwick R, Isaac Bryan D, Jacqui Irwin D, James Ramos D, Jasmeet Bains D, Jeff Gonzalez R, Jesse Gabriel D, Jessica Caloza D, Joaquin Arambula D, Joe Patterson R, John Harabedian D, José Luis Solache D, Josh Hoover R, Josh Lowenthal D, Juan Alanis R, Juan Carrillo D, Kate Sanchez R, LaShae Sharp-Collins D, Laurie Davies R, Leticia Castillo R, Lisa Calderon D, Liz Ortega D, Lori Wilson D, Maggy Krell D, Marc Berman D, Mark González D, Matt Haney D, Mia Bonta D, Michelle Rodriguez D, Mike Fong D, Mike Gipson D, Natasha Johnson R, Nick Schultz D, Patrick Ahrens D, Phillip Chen R, Pilar Schiavo D, Rebecca Bauer-Kahan D, Rhodesia Ransom D, Rick Chavez Zbur D, Robert Garcia D, Robert Rivas D, Sade Elhawary D, Stan Ellis R, Stephanie Nguyen D, Steve Bennett D, Tasha Boerner D, Tina McKinnor D, Tom Lackey R, Tri Ta R
Not voting (1): Sharon Quirk-Silva D
Who lobbied on it
8 lobbyist employers, lobbying firms and others name SB 1079 in their reports since 2025 (not their position). Linked: those who gave to two or more 2026 state candidates.
CALIFORNIA FIRE CHIEFS ASSOCIATION · CALIFORNIA FORESTRY ASSOCIATION · CLIMATE RESOLVE · COSUMNES COMMUNITY SERVICES DISTRICT · ORANGE COUNTY FIRE AUTHORITY · PUBLIC COUNSEL · STATE FARM MUTUAL AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE COMPANY · US MEGAFIRE RESPONSE ACTION
Every recorded vote
| Date | Where | Result | Ayes | Noes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-07 | Sen Natural Resources and Water Do pass, but first be re-referred to the Committee on [Emergency Management] | (PASS) | 7 | 0 |
| 2026-04-21 | Sen Emergency Management Do pass as amended, but first amend, and re-refer to the Committee on [Appropriations] | (PASS) | 9 | 0 |
| 2026-05-11 | Sen Appropriations Placed on suspense file | (PASS) | 7 | 0 |
| 2026-05-14 | Sen Appropriations Do pass | (PASS) | 7 | 0 |
| 2026-05-22 | Senate floor Special Consent SB1079 Stern et al. | (PASS) | 33 | 0 |
| 2026-06-22 | Asm Natural Resources Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Emergency Management] with recommendation: To Consent Calendar | (PASS) | 14 | 0 |
| 2026-06-29 | Asm Emergency Management Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations] with recommendation: To Consent Calendar | (PASS) | 6 | 0 |
| 2026-08-13 | Asm Appropriations Do pass. | (PASS) | 15 | 0 |
| 2026-08-26 | Asm Emergency Management Do pass as amended. | (PASS) | 7 | 0 |
| 2026-08-26 | Asm Emergency Management Amendments (Committee's) | (PASS) | 7 | 0 |
| 2026-08-31 | Senate floor W/O REF. TO FILE SB1079 Stern | (PASS) | 40 | 0 |
| 2026-08-31 | Assembly floor SB 1079 Stern Senate Third Reading By Connolly | (PASS) | 78 | 0 |