authorize certain utilities to establish wildfire mitigation plans and associated liability limitations for wildfire damages.

New definitions established for 'approval authority,' 'Commission,' 'economic loss,' 'qualified utility,' 'wildfire,' and 'wildfire mitigation plan' to clarify the bill's terminology and application.

Requires qualified utilities to submit wildfire mitigation plans containing specific elements including risk area descriptions, inspection procedures, vegetation management strategies, facility modifications, de-energization considerations, restoration procedures, cost estimates, community outreach, and agency coordination.

Establishes 120-day review periods for plan approval and 60-day publication deadlines for both plans and annual compliance reports, with plan updates required at least every two years.

Creates a filing and publishing system where the Public Utilities Commission or approval authority reviews plans, with publication serving as a determination that plans contain required statutory elements.

Requires all procedures and standards in wildfire mitigation plans to comply with the 2023 National Electrical Safety Code.

New definitions established for key terms including 'approval authority,' 'commission,' 'economic loss,' 'qualified utility,' 'wildfire,' and 'wildfire mitigation plan' to ensure consistent interpretation across the state.

Utilities must now submit comprehensive wildfire mitigation plans containing at least nine specific elements including risk area descriptions, inspection procedures, vegetation management strategies, and community outreach efforts.

Plans must include procedures for de-energizing power lines considering accessibility, community power needs, and public safety impacts, along with restoration procedures for electrical systems after wildfires.

New deadlines established requiring the commission to publish plans within 120 days, annual compliance reports by June 1st, and plan updates at least every five years.

The Public Utilities Commission gains authority to promulgate rules implementing the chapter and must file and publish all submitted mitigation plans and annual reports on its website.

Clarifies that 'qualified utility' includes electric utilities, wholesale electricity generators operating transmission, and distinguishes between electric cooperatives/municipal utilities which submit plans to their approval authority versus other utilities submitting to the commission.

New definitions established for key terms including 'Approval authority,' 'Commission,' 'Economic loss,' 'Qualified utility,' 'Wildfire,' and 'Wildfire mitigation plan' to provide clear legal standards throughout the chapter.

Requires qualified utilities to submit wildfire mitigation plans with officer-signed attestations certifying compliance with all statutory requirements.

Mandates that wildfire mitigation plans include minimum required provisions, though specific content requirements are not detailed in this excerpt.

Sets 120-day deadlines for the Commission to file and publish plans from non-cooperative utilities, and for approval authorities to review plans from cooperatives and municipal utilities.

Establishes filing fees of $500 for plan submissions and $250 for annual reports, with funds deposited into the gross receipts tax fund.

Requires annual compliance reports due by June 1st and mandates plan updates at least every five years to maintain validity.

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