Concerning approval of electric utility wildfire mitigation plans.

Added a clause clarifying that the legislation relates only to planning and does not create new causes of action or alter the burden of proof in legal cases.

Changed the commission's review process from holding a 'public meeting' to holding a 'hearing' when reviewing wildfire mitigation plans.

Granted the commission the authority to recommend or require additional safety elements or practices to be included in a utility's wildfire plan.

Removed the requirement for the commission to adopt rules specifically setting forth guidelines for how utilities conduct cost-benefit analyses.

Reduced the list of required rule topics from three items to two by removing the cost-benefit analysis guideline requirement.

Changed the filing of wildfire mitigation plans from optional ('may') to mandatory ('must') for all electrical companies, with specific instructions for companies that already have existing plans.

Added a requirement for the commission to hold at least one public workshop alongside a public meeting when reviewing utility plans.

Mandated that commission rules must include guidelines for fair market landowner compensation and a cost-benefit analysis for specific mitigation elements.

Required that plan copies be submitted in a specific format to be posted on the advisory committee's website.

Extended the commission's deadline to review new wildfire mitigation plans from 60 days to 120 days, while keeping the update review deadline at 90 days.