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This bill amends the California Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006 by requiring the State Air Resources Board to include greenhouse gas emissions from wildlands and forest fires in its scoping plan, which is a strategic document outlining the state's approach to reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Currently, the board is already required to prepare a comprehensive plan for achieving maximum technologically feasible and cost-effective greenhouse gas emissions reductions, with the goal of reducing statewide emissions to at least 40% below the established limit by December 31, 2030. The bill specifically adds a provision mandating that the board's scoping plan now explicitly account for emissions generated by wildlands and forest fires, which represents a new and notable inclusion in the state's climate strategy. This amendment recognizes the significant contribution of wildfires to greenhouse gas emissions and ensures that these emissions are considered in California's broader climate change mitigation efforts. The existing law already requires the board to update the plan at least every five years and to consult with various state agencies, conduct public workshops, and consider economic and environmental impacts, so this bill builds upon the existing framework of the state's greenhouse gas reduction approach.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

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