California lawmakers announced new legislative proposals to speed up rebuilding and recovery efforts in Los Angeles County following devastating wildfires. The bills aim to protect homeowners and renters, expedite permitting processes, and prevent predatory land investors from exploiting the disaster. Concerns include toxic debris cleanup, housing availability, and rebuilding infrastructure.
Lawmakers from across California announced new legislative proposals Thursday intended to speed up rebuilding and recovery efforts in Los Angeles County as thousands remain evacuated from their homes.
''But this bill is about more than rebuilding structures,' Zbur said. 'It's about restoring a sense of stability, dignity and hope to those who have lost so much. And it's about doing it expeditiously.'A bill authored by Assemblymember Pilar Schiavo seeks to accelerate the process of state permit review for reconstruction, requiring state agencies to follow current guidelines on approval timelines so rebuilding efforts can speed along.
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