Wildfire Bill Offers Partial Relief | Fresno News

California lawmakers are poised to pass a compromise wildfire relief bill that speeds up payments to victims and blocks executive bonuses and hedge fund profits from utility-caused fires — a scaled-back version of the governor’s original plan, which failed to gain traction. While the governor conceded his initial proposal, which would have shielded utilities from insurance lawsuits, wouldn’t pass, he still sees this as progress for survivors. Critics, including wildfire victims and consumer advocates, remain frustrated, arguing the bill still prioritizes utility interests over those most affected. The insurance industry backs the new measure as market-stabilizing, but lawmakers and utilities say it avoids tackling root causes. With an urgency clause requiring a two-thirds vote, the bill could take effect swiftly if approved. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/97f4d21473057f14