Kiara Ross of CCPG told Pasadena’s committee the state session ended Sept. 1, the governor signed a children’s online safety package (SB 1119, 'Adam’s Law'), while wildfire liability and several data-center bills remain active on the governor’s desk and will return to focus next year.

State lobbyist Sharon Gonzales told the subcommittee both city‑sponsored bills have reached the governor's desk; she summarized other bills (wildfire liability, tort reform, SB1013 on LPR retention) and said the city will continue advocacy while bills await the governor's decision.

A supervisor reported CSAC board discussion about wildfire liability, including a letter asking that liability remain with investor‑owned utilities (PG&E) and references to AB 1054 and compensation concerns.

California Governor Gavin Newsom has abandoned his proposal to shift the financial burden of utility-sparked wildfires from utilities to property insurers and local governments, following intense public pressure from wildfire victims. The original plan aimed to limit utility liabilities by increasing insurance premiums and transferring costs to municipalities, but faced fierce opposition from survivors who called it a 'corporate bailout.' After weeks of negotiations and protests, Newsom agreed to scale back the legislation, retaining only measures to reduce attorney fees for insurers and create a state program for faster wildfire victim payments. Critics argue the revised plan still favors utility companies, while supporters claim it represents progress toward long-term reforms. The decision highlights ongoing tensions between corporate interests and disaster victims in California's energy sector, with calls for comprehensive legislative action to address systemic issues in utility accountability and wildfire prevention.

Rolling Hills Estates approved a letter supporting Murrieta's request for League of California Cities study of a state constitutional amendment to preserve local land-use authority; the mayor also led staff in sending an opposition letter to Assembly Bill 13 83 (pension changes) and the council authorized a strong opposition letter to a governor proposal on wildfire liability reform.

Utilities in California liable for wildfires even without negligence under strict liability law.

Insurers assess wildfire liabilities and verdicts to gauge future excess liability premiums.