New law directs CPUC to find paths for full wildfire victim payouts

Governor Gavin Newsom signed AB 2700, which directs the California Public Utilities Commission to review and address shortfalls in restitution payments for wildfire survivors.
(FOX40.COM) — A bill aimed at addressing wildfire survivor restitution shortfalls was signed into law by Governor Gavin Newsom. AB 2700 was signed during the final hours of the governor’s deadline to either sign or veto bills on September 30. The Fire Victim and Restitution Recovery Act directs the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) to review [...]
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