Two crucial pieces of legislation authored by Assembly Republican Leader James Gallagher (Yuba City) have been signed into law by Governor Newsom, addressing pressing local needs within the 3rd Assembly District. Assembly Bill 556 and Assembly Bill 570 aim to provide additional funding for fire protection and support the recovery of Camp Fire survivors. Survivors of disasters like the Camp Fire in California can avoid property tax hikes by transferring the assessed value of their previous homes when they rebuild or acquire new properties within five years. AB 556 addresses the challenges many faced in meeting this five-year deadline due to the scale of destruction and compensation uncertainties, extending the timeframe by an additional three years for survivors to retain their home's base value as they rebuild.