Senate leadership said it would cost about $175 million a year to boost staffing levels to respond to increased fire risk.

After LA fires, Senate President Mike McGuire proposes full-time firefighters to replace the current seasonal workforce

Both Republicans and Democrats have filed several bills this session related to wildfires in the wake of the massive deadly fires that decimated Los Angeles in January.

State legislators are calling to extend Cal Fire's staffing to a year-round system, switching some roles from nine-month positions.

State legislators say the bipartisan bill would support overworked firefighters by addressing staffing issues.