Connolly revives bill on wildfire defenses, insurance breaks

Assemblymember Damon Connolly is making a second attempt to pass a bill that seeks to reduce home insurance costs through wildfire safeguards.

The bill’s previous version, AB 2416, stalled and did not make it to a final Senate floor vote in August. This month, Connolly reintroduced the bill as AB 1 with the co-authorship of Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas.

Connolly, a Democrat who represents Marin and part of Sonoma County, said he feels optimistic about the new bill.

“I plan on getting this version of the bill or...