A California Senate committee chair has expressed concern over recent statements made by electric company executives. The executives have threatened to take action if they do not receive legislative protection from wildfire liabilities in Sacramento. The committee chair stated he was deeply troubled by these threats, which are intended to protect the companies' shareholders.

This development suggests a potentially contentious issue in the state's legislative process. Further details on this matter are available from the Los Angeles Times, which reported on the committee chair's statement and the electric company executives' threats.