Bill Johnson actually said...

I think the states have to take their part in the forest management pieces of state lands.

We have been largely spared in Ohio from the devastation of wildfires, and I do share my colleagues' concern that something has to be done.

I want to thank both committee chairs for holding this hearing today.

The essential problem for fire and electric equipment is a piece of vegetation hits the line. There is a spark. It causes a fire.