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AB-893 would expand the wildfire prevention grant program to include projects undertaken by local governments for helicopter-accessible water supplies.

SB-899 would require the wildfire and forest resilience task force to assess health costs and impacts of high-severity wildfire smoke.

AB-1847 would extend mortgage forbearance for borrowers impacted by recent wildfires.

AB-2772 would require that protection of the public be held to the highest priority when certifying and disciplining interior design certifications.

AB-2702 notes the intent to introduce legislation that would streamline approvals for residential care facilities for the elderly.

AB-2601 would require concurrent processing of the development application and parcel map / urban lot split for housing developments with up to 2 residential units in single-family zoning districts.

AB-1997 strengthens the Permit Streamlining Act and the Housing Accountability Act.

AB-2172, if approved, will commence between January 1, 2027, and January 1, 2034. It would authorize a county board of supervisors to alternately allow property tax assessment appeals to be heard and decided by a single-member appeals board.

AB-2089 would extend the welfare exemption indefinitely and extend the benefits to properties that have had a change in control, change in ownership, removal/resignation/replacement of a nonprofit managing partner, in lieu of providing evidence that facilities are undergoing construction.

AB-1971 would exclude "home hardening retrofit improvements" of $100,000 or greater from property tax reassessment.

AB-2517 would require the State Fire Marshal to provide public notice, review, and the opportunity for public comment before designating areas as moderate, high, or very high fire hazard severity zones.

AB-1795 notes the intent to set standards and protocols to protect the health and safety of tenants/residents impacted by smoke-damaged residential property insurance claims caused by wildfires.

AB-2022 would provide a property tax exemption for a veteran and/or their spouse if the veteran is 100% disabled.

AB-2252 notes the intent to enact legislation to allow housing with 4 or more stories to have a single stair entry and exit.

AB-2626 This bill notes the intent to introduce legislation to help assist affordable housing developments that are financially at risk.

AB-2295 would allow local governments to work with other governments to have new housing development projects count toward each other's requirements for the production of regional housing, if certain conditions are met.

AB-2581 notes the intent to introduce legislation that would expand access to affordable homeownership, similar to the downpayment assistance for first-time homebuyer programs.

AB-1710 clarifies definitions of ordinances, policies, and standards in the Housing Accountability Act.

AB-1559 would require property insurers to notify owners that aerial images may be taken of the property unless they are related to a pending claim or used to evaluate the claim.

SB-878 would require insurers to pay actual cash value or replacement costs for open fire insurance policies for the primary structure and other structures within 30 calendar days from the date of loss. Disputed amounts would also require payment within 30 calendar days of the event.

SB-877 would expand the definition of claim-related documents for residential property insurance. It would also make changes to the standard form for fire insurance.

SB-876 requires insurers to pay actual cash value within 30 days, cover building code upgrades, and offer 50% extended replacement cost coverage, with added protections for fire-damaged properties.

AB-1738 would require local agencies to provide remote building permit inspections for certain work in 1-to 2-family dwellings by July 1, 2027.

AB-1771 would eliminate the requirement for on-site resident managers in apartment buildings, even when larger than 16 units.