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UPDATE: This legislation was killed on 1-31-22. AB 1146 was introduced on 2-18-21 by Assembly Member Cervantes. This bill would have...

UPDATE: This legislation was killed on 1-31-22. AB 919 was introduced on 2-17-21 by Assembly Member Grayson. This bill would have reduced...

UPDATE: This legislation was killed on 1-31-22. AB 672 was introduced on 2-12-21 by Assembly Member Garcia. This bill would have required...

UPDATE: This legislation was placed in "inactive" status at the request of Senator Huesco on 9-9-21. AB 500 was introduced on 2-9-21 by...

UPDATE: This legislation was killed on 1-31-22. AB 621 was introduced on 2-12-21 by Assembly Member Rivas. This bill would have allowed...

UPDATE: This legislation was killed on 1-31-22. AB 115 was introduced on 12-18-20 by Assembly Member Bloom. This legislation would have...

Prohibits public agencies in counties with a population of 600,000+ from imposing minimum parking requirements within 1/2 mile of transit.

Would require new construction to be constructed with a higher level of structural integrity in case of a seismic event.

This bill creates a process by which voter approved local housing laws which conflict with state housing laws can be reconciled.

This legislation would raise the height of rear yard ADU structures from 16’ up to 20’.

This bill allows certain development projects to be approved and valid indefinitely.

Invokes penalties of $100/day; up to $5,000 for contractors/subcontractors who fail to furnish employee records on public works contracts.

This bill requires accelerated approvals of applications to install electric vehicle charging stations.

Requires cities to visually inspect any complaints about substandard buildings or lead hazards.

This bill brings CEQA into the modern era by allowing email notices and posting on the agency website in lieu of mailing.

This bill prohibits affordable housing impact fees, inclusionary zoning fees and in-lieu fees from being imposed on affordable units.

This bill requires that affordable units be provided the same access to the common entrances, common areas, and amenities of the building.

Requires Architects to complete 5 hours of training for net zero energy at license renewal.

This legislation proposes changes to the Massage Establishment zoning controls for sole practitioners and within dwelling units.

Creates a Group Housing Special Use District. This is tied to Ordinance 211299 which revises the definition of Group Housing.

Creates a Housing Innovation Program to help low/moderate income property owners by providing loans and technical assistance.

Would require landlords pursuing certain types of evictions to first provide their tenants written notice and an opportunity to cure.

Would create an Electric Vehicle Charging designation in the Planning code under Automotive Uses.

Would require automatic sprinkler systems in existing high-rise buildings of R-2 occupancies.