Mar 17Under ReviewElectric Vehicle Charging: Electrical RequirementsThis bill would require each electrical vehicle charging space to have access to a 208/240 volt branch circuit with at least 20 amperes.
Mar 17Under ReviewAdaptive Reuse Projects: As-of-RightThis bill would make adaptive reuse projects a use by-right in all areas regardless of zoning.
Mar 17Under ReviewDesign-Build Contractors for City/County ProjectsThis bill would allow cities/counties to use design-build contracting process for ADA construction projects .
Mar 17Under ReviewRental Applications: Credit HistoryThis bill would prohibit using credit history to deny housing if the person receives federal, state, or local housing subsidies.
Mar 17HOT LegislationHOT: ADU: Side and Rear SetbacksThis bill would revise rear and side-yard setbacks for ADU projects, allowing the local agency to determine the setbacks.
Mar 17Under ReviewPublic Bathroom Code RequirementsThis bill would update code requirements for public bathrooms making all single-user bathrooms unisex and adjusting fixture counts.
Mar 17Under ReviewLand Purchase: Foreign Government RestrictionThis bill would prohibit a foreign government from purchasing, acquiring, or holding an interest in agricultural land in the State.
Mar 17Under ReviewAutomobile Parking RestrictionsThis bill would prohibit a city with a population greater than 200,000 from requiring parking on housing developments near transit.
Mar 17Under ReviewHousing Accountability ActThis bill would authorize DHCD to modify their standards in order to implement the Housing Accountability Act.
Mar 17HOT LegislationHOT: ADU ImprovementsThis bill would enhance the ADU legislation to increase the height, prohibit sprinklers and provide grant relieve to owners.
Mar 17Denied/KilledKILLED: Prohibit Development in High Fire ZonesUPDATE: This legislation was killed on 1-31-22. SB 55 was introduced on 12-7-20 by Senators Stern and Allen. This bill would have...
Mar 17HOT LegislationHOT: Grants to Convert Shopping Centers to HousingThis bill would provide grants to cities/counties for conversion of big box retail sites and shopping centers to housing.
Mar 17HOT LegislationHOT: Housing in Office/Retail ZonesThis bill creates the Neighborhood Homes Act, which establishes housing as an allowable use on any parcel zoned for office or retail uses.
Mar 17ApprovedCode Enforcement Officer ProtectionThis bill requires each city/local jurisdiction to create standards to protect their code enforcement officers from assault.
Mar 17HOT LegislationHOT: Density up to 10 Units Near TransitThis bill authorizes local governments to zone any parcel for up to 10 units per parcel within transit-rich areas or urban infill sites.
Mar 17HOT LegislationHOT: Ministerial Approvals: HousingThis bill requires ministerial approval of housing developments with two units including urban lot splits.
Mar 17ApprovedDensity ZoningThis bill eliminates abusive zoning regulations that limit multi-family construction on lots zoned for up to 10 units.
Mar 17Under ReviewRecycled Water for New Construction This bill would require all newly constructed non-residential buildings be constructed with dual plumbing to allow use of recycled water.
Mar 17HOT LegislationHOT: Tenant Evictions: Owner Move In This bill would prohibit owner-move-ins if the same owner or relative lives on the property OR if there is a vacancy.
Mar 17Under ReviewStreamlined Housing Permits This bill would lose a loophole for streamlined housing permits in cases where local agencies require unnecessary materials for review.
Mar 17HOT LegislationHOT: Substandard Housing: Cooling Required This bill would require buildings with a dwelling unit maintain adequate cooling. Makes lack of cooling a substandard housing condition.
Mar 17Under ReviewCarbon Reductions for New Construction This bill would require 80% reduction in carbon use for new construction for 2045 including residential.
Mar 17Under ReviewDevelopment of DMV SitesThis bill would require some DMV sites to partner with a housing developer to develop affordable housing on site.
Mar 17HOT LegislationHOT: Rental Applications: Criminal Record RestrictionThis bill would prohibit rental applications from asking applicants about their criminal record.