APPROVED: Contractor Violations Penalties
This bill would increase building contractor’s violations to include intentional negligence and increase penalty fees significantly.
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- Mar 17, 2022
APPROVED: Electric Vehicle Charging Standards
Requires mandatory building standards for the installation of electric vehicle charging stations in certain types of existing buildings.
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- Mar 17, 2022
SUSPENDED: Supply Chain Coordinator
This bill would require the Governor to appoint a Supply Chain Coordinator for the State
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- Mar 17, 2022
INACTIVE: ADU: Energy Code Exemption
This bill would exempt new ADU buildings from sections of the California Energy Code, including the requirement for solar panels.
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- Mar 16, 2022
KILLED: Streamlined CEQA Approvals
UPDATE: This legislation was killed on 1-31-22. AB 1277 was introduced on 2-19-21 by Assembly Member Rubio. This bill would have...
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- Mar 16, 2022
KILLED: CA Small Business Rent Relief Act
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...
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- Mar 16, 2022
KILLED: Construction Defects
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...
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- Mar 16, 2022
KILLED: Golf Course Rezoning
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...
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- Mar 16, 2022
INACTIVE: Repeal of Portion of the Coastal Act
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...
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- Mar 16, 2022
KILLED: CEQA for Hospitals
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...
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- Mar 16, 2022
KILLED: Conversion of Commercial Uses to Housing
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...
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- Mar 16, 2022
INACTIVE: Minimum Parking Prohibition
Prohibits public agencies in counties with a population of 600,000+ from imposing minimum parking requirements within 1/2 mile of transit.
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- Mar 16, 2022
SUSPENDED: Increased Structural Design Requirements
Would require new construction to be constructed with a higher level of structural integrity in case of a seismic event.
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- Mar 16, 2022
APPROVED: Local/State Housing Conflicts
This bill creates a process by which voter approved local housing laws which conflict with state housing laws can be reconciled.
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- Mar 16, 2022
APPROVED: Bedroom Count Increase
This legislation would raise the height of rear yard ADU structures from 16’ up to 20’.
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- Mar 16, 2022
APPROVED: Development Approval: Indefinite
This bill allows certain development projects to be approved and valid indefinitely.
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- Mar 16, 2022
Employment: Contractor Penalties
Invokes penalties of $100/day; up to $5,000 for contractors/subcontractors who fail to furnish employee records on public works contracts.
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- Mar 16, 2022
Electric Vehicle Charging: Permit Approvals
This bill requires accelerated approvals of applications to install electric vehicle charging stations.
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- Mar 16, 2022
City/County Inspection Requirements
Requires cities to visually inspect any complaints about substandard buildings or lead hazards.
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- Mar 16, 2022
CEQA: Noticing Requirements
This bill brings CEQA into the modern era by allowing email notices and posting on the agency website in lieu of mailing.
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- Mar 16, 2022
Affordable Housing: Impact Fees
This bill prohibits affordable housing impact fees, inclusionary zoning fees and in-lieu fees from being imposed on affordable units.
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- Mar 16, 2022
Affordable Housing: Equivalent Access
This bill requires that affordable units be provided the same access to the common entrances, common areas, and amenities of the building.
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- Mar 16, 2022
Continuing Education: Architects
Requires Architects to complete 5 hours of training for net zero energy at license renewal.
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- Mar 16, 2022
APPROVED: Massage Establishment: Zoning Controls
This legislation proposes changes to the Massage Establishment zoning controls for sole practitioners and within dwelling units.
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